DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) Company Report

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. reported Q4 2025 GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders of $50 million, or $0.28 per share, and Distributable Earnings of $39.0 million, or $0.21 per share.
For the full year ended December 31, 2025, the company's GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders was $83.2 million, or $0.46 per share.
The company announced a proposed transaction where SoftBank Group Corp. will acquire all outstanding shares of DigitalBridge common stock for $16.00 per share in an all-cash transaction, with the definitive agreement entered into on December 29, 2025.
DigitalBridge declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per common share to be paid on April 15, 2026.
Fee Earning Equity Under Management (FEEUM) increased by 15% year-over-year to $41.0 billion in Q4 2025.

2 days ago

8-K

DigitalBridge Group Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results, Announces Acquisition by SoftBank

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Earnings

M&A

Dividends

DigitalBridge Group reported Q4 2025 GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders of $50 million, or $0.28 per share, and Distributable Earnings of $39.0 million, or $0.21 per share.
For the full year 2025, Distributable Earnings increased 84% year-over-year to $96.8 million, and Fee Revenue grew 14% year-over-year to $375.0 million.
The company's Fee Earning Equity Under Management (FEEUM) reached $41.0 billion in Q4 2025, marking a 15% increase year-over-year.
On December 29, 2025, DigitalBridge entered into a definitive agreement for SoftBank Group Corp. to acquire all outstanding shares for $16.00 per share in an all-cash transaction.
A cash dividend of $0.01 per common share was declared on February 24, 2026, payable on April 15, 2026.

2 days ago

Presentation

DigitalBridge's Landmark Dividend Announces Successful Exit of Vault Digital Infrastructure Portfolio

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M&A

New Projects/Investments

Landmark Dividend, a portfolio company of DigitalBridge (NYSE: DBRG), announced the successful sale of Vault Digital Infrastructure's US data center portfolio to Igneo Infrastructure Partners.
Landmark served as the manager of Vault, a joint venture owned by CVC DIF (49%), Northleaf Capital Partners (49%), and Landmark (2%).
At the time of exit, the Vault portfolio consisted of seven co-location and enterprise data centers representing 75MW / 750,000 Sq. Ft. located in core US markets.
This transaction highlights Landmark's capabilities in digital infrastructure investment management and its ability to deliver results across the full lifecycle of such assets.

3 days ago

Press Release

DigitalBridge Agrees to Sell Stake in Netomnia

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M&A

DigitalBridge (DBRG) has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its stake in Netomnia, a UK-based wholesale full fibre operator.
Netomnia will be acquired by nexfibre for an Enterprise Value of £2 billion.
DigitalBridge initially invested in Netomnia in 2022 to support the company's expansion.
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

Feb 18, 2026, 9:30 PM

Press Release

DigitalBridge Group's Truespeed and Freedom Fibre Announce Strategic Combination

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M&A

New Projects/Investments

Truespeed Communications and Freedom Fibre have signed an agreement to combine their businesses, aiming to create a scaled, capital-efficient full fibre platform and lead consolidation in the UK alternative network sector.
The merged entity will have a combined footprint of 412,000 premises ready for service and 70,000 customers, concentrated across the North-West, West Midlands, South-West, and East of England.
The transaction is backed by long-term investors Aviva Investors, InfraBridge (a division of DigitalBridge), and Equitix.
Nathan Vautier is the proposed CEO of the combined group post-completion.
The merger is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in Q2 2026.

Feb 11, 2026, 5:00 PM

Press Release

DigitalBridge Acquisition Details Revealed

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M&A

New Projects/Investments

SoftBank is pursuing the DigitalBridge data-center acquisition to build AI infrastructure.
The planned acquisition values DigitalBridge at $16 per share in cash.
The deal is targeted to close in the second half of 2026.
DigitalBridge CEO Marc Ganzi is expected to remain with the company after the acquisition's completion.

Feb 9, 2026, 10:58 AM

Morningstar

DigitalBridge Group Faces Investigation Over Proposed $16 Per Share Merger Deal

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M&A

Legal Proceedings

Takeover Bid

Johnson Fistel, PLLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) breached their fiduciary duties concerning the proposed sale of the company to SoftBank Group Corp.
On December 29, 2025, DigitalBridge entered into an agreement for SoftBank Group to indirectly acquire all outstanding shares of the Company's common stock for $16.00 per share in cash.
The transaction consideration is viewed as potentially unfavorable to shareholders, as one Wall Street analyst has a $23.00 target on the Company's stock, and analysts reportedly expect exponential earnings and revenue growth next year.

Jan 21, 2026, 1:10 PM

Press Release

DigitalBridge and Crestview Partners Appoint New CEO for WOW!

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CEO Change

Management Change

M&A

Frank van der Post has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of WideOpenWest Inc. (WOW!), effective January 6, 2026, succeeding Teresa Elder.
Mr. van der Post previously led the U.S. fiber-broadband business of Cogeco Inc. as President of Breezeline.
This appointment follows the completion of the take-private acquisition of WOW! by affiliated investment funds of DigitalBridge and Crestview Partners on December 31, 2025, after which WOW! common stock is no longer publicly traded.

Jan 6, 2026, 3:45 PM

Press Release

DigitalBridge and Crestview Partners Complete WOW! Take-Private Acquisition

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M&A

New Projects/Investments

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. and Crestview Partners have completed the take-private acquisition of WideOpenWest, Inc. (WOW!), a provider of fiber-broadband internet services.
The transaction had an enterprise value of approximately $1.5 billion, with WOW! shareholders receiving $5.20 in cash per share.
Following the acquisition, WOW! common stock is no longer traded or listed on any public securities exchange.
The acquisition is intended to expand fiber deployments, launch network modernization initiatives, and accelerate growth for WOW!.

Dec 31, 2025, 2:09 PM

Press Release

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. Enters Merger Agreement, Common Stock to Be Acquired for Cash

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M&A

Delisting/Listing Issues

Dividends

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger on December 29, 2025.
Each share of the company's common stock (Class A, Class B, and Performance Common Stock) will be converted into the right to receive $16.00 in cash.
The company's 7.125% Series H, 7.15% Series I, and 7.125% Series J Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock each have a $25.00 liquidation preference per share and specific annual dividend rates.
Following the merger, the company's common and preferred stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.