DigitalBridge Files Preliminary Proxy for SoftBank Acquisition Vote

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DigitalBridge Group, Inc. filed a preliminary proxy statement detailing the terms of its proposed acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp. for $16.00 per share in cash, and is seeking shareholder approval for the merger.

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• Merger Details Confirmed

  Shareholders will vote on the acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp. for $16.00 per share in cash, representing a 14.9% premium over the closing price on December 26, 2025, and a 65% premium over the unaffected price on December 4, 2025.

• Board Unanimously Recommends Approval

  The DigitalBridge Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote "FOR" the merger proposal, citing the certainty of value and attractive premium compared to standalone risks.

• Regulatory Approvals Required

  The merger is subject to numerous regulatory approvals, including antitrust (HSR, EU, Australia, Japan, Mexico), CFIUS, FCC, State Public Utility Commissions (PUCs), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and financial regulators in the UK, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.

• Financing Secured

  The acquisition is not subject to a financing condition, with SoftBank Group Overseas GK committing up to $3.113 billion in equity financing to fund the merger consideration and related fees.

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This preliminary proxy statement provides critical details for shareholders regarding the previously announced acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp. The unanimous board recommendation, significant premium offered, and secured financing underscore the likelihood of the deal's completion. While numerous regulatory approvals are still pending, the commitment to "reasonable best efforts" and a substantial reverse termination fee for regulatory failure indicate the parties' intent to close. Investors should review the detailed terms, particularly the regulatory conditions and the treatment of equity awards and executive compensation, as they prepare to vote on this significant transaction.