Digitalbridge Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) announced the acquisition of AMP Capital's global infrastructure equity investment management business for $328 million. This strategic move is expected to enhance DigitalBridge’s capabilities in the mid-market segment, with the transaction anticipated to be immediately accretive to earnings and improve 2022 guidance by 20% in projected run-rate fee-related earnings. The acquisition includes a total of $5.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, positioning DigitalBridge for further growth.

DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) has announced an agreement to acquire Wafra's 31.5% stake in its investment management subsidiary for $410 million in newly issued Class A shares and $390 million in cash. This transaction, which is expected to close in Q2 2022, will enhance DigitalBridge's fee-related earnings (FRE) by approximately $38 million, or 46%. Additionally, DigitalBridge will transition to a conventional C-Corp structure, eliminating REIT constraints to optimize growth opportunities in the digital infrastructure sector.

DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) has announced a significant investment of $220 million through its Digital Credit division in partnership with CPP Investments. This investment takes the form of a term loan aimed at bolstering the growth of Everstream Solutions, which specializes in enterprise-grade fiber networks. Everstream, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, operates over 27,000 route miles of fiber, offering high-speed services up to 100 Gbps. This collaboration aims to enhance Everstream's financial flexibility and market expansion.

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) is set to conduct its quarterly earnings call on May 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET, discussing its First Quarter 2022 financial results. The earnings presentation will be available via a live webcast on the company's investor relations page. DigitalBridge manages a $45 billion portfolio in the digital infrastructure sector, including data centers and cell towers, showcasing its leadership in the REIT space. A replay of the earnings call will be accessible later on the same day.

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) has announced the promotion of Ben Jenkins to President and Chief Investment Officer, reflecting his crucial role since the company's founding. Marc Ganzi, CEO, highlighted Jenkins' extensive expertise as beneficial for their ongoing transformation focused on digital growth. Jenkins has been Chief Investment Officer since 2019 and has a notable background with firms like The Blackstone Group. DigitalBridge manages a $45 billion portfolio in digital infrastructure, underscoring its position in the market.

DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) announces its inaugural investment through DigitalBridge Ventures, leading a $60 million Series C funding round in Celona, Inc., a pioneer in the private LTE/5G infrastructure market. The funding aims to accelerate Celona's global sales, research and development, and channel growth, targeting a market projected to exceed $6 billion by 2024. This investment expands DigitalBridge's strategy into high-growth digital infrastructure technologies, leveraging its domain expertise and strategic opportunities.

DigitalBridge Group has announced the acquisition of Telenet’s mobile telecommunications tower business in Belgium for €745 million (about $820 million). This all-cash deal, funded by a mix of debt and equity, enables DigitalBridge to own 100% of Telenet’s passive infrastructure, comprising 3,322 sites. The acquisition is expected to strengthen DigitalBridge's position in the market, catering to rising 5G deployment needs. A 15-year Master Lease Agreement ensures stable cash flows, while an anticipated closing in Q2 2022 boosts growth prospects for both companies.

DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) announced participation in several upcoming industry conferences. On March 29, 2022, Jacky Wu, CFO, will deliver a keynote at the 10th Annual South Wireless Summit in Nashville, TN. On April 7, 2022, Marc Ganzi, CEO, will join a panel at the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate’s 26th Annual REIT Symposium in New York, NY. From April 25-27, 2022, Jon Mauck and Chris Moon will participate in discussions at the DataCloud Global Congress in Monaco. DigitalBridge manages a $45 billion digital infrastructure portfolio.

DigitalBridge Group has announced privately negotiated exchange agreements involving approximately $60 million of its 5.75% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2025. In exchange, noteholders will receive shares of DigitalBridge's Class A Common Stock and a fixed cash payment totaling $14.4 million. The exchange ratio has been adjusted to reflect future interest savings, allowing the issuance of 25.6 million shares. This exchange is set to close around March 8, 2022, with a cumulative $222 million of the notes exchanged, leading to an annualized interest saving of $13 million.