Deal Dispatch: Fertitta Entertainment Buys Caesars For $17.6 Billion, Arsenal Capital Buys Velcro Brands, Teaneck Surgical Center Bankruptcy

Major M&A activity includes Fertitta Entertainment's $17.6 billion all-cash acquisition of Caesars Entertainment at $31 per share, Autodesk's $3.6 billion purchase of MaintainX, and MasterBrand's completion of its $3.6 billion acquisition of American Woodmark. Other notable deals include DigitalBridge acquiring ArcLight Capital Partners for $1.05 billion, Global-e acquiring Passport for $350 million, and Mission Produce completing its acquisition of Calavo Growers. Several companies initiated strategic reviews including Monro, Fortune Brands, and Largo.

05/29/2026, 2:15 PM • Benzinga

Masayoshi Son Says AI Access Should Be 'Human Right' As Softbank Shares Pop 10% On Upbeat Forecast, Arm Strength

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son stated that access to artificial superintelligence should be considered a human right. SoftBank's shares surged over 10% following its telecom arm's raised full-year profit outlook and positive sentiment around ARM Holdings. The company continues to expand its AI ecosystem through partnerships and acquisitions, including a $4 billion deal for DigitalBridge Group and potential $30 billion investment in OpenAI.

02/10/2026, 2:09 AM • Benzinga

Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages PEN, EXAS, DBRG, FFIC Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating four companies for potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties related to their merger or acquisition transactions. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures regarding the proposed deals.

01/21/2026, 4:52 PM • GlobeNewswire

Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages ISPO, UDMY, DBRG Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating three companies for potential violations of federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties related to their merger transactions: Inspirato Incorporated's sale to Exclusive Investments LLC for $4.27 per share, Udemy, Inc.'s sale to Coursera, Inc. for 0.800 shares per share, and DigitalBridge Group, Inc.'s sale to SoftBank Group Corp. for $16.00 per share. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures on a contingent fee basis.

01/17/2026, 12:51 PM • GlobeNewswire

$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Is Investigating the Merger—DVAX, FONR, DBRG, and ONTF

Class action law firm Monteverde & Associates PC is investigating four merger and acquisition transactions: Dynavax Technologies' sale to Sanofi ($15.50/share), FONAR Corporation's sale to affiliates of its CEO ($19.00-$6.34/share), DigitalBridge Group's sale to SoftBank ($16.00/share), and ON24's sale to Cvent Atlanta ($8.10/share). The firm is seeking shareholders to determine if the proposed deal terms are fair.

01/06/2026, 12:56 PM • GlobeNewswire

Why DigitalBridge Group Stock Rocked the Market Today

DigitalBridge Group's stock surged nearly 10% after announcing a $4 billion acquisition deal by SoftBank Group. SoftBank will pay $16 per share in cash, though the stock closed at $15.26, reflecting investor skepticism. The acquisition targets DigitalBridge's digital infrastructure business, which supplies hardware for data centers—a hot sector due to AI demand.

12/29/2025, 7:36 PM • The Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, Dec. 29: DigitalBridge Group Surges on Deal With SoftBank to Acquire the Company for $4 Billion

SoftBank announced an agreement to acquire DigitalBridge Group for $16 per share in cash, valuing the digital infrastructure company at $4 billion. DigitalBridge's stock surged 9.63% on the news, though some analysts have issued higher price targets of $20-$23, raising questions about whether shareholders will accept the offer. The deal reflects SoftBank's strategy to build digital infrastructure to support AI growth.

12/29/2025, 5:32 PM • The Motley Fool

DigitalBridge Smashes 52-Week High On SoftBank Takeover Buzz

DigitalBridge Group shares surged to a 52-week high after reports that SoftBank Group is in advanced discussions to acquire the digital infrastructure firm. SoftBank could announce a deal as soon as Monday. The potential acquisition aligns with SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son's aggressive expansion into AI and digital infrastructure, supported by strong Q2 results and recent capital deployment including a $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale.

12/29/2025, 7:28 AM • Benzinga

Why Is DigitalBridge Stock Surging?

DigitalBridge Group stock surged 44.29% in premarket trading on December 29, 2025, following reports that Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group is in advanced talks to acquire the digital infrastructure investment firm. The potential deal aligns with SoftBank's strategy to capitalize on AI-driven demand for data centers and digital infrastructure. DigitalBridge manages approximately $108 billion in infrastructure assets including data centers, fiber networks, and cell towers.

12/29/2025, 6:02 AM • Investing

DigitalBridge Sells Majority Leeds Bradford, Newcastle International Airport Stake To Aena

DigitalBridge's subsidiary InfraBridge agreed to sell a 51% stake in a holding company owning Leeds Bradford Airport and a 49% stake in Newcastle International Airport to Aena for approximately £270 million, while retaining a 49% interest.

12/18/2025, 7:21 AM • Benzinga

Should Investors Buy Shares of Cellebrite Alongside Portolan Capital as They Double Down on the Stock?

Portolan Capital increased its stake in Cellebrite by 1.4 million shares in Q3 2025, making it their 10th-largest holding. The investment firm appears confident in Cellebrite's digital intelligence solutions and potential for growth.

11/19/2025, 1:32 PM • The Motley Fool

Is $5.20 Per Share Buyout Proposal Fair to WideOpenWest, Inc. (NYSE: WOW) Investors?  Kaskela Law LLC Encourages WOW Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Legal Rights and Options

Law firm Kaskela Law LLC is investigating the proposed $5.20 per share buyout of WideOpenWest by private equity firms DigitalBridge Investments and Crestview Partners, suggesting potential unfairness to shareholders.

09/18/2025, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

IS WIDEOPENWEST $5.20 PER SHARE BUYOUT FAIR? Kaskela Law LLC is Actively Investigating the Shareholder Buyout and Encourages Investors to Promptly Contact the Firm to Protect Their Financial Interests

Law firm Kaskela Law LLC is investigating the proposed $5.20 per share buyout of WideOpenWest by private equity firms DigitalBridge Investments and Crestview Partners, suggesting potential unfairness to shareholders.

09/05/2025, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire