Digitalbridge Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) announced its participation in several investor conferences. Key events include the Cowen 50th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference from May 31 to June 2, where President & CIO Ben Jenkins will host a fireside chat on June 1 at 2:45 pm ET. Additionally, the company will participate in the Wells Fargo Streaming & Connectivity Day on June 13 and the Credit Suisse 24th Annual Communications Conference from June 14 to 16. All presentations will be available via webcast on the DigitalBridge website.

Cornerstone is collaborating with Freshwave to launch a mobile connectivity pilot in the City of London, set to commence in October. The initiative aims to upgrade the existing infrastructure to support multi-operator 4G and 5G connectivity using dark fibre and small cells. Spanning approximately 1km along Queen Victoria Street, the pilot will enhance mobile connectivity in this key financial district. If successful, there are plans for a city-wide rollout to further improve mobile connectivity speeds.

Switch, Inc. (SWCH) has announced a definitive agreement with DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (DBRG) for an all-cash acquisition valued at approximately $11 billion, translating to $34.25 per share for Switch stockholders. The transaction aims to leverage Switch's sustainable data center infrastructure and expand its capacity significantly through 2030. Following unanimous Board approval, the deal is expected to close in H2 2022, pending stockholder approval and regulatory conditions. Upon completion, Switch will delist from public exchanges.

DigitalBridge Group reported first quarter 2022 revenues of $257 million with a GAAP net loss of $(262) million or $(0.46) per share. Despite this loss, the company generated $1.6 million in Distributable Earnings (DE) and Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO). The Board declared cash dividends for its Series H, I, and J preferred stocks, scheduled for payment on July 15, 2022. CEO Marc Ganzi emphasized strategic transactions that support their investment management platform and progress towards becoming a full-stack digital infrastructure investor.

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) will participate in several upcoming investor conferences from May 23-26, 2022. Key events include the J.P. Morgan 50th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston and the RBC Global Data Infrastructure Conference in Denver. CFO Jacky Wu will host a fireside chat and engage in 1x1 meetings with investors. Notable participation from portfolio companies includes Vantage Data Centers and Highline do Brasil. DigitalBridge is a leader in digital infrastructure, managing a $45 billion portfolio.

Liqid has announced securing strategic follow-on funding from DigitalBridge Ventures and Blackwells Capital. This capital will help identify and pursue market opportunities for Liqid Matrix™, its composable infrastructure software. As AI transforms IT ecosystems, Liqid's technology aims to provide greater resource efficiency and sustainability in data centers. The company has seen significant growth, doubling its workforce and achieving 1034% revenue growth from 2017 to 2020. DigitalBridge manages a $45 billion portfolio, focusing on next-gen infrastructure solutions.

DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) announced the acquisition of AMP Capital's global infrastructure equity investment management business for $328 million. This strategic move is expected to enhance DigitalBridge’s capabilities in the mid-market segment, with the transaction anticipated to be immediately accretive to earnings and improve 2022 guidance by 20% in projected run-rate fee-related earnings. The acquisition includes a total of $5.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, positioning DigitalBridge for further growth.

DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) has announced an agreement to acquire Wafra's 31.5% stake in its investment management subsidiary for $410 million in newly issued Class A shares and $390 million in cash. This transaction, which is expected to close in Q2 2022, will enhance DigitalBridge's fee-related earnings (FRE) by approximately $38 million, or 46%. Additionally, DigitalBridge will transition to a conventional C-Corp structure, eliminating REIT constraints to optimize growth opportunities in the digital infrastructure sector.

DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG) has announced a significant investment of $220 million through its Digital Credit division in partnership with CPP Investments. This investment takes the form of a term loan aimed at bolstering the growth of Everstream Solutions, which specializes in enterprise-grade fiber networks. Everstream, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, operates over 27,000 route miles of fiber, offering high-speed services up to 100 Gbps. This collaboration aims to enhance Everstream's financial flexibility and market expansion.