Sources familiar with the matter say SoftBank Group is in advanced talks to acquire data center investment giant DigitalBridge.

PANews reported on December 29th that, according to sources familiar with the matter, SoftBank Group is in advanced talks to acquire private equity firm DigitalBridge Group, which primarily invests in assets such as data centers. The Japanese conglomerate could announce an agreement for DigitalBridge as early as Monday, the sources said. This deal is part of SoftBank's strategic plan to capitalize on the booming AI-driven digital infrastructure market. Specific terms have not yet been disclosed. The sources indicated that a final agreement has not yet been reached, and details, including the timeline, are still subject to change. Representatives for both SoftBank and DigitalBridge declined to comment.