SoftBank DigitalBridge Acquisition 2025 Talks Send Shares Skyrocketing 50%

While most of the world was sleeping, DigitalBridge shareholders woke up to a 50% windfall. Japan's tech giant SoftBank is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire the Florida-based data center investment firm. It's a move that could consolidate a massive portion of the world's AI infrastructure under one roof.

SoftBank DigitalBridge Acquisition 2025 Strategy

According to Bloomberg, the deal could be announced as early as today, Monday, December 29, 2025. Shares of the New York-listed company were last seen up 40.5% at approximately 4:35 a.m. ET in premarket trading. The surge follows reports that SoftBank is looking to bolster its physical AI footprint through DigitalBridge's extensive portfolio of data centers and digital infrastructure.

Data Centers: The New Gold Mine

DigitalBridge's stock has already climbed roughly 23% so far this year, outperforming many of its peers in the REIT sector. The demand for high-density power and cooling—essential for running Large Language Models—has made firms like DigitalBridge prime targets for tech conglomerates. While neither company has officially commented on the Bloomberg report, the market's reaction suggests that a deal is highly anticipated.