SoftBank Acquires DigitalBridge for $3.1B in Take-Private Deal
Event summary
- Sterlington advised DigitalBridge's management on its $3.1B acquisition by SoftBank Group.
- The deal closed on September 30, 2026, marking another take-private advisory for Sterlington.
- Sterlington handled go-forward compensation and equity arrangements for DigitalBridge's leadership.
- This transaction follows Sterlington's work in digital infrastructure, including Aligned Data Centers and IHS Towers.
The big picture
SoftBank's acquisition of DigitalBridge for $3.1B underscores the continued appetite for digital infrastructure assets among global investors. The deal also highlights Sterlington's growing role in advising management teams on take-private transactions, particularly in sectors with high private capital interest. This transaction follows a series of similar engagements for Sterlington, indicating a broader trend of consolidation and strategic realignment in the digital infrastructure and alternative asset management spaces.
What we're watching
- Private Equity Consolidation
- Whether SoftBank's acquisition signals further consolidation in the digital infrastructure space.
- Compensation Structures
- How Sterlington's compensation arrangements for DigitalBridge's leadership team will impact retention and performance.
- Digital Infrastructure Focus
- The pace at which Sterlington will continue to expand its advisory work in the digital infrastructure sector.
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