DigitalBridge Group, Inc. and its co‑investors, Advencap and Soho Square Capital, announced a definitive agreement to sell their stake in UK wholesale fibre operator Netomnia to Nexfibre, valuing the transaction at an enterprise value of £2 billion. The announcement was made on February 18 2026, and the deal is expected to close in the coming months after customary regulatory approvals.
The sale reflects DigitalBridge’s ongoing strategy of portfolio optimisation. By divesting its interest in Netomnia, the firm will free capital that can be redeployed into higher‑growth, high‑margin digital infrastructure assets such as data centres and power‑bank initiatives. The transaction also aligns with DigitalBridge’s broader focus on core digital infrastructure, and it comes at a time when the company is preparing for a pending acquisition by SoftBank Group, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Netomnia’s sale to Nexfibre is part of a wider consolidation trend in the UK broadband market. Nexfibre, a joint venture of InfraVia, Liberty Global and Telefónica, aims to create a wholesale alternative to Openreach that could serve up to 20 million premises. The acquisition strengthens Nexfibre’s network footprint and positions it as a significant challenger in the UK wholesale fibre space.
Financially, DigitalBridge’s recent quarterly results provide context for the divestiture. In Q3 2025 the company reported earnings per share of $0.12, beating analyst estimates of $0.07, while in Q4 2024 EPS was $0.11 versus expectations of $0.08. Revenue in Q3 2025 was $3.82 million, below the $96.45 million consensus, yet the company’s earnings beat suggests disciplined cost management and a favourable mix of high‑margin segments. DigitalBridge will not provide detailed guidance for Q4 2025, citing the pending SoftBank transaction as a focus for the upcoming earnings release.
Management commentary underscored the strategic fit of the sale. Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge, said, “We are proud to have partnered with Netomnia's management team to help build a scaled full fibre platform serving communities across the UK. Since its founding, the company has expanded its network footprint and established a meaningful presence in the market. We believe this agreement provides a clear path forward for the business.” Jeremy Chelot, Group CEO of Netomnia, added, “With the support of our shareholders, including DigitalBridge, we have built a scaled, capital‑efficient full fibre platform serving more than three million premises across the UK. The partnership with DigitalBridge has been instrumental in helping us expand our network and strengthen our operations. This agreement marks an important milestone for the business and provides a pathway for its continued development.”
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