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SoftBank in Final Stages of Acquiring DigitalBridge

SoftBank is in crucial acquisition talks with the private equity firm DigitalBridge (DBRG). According to Bloomberg, the announcement of this significant deal is expected to be made next Monday.

Details of the Negotiations and Market Situation

The discussions, which began earlier this month, reportedly involve a total enterprise value of around $3.8 billion, including debt, for DigitalBridge. As of December 26, the company's market value reached approximately $2.5 billion. However, it is emphasized that the final agreement has not yet been signed and the timing details may vary.

DigitalBridge's Assets and Goals

Under the leadership of CEO Marc Ganzi, DigitalBridge holds approximately $108 billion in assets as of the end of September. The company has significant digital infrastructure operators in its portfolio, including AIMS, AtlasEdge, DataBank, Switch, Vantage Data Centers, and Yondr Group.

SoftBank's Technology Investments

SoftBank's founder Masayoshi Son aims to capitalize on the growing demand for computing capacity, which is a driving force behind artificial intelligence applications. In January, SoftBank announced a $500 billion Stargate project in collaboration with OpenAI, Oracle (ORCL), and Abu Dhabi-based MGX. This project aims to build data centers across the United States.

Additionally, in September, they shared plans with the same partners to establish five new data centers in Texas, New Mexico, and Ohio. These developments are a key part of SoftBank's expansion strategy in the digital space.