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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 (NYSE: DBRG) has announced its participation in a $600M secondary share sale by its portfolio company DataBank, stemming from an oversubscribed $2B equity round announced in October 2024. DigitalBridge will receive $59M in gross cash proceeds from the transaction, expected to close in February 2025.
The transaction represents a 24% increase from the prior recapitalization and values DigitalBridge's stake at a 2.2x multiple on invested capital since December 2019. Following the transaction, DigitalBridge's ownership in DataBank will adjust to 7.8%, with an implied valuation of $486M for the remaining stake.
DataBank, the largest edge data center operator in the U.S., operates over 65 data centers and 20 interconnection hubs across 27+ markets, providing infrastructure solutions for enterprises and technology providers.
Telecom Infrastructure Partners (TIP) has secured a €560 million debt financing, marking its first debt financing since beginning operations in Q4 2021. The financing was supported by InfraBridge (a division of DigitalBridge) and Swiss Life Asset Managers.
TIP, a global digital infrastructure investment firm specializing in acquiring long-term rights to rental income from telecommunications sites, will use the financing to scale its operations serving property owners and operators of digital infrastructure worldwide. The transaction demonstrates TIP's strong credit profile and ability to secure competitive financing in the evolving market.
The deal represents a significant milestone for TIP, achieved in less than three years of operations, and highlights the company's robust business model in the telecommunications infrastructure sector.
DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) has announced the release date for its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 financial results, scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, before market opening. The company will host an earnings presentation and conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day.
The presentation will be available via webcast on the company's investor relations website. Participants can join by phone using the numbers (877) 407-4018 for domestic callers and (201) 689-8471 for international callers. A replay will be accessible from 12:00 p.m. ET using (844) 512-2921 (U.S.) or (412) 317-6671 (international) with conference ID 13751121.
DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) has appointed Yoshiaki Fujimori as Senior Executive Advisor to support its expansion in Japan and Asia-Pacific. Based in Tokyo, Fujimori brings over 40 years of leadership experience, currently serving as Chairman of Oracle Japan with board positions at Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Boston Scientific. His previous roles include President and CEO of LIXIL Group, Chairman and CEO of GE Japan, and various CEO positions at General Electric. The appointment follows DigitalBridge's recent acquisition of a majority stake in JTOWER, strengthening its presence in Japan's digital infrastructure market.
DigitalBridge (NYSE: DBRG), a global alternative asset manager focused on digital infrastructure investments, has announced its financial results for the third quarter 2024. The company has made its earnings presentation available online and will host a conference call to discuss the results on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. EDT. A webcast of the presentation will be accessible through the company's website, with replay options available for those unable to attend the live call.
DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) has announced an agreement to acquire Yondr Group, a global hyperscale data center developer and operator, through one of its managed investment funds. Yondr has over 420MW of capacity committed to hyperscalers and potential for over 1GW total capacity. The acquisition aims to meet increasing demand for data processing capabilities driven by AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation. Yondr will continue operating independently within DigitalBridge's portfolio, with the deal expected to close in early 2025.
OpticalTel, a leading provider of fiber-based broadband, cloud-based video, and digital telephone services, has rebranded to Fibernow. This move reinforces the company's commitment to delivering innovative technology, outstanding fiber products, and excellent customer service. Fibernow aims to empower customers by providing world-class fiber connectivity, focusing on bridging the digital divide, fostering local economic growth, and promoting sustainability.
The rebrand accelerates Fibernow's network expansion across Florida and beyond, supported by an investment affiliate of DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG). Founded in 2004, Fibernow specializes in serving homeowners associations, residential communities, student housing, assisted living facilities, and businesses. The company has launched a new website, www.fibernow.com, offering enhanced service options and improved support systems.
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) has successfully completed a tender offer for JTOWER Inc. (TSE: 4485), acquiring a 75.62% controlling interest for JPY 70.1 billion. The acquisition was conducted through DB Pyramid Holdings, , a special purpose entity owned by DigitalBridge-managed funds. DigitalBridge plans to take JTOWER private, with delisting expected in Q1 2025.
This strategic investment marks DigitalBridge's expansion into the Japanese digital infrastructure market. Justin Chang, Senior Managing Director at DigitalBridge, expressed excitement about the investment's potential to accelerate JTOWER's growth and enhance connectivity in Japan. Atsushi Tanaka, Representative Director of JTOWER, welcomed the partnership, citing DigitalBridge's expertise and financial backing as key to JTOWER's future growth and advancement of infrastructure sharing in Japan.
DataBank, a leading provider of enterprise-class edge colocation, interconnection, and managed services, has announced a $2.0 billion equity raise. The raise is led by AustralianSuper, Australia's largest superannuation fund, which committed $1.5 billion. Upon closing, AustralianSuper will become a significant minority owner of DataBank and join its board of directors. The capital raise included an additional $483 million from existing investors.
The investment will fund the build-out of more than 850MW of data center capacity across DataBank's portfolio, tripling its existing 330MW of power deployed. This expansion aims to meet the unprecedented demand for A.I., hyperscale cloud, enterprise, and large technology workloads. DataBank plans to expand its footprint across 65+ data centers in 27+ markets, including new campuses in Dallas, Culpeper, VA, and Atlanta.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
Open Opportunity Fund, a venture capital firm focusing on diverse-founded software companies, has announced Sháka Rasheed as its new General Partner. Rasheed, with extensive experience in financial services and technology, will lead capital development and portfolio value creation. His background includes senior roles at Bridgewater, Lazard, Citadel, J.P. Morgan, Salesforce, and Microsoft.
The fund has invested $100 million in 75 Black- and Latino-led tech companies, achieving seven exits. It's now raising Fund 2 to continue this strategy, addressing the disparity in venture capital funding for Black and Latino founders, who received less than 3% of VC funding in 2022 despite comprising over 30% of the U.S. population.