Jin Rong Jie·2025-12-31 07:13Group 1 - RBC Capital Markets downgraded the stock rating of DigitalBridge Group Inc from "outperform" to "in line" with the industry, and reduced the target price from $23 to $16 [1] - The downgrade is directly linked to SoftBank Group's recent acquisition plan, which involves a cash purchase of DigitalBridge at $16 per share, valuing the company at approximately $4 billion [1] - Analysts expect the acquisition to be approved and completed as announced, furthering SoftBank's mission to leverage AI-driven digital infrastructure growth [1] Group 2 - The acquisition has received unanimous recommendation from DigitalBridge's independent board special committee and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions [2] - Post-acquisition, DigitalBridge will continue to operate as an independent management platform led by CEO Marc Ganzi [2] - Other investment banks, including B. Riley and TD Cowen, have also downgraded DigitalBridge's rating to "neutral" [2]