DigitalBridge Group, Inc. has agreed to sell its Nordic tower and data‑center subsidiary Digita Group to private‑equity firm GI Partners, with the transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. The deal transfers more than 950 tower sites across Finland and Iceland, along with Digita’s data‑center and IoT platforms, to GI Partners’ growing portfolio of high‑quality infrastructure assets.
The sale reflects DigitalBridge’s strategy to streamline its holdings and focus capital on higher‑growth digital infrastructure opportunities, such as AI‑enabled data centers and cloud services. By divesting Digita, DigitalBridge can redeploy resources toward sectors that align with its long‑term vision of scaling technology‑driven infrastructure while maintaining a disciplined balance sheet.
While the announcement does not disclose the financial terms, earlier reports suggested a valuation near $1.2 billion, though the final figure remains unconfirmed. The lack of a disclosed price means the transaction’s immediate financial impact on DigitalBridge’s earnings is unclear, but the company’s recent Q3 2025 results show strong fee‑related earnings growth and a significant EPS beat, indicating robust operational performance that may offset any short‑term dilution from the sale.
DigitalBridge’s Q3 2025 earnings highlighted a $0.12 EPS versus a consensus of $0.01, a beat of $0.11 or 1100%, driven by disciplined cost management and a favorable mix of high‑margin fee‑earning assets. Revenue, however, fell to $93.5 million from $99.16 million forecast, a 5.7% miss attributed to softer demand in legacy segments and a one‑time charge related to restructuring. Fee‑related earnings rose 43% year‑over‑year to $37 million, and distributable earnings increased 102%, underscoring the company’s ability to generate cash from its core operations.
Management emphasized that the Digita sale aligns with DigitalBridge’s broader strategy to concentrate on core digital infrastructure assets that offer predictable, recurring revenue streams. CEO Zach Gellman noted, “We appreciate the partnership with Vesa and the Digita team and the progress made under DigitalBridge’s ownership. GI Partners is well positioned to lead Digita through its next phase of growth.” GI Partners’ head of Europe, Matt Barker, added that the acquisition will allow Digita to expand its tower and data‑center footprint while maintaining operational independence within GI Partners’ portfolio.
The transaction is expected to strengthen GI Partners’ presence in the Nordic market, providing a platform for further investment in network modernization and new services. For DigitalBridge, the divestiture signals a continued focus on high‑growth, high‑margin infrastructure assets, potentially improving capital efficiency and supporting future fund commitments. The sale is a material event that will likely influence long‑term investment theses for stakeholders focused on digital infrastructure and portfolio optimization.
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