DigitalBridge Stockholders Approve SoftBank Acquisition at $16.00/Share

summarizeSummary

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. stockholders have officially approved the previously announced all-cash acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp. for $16.00 per share, moving the transaction closer to completion.

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• Shareholder Approval of Merger

  Stockholders approved the acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp. for $16.00 per share, with 96% of votes cast in favor. This satisfies a key condition for the merger.

• Advisory Compensation Vote Rejected

  A non-binding advisory proposal regarding executive compensation related to the merger was not approved by stockholders.

• Acquisition Progress

  The transaction is now subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

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This 8-K confirms the critical shareholder approval for DigitalBridge's acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp., a major milestone towards closing the $16.00 per share all-cash transaction. While the acquisition was previously announced and largely priced into the stock, the formal vote removes a significant condition precedent. The overwhelming approval (96% of votes cast) signals strong shareholder support, which is reflected in the stock trading near its 52-week high, close to the offer price. The non-binding advisory vote against executive compensation is a notable dissent but does not impact the merger's progression. Investors should now focus on regulatory approvals and the expected closing in the second half of 2026.