DigitalBridge Posts Modest Q1 Profit as SoftBank’s $16‑Per‑Share Deal Closes

DigitalBridge Group Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) reported its first‑quarter results just after SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE: 9984) finalized the acquisition agreement. The deal calls for an all‑cash purchase at $16 per share, a premium over the stock’s recent trading range. GAAP net income reflects earnings after all expenses, while fee revenue measures income from managing client assets.

- GAAP net income was $5.3 million, or $0.03 per share, for Q1 2026. - SoftBank agreed to buy DigitalBridge at $16 per share in cash. - Fee revenue fell 3% year‑over‑year to $87.5 million in the same quarter.

The modest profit shows the company’s core operations generated limited earnings amid a slight dip in fee‑based income. SoftBank’s $16‑per‑share price implies an equity value of about $2.8 billion, based on the 176.7 million shares implied by the per‑share earnings figure. DBRG shares rose about 4% to $15.90 in premarket trading after the announcement, while the S&P 500 was flat.

Next, analysts will monitor the completion of any regulatory approvals and SoftBank’s plans to leverage DigitalBridge’s asset‑management capabilities across its global portfolio.