[SoftBank to Acquire Data Center Company DigitalBridge for $4 Billion] BlockBeats News, December 29, SoftBank Group has agreed to acquire private equity firm DigitalBridge Group in a deal that values the data center investor at $4 billion (including debt). In a statement on Monday, the two companies said the Japanese conglomerate will acquire New York-listed DigitalBridge for $16 per share in cash. This acquisition is part of SoftBank's push to invest in digital infrastructure, fueling the boom in artificial intelligence. The two companies stated that the deal represents a 15% premium over DigitalBridge's closing price on December 26. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approval. (Jin10)