The company is going private under SoftBank ownership. Preferred holders have a limited window to convert at the stated prices or remain as holders of a private company's preferred stock with no public market. Monitor the conversion deadlines (notices expected Oct 1, 7, and 14, 2026) and the effectiveness of Form 15 deregistration.
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Executive Summary
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. completed its acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp. via a merger on September 30, 2026, with common stockholders receiving $16.00 per share in cash. The company's common stock was immediately delisted from the NYSE, and its three series of preferred stock (Series H, I, J) are also being delisted, with holders receiving conversion consideration of $11.28, $14.43, and $15.16 per share respectively. All pre-merger directors (except Marc C. Ganzi) were replaced by SoftBank appointees, and the company adopted a new charter and bylaws reflecting the change in control.
Key Facts
- DigitalBridge completed its acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp. via a merger on September 30, 2026.
- Common stockholders received $16.00 per share in cash; common stock was immediately delisted from the NYSE.
- Three series of preferred stock (Series H, I, J) are being delisted from the NYSE, expected by October 5, 2026.
- Preferred stock conversion consideration: $11.28 (Series H), $14.43 (Series I), $15.16 (Series J) per share.
- All pre-merger directors except Marc C. Ganzi were replaced by SoftBank appointees Vikas Parekh, Varun Aravapally, and Ippei Mimura.
- The company adopted a new charter and bylaws; the operating company LLC agreement was amended and restated.
- The company intends to file Form 15 to suspend SEC reporting obligations for both common and preferred stock.
- The aggregate merger consideration was funded by SoftBank Group Overseas GK and company cash.
Financial Impact
Common stockholders received $16.00 per share cash; preferred holders receive $11.28-$15.16 per share. Total deal value not disclosed but funded by SoftBank and company cash.
Risk Factors
- Preferred stockholders who do not convert will hold illiquid securities in a private company with no public trading market.
- The company will cease SEC reporting, reducing transparency for remaining preferred holders.
- SoftBank may restructure or sell the company's assets, potentially affecting preferred stock terms or liquidation preferences.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 7 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001104659-26-112148 |
| Document: tm2626145d9_ex10-1.htm | 0001104659-26-112148 |
| Document: tm2626145d9_8k.htm | 0001104659-26-112148 |
| Document: tm2626145d9_ex3-2.htm | 0001104659-26-112148 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-112148-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-112148 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-112148-index.html | 0001104659-26-112148 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-112148.txt | 0001104659-26-112148 |
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Oct 13, 2026 14d ago | 15-12G | — | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
Sep 30, 2026 27d ago | 25-NSE | $16.00 | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
Sep 30, 2026 27d ago | 8-K | $16.00 | awaiting T+60 | — | — |
May 29, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $15.39 $15.36 | ▼ −0.19% | ▼ −1.43% | — |
May 27, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $14.60 $15.36 | ▲ +5.21% | ▲ +3.33% | — |
Mar 6, 2026 33w ago | PREM14A | $15.37 $15.67 | ▲ +1.95% | ▼ −10.04% | — |
Feb 25, 2026 34w ago | 8-K | $15.40 $15.70 | ▲ +1.95% | ▼ −5.80% | — |
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