DigitalBridge stock jumps nearly 10% on SoftBank’s $4 billion buyout offer — what investors watch next
DigitalBridge shares rose 9.7% to $15.27 after SoftBank agreed to acquire the company for $16 a share in cash, valuing it at about $4 billion including debt. The stock closed 4.6% below the offer price as traders watched for regulatory reviews and deal risk. About 86 million shares traded, well above average. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026.