SoftBank in Advanced Talks to Acquire DigitalBridge in AI Infrastructure Push
DigitalBridge shares surged 45% following reports of acquisition talks with SoftBank. The New York-listed data center company saw its year-to-date gains jump to 23% within hours of the Bloomberg report. Sources indicate the deal could be finalized imminently.
SoftBank's aggressive move aligns with Masayoshi Son's AI-focused strategy. DigitalBridge's $108 billion portfolio of infrastructure assets, including data center operators like Vantage and Switch, WOULD significantly bolster SoftBank's AI computing capabilities. This potential acquisition follows SoftBank's pattern of strategic M&A, including its 2017 purchase of Fortress Investment Group.