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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 28, 2026Data CentersSource · Unverified ReportsArticle · Factual
SoftBank acquires Switch
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$50B
Target
Switch
Las Vegas, Nevada
Acquirer
SoftBank
Full Acquisition
Status
Abandoned
SoftBank agreed to acquire Switch. Reported deal value: $50B. Status: Abandoned. Sector: Data Centers. Target headquarters context: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-28. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son has reportedly abandoned plans to acquire US data centre operator Switch Inc , marking a setback for US AI infrastructure ambitions
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 28, 2026 · newsbytesapp.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Data Centers with a reported deal value of $50B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: newsbytesapp.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index