SoftBank Completes $3.1 Billion Acquisition of DigitalBridge

Key Facts

1SoftBank Group Corp. completed its acquisition of DigitalBridge Group, Inc. for approximately $3.1 billion.

2Sterlington advised the DigitalBridge management team on go-forward compensation and equity arrangements.

SoftBank Group Corp. completed its acquisition of DigitalBridge Group, Inc. for approximately $3.1 billion. According to Business Wire, the transaction represents a strategic move by SoftBank to expand its footprint in digital infrastructure investment through the acquisition of the specialized asset manager. Sterlington advised the DigitalBridge management team on go-forward compensation and equity arrangements.

SFTBY closed at $20.50 on September 29, 2026, while DBRG closed at $16.00 on the same date. The completion of the deal follows recent economic data from Japan, where the Services PMI was reported at 51.6 on September 24, 2026, indicating continued expansion in the service sector as major domestic firms pursue global acquisitions.