DigitalBridge Stockholders Approve SoftBank's $16‑Per‑Share Cash Buyout, Set for H2 2026 Close

TL;DR: DigitalBridge shareholders approved SoftBank’s $16‑per‑share cash offer, valuing the company at about $2.9 billion. The all‑cash deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals.

DigitalBridge (NYSE: DBRG) manages digital‑infrastructure assets such as cell towers, data centers and fiber networks. On March 23, 2026, the company had 182,392,592 shares outstanding, the record date for the special meeting where the vote took place. Shareholders representing a majority of those shares backed the SoftBank proposal.

The offer values each DBRG share at $16 in cash, implying a total equity value of approximately $2.9 billion (182,392,592 × $16). Prior to the announcement, DBRG traded near $13.10; the announcement pushed the stock up about 22% to around $16.00, reflecting the premium embedded in the deal. SoftBank will fund the purchase through its corporate cash reserves, making the transaction an all‑cash acquisition.

Closing remains subject to customary conditions, including antitrust and foreign‑investment clearances. DigitalBridge must file a Form 8‑K to report the vote outcome and will release its first‑quarter 2026 results on April 28, 2026 via a Form 10‑Q, though no earnings call will be held while the deal is pending. Regulatory review is expected to take several months, with a target completion in H2 2026.

The vote signals investor confidence in the premium offered and underscores SoftBank’s continued push into digital infrastructure. Observers should watch for any regulatory objections, the timing of the final clearance, and how SoftBank integrates DigitalBridge’s asset platform into its broader portfolio.