DigitalBridge Group, Inc. reports developments tied to its role as a global alternative asset manager focused on digital infrastructure. Company news centers on investments and operating platforms across cell towers, data centers, fiber, small cells and edge infrastructure, including completed data center asset acquisitions by affiliated funds and capital activity involving communications infrastructure platforms.
Recurring updates also cover operating and financial results, shareholder voting matters, governance items, material agreements and capital-structure disclosures. These themes reflect DigitalBridge's management of infrastructure assets for limited partners and shareholders across digital connectivity and computing infrastructure markets.
DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) announced that Series J preferred shareholders can convert each share into $15.16 in cash following its acquisition.
The right applies to its 7.125% Series J Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock following the September 30, 2026 acquisition by SoftBank Group affiliates. Holders must exercise it by close of business November 17, 2026; afterward, the transaction-related conversion right expires. Unconverted shares remain outstanding with unchanged terms. Conversion notices were also issued to Series I holders on October 1 and Series H holders on October 7, 2026.
DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) announced that Series H preferred shareholders may exercise change-of-control conversion rights until close of business on October 28, 2026.
Each share of its 7.125% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock may be converted into $11.28 in cash. The right follows the company's acquisition by affiliates of SoftBank Group on September 30, 2026. After the deadline, the conversion right tied to that transaction expires, and unconverted shares remain outstanding.
A conversion notice for Series I preferred shareholders was issued on October 1, 2026. DigitalBridge intends to issue a separate notice for Series J preferred shareholders on October 14, 2026.
DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) announced that Series I preferred holders can convert each share into $14.43 in cash until October 22, 2026. The right follows its acquisition by affiliates of SoftBank Group on September 30, 2026 and applies to its 7.15% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock.
The conversion deadline is the close of business on October 22. After that, holders cannot exercise this conversion right in connection with the acquisition, and unconverted shares will remain outstanding. DigitalBridge intends to issue separate conversion-right notices to Series H holders on October 7, 2026 and Series J holders on October 14, 2026.
DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) division InfraBridge has completed the sale of its 50% stake in Invenergy AMPCI Thermal Power to ArcLight Capital Partners funds. The portfolio comprises 11 power infrastructure assets with approximately 5.4 GW of generation capacity across North America. Invenergy retains its existing 50% ownership interest and operational role.
DigitalBridge (DBRG)/b) and Aberdeen Investments have completed the combination of ZEmobility and VGMobility, forming one of the largest sustainable transportation platforms globally with over 5,400 buses across Latin America. The unified platform holds 16 concessions in Colombia and Chile, serving transport authorities in Bogotá and Santiago under long-term, government-backed, availability-based lease contracts, and will operate under the ZEmobility brand while integrating VGMobility functions.
DigitalBridge (DBRG) has received all regulatory approvals required to complete its previously announced acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp., clearing the way for closing under the existing merger agreement.
The approvals include clearance from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and all other required antitrust and domestic and foreign investment authorities. With these approvals, all conditions to closing have been satisfied other than those customary items to be completed on the closing date, and the transaction is expected to close within five business days as defined in the merger agreement.
Upon closing, DigitalBridge stockholders will be entitled to receive $16.00 per share in cash, after which DigitalBridge common stock will cease trading and will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. In connection with the closing, holders of the company’s Series H, Series I, and Series J preferred stock are expected to receive a change of control notice and a conversion election opportunity, while preferred shares for which holders do not exercise change of control rights are expected to remain outstanding on their existing terms.
DigitalBridge (DBRG), together with L&G and TD Asset Management, has agreed to acquire VodafoneZiggo’s passive mobile tower infrastructure from Ziggo BV, subject to regulatory and other customary approvals, and to combine it with Belgium Tower Partners.
The combined business will form an independent tower platform across Belgium and the Netherlands with more than 6,600 sites. Its diversified customer base will be anchored by VodafoneZiggo and Telenet, alongside other mobile network operators. The companies describe the enlarged, neutral-host platform as positioned to support long-term network needs, including 5G deployment, densification and network expansion. Closing is expected in early 2027.
DigitalBridge (DBRG) has opened a Tokyo office to expand its Japan digital infrastructure platform, appointing Managing Director Soichiro Suda to lead local investment activities.
The new office is intended to enhance investment origination, portfolio support, and partnerships across Japan, where DigitalBridge already backs assets including Nippon Gateway Infrastructure, JTOWER, and Vantage Data Centers’ hyperscale capacity in Osaka. Suda, who joined in January 2026, serves as senior representative in Japan and brings over 30 years of experience in energy, infrastructure advisory, asset management, and investment banking.
DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) announced that, in connection with its anticipated acquisition by a SoftBank Group affiliate, it intends to voluntarily delist its three NYSE‑listed preferred series: 7.125% Series H (DBRG.PRH), 7.15% Series I (DBRG.PRI) and 7.125% Series J (DBRG.PRJ) cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred stock.
According to DigitalBridge, the Merger Agreement signed on December 29, 2025 would result in the company becoming an indirect SoftBank subsidiary. Post‑closing, DigitalBridge believes the costs and compliance burden of maintaining NYSE listing and Exchange Act reporting for the preferred shares outweigh the benefits. No alternative exchange or quotation medium is arranged. After the merger, holders of each preferred series will have a contractual right, subject to existing terms and conditions, to convert their shares into cash on a specified Conversion Date 20–35 days after notice. The preferred terms otherwise remain unchanged.
DigitalBridge (NYSE:DBRG) announced that a DigitalBridge-managed investment vehicle has entered into an agreement to acquire PLUS ES, described as one of Australia’s largest smart meter providers and a ring-fenced entity within the Ausgrid Group. PLUS ES operates critical smart metering infrastructure that connects retailers, utilities and network operators with data needed to manage Australia’s complex and evolving energy ecosystem.
According to DigitalBridge, PLUS ES has approximately 2 million meters deployed, providing meaningful scale and long-term growth potential as Australia’s smart-meter rollout progresses. The company highlights PLUS ES’s long-term customer relationships and contracted deployment visibility as key supports for future expansion. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals.