---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-112148"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DBRG"
cik: "0001679688"
company_name: "DigitalBridge Group, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-30T13:29:36+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:00:27.627547+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.95
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.95
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DigitalBridge completes SoftBank-backed merger; common shareholders get $16.00 cash and DBRG is delisted

## Summary
- Merger closed Sept. 30, 2026: each DigitalBridge common share (Class A, B, and Performance) and Company OP common unit converted into the right to receive $16.00 cash.
- DigitalBridge became an indirect subsidiary of SoftBank-owned Parent; Duncan Holdco III directly owns 100% of Surviving Corporation common stock, subject to preferred rights.
- NYSE trading of DBRG common was suspended before open Sept. 30, 2026; preferred delisting expected before open Oct. 5, 2026 after Form 25 filings.
- Preferred conversion amounts: $11.28 per Series H share, $14.43 per Series I share, and $15.16 per Series J share; notices due Oct. 1, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, 2026.
- Marc C. Ganzi remains director and CEO; other DigitalBridge directors ceased. New officers include Benjamin J. Jenkins, Thomas Mayrhofer, Liam Stewart, Geoffrey Goldschein, Tracey Teh.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-112148
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DBRG
- cik: 0001679688
- company_name: DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-30T13:29:36+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.95
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.95
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.01, 3.03, 3.01, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1679688/000110465926112148/0001104659-26-112148-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1679688/000110465926112148/tm2626145d9_8k.htm

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