SoftBank/DigitalBridge Merger Cleared Under Art. 6(1)(b), Simplified Procedure
Summary
The European Commission cleared the SoftBank/DigitalBridge merger under Article 6(1)(b) of the EU Merger Regulation (Council Regulation 139/2004) on 27 April 2026, using the simplified procedure in Phase 1. The decision means the Commission found the concentration does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with the common market. The provisional deadline for the case is 8 May 2026.
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The European Commission reviewed the SoftBank/DigitalBridge concentration under Council Regulation 139/2004 and issued a clearance decision under Article 6(1)(b) on 27 April 2026. The case proceeded under the simplified merger procedure, indicating the Commission considered the concentration unlikely to raise competition concerns. The case is ongoing and the clearance confirms the merger may proceed.
Parties to future concentrations in the digital infrastructure, data hosting, and fund management sectors should note that the Commission continues to apply the simplified procedure where thresholds are met, allowing expedited clearance within standard Phase 1 timeframes.
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SOFTBANK / DIGITALBRIDGE
Companies: SOFTBANK | DIGITALBRIDGE Last decision date: 27.04.2026 Case type: Merger Investigation phase: 1 Regulation: Council Regulation 139/2004 Notification date: 30.03.2026 Provisional deadline: 08.05.2026 Economic activities: F.43.21 - Electrical installation (NACE Rev. 2.1) K.61.9 - Other telecommunication activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) K.62.2 - Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) K.63.1 - Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) L.66.3 - Fund management activities (NACE Rev. 2.1) Decisions Art. 6(1)(b) of 27.04.2026 Other case related information Prior publication in the OJ: OJEU C/2026/2128 of 10.04.2026 Description of the concentration of 31.03.2026: EN published on 01.04.2026
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