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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 26, 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
Pending
SoftBank agreed to acquire Switch. Reported deal value: $50B. Status: Pending. Sector: Data Centers. Target headquarters context: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-26. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
SoftBank Group Corp . pauses negotiations for a potential $ 50 billion takeover of Switch , signaling a pivot in Masayoshi Son 'Stargate' AI strategy
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 26, 2026 · techi.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: techi.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index