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DigitalBridge Prices $300 Million New Securitized Financing Facility

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DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) has announced a successful pricing of $300 million in Series 2021-1 3.95% Secured Fund Fee Revenue Notes, Class A-2. Interest on these notes will be paid quarterly, with a maturity date set for September 2026. The proceeds from this offering will support general corporate purposes. Concurrently, the Company plans to issue Series 2021-1 Secured Fund Fee Revenue Variable Funding Notes, allowing up to $150 million in revolving credit, potentially increasing to $200 million. The closing date for these transactions is scheduled for July 9, 2021.

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  • Successfully pricing $300 million in Series 2021-1 3.95% Secured Fund Fee Revenue Notes.
  • Proceeds will support general corporate purposes, enhancing financial flexibility.
  • Opportunity to access up to $200 million through the Variable Funding Notes.
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  • Closing of the sale is subject to various conditions, creating uncertainty.
  • No assurance on the timing or completion of the Series 2021-1 Notes sale.

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) (the “Company”) today announced two of its subsidiaries, DigitalBridge Issuer, LLC and DigitalBridge Co-Issuer, LLC (together, the “Co-Issuers”) have priced an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2021-1 3.95% Secured Fund Fee Revenue Notes, Class A-2 (the “Class A-2 Notes”). Interest payments on the Class A-2 Notes are payable on a quarterly basis. The anticipated repayment date of the Class A-2 Notes is September 2026. The Class A-2 Notes are expected to be issued by the Co-Issuers in a privately placed securitization transaction.

The proceeds from the sale of the Class A-2 Notes, net of the payment of certain offering expenses and the deposits into certain reserve accounts, will be used for general corporate purposes.

Additionally, and concurrent with the issuance of the Class A-2 Notes, the Co-Issuers expect to issue Series 2021-1 Secured Fund Fee Revenue Variable Funding Notes, Class A-1 Notes (the “VFN Notes” and, together with the Class A-2 Notes, the “Series 2021-1 Notes”), which will allow the Co-Issuers to borrow up to $150 million on a revolving basis. The Co-Issuers may increase the principal amount of the VFN Notes to $200 million upon the satisfaction of certain conditions over the course of the twelve months following the closing of the sale of the Series 2021-1 Notes.

The closing of the sale of the Series 2021-1 Notes is expected to occur on July 9, 2021, subject to satisfaction of various closing conditions. There can be no assurance regarding the timing of the closing or that the sale of the Series 2021-1 Notes will be completed.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Series 2021-1 Notes or any other security, nor will there be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The Series 2021-1 Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

About DigitalBridge

DigitalBridge (NYSE: DBRG) is a leading global digital infrastructure REIT. With a heritage of over 25 years investing in and operating businesses across the digital ecosystem including towers, data centers, fiber, small cells, and edge infrastructure, the DigitalBridge team manages a $32 billion portfolio of digital infrastructure assets on behalf of its limited partners and shareholders. DigitalBridge, structured as a REIT, is headquartered in Boca Raton with key offices in Los Angeles, New York, London and Singapore.

Cautionary Statement regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” or “potential” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases which are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, and may cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Factors that might cause such a difference include, without limitation, whether the Co-Issuers will consummate the sale of the Series 2021-1 Notes and expected use of proceeds from the sale of the Class A-2 Notes, whether the issuance size of the VFN Notes will increase and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, and its other reports filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s good faith beliefs, assumptions and expectations, but they are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions investors not to unduly rely on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company is under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this press release, nor to conform prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, and the Company does not intend to do so.

FAQ

What are the details of the DBRG $300 million note offering?

DigitalBridge Group priced $300 million in Series 2021-1 3.95% Secured Fund Fee Revenue Notes, Class A-2, with quarterly interest payments and a repayment date in September 2026.

When is the expected closing date for the DBRG note offering?

The closing of the Series 2021-1 Notes sale is expected on July 9, 2021, pending certain conditions.

What will the proceeds from DBRG's note offering be used for?

The proceeds will be utilized for general corporate purposes.

What is the maximum amount DigitalBridge can borrow through Variable Funding Notes?

DigitalBridge can borrow up to $150 million on a revolving basis through the Variable Funding Notes, potentially increasing to $200 million.

Are there risks associated with the DBRG note offering?

Yes, the completion of the note sale is uncertain and subject to various conditions, which may affect investor confidence.

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