#52026M12348Prior Notification of a Concentration: SOFTBANK / DIGITALBRIDGE
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The European Commission received a notification about SoftBank's acquisition of DigitalBridge, indicating that the deal could be treated as a simplified procedure under the Merger Regulation. The law invites public opinions on the deal, emphasizing transparency and potentially streamlining its approval process.
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Key Changes
- SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge
- Potential simplified procedure for approval
- Public invited to comment on the deal
Obligations
What this law requires
SoftBank must not complete the acquisition of DigitalBridge until the European Commission completes its review and provides final approval under the Merger Regulation (EC) No 139/2004
Interested third parties must submit observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission within 10 days following the publication date of this notice (by April 20, 2026)
All submissions to the Commission must reference Case M.12348 – SOFTBANK / DIGITALBRIDGE
The European Commission must conduct a preliminary examination to determine whether the transaction falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation and whether it qualifies for simplified procedure treatment
SoftBank and DigitalBridge must cooperate with the European Commission's investigation and provide all necessary information for the merger review