SoftBank is advancing in the acquisition of DigitalBridge in the aerospace sector.

SoftBank in Final Stages of Acquiring DigitalBridge

SoftBank is in important acquisition talks with private equity firm DigitalBridge (DBRG). According to Bloomberg, the announcement of this critical deal is expected to take place next Monday.

Details of the Negotiations and Market Situation

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

DigitalBridge's Assets and Goals

Under the leadership of CEO Marc Ganzi, DigitalBridge holds assets valued at approximately $108 billion as of the end of September. The company hosts 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 rising demand for computing capacity, which drives 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 form a crucial part of SoftBank’s expansion strategy in the digital realm.