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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number: 001-37980
DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Maryland 46-4591526
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
750 Park of Commerce Drive, Suite 210
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(561) 570-4644
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.04 par valueDBRGNew York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, 7.125% Series H Cumulative Redeemable, $0.01 par valueDBRG.PRHNew York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, 7.15% Series I Cumulative Redeemable, $0.01 par valueDBRG.PRINew York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, 7.125% Series J Cumulative Redeemable, $0.01 par valueDBRG.PRJNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes   No 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes  No 





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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated Filer
Non-Accelerated FilerSmaller Reporting Company
Emerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Yes     No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No
As of October 31, 2022, 159,728,816April 28, 2023, 161,884,572 shares of the Registrant's class A common stock and 166,494 shares of class B common stock were outstanding.


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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Form 10-Q
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATIONPage
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2021March 31, 2023 (unaudited)December 31, 2022
AssetsAssetsAssets
Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents$636,366 $1,602,102 Cash and cash equivalents$668,524 $918,254 
Restricted cash Restricted cash134,024 99,121 Restricted cash155,690 118,485 
Real estate, net6,141,415 4,972,284 
Loans receivable (at fair value)174,389 173,921 
Equity and debt investments ($206,758 and $201,912 at fair value)1,050,356 935,153 
Investments ($320,757 and $426,032 at fair value)Investments ($320,757 and $426,032 at fair value)1,226,952 1,242,001 
Real estateReal estate5,964,807 5,921,298 
Goodwill Goodwill761,368 761,368 Goodwill907,937 761,368 
Deferred leasing costs and intangible assets, net1,745,560 1,187,627 
Deferred leasing costs and intangible assetsDeferred leasing costs and intangible assets1,098,520 1,092,167 
Other assets ($0 and $11,793 at fair value)Other assets ($0 and $11,793 at fair value)642,451 654,050 
Due from affiliatesDue from affiliates67,285 45,360 
Assets held for dispositionAssets held for disposition72,593 3,676,615 Assets held for disposition11,263 275,520 
Other assets ($30,820 and $944 at fair value)964,647 740,395 
Due from affiliates60,111 49,230 
Total assetsTotal assets$11,740,829 $14,197,816 Total assets$10,743,429 $11,028,503 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Debt, net$5,325,615 $4,860,402 
Accrued and other liabilities ($196,561 and $37,970 at fair value)1,662,606 928,042 
Intangible liabilities, net31,304 33,301 
Corporate debtCorporate debt$569,771 $568,912 
Non-recourse investment-level debtNon-recourse investment-level debt4,752,050 4,587,228 
Intangible liabilitiesIntangible liabilities28,441 29,824 
Other liabilities ($113,766 and $183,628 at fair value)Other liabilities ($113,766 and $183,628 at fair value)1,133,568 1,272,096 
Liabilities related to assets held for dispositionLiabilities related to assets held for disposition60 3,088,699 Liabilities related to assets held for disposition374 380 
Dividends and distributions payable16,527 15,759 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities7,036,112 8,926,203 Total liabilities6,484,204 6,458,440 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 20)
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Redeemable noncontrolling interestsRedeemable noncontrolling interests96,028 359,223 Redeemable noncontrolling interests107,413 100,574 
EquityEquityEquity
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; $827,779 and $883,500 liquidation preference; 250,000 shares authorized; 33,111 and 35,340 shares issued and outstanding800,355 854,232 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; $827,711 and $827,779 liquidation preference; 250,000 shares authorized; 33,108 and 33,111 shares issued and outstandingPreferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; $827,711 and $827,779 liquidation preference; 250,000 shares authorized; 33,108 and 33,111 shares issued and outstanding800,303 800,355 
Common stock, $0.04 par value per shareCommon stock, $0.04 par value per shareCommon stock, $0.04 par value per share
Class A, 949,000 shares authorized; 162,975 and 142,144 shares issued and outstanding6,519 5,685 
Class A, 949,000 shares authorized; 161,834 and 159,763 shares issued and outstandingClass A, 949,000 shares authorized; 161,834 and 159,763 shares issued and outstanding6,473 6,390 
Class B, 1,000 shares authorized; 166 shares issued and outstandingClass B, 1,000 shares authorized; 166 shares issued and outstandingClass B, 1,000 shares authorized; 166 shares issued and outstanding
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital7,793,492 7,820,807 Additional paid-in capital7,823,722 7,818,068 
Accumulated deficitAccumulated deficit(6,941,658)(6,576,180)Accumulated deficit(7,176,706)(6,962,613)
Accumulated other comprehensive income(4,056)42,383 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,478)(1,509)
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity1,654,659 2,146,934 Total stockholders’ equity1,452,321 1,660,698 
Noncontrolling interests in investment entities Noncontrolling interests in investment entities2,890,162 2,653,173  Noncontrolling interests in investment entities2,650,893 2,743,896 
Noncontrolling interests in Operating Company Noncontrolling interests in Operating Company63,868 112,283  Noncontrolling interests in Operating Company48,598 64,895 
Total equityTotal equity4,608,689 4,912,390 Total equity4,151,812 4,469,489 
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equityTotal liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity$11,740,829 $14,197,816 Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity$10,743,429 $11,028,503 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Supplemental Schedule to Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Investment ManagementOperatingCorporate and Other
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets (1)
Cash and cash equivalents$56,943 $39,563 $65,097 $65,975 $546,484 $812,716 
Restricted cash2,324 2,298 152,262 114,442 1,104 1,745 
Investments (Note 4)345,826 395,327 6,804 4,638 874,322 842,036 
Real estate (Note 5)— — 5,964,807 5,921,298 — — 
Goodwill (Note 6)444,817 298,248 463,120 463,120 — — 
Deferred leasing costs and intangible assets (Note 6)128,973 85,172 969,036 1,006,469 511 526 
Other assets (Note 7)15,966 13,356 581,848 573,229 44,637 67,465 
Due from affiliates (Note 16)61,455 41,458 — — 5,830 3,902 
$1,056,304 $875,422 $8,202,974 $8,149,171 $1,472,888 $1,728,390 
Liabilities (1)
Corporate debt (Note 8)$199,033 $198,677 $70,246 $70,120 $300,492 $300,115 
Non-recourse investment-level debt (Note 8)— — 4,751,701 4,586,765 349 463 
Intangible liabilities (Note 6)— — 28,441 29,824 — — 
Other liabilities (Note 7)218,712 342,696 721,319 725,236 193,537 204,164 
$417,745 $541,373 $5,571,707 $5,411,945 $494,378 $504,742 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 10)
1,098 680 — — 106,315 99,894 
Noncontrolling interests in investment entities (1)
151,985 136,668 2,369,836 2,463,559 127,770 113,390 
__________
(1)    Exclude amounts related to assets held for disposition.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2022202120222021
Revenues
Property operating income$244,336 $194,854 $681,098 $572,841 
Interest income8,725 3,086 22,390 5,259 
Fee income ($40,350, $49,934, $125,757 and $120,332 from affiliates)41,263 50,226 128,418 124,826 
Other income ($995, $3,124, $5,693 and $4,551 from affiliates)2,299 4,008 11,585 7,016 
Total revenues296,623 252,174 843,491 709,942 
Expenses
Property operating expense105,987 80,226 287,280 237,228 
Interest expense53,032 39,895 143,450 117,613 
Investment expense9,510 7,263 26,262 20,027 
Transaction-related costs3,879 936 6,800 2,618 
Depreciation and amortization145,594 129,186 429,513 406,840 
Compensation expense—cash and equity-based65,544 55,933 183,878 182,918 
Compensation expense—incentive fee and carried interest80,831 31,736 109,548 39,969 
Administrative expenses29,909 28,933 84,147 75,234 
Total expenses494,286 374,108 1,270,878 1,082,447 
Other income (loss)
Other gain (loss), net25,908 4,657 (170,229)(31,734)
Equity method earnings (losses)(52,382)6,987 (5,748)42,051 
Equity method earnings—carried interest121,698 58,382 201,398 69,329 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes(102,439)(51,908)(401,966)(292,859)
Income tax benefit7,841 10,973 17,772 109,408 
Loss from continuing operations(94,598)(40,935)(384,194)(183,451)
Loss from discontinued operations(26,389)(10,429)(148,558)(590,595)
Net loss(120,987)(51,364)(532,752)(774,046)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests(6,442)7,269 (31,989)15,743 
Investment entities(60,623)(124,301)(152,770)(443,547)
Operating Company(4,834)4,311 (30,786)(38,565)
Net income (loss) attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(49,088)61,357 (317,207)(307,677)
Preferred stock repurchases/redemptions (Note 9)(1,098)2,865 (1,098)2,865 
Preferred stock dividends15,283 17,456 46,801 54,488 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$(63,273)$41,036 $(362,910)$(365,030)
Income (loss) per share—basic
Loss from continuing operations per common share—basic$(0.30)$(0.23)$(1.57)$(1.20)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per common share—basic$(0.39)$0.33 $(2.37)$(3.04)
Income (loss) per share—diluted
Loss from continuing operations per common share—diluted$(0.30)$(0.23)$(1.57)$(1.20)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per common share—diluted$(0.39)$0.33 $(2.37)$(3.04)
Weighted average number of shares
Basic162,398 121,458 153,028 120,041 
Diluted162,398 121,458 153,028 120,041 
Dividends declared per common share$0.01 $— $0.01 $— 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2022202120222021
Net loss$(120,987)$(51,364)$(532,752)$(774,046)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to:
Equity method investments(1,647)(4,391)(4,333)(6,578)
Available-for-sale debt securities— 1,615 (6,373)(331)
Cash flow hedges— — — 1,285 
Foreign currency translation(34,809)(35,739)(97,090)(112,542)
Net investment hedges10,932 — 17,916 (84)
Other comprehensive loss(25,524)(38,515)(89,880)(118,250)
Comprehensive loss(146,511)(89,879)(622,632)(892,296)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests(6,442)7,269 (31,989)15,743 
Investment entities(80,210)(144,222)(192,140)(500,702)
Operating Company(5,259)2,539 (34,733)(44,395)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to stockholders$(54,600)$44,535 $(363,770)$(362,942)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Revenues
Fee income ($56,389 and $42,004 from affiliates)$59,126 $42,837 
Carried interest allocation (reversal)(54,756)(31,079)
Principal investment income (loss)3,562 6,454 
Property operating income230,927 202,511 
Other income ($1,253 and $3,379 from affiliates)11,301 12,111 
Total revenues250,160 232,834 
Expenses
Property operating expense97,126 84,003 
Interest expense67,196 44,030 
Investment expense5,751 9,565 
Transaction-related costs8,527 165 
Depreciation and amortization141,574 128,567 
Compensation expense—cash and equity-based74,650 65,542 
Compensation expense (reversal)—incentive fee and carried interest(36,831)(20,352)
Administrative expenses26,506 27,885 
Total expenses384,499 339,405 
Other gain (loss), net(142,745)(149,881)
Income (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes(277,084)(256,452)
Income tax benefit (expense)(1,042)7,413 
Income (Loss) from continuing operations(278,126)(249,039)
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations(14,218)(94,645)
Net income (loss)(292,344)(343,684)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests6,943 (11,220)
Investment entities(84,828)(63,045)
Operating Company(16,662)(22,862)
Net income (loss) attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(197,797)(246,557)
Preferred stock dividends14,676 15,759 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$(212,473)$(262,316)
Income (Loss) per share—basic
Income (Loss) from continuing operations per common share—basic$(1.25)$(1.27)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per common share—basic$(1.34)$(1.84)
Income (Loss) per share—diluted
Income (Loss) from continuing operations per common share—diluted$(1.25)$(1.27)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per common share—diluted$(1.34)$(1.84)
Weighted average number of shares
Basic158,446 142,485 
Diluted158,446 142,485 
Dividends declared per common share$0.01 $— 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Supplemental Schedule to Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Investment ManagementOperatingCorporate and Other
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
 202320222023202220232022
Revenues
Fee income (Note 14)$60,098 $43,637 $— $— $(972)$(800)
Carried interest allocation (reversal)(54,756)(31,079)— — — — 
Principal investment income (loss)318 17 — — 3,244 6,437 
Property operating income (Note 5)— — 230,927 202,511 — — 
Other income1,169 1,256 737 11 9,395 10,844 
Total revenues6,829 13,831 231,664 202,522 11,667 16,481 
Expenses
Property operating expense— — 97,126 84,003 — — 
Interest expense2,603 2,502 59,984 36,184 4,609 5,344 
Investment expense536 1,140 5,203 8,016 12 409 
Transaction-related costs5,192 — — — 3,335 165 
Depreciation and amortization6,409 5,276 134,699 122,891 466 400 
Compensation expense—cash and equity-based28,182 24,808 27,179 19,956 19,289 20,778 
Compensation expense (reversal)—incentive fee and carried interest(36,831)(20,352)— — — — 
Administrative expenses6,407 4,171 7,240 6,899 12,859 16,815 
Total expenses12,498 17,545 331,431 277,949 40,570 43,911 
Other gain (loss), net3,082 (3,055)1,769 956 (147,596)(147,782)
Income (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes(2,587)(6,769)(97,998)(74,471)(176,499)(175,212)
Income tax benefit (expense)(217)(2,374)56 330 (881)9,457 
Income (Loss) from continuing operations(2,804)(9,143)(97,942)(74,141)(177,380)(165,755)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests418 (3,266)— — 6,525 (7,954)
Investment entities(857)2,349 (86,254)(60,196)1,766 977 
Operating Company(167)(624)(899)(1,121)(14,522)(14,007)
Income (Loss) from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$(2,198)$(7,602)$(10,789)$(12,824)$(171,149)$(144,771)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Net income (loss)$(292,344)$(343,684)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to:
Equity method investments318 
Available-for-sale debt securities— (6,373)
Foreign currency translation(231)(37,941)
Other comprehensive income (loss)87 (44,312)
Comprehensive income (loss)(292,257)(387,996)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests6,943 (11,220)
Investment entities(84,793)(75,056)
Operating Company(16,643)(25,458)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to stockholders$(197,764)$(276,262)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Equity
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated DeficitAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Stockholders’ EquityNoncontrolling Interests in Investment EntitiesNoncontrolling Interests in Operating CompanyTotal Equity
 
Balance at December 31, 2020$999,490 $4,841 $7,570,473 $(6,195,456)$122,123 $2,501,471 $4,327,372 $155,747 $6,984,590 
Net loss— — — (246,290)— (246,290)(355,862)(27,896)(630,048)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (21,143)(21,143)(36,656)(2,433)(60,232)
Deconsolidation of investment entities (Note 21)— — — — — — (22,413)— (22,413)
Redemption of OP Units for class A common stock— — 16 — — 16 — (16)— 
Equity awards issued, net of forfeitures— 48 16,536 — — 16,584 308 1,308 18,200 
Shares canceled for tax withholdings on vested equity awards— (11)(7,707)— — (7,718)— — (7,718)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 113,213 — 113,213 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (26,739)— (26,739)
Preferred stock dividends— — — (18,516)— (18,516)— — (18,516)
Reallocation of equity (Notes 2 and 10)— — (2,445)— 76 (2,369)4,682 (2,313)— 
Balance at March 31, 2021999,490 4,878 7,576,873 (6,460,262)101,056 2,222,035 4,003,905 124,397 6,350,337 
Net loss— — — (122,744)— (122,744)36,616 (14,980)(101,108)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (15,818)(15,818)7,805 (1,625)(9,638)
Shares issued pursuant to settlement liability— 60 46,982 — — 47,042 — — 47,042 
Deconsolidation of investment entities (Note 21)— — 2,028 — (1,482)546 (202,887)— (202,341)
Redemption of OP Units for class A common stock— — — — — (1)— 
Equity awards issued, net of forfeitures— 10,194 — — 10,196 308 1,067 11,571 
Shares canceled for tax withholdings on vested equity awards— (13)(9,166)— — (9,179)— — (9,179)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 24,540 — 24,540 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (33,678)— (33,678)
Preferred stock dividends— — — (18,516)— (18,516)— — (18,516)
Reallocation of equity (Notes 2 and 10)— — (4,530)— (81)(4,611)— 4,611 — 
Balance at June 30, 2021$999,490 $4,927 $7,622,382 $(6,601,522)$83,675 $2,108,952 $3,836,609 $113,469 $6,059,030 
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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Equity (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated DeficitAccumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeTotal Stockholders’ EquityNoncontrolling Interests in Investment EntitiesNoncontrolling Interests in Operating CompanyTotal Equity
 
Balance at June 30, 2021$999,490 $4,927 $7,622,382 $(6,601,522)$83,675 $2,108,952 $3,836,609 $113,469 $6,059,030 
Net income (loss)— — — 61,357 — 61,357 (124,301)4,311 (58,633)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (16,822)(16,822)(19,921)(1,772)(38,515)
Redemption of preferred stock (Note 9)(83,385)— (2,865)— — (86,250)— — (86,250)
Deconsolidation of investment entities (Note 21)— — — — — — (149,515)— (149,515)
Redemption of OP Units for class A common stock— 1,085 — — 1,090 — (1,090)— 
Equity awards issued, net of forfeitures— 12 7,351 — — 7,363 308 903 8,574 
Shares canceled for tax withholdings on vested stock awards— (3)(1,670)— — (1,673)— — (1,673)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 24,292 — 24,292 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (51,584)— (51,584)
Preferred stock dividends— — — (17,456)— (17,456)— — (17,456)
Reallocation of equity (Notes 2 and 10)— — (731)— 27 (704)— 704 — 
Balance at September 30, 2021$916,105 $4,941 $7,625,552 $(6,557,621)$66,880 $2,055,857 $3,515,888 $116,525 $5,688,270 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Equity (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated DeficitAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Stockholders’ EquityNoncontrolling Interests in Investment EntitiesNoncontrolling Interests in Operating CompanyTotal Equity
 
Balance at December 31, 2021$854,232 $5,692 $7,820,807 $(6,576,180)$42,383 $2,146,934 $2,653,173 $112,283 $4,912,390 
Net loss— — — (246,557)— (246,557)(63,045)(22,862)(332,464)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (29,705)(29,705)(12,011)(2,596)(44,312)
Exchange of notes for common stock (Note 8)— 256 177,562 — — 177,818 — — 177,818 
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to fair value (Note 10)— — (690,000)— — (690,000)— — (690,000)
Deconsolidation of investment entities (Note 21)— — — — — — (176,856)— (176,856)
Redemption of OP Units for class A common stock— — — — — (2)— 
Equity awards issued, net of forfeitures— 50 14,286 — — 14,336 2,734 1,555 18,625 
Shares canceled for tax withholdings on vested equity awards— (17)(11,393)— — (11,410)— — (11,410)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest (Note 10)— — — — — — (32,076)— (32,076)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 343,006 — 343,006 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (26,018)— (26,018)
Preferred stock dividends— — — (15,760)— (15,760)— — (15,760)
Reallocation of equity (Notes 2 and 10)— — 45,099 — 75 45,174 — (45,174)— 
Balance at March 31, 2022854,232 5,981 7,356,363 (6,838,497)12,753 1,390,832 2,688,907 43,204 4,122,943 
Net loss— — — (21,562)— (21,562)(29,102)(3,090)(53,754)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (11,346)(11,346)(7,772)(926)(20,044)
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest and warrants to fair value (Note 10)— — (35,026)— — (35,026)— — (35,026)
Shares issued for redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest (Note 10)— 577 348,182 — — 348,759 — — 348,759 
Transaction costs incurred in connection with redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest— — (7,137)— — (7,137)— — (7,137)
Reclassification of carried interest allocated to redeemable noncontrolling interest to noncontrolling interests in investment entities (Note 10)— — — — — — 4,087 — 4,087 
Deconsolidation of investment entities (Note 21)— — — — — — 11,047 — 11,047 
Redemption of OP Units for class A common stock— 335 — — 339 (339)— 
Equity awards issued, net of forfeitures— 7,508 — — 7,517 1,061 591 9,169 
Shares canceled for tax withholdings on vested equity awards— (7)(5,060)— — (5,067)— — (5,067)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 215,790 — 215,790 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (13,490)— (13,490)
Preferred stock dividends— — — (15,758)— (15,758)— — (15,758)
Reallocation of equity (Notes 2 and 10)— — (18,313)— 48 (18,265)— 18,265 — 
Balance at June 30, 2022$854,232 $6,564 $7,646,852 $(6,875,817)$1,455 $1,633,286 $2,870,528 $57,705 $4,561,519 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated DeficitAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Stockholders’ EquityNoncontrolling Interests in Investment EntitiesNoncontrolling Interests in Operating CompanyTotal Equity
 
Balance at December 31, 2021$854,232 $5,692 $7,820,807 $(6,576,180)$42,383 $2,146,934 $2,653,173 $112,283 $4,912,390 
Net income (loss)— — — (246,557)— (246,557)(63,045)(22,862)(332,464)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (29,705)(29,705)(12,011)(2,596)(44,312)
Exchange of notes for common stock (Note 8)— 256 177,562 — — 177,818 — — 177,818 
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest and warrants to fair value (Note 10)— — (690,000)— — (690,000)— — (690,000)
Deconsolidation of investment entities— — — — — — (176,856)— (176,856)
Redemption of OP Units for class A common stock— — — — — (2)— 
Equity based compensation— 50 14,286 — — 14,336 2,734 1,555 18,625 
Shares canceled for tax withholdings on vested equity awards— (17)(11,393)— — (11,410)— — (11,410)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest— — — — — — (32,076)— (32,076)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 343,006 — 343,006 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (26,018)— (26,018)
Preferred stock dividends— — — (15,760)— (15,760)— — (15,760)
Reallocation of equity (Notes 2 and 10)— — 45,099 — 75 45,174 — (45,174)— 
Balance at March 31, 2022854,232 $5,981 $7,356,363 $(6,838,497)$12,753 $1,390,832 $2,688,907 $43,204 $4,122,943 
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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Equity (Continued)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated DeficitAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Stockholders’ EquityNoncontrolling Interests in Investment EntitiesNoncontrolling Interests in Operating CompanyTotal Equity
 
Balance at June 30, 2022$854,232 $6,564 $7,646,852 $(6,875,817)$1,455 $1,633,286 $2,870,528 $57,705 $4,561,519 
Net loss— — — (49,088)— (49,088)(60,623)(4,834)(114,545)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (5,512)(5,512)(19,587)(425)(25,524)
Stock repurchases(53,877)(38)(12,476)— — (66,391)— — (66,391)
DataBank recapitalization (Note 10)— — 170,770 — — 170,770 (170,770)— — 
Equity-based compensation— 9,867 — — 9,869 8,861 311 19,041 
Shares canceled for tax withholdings on vested stock awards— (2)(1,533)— — (1,535)— — (1,535)
Cost of DataBank recapitalization— — (8,749)— — (8,749)(21,247)— (29,996)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 1,502,454 — 1,502,454 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (1,219,454)(127)(1,219,581)
Preferred stock dividends— — — (15,117)— (15,117)— — (15,117)
Common stock dividend declared ($0.01 per share)— — — (1,636)— (1,636)— — (1,636)
Reallocation of equity (Notes 2 and 10)— — (11,239)— (11,238)— 11,238 — 
Balance at September 30, 2022$800,355 $6,526 $7,793,492 $(6,941,658)$(4,056)$1,654,659 $2,890,162 $63,868 $4,608,689 
 Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated DeficitAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Stockholders’ EquityNoncontrolling Interests in Investment EntitiesNoncontrolling Interests in Operating CompanyTotal Equity
 
Balance at December 31, 2022$800,355 $6,397 $7,818,068 $(6,962,613)$(1,509)$1,660,698 $2,743,896 $64,895 $4,469,489 
Net income (loss)— — — (197,797)— (197,797)(84,828)(16,662)(299,287)
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 33 33 35 19 87 
Common stock repurchases(52)— — — — (52)— — (52)
Equity based compensation— 99 10,930 — — 11,029 5,542 41 16,612 
Shares canceled for tax withholdings on vested equity awards— (16)(4,847)— — (4,863)— — (4,863)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 29,684 — 29,684 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (43,436)(126)(43,562)
Preferred stock dividends— — — (14,676)— (14,676)— — (14,676)
Common stock dividends declared ($0.01 per share)— — — (1,620)— (1,620)— — (1,620)
Reallocation of equity (Notes 2 and 10)— — (429)— (2)(431)— 431 — 
Balance at March 31, 2023$800,303 $6,480 $7,823,722 $(7,176,706)$(1,478)$1,452,321 $2,650,893 $48,598 $4,151,812 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20222021
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net loss$(532,752)$(774,046)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Paid-in-kind interest added to loan principal, net of interest received(4,887)8,492 
Straight-line rent income(18,417)4,854 
Amortization of above- and below-market lease values, net(58)5,151 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount and premium, net102,943 56,494 
Equity method (earnings) losses(198,325)78,444 
Distributions of income from equity method investments97,003 3,072 
Allowance for doubtful accounts— 3,640 
Impairment of real estate and related intangibles and right-of-use asset35,985 359,996 
Depreciation and amortization431,852 498,513 
Equity-based compensation47,119 40,001 
Gain on sales of real estate, net— (49,232)
Deferred income tax benefit(14,794)(99,268)
Loss on extinguishment of exchangeable notes133,173 — 
Other loss, net29,287 102,908 
(Increase) decrease in other assets and due from affiliates9,579 (92,223)
Increase (decrease) in accrued and other liabilities and due to affiliates77,559 39,511 
Other adjustments, net(494)(4,895)
Net cash provided by operating activities194,773 181,412 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Contributions to and acquisition of equity investments(445,039)(411,593)
Return of capital from equity method investments58,560 41,779 
Acquisition of loans receivable and debt securities(164,815)(68,453)
Net disbursements on originated loans(215,918)(33,272)
Repayments of loans receivable23,956 492,022 
Proceeds from sales of loans receivable and debt securities, including transfers of warehoused loans360,773 — 
Acquisition of and additions to real estate, related intangibles and leasing commissions(1,901,931)(608,155)
Proceeds from sales of real estate96,660 363,436 
Cash and restricted cash assumed by buyer in sales of real estate investment holding entities(189,453)(35,098)
Proceeds from paydown and maturity of debt securities566 544 
Proceeds from sale of equity investments483,833 313,595 
Investment deposits(49,736)(343)
Proceeds from sale of corporate fixed assets— 14,946 
Net receipts on settlement of derivatives13,952 17,123 
Other investing activities, net(769)(833)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(1,929,361)85,698 





 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss)(292,344)(343,684)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Paid-in-kind interest added to loan principal, net of interest received(544)(1,144)
Straight-line rent income(1,944)(6,701)
Amortization of above- and below-market lease values, net245 (132)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount and premium, net12,182 96,279 
Carried interest (allocation) reversal54,756 31,079 
Principal investment (income) loss(3,562)(6,454)
Other equity method (earnings) losses10,609 (24,741)
Distributions of income from equity method investments557 — 
Impairment of real estate and related intangibles and right-of-use asset— 23,802 
Depreciation and amortization141,574 130,906 
Equity-based compensation16,612 18,719 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense881 (9,040)
Loss on extinguishment of debt— 133,173 
Other gain (loss), net142,644 17,332 
Other adjustments, net182 (986)
(Increase) decrease in other assets and due from affiliates23,486 (4,186)
Increase (decrease) in accrued and other liabilities and due to affiliates(85,149)(52,965)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities20,185 1,257 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Contributions to and acquisition of equity investments(140,998)(215,040)
Return of capital from equity method investments52,259 11,829 
Proceeds from sale of equity investments308,254 194,524 
Acquisition of loans receivable and debt securities— (101,607)
Proceeds from paydown and maturity of debt securities— 566 
Net disbursements on originated loans— (205,507)
Repayments of loans receivable— 15,845 
Proceeds from sales of loans receivable and debt securities— 126,644 
Acquisition of and additions to real estate, related intangibles and leasing commissions(162,918)(836,061)
Proceeds from sales of real estate, net of property level cash transferred to buyer— 96,660 
Cash and restricted cash assumed by buyer in sales of real estate investment holding entities— (189,453)
Investment deposits(5,704)326 
Net receipts on settlement of derivatives3,401 — 
Acquisition of InfraBridge, net of cash acquired (Note 3)(313,164)— 
Other investing activities, net— (875)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(258,870)(1,102,149)







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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20222021
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders$(47,629)$(56,105)
Repurchases of common stock(8,008)— 
Repayment or repurchase of senior notes(14,237)(31,502)
Borrowings from corporate credit facility and securitized financing facility— 345,000 
Repayment of borrowings from corporate credit facility and securitized financing facility— (45,000)
Borrowings from secured debt1,014,582 1,150,909 
Repayment of secured debt(469,510)(1,103,172)
Payment of deferred financing costs(18,707)(30,358)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests2,072,900 203,059 
Distributions to and redemptions of noncontrolling interests(1,684,752)(129,790)
Redemptions/repurchases of preferred stock(52,779)(86,250)
Shares canceled for tax withholdings on vested equity awards(18,012)(18,570)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest(32,076)— 
Net cash provided by financing activities741,772 198,221 
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(3,039)590 
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(995,855)465,921 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period1,766,245 963,008 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$770,390 $1,428,929 
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders$(14,766)$(15,760)
Dividends paid to common stockholders(1,599)— 
Repayments of corporate debt, including repurchase of senior notes— (14,237)
Borrowings from investment-level debt1,241,890 326,500 
Repayments of investment-level debt(1,060,239)(3,894)
Payment of deferred financing costs and prepayment penalties on investment level debt(29,482)(6,999)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests29,684 353,156 
Distributions to and redemptions of noncontrolling interests(43,839)(35,962)
Payment of contingent consideration to Wafra (Note 10)(90,000)— 
Shares canceled for tax withholdings on vested equity awards(4,863)(11,410)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest— (32,076)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities26,786 559,318 
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(626)(651)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(212,525)(542,225)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period1,036,739 1,766,245 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period$824,214 $1,224,020 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to consolidated balance sheets
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
Beginning of the periodBeginning of the periodBeginning of the period
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$1,602,102 $703,544 Cash and cash equivalents$918,254 $1,602,102 
Restricted cashRestricted cash99,121 67,772 Restricted cash118,485 99,121 
Restricted cash included in assets held for dispositionRestricted cash included in assets held for disposition65,022 191,692 Restricted cash included in assets held for disposition— 65,022 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of periodTotal cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$1,766,245 $963,008 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$1,036,739 $1,766,245 
End of the periodEnd of the periodEnd of the period
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$636,366 $1,277,733 Cash and cash equivalents$668,524 $1,117,688 
Restricted cashRestricted cash134,024 87,551 Restricted cash155,690 106,332 
Restricted cash included in assets held for disposition— 63,645 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of periodTotal cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$770,390 $1,428,929 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$824,214 $1,224,020 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2022March 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
1. Business and Organization
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. or ("DBRG, (together" and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") is a leading global-scaleglobal digital infrastructure firm.investment manager. The Company invests, directlydeploys and throughmanages capital on behalf of its portfolio companies,investors and shareholders across the digital infrastructure ecosystem, including data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, small cells, and edge infrastructure, and managesinfrastructure. The Company's investment management platform is anchored by its flagship value-add digital infrastructure assets on behalf ofequity offerings, and has expanded to include offerings in core equity, credit and liquid securities.
In February 2023, the Company further expanded its limited partners and shareholders.investment offerings to encompass InfraBridge, a newly-acquired mid-market global infrastructure equity platform (Note 3).
Organization
The Company operates as a taxable C Corporation commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2022, except for certain subsidiaries in the Operating segment that have elected to be taxed as real estate investment trusts for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Company conducts all of its activities and holds substantially all of its assets and liabilities through its operating subsidiary, DigitalBridge Operating Company, LLC (the "Operating Company" or the "OP"). At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company owned 93% of the OP, as its sole managing member. The remaining 7% is owned primarily by certain current and former employees of the Company as noncontrolling interests.
Transition to C-Corporation
Prior to January 1, 2022, the Company elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which generally provided that the Company was not subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes on its taxable income to the extent that it annually distributed such income to stockholders. The income earned through the Company’s underlying taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRS"), primarily the investment management earnings, however, was subject to U.S. federal and state income tax.
In the first quarter of 2022, the Company completed the disposition of substantially all of its non-digital assets, as described below, and in connection with its digital transformation, has recorded significant growth in its Digital Investment Management ("Digital IM") business.
Due to the pace of growth of the Company's Digital IM business and other strategic transactions that the Company may pursue, the Company’s Board of Directors and management agreed to discontinue actions necessary to maintain qualification as a REIT for 2022. Commencing with the taxable year ending December 31, 2022, all of the Company’s taxable income, except for income generated by subsidiaries that have elected or anticipate electing REIT status, is subject to U.S. federal and state income tax at the applicable corporate tax rate. Any dividends paid to stockholders will no longer be tax deductible. The Company is also no longer subject to the REIT requirement for distributions to stockholders when the Company has taxable income.
The Company anticipates that operating as a C-Corporation will provide the Company with flexibility to execute various strategic initiatives without the constraints of complying with REIT requirements. This includes the intended deployment of capital to redeem third party interest in the Company’s Digital IM business, retaining and reinvesting earnings in other new initiatives in the Digital IM business, and warehousing digital infrastructure investments in the future that may be non-REIT qualified assets.
The Company’s transition to a C-Corporation is not expected to result in significant incremental current income tax expense in the near term due to the availability of significant capital loss and net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards. See Note 7 for additional information.
Digital Transformation
In February 2022, the Company completed its digital transformation that commenced in the second quarter of 2020. The Company's completed disposition of its hotel business (March 2021), Other Equity and Debt ("OED") investments and non-digital investment management ("Other IM") business (December 2021), and its Wellness Infrastructure business (February 2022) each represented a strategic shift in the Company's business that had a significant effect on the Company’s operations and financial results, and accordingly, had met the criteria as discontinued operations. For all current and prior periods presented, the related assets and liabilities, to the extent they have not been disposed at the respective balance sheet dates, are presented as assets and liabilities held for disposition on the consolidated balance sheets (Note 11) and the related operating results are presented as discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of operations (Note 12).
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Reverse Stock Split
In August 2022, the Company effectuated a one-for-four reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of class A and class B common stock. The number of authorized shares of common stock was not adjusted in connection with the reverse stock split, however, the Company intends to seek stockholder approval to make a proportional change to the number of authorized shares of class A and class B common stock at its next annual meeting of stockholders. Par value of common stock was proportionately increased from $0.01 to $0.04 per share. Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, common stock share and per share information, including OP units and stock award units, as well as the Company's senior note conversion or exchange ratio in common stock shares have been revised for all periods presented to give effect to the reverse stock split.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies of the Company are described below. The accounting policies of the Company's unconsolidated ventures are substantially similar to those of the Company.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. These statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. However, the results of operations for the interim period presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022,2023, or any other future period. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in, or presented as exhibits to, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The portions of equity, net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries that are not attributable to the parent are presented separately as amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests in the consolidated financial statements. A substantial portion of noncontrollingNoncontrolling interests represents interestsrepresent predominantly the majority ownership held by private investment funds or other investment vehicles managed bythird party investors in the Company's Operating segment, carried interest allocation to certain senior executives of the Company and which invest alongside the Company(Note 16), and membership interests in the OP primarily held by certain current and former employees of the Company.
To the extent the Company consolidates a subsidiary that is subject to industry-specific guidance, such as investment company accounting applied by the Company's consolidated sponsored funds, the Company retains the industry-specific guidance applied by that subsidiary in its consolidated financial statements.
Supplemental Schedules to Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Operations
Beginning in 2023, the financial position and financial results of the Company's reportable segments of Investment Management and Operating, and its remaining investment activities and corporate level activities ("Corporate and Other") are presented in supplemental schedules to the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations. The Company's reportable segments and Corporate and Other are described below under "—Segment Reporting."
The disaggregated presentation in the supplemental schedules enhances transparency and provides meaningful information to investors in understanding the Company's consolidated financial statements, specifically:
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Segregation of the Investment Management segment allows for more clarity and visibility into the financial performance and financial position of the Company's core business; and
The Operating segment represents the consolidation of two data center portfolio companies for which the Company has direct co-investments of 13% and 11%, respectively, at both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Although the Operating segment makes up a majority of the balances and activities on a consolidated basis, DBRG's exposure and entitlement are limited to its 13% and 11% interest in the two portfolio companies in the Operating segment. The liabilities of the Operating segment are obligations of the respective portfolio companies of the Operating segment and may only be settled using assets of these respective portfolio companies.
The supplemental schedule to the consolidated balance sheets excludes assets and liabilities held for disposition, stockholders' equity and noncontrolling interests in OP, which are not specifically attributable to reportable segments.
The supplemental schedule to the consolidated statements of operations present by reportable segment the results from continuing operations attributable to DBRG, excluding discontinued operations and results attributable to common stockholders. Additionally, fee income in the Investment Management segment is presented prior to elimination of fees earned from the Company's sponsored investment vehicles that are consolidated within the Operating segment and in Corporate and Other. The elimination of intercompany fees is presented in Corporate and Other.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
Principles of Consolidation
The Company consolidates entities in which it has a controlling financial interest by first considering if an entity meets the definition of a variable interest entity ("VIE") for which the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary, or if the Company has the power to control an entity through a majority of voting interest or through other arrangements.
Variable Interest Entities—A VIE is an entity that either (i) lacks sufficient equity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties; (ii) whose equity holders lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest; and/or (iii) is established with non-substantive voting rights. A VIE is consolidated by its primary beneficiary, which is defined as the party who has a controlling financial interest in the VIE through (a) power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance, and (b) obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits of the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. This assessment may involve subjectivity in the determination of which activities most significantly affect the VIE’s performance, and estimates about current and future fair value of the assets held by the VIE and financial performance of the VIE. In assessing its interests in the VIE, the Company also considers interests held by its related parties, including de facto agents. Additionally, the Company assesses whether it is a member of a related party group that collectively meets the power and benefits criteria and, if so, whether the Company is most closely associated with the VIE. In performing the related party analysis, the Company considers both qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to: the characteristics and size of its
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investment relative to the related party; the Company’s and the related party's ability to control or significantly influence key decisions of the VIE including consideration of involvement by de facto agents; the obligation or likelihood for the Company or the related party to fund operating losses of the VIE; and the similarity and significance of the VIE’s business activities to those of the Company and the related party. The determination of whether an entity is a VIE, and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary, may involve significant judgment, and depends upon facts and circumstances specific to an entity at the time of the assessment.
Voting Interest Entities—Unlike VIEs, voting interest entities have sufficient equity to finance their activities and equity investors exhibit the characteristics of a controlling financial interest through their voting rights. The Company consolidates such entities when it has the power to control these entities through ownership of a majority of the entities' voting interests or through other arrangements.
At each reporting period, the Company reassesses whether changes in facts and circumstances cause a change in the status of an entity as a VIE or voting interest entity, and/or a change in the Company's consolidation assessment. Changes in consolidation status are applied prospectively. An entity may be consolidated as a result of this reassessment, in which case, the assets, liabilities and noncontrolling interests in the entity are recorded at fair value upon initial consolidation. Any existing equity interest held by the Company in the entity prior to the Company obtaining control will be remeasured at fair value, which may result in a gain or loss recognized upon initial consolidation. However, if the consolidation represents an asset acquisition of a voting interest entity, the Company's existing interest in the acquired assets, if any, is not remeasured to fair value but continues to be carried at historical cost. The Company may also
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deconsolidate a subsidiary as a result of this reassessment, which may result in a gain or loss recognized upon deconsolidation depending on the carrying values of deconsolidated assets and liabilities compared to the fair value of any interests retained.
Noncontrolling Interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests—This represents noncontrolling interests in the Company's digital investment management business and in consolidatedsponsored open-end funds sponsoredin the liquid securities strategy that are consolidated by the Company. The noncontrolling interests either have redemption rights that will be triggered upon the occurrencelimited partners of certain events (Note 10) orthese funds have the ability to withdraw all or a portion of their interests from the consolidated open-end funds in cash with advance notice.
Redeemable noncontrolling interests is presented outside of permanent equity. Allocation of net income or loss to redeemable noncontrolling interests is based upon their ownership percentage during the period. The carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests is adjusted to its redemption value at the end of each reporting period to an amount not less than its initial carrying value, except for amounts contingently redeemable which will be adjusted to redemption value only when redemption is probable. Such adjustments will be recognized in additional paid-in capital.
The redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Company's investment management business were redeemed in May 2022 (Note 10).
Noncontrolling Interests in Investment Entities—This represents predominantly interests in consolidated investment entities held by co-investors through investment vehicles managed by the Company ormajority ownership held by third party joint venture partners. Allocationinvestors in the Company's Operating segment and carried interest allocation to certain senior executives of the Company (Note 16). Excluding carried interests, allocation of net income or loss is generally based upon relative ownership interests held by equity owners in each investment entity, or based upon contractual arrangements that may provide for disproportionate allocation of economic returns among equity interests, including using a hypothetical liquidation at book value basis, where applicable and substantive.interests.
Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Company—This represents membership interests in OP held primarily by certain current and former employees of the Company. Noncontrolling interests in OP are allocated a share of net income or loss in OP based onupon their weighted average ownership interest in OP during the period. Noncontrolling interests in OP have the right to require OP to redeem part or all of such member’s membership units in OP ("OP Units") for cash based on the market value of an equivalent number of shares of class A common stock at the time of redemption, or at the Company's election as managing member of OP, through issuance of shares of class A common stock (registered or unregistered) on a one-for-one basis. At the end of each reporting period, noncontrolling interests in OP is adjusted to reflect their ownership percentage in OP at the end of the period, through a reallocation between controlling and noncontrolling interests in OP, as applicable.
Segment Reporting
The Company conducts its business through two reportable segments: (i) Investment Management; and (ii) Operating, the Company's direct co-investment in digital infrastructure assets held by its portfolio companies.
Investment Management —This segment represents the Company's global investment management platform, deploying and managing capital on behalf of a diverse base of global institutional investors. The Company's investment management platform is composed of a growing number of long-duration, private investment funds designed to provide institutional investors access to investments across different segments of the digital infrastructure ecosystem. In addition to its flagship value-add digital infrastructure equity offerings, the Company's investment offerings have expanded to include core equity, credit and liquid securities. The Company earns management fees based upon the assets or capital managed in investment vehicles, and may earn incentive fees and carried interest based upon the performance of such investment vehicles, subject to achievement of minimum return hurdles. The amount of incentive fees and carried interest recognized, a portion of which is allocated to employees, may be highly variable from period to period. Earnings from the Investment Management segment were attributed 31.5% to Wafra prior to the Company's redemption of Wafra's interest in the investment management business at the end of May 2022 (as discussed further in Note 10).
Operating—This segment is composed of balance sheet equity interests in digital infrastructure and real estate co-investment companies, which generally earn rental income from providing use of digital asset space and/or capacity through leases, services and other agreements. The Company currently owns interests in two companies: DataBank, an edge colocation data center business (DBRG ownership of 11% at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022); and Vantage SDC, a stabilized hyperscale data center business (DBRG ownership of 13% at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022). DataBank and Vantage SDC are portfolio companies managed by the Company under its Investment Management segment with respect to equity interests owned by third party capital.
The Company's remaining investment activities and corporate level activities are presented as Corporate and Other.
Other investment activities are composed of the Company's equity interests in: (i) digital investment vehicles, the largest of which is in the DigitalBridge Partners ("DBP") flagship funds, and seed investments in liquid securities
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and other potential new strategies; and (ii) remaining non-digital investments. Outside of its general partner interests, which are presented in the Investment Management segment, the Company's other equity interests in its sponsored and/or managed digital investment vehicles are considered to be incidental to its investment management business. The primary economics to the Company are represented by fee income and carried interest allocation as general partner and/or manager, rather than economics from its equity interest in the investment vehicles as a limited partner or equivalent. With respect to seed investments, these are not intended to be a long-term deployment of capital by the Company and are expected to be warehoused temporarily on the Company's balance sheet until sufficient third party capital has been raised from sponsored funds. At this time, the remaining non-digital investments are not substantially available for immediate sale and are expected to be monetized over an extended period beyond the near term. These other investment activities generate largely principal investment income or losses and to a lesser extent, revenues in the form of interest income or dividend income from warehoused investments and consolidated investment vehicles.
Corporate activities include corporate level cash and corresponding interest income, corporate level financing and related interest expense, corporate level transaction costs, costs in connection with unconsummated investments, income and expense related to cost reimbursement arrangements with affiliates, fixed assets for administrative use, compensation expense not directly attributable to reportable segments, corporate level administrative and overhead costs, and adjustments to eliminate intercompany fees. Costs which are directly attributable, or otherwise can be subjected to a reasonable and systematic attribution, have been attributed to each of the reportable segments.
The results of operations of the Company's reportable segments are presented in the supplemental schedule to the consolidated statements of operations and reconciled to the consolidated statements of operations as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
(In thousands)Investment ManagementOperatingCorporate and OtherTotalInvestment ManagementOperatingCorporate and OtherTotal
Income (Loss) from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$(2,198)$(10,789)$(171,149)$(184,136)$(7,602)$(12,824)$(144,771)$(165,197)
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(13,661)(81,360)
Net income (loss) attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$(197,797)$(246,557)
Business Combinations
Definition of a Business—The Company evaluates each purchase transaction to determine whether the acquired assets meet the definition of a business. If substantially all of the fair value of gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, then the set of transferred assets and activities is not a business. If not, for an acquisition to be considered a business, it would have to include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs (i.e., there is a continuation of revenue before and after the transaction). A substantive process is not ancillary or minor, cannot be replaced without significant costs,
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effort or delay or is otherwise considered unique or scarce. To qualify as a business without outputs, the acquired assets would require an organized workforce with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to perform a substantive process.
Asset Acquisitions—For acquisitions that are not deemed to be businesses, the assets acquired are recognized based on their cost to the Company as the acquirer and no gain or loss is recognized. The cost of assets acquired in a group is allocated to individual assets within the group based on their relative fair values and does not give rise to goodwill. Transaction costs related to acquisition of assets are included in the cost basis of the assets acquired.
Business Combinations—The Company accounts for acquisitions that qualify as business combinations by applying the acquisition method. Transaction costs related to acquisition of a business are expensed as incurred and excluded from the fair value of consideration transferred. The identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests in an acquired entity are recognized and measured at their estimated fair values.values, except as discussed below. The excess of the fair value of consideration transferred over the fair values of identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests in an acquired entity, net of fair value of any previously held interest in the acquired entity, is recorded as goodwill. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions.
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contracts as if it had originated the acquired contracts by evaluating the associated performance obligations, transaction price and relative stand-alone selling price at the original contract inception date or subsequent modification dates.
Contingent Consideration—Contingent consideration is classified as a liability or equity, as applicable. Contingent consideration in connection with the acquisition of a business or a VIE is measured at fair value on acquisition date, and unless classified as equity, is remeasured at fair value each reporting period thereafter until the consideration is settled, with changes in fair value included in net income.earnings. Contingent consideration in connection with the acquisition of assets (and that is not a VIE) is generally recognized when the liability is considered both probable and reasonably estimable, as part of the basis of the acquired assets.
Discontinued Operations
If the disposition of a component, being an operating or reportable segment, business unit, subsidiary or asset group, represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results, the operating profits or losses of the component when classified as held for sale, and the gain or loss upon disposition of the component, are presented as discontinued operations in the statements of operations.
A business or asset group acquired in connection with a business combination that meets the criteria to be accounted for as held for sale at the date of acquisition is reported as discontinued operations, regardless of whether it meets the strategic shift criterion.
The disposition of (i) NRF Holdco, LLC ("NRF Holdco"), a former subsidiary ofIn March 2023, the Company thatsold the entirety of its equity method investment in BrightSpire Capital, Inc. (NYSE: BRSP) of approximately 35.0 million shares for net proceeds totaling $201.6 million. The Company's investment in BRSP qualified as held the Wellness Infrastructure business, in February 2022, (ii) a substantial majority of the OED investments and Other IM business in December 2021, and (iii) the hotel business, composed of the Hospitality segment and the THL Hotel Portfoliofor sale in March 2021, all represent2023 and its disposition represents a strategic shiftsshift that have or are expected to havehas major effects on the Company’s operations and financial results, and have metmeeting the criteria as discontinued operations as of June 2021, March 2021, and September 2020, respectively.2023. Accordingly, for all prior periods presented, the related assets and liabilities areequity method investment in BRSP is presented as assets and liabilities held for disposition on the consolidated balance sheets (Note 11) and the related operating results areequity method earnings (loss) from BRSP is presented as income (loss)loss from discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of operations (Note 12). operations.
Discontinued operations in 2023 primarily reflect a $9.7 million impairment of BRSP shares prior periods includeto its disposition, and activities associated with equity investments inexcluded from the respective segments that have been disposed or otherwise resolved in those periods.December 2021 bulk sale of the Company's non-digital investment portfolio.
Accounting Standards AdoptedIn addition to the above equity investments, discontinued operations in 2022
Amendment also included two months of operations of the Wellness Infrastructure business, along with other non-core assets held by a subsidiary, NRF Holdco, LLC ("NRF Holdco"), prior to Lessor Accounting
In July 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-5, Lessors—Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments,sale of all of the equity of NRF Holdco in February 2022. The sales price for 100% of the equity of NRF Holdco was $281 million, composed of $126 million cash and a $155 million unsecured promissory note. The promissory note, which amends existing lease classification guidance for lessors to better reflect the economics of certain lease arrangements. The ASU requires a lease with variable lease payments that are not based upon a rate or index to beis classified as an operating lease if classification as a direct financing lease or sales-type lease would haveheld for investment and carried at fair value under the fair value option, matures five years from closing of the sale, accruing paid-in-kind ("PIK") interest at 5.35% per annum (Note 11). The disposition of NRF Holdco resulted in a write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs on the Wellness Infrastructure debt assumed by the buyer of $92.1 million and additional impairment loss to the lessor at lease commencement. A loss could have otherwise arisen even if the lease is expected to be profitable as the exclusion of these variable lease payments result in the recognition of a lower net investment in a lease relative to thebased upon final carrying value of the underlying asset thatWellness Infrastructure net assets.
Loss from discontinued operations is derecognized at the commencement of a direct financing or sales-type lease. Under the amended guidance, this uneconomic outcome is avoided because the classificationsummarized as an operating lease does not result in a derecognition of the underlying asset by the lessor, and the recognition of variable lease payments earned and depreciation expense on the underlying asset will partially offset in earnings over time. The Company adopted the ASU on its effective date of January 1, 2022. At the time of adoption, the Company, as lessor, did not have any leases that would have been subject to this amendment.follows.
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Revenues$1,970 $80,281 
Expenses(5,770)(201,155)
Other gain (loss)(10,416)24,117 
Income tax benefit (expense)(2)2,112 
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations(14,218)(94,645)
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Investment entities517 (6,175)
Operating Company(1,074)(7,110)
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$(13,661)$(81,360)
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Acquired Contracts with Customers
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-8, Accounting for Contract Assets and ContractRelated Liabilities From Contracts With Customers, which appliesHeld for Disposition
At March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, all assets and related liabilities held for disposition relate to discontinued operations. The Company initially measures assets classified as held for disposition at the principleslower of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, rather than atheir carrying amounts or fair value basis under ASC 805, Business Combinations, inless disposal costs. For bulk sale transactions, the recognitionunit of contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination. The ASU addressesaccount is the following inconsistencies: (1) measurementdisposal group, with any excess of contract liability or deferred revenue atthe aggregate carrying value over estimated fair value less costs to sell allocated to the individual assets within the group.
Assets held for disposition of $11.3 million at March 31, 2023 consisted primarily of miscellaneous equity investments excluded from the December 2021 bulk sale of the Company's non-digital investment portfolio. Assets held for disposition of $275.5 million at December 31, 2022 also included the Company's shares in BRSP of $218.0 million that is typically lower than carrying value, reducing post-acquisition revenues;were sold in March 2023 and (2) timing of contractual payments affectingan equity method investment carried under the fair value option of deferred revenue$44.5 million prior to a sale of its underlying assets and the amounta return of post-acquisition revenue in otherwise similar contracts. Under the new guidance, an acquirer records a contract asset or contract liability as if it had originated the acquired revenue contract, which requires the acquirer to evaluate performance obligations, transaction price and relative stand-alone selling price at the original contract inception date or subsequent modification dates. This will generally result in the recognition and measurement of a contract asset and contract liability that will likely be more comparablecapital to the booksCompany in January 2023.
Reclassifications
Reclassifications have been made in connection with discontinued operations, as discussed in "—Discontinued Operations." Additionally, the Company determined that principal investment income (loss) from its equity interest as general partner and general partner affiliate in its sponsored investment vehicles, and its entitlement to carried interest allocation, represent a core component of the acquiree at acquisition date. In circumstances where an acquirer is unable to assess or relyreturns in its investment management business. Accordingly, beginning in 2023, principal investment income (loss) and carried interest allocation are presented within total revenues on the acquiree's accounting under ASC 606, the ASU provides a practical expedient that allows an acquirerconsolidated statements of operations. Prior periods have been reclassified to determine the stand-alone selling price of each performance obligationconform to current presentation.
Accounting Standards Adopted in the contract as of acquisition date, instead of contract inception date, for purposes of allocating the transaction price.2023
The amendments also apply to contract assets and contract liabilities from other contracts to which the provisions of ASC 606 apply, such as contracts within the scope of ASC 610-20, Other Income—Gains and Losses from Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets, but the amendments do not affect the accounting for other assets or liabilities that may arise from acquired customer contracts such as refund liabilities that do not meet the definition of contract liabilities and continue to be recorded at fair value.
The ASU is effective January 1, 2023 and is to be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted with retrospective application to all business combinations that occurred during the fiscal year of early adoption. The Company early adopted the ASU on January 1, 2022.
Future Accounting Standards
Contractual Sale Restriction on Equity Securities
In June 2022, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board issued ASUAccounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions, which amends Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 820, Fair Value Value Measurement, to clarify that a contractual sale restriction that is entity-specific is not part of the unit of account of an equity security and is therefore not considered in measuring the fair value of an equity security, in which case, a discount should not be applied. The amendment further prohibits recognizing the contractual sale restriction as a separate unit of account, that is, as a contra asset or liability. Sale restrictions that are characteristics of the holder of an equity security include, but are not limited to, lock-up agreements, market stand-off agreements, or specific provisions in agreements between shareholders. In contrast, a legal restriction preventing a security from being sold on a national securities exchange or an over-the-counter market is a security-specific characteristic as the restriction would similarly apply to a market participant buyer in an assumed sale of the security. This guidance also applies to issuers of equity securities that are subject to contractual sale restrictions, for example, equity securities issued as consideration in a business combination. The ASU requires additional disclosures related to equity securities that are subject to contractual sale restrictions, specifically (1) the fair value of such equity securities, (2) the nature and remaining duration of the restrictions, and (3) any circumstances that could cause a lapse in restrictions. The ASU is effective January 1, 2024, with early adoption permitted in the interim periods. Transition is prospective with any fair value adjustments resulting from adoption recognized in earnings and the amount adjusted disclosed in the period of adoption.
For subsidiaries of the Company that are investment companies as defined in ASC Topic 946,Financial Services—Investment Companies, the ASU is applied prospectively to equity securities with contractual sale restrictions entered into or modified on or after the adoption date. For equity securities with contractual sale restrictions entered into or modified before the adoption date, the existing accounting policy continues to be applied until the restrictions expire or are modified, and if the existing accounting policy differs from the amended guidance, the additional disclosure requirements under the ASU would be applicable.
The Company early adopted the ASU on January 1, 2023. At the time of adoption, the Company and its investment company subsidiaries do not currently have equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions.
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3. Acquisitions
Business Combination in 2023
InfraBridge
In February 2023, the Company acquired the global infrastructure equity investment management business of AMP Capital Investors International Holdings Limited, which was rebranded as InfraBridge at closing. Consideration for the acquisition consisted of a $313.2 million upfront cash consideration (net of cash assumed), subject to customary post-closing working capital adjustments, plus a contingent amount based upon achievement of future fundraising targets for InfraBridge's new global infrastructure funds. The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration is subject to remeasurement each reporting period, as discussed in Note 11.
Asset Acquisitions in 2022
Vantage SDC Hyperscale Data Centers
In connection with the Company's acquisition of Vantage Data Centers Holdings, LLC's ("Vantage") portfolio of stabilized hyperscale data centers (“Vantage SDC”)SDC in July 2020 the Company had an option to purchaseand an additional data center in Santa Clara, California. In September 2021, the Company exercised the option and purchased the data center for $404.5 million in cash, funded through borrowings by Vantage SDC, with a deferred amount of $56.9 million to be paid upon future lease-up, and additional consideration contingent on lease-up of the remaining capacity.
The Company and its co-investors also committed to acquire the future build-out of expansion capacity, along with lease-up of the expanded capacity and existing inventory, the costs of which are borne by the previous owners of Vantage SDC. As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the remaining consideration for the incremental lease-up acquisitions is estimated to be approximately $204 million.$185 million, of which $122 million is due by September 2024. Most, if not all, of the cost of the expansion capacity has been or willis expected to be funded by Vantage SDC from borrowings under its credit facilities and/or cash from operations. Pursuant to this arrangement, Vantage SDC had 1115 new tenant leases that commenced in the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 11 new tenant leases that commenced in 2021 related to a portion of the expansion capacity that commenced during 2022 for aggregate consideration of $123.7 million and $100.8 million, respectively.
$161.3 million. All of these payments were made to the previous owners of Vantage SDC and are treated as asset acquisitions. There were no new tenant leases that commenced in the first quarter of 2023.
DataBank
Acquisitions by DataBank
in 2022 were as follows:
In May 2022, the Company's edge colocation data center subsidiary, DataBank, acquired a data center in Atlanta, Georgia for $10.9 million.
In March 2022, DataBank acquired fourFour colocation data centers in Houston, Texas in March 2022 for $670 million. The acquisition was$678 million, funded by a combination of $262.5 million of debt and $407.5$415.5 million of equity, of which the Company's share was $87.0$88.7 million.
InA data center each in Atlanta, Georgia in May 2022 for $10.9 million, and in Denver, Colorado in February 2022 DataBank acquired a data center in Denver that was previously leased by its zColo subsidiary for $17.6 million.
2021
In February 2021, DataBank acquired five data centers in its zColo portfolio in France for $33.0 million.
In the third quarter of 2021, DataBank and its zColo subsidiary each acquired a building in the U.S. for a combined $38.5 million, to be redeveloped into data centers.
Tower Assets
In June 2022, the Company acquired the mobile telecommunications tower business (“TowerCo”) of Telenet Group Holding NV (Euronext Brussels: TNET) for €740.1 million or $791.3 million (including transaction costs). In December 2022, our interest in the temporarily warehoused TowerCo investment was transferred to the Company's new sponsored fund (Note 16) and TowerCo was deconsolidated. The TowerCo assets acquired had included owned tower sites, tower sites subject to third party leases equipment, and customer relationships. The third party leases givethat gave rise to right-of-use lease assets and corresponding lease liabilities. Theliabilities, equipment, as well as customer relationships intangiblerelated primarily relates to a master lease agreement with Telenet as lessee. The acquisition washad been funded through $326.1 million of debt, $278.1 million of equity from the Company, and $213.8 million in third party equity. In addition to the purchase price, the funds werehad been used to finance transaction costs, debt issuance costs, working capital and as operating cash. This investment is intendedPrior to be transferred to a new investment vehicle to be sponsored by the Company and istransfer, TowerCo was presented within Corporate and Other in Note 19.Other.
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Allocation of Consideration Transferred
The following table summarizes the consideration and allocation to assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests at acquisition. In an asset acquisition, the cost of assets acquired, which includes capitalized transaction costs, is allocated to individual assets within the group based on their relative fair values and does not give rise to goodwill.With respect to business combinations, the estimated fair values and allocation of the consideration are subject to adjustments during the measurement period, not to exceed one year, based upon new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed at time of acquisition.
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(In thousands)InfraBridgeTowerCoAcquisitions by DataBankVantage SDC Expansion Capacity
Consideration
Cash$364,338 $791,254 $706,514 $161,302 
Estimated fair value of contingent consideration10,874 — — — 
375,212 791,254 706,514 161,302 
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash51,174 — — — 
Principal investments130,810 — — — 
Real estate— 363,121 627,474 140,140 
Intangible assets50,800 673,218 77,885 21,162 
Lease right-of-use ("ROU") and other assets27,682 234,462 3,994 — 
Deferred tax liabilities(10,198)(243,223)— — 
Intangible, lease and other liabilities(21,625)(236,324)(2,839)— 
Fair value of net assets acquired228,643 791,254 706,514 161,302 
Goodwill$146,569 $— $— $— 
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Asset Acquisitions
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(In thousands)TowerCoAcquisitions by DataBank / zColo USVantage SDC Expansion CapacityVantage SDC Expansion Capacity and Add-On AcquisitionAcquisitions by DataBank / zColo USzColo France
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Real estate$363,121 $627,474 $105,691 $479,587 $38,500 $26,083 
Intangible assets673,218 77,885 18,028 82,603 — 8,702 
ROU and other assets234,462 3,994 — — — 9,536 
Deferred tax liabilities(243,223)— — — — — 
Intangible, lease and other liabilities(236,324)(2,839)— (56,889)— (11,303)
Fair value of net assets acquired$791,254 $706,514 $123,719 $505,301 $38,500 $33,018 
Principal investments represent acquired interests in InfraBridge funds, valued at their most recent net asset value ("NAV").
Real estate was valued based upon (i) current replacement cost for buildings in an as-vacant state and improvements, estimated using construction cost guidelines; (ii) current replacement cost for data center infrastructure by applying an estimated cost per kilowatt based upon current capacity of each location and also considering the associated indirect costs such as design, engineering, construction and installation; (iii) current replacement cost for towers in consideration of their remaining economic life; and (iv) recent comparable sales or current listings for land. Useful lives of real estate acquired range from 35 to 50 years for buildings and improvements, 155 to 2015 years for site improvements, 11 to 71 years for towers and related equipment, and 11 to 20 years for data center infrastructure.
The investment management intangible assets of InfraBridge were composed of the following:
Management contracts are valued based upon estimated net cash flows expected to be generated from the contracts, with remaining term of the contracts ranging between 1 and 4 years, discounted at 8.0%.
Investor relationships represent the fair value of potential investment management fees, net of operating costs, to be generated from repeat InfraBridge investors in future sponsored vehicles, with a weighted average estimated useful life of 12 years, discounted at 14.0%.
Lease-related intangibles for real estate acquisitions were composed of the following:
In-place leases reflect the value of rental income forgone if the properties had been acquired vacant, and the leasing commissions, legal and marketing costs that would have been incurred to lease up the properties, discounted at rates between 4.75% and 6.8%, with remaining lease terms ranging between 1 and 15 years.
Above- and below-market leases represent the rent differential for the remaining lease term between contractual rents of acquired leases and market rents at the time of acquisition, discounted at rates between 6.0% and 11.25% with remaining lease terms ranging between 1 and 4 years.
Tenant relationships represent the estimated net cash flows attributable to the likelihood of lease renewal by an existing tenant relative to the cost of obtaining a new lease, taking into consideration the estimated time it would require to execute a new lease or backfill a vacant space, discounted at rates between 4.75% and 11.5%11.25%, with estimated useful lives between 5 and 15 years.
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Customer service contracts were valued based upon estimated net cash flows generated from the zColo customer service contracts that would have been forgone if such contracts were not in place, taking into consideration the time it would require to execute a new contract, with remaining term of the contracts ranging between 1 and 156 years.
Customer relationship intangible assetsrelationships for towers were valued as the estimated future cash flows to be generated over the life of the tenant relationships based upon rental rates, operating costs, expected renewal terms and attrition, discounted at 6.8%, with estimated useful lives between 19 and 45 years.
Deferred tax liabilities were recognized for the book-to-tax basis differencedifferences associated with the acquisitions of InfraBridge and TowerCo, acquisition.net of deferred tax assets assumed where applicable.
Other assets acquired and liabilities assumed include primarily lease ROU assets associated with leasehold data centers and ground space hosting tower communication sites, along with corresponding lease liabilities. Lease liabilities were measured based upon the present value of future lease payments over the lease term, discounted at the incremental borrowing rate of the respective acquiree entities. Other liabilitiesIncluded in 2021the InfraBridge acquisition were also included a deferred purchase considerationmanagement fee receivable and compensation payable associated with the Vantage SDC add-on acquisition.pre-acquisition period.
Goodwill is the value of the business acquired that is not already captured in identifiable assets, largely represented by the synergies from combining the capital raising resources of DBRG and the mid-market infrastructure specialization of the InfraBridge team.
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Purchase Commitment
Infrastructure Investment Management Platform
In April 2022, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the global infrastructure equity investment management business of AMP Capital Investors International Holdings Limited ("AMP Capital"). Consideration for the acquisition consists of: (i) an upfront amount of A$458 million ($314 million at September 30, 2022 spot rate), subject to certain customary adjustments; and (ii) a contingent amount of up to A$180 million ($125 million at September 30, 2022 spot rate), primarily based upon future fundraising for AMP Capital's global infrastructure funds. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. There is no assurance that the acquisition will close in the timeframe contemplated or on the terms anticipated, if at all.
4. Real Estate
The following table summarizes the Company's real estate held for investment.
(In thousands)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Land$257,499 $206,588 
Buildings and improvements1,555,396 1,295,204 
Data center infrastructure4,302,733 3,785,561 
Towers and equipment332,797 — 
Construction in progress341,760 77,014 
6,790,185 5,364,367 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(648,770)(392,083)
Real estate assets, net$6,141,415 $4,972,284 
Real Estate Depreciation
Depreciation of real estate held for investment was $91.3 million and $69.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $257.7 million and $211.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Property Operating Income
Components of property operating income are as follows.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2022202120222021
Lease income:
Fixed lease income$195,701 $153,173 $537,213 $454,560 
Variable lease income29,453 22,065 86,668 68,152 
225,154 175,238 623,881 522,712 
Data center service revenue19,182 19,616 57,217 50,129 
$244,336 $194,854 $681,098 $572,841 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, property operating income from a single customer accounted for approximately 18% and 16%, respectively, of the Company's total revenues from continuing operations, or approximately 8% for both periods, of the Company's share of total revenues from continuing operations, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests in investment entities.
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5. Equity and Debt4. Investments
The Company's equity and debt investments excluding investments held for disposition (Note 11), are represented by the following:
(In thousands)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Equity investments
Equity method investments
BrightSpire Capital, Inc. (BRSP) (1)
$220,793 $284,985 
Company-sponsored private funds—equity investment in funds305,833 270,737 
Company-sponsored private funds—carried interest193,758 111,957 
Other4,458 5,417 
724,842 673,096 
Other equity investments
Marketable securities (Note 13)150,028 201,912 
Private funds and non-traded REIT47,289 49,575 
Other77,270 10,570 
Total equity investments999,429 935,153 
Debt securities
CLO subordinated notes50,927 — 
Equity and debt investments$1,050,356 $935,153 
(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Investment Management
Equity method investments
Principal investments$54,626 $51,665 
Carried interest allocation286,517 341,749 
341,143 393,414 
Other equity investment4,683 1,913 
Total Investment Management345,826 395,327 
Operating
Debt investments—loan receivable6,804 4,638 
Corporate and Other
Equity method investments—Principal investments512,649 358,846 
Equity investments of consolidated funds211,758 185,845 
Other equity investments98,988 113,111 
Debt investments
CLO subordinated notes50,927 50,927 
Loan receivable— 133,307 
Total Corporate and Other874,322 842,036 
Total Investments$1,226,952 $1,242,001 
__________Equity Method Investments
(1)    AtPrincipal Investments
Principal investments totaling $567.3 million at March 31, 2023 and $410.5 million at December 31, 2021, excluded approximately 461,000 shares and 3.1 million units in BRSP held by NRF Holdco that were included in assets held for disposition (Note 11). NRF Holdco was sold in February 2022.
Equity Investments
The Company's equity2022 represent investments represent noncontrolling equity interests in various entities, primarily BRSP, interests in the Company's sponsored digital investment vehicles, and marketable securities held largely by private open-end liquid funds sponsored and consolidated by the Company.
Foraccounted for as equity method investments the liabilities of the investment entities may only be settled using the assets of these entities and there is no recourse to the general credit of the Company for the obligations of these entities. The Company is not required to provide financial or other support in excess of its capital commitments, where applicable, and its exposure is limited to its investment balance.
The Company evaluates its equity method investments for other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") at each reporting period. In 2021, OTTI was recorded only on equity method investments held for disposition, as discussed in Note 11.
BrightSpire Capital, Inc. (NYSE: BRSP)
At September 30, 2022, the Company owned approximately 35.0 million shares in BRSP fora 27.1% interest in BRSP (29.0% at December 31, 2021, including BRSP shares and units held by NRF Holdco that were disposed in February 2022), accounted for under the equity method as it exercises significant influence over BRSP's operating and financial policies through its substantial ownership interest. In connection with the internalization of BRSP in April 2021, the Company had entered into a stockholders agreement with BRSP, pursuant to which the Company agreed, for so long as the Company owns at least 10% of BRSP's outstanding common shares, to vote in BRSP director elections as recommended by BRSP’s board of directors at any stockholders' meeting that occurs prior to BRSP's 2023 annual stockholders' meeting. In addition, the Company is subject to customary standstill restrictions, including an obligation not to initiate or make stockholder proposals, nominate directors or participate in proxy solicitations, until the beginning of the advance notice window for BRSP's 2023 annual meeting. Except as aforementioned, the Company may vote its sharesexerts significant influence in its sole discretion in any votes of BRSP’s stockholders and is prohibited from acquiring additional BRSP shares.
Disposition—In August 2021, the Company sold 9,487,500 BRSP shares through a secondary offering by BRSP for net proceeds of approximately $81.8 million, after underwriting discounts. A net gain was recognized in equity method earnings within continuing operations of $7.6 million (including a proportion of basis difference associated with the BRSP shares disposed,role as discussed below).
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OTTI—In the third quarter of 2022, the Company determined that its investment in BRSP was other-than-temporarily
impaired and recorded an impairment charge, included in equity method losses, of $59.6 million.general partner. The Company determined that giventypically has a small percentage interest in its sponsored funds as general partner (presented in the continued market volatility in 2022, its anticipated hold period for itsInvestment Management segment). The Company also has additional investment in BRSP may not be sufficient to allow for a recovery of BRSP's stock price relativeas general partner affiliate alongside the funds' limited partners, primarily with respect to the Company's carrying valueflagship value-add funds, DigitalBridge Partners, LP ("DBP I") and DigitalBridge Partners II, LP ("DBP II"), and the InfraBridge funds (presented within Corporate and Other).
The Company's proportionate share of net income (loss) from investments in its sponsored investment vehicles, which includes unrealized gain (loss) from changes in BRSP. The OTTI charge was measured as the excess of carrying value over market value of the Company's investment in BRSP based upon BRSP's closing stock price on September 30, 2022, the last trading day of the quarter, of $6.31 per share. Throughout 2021, the fair value of the Company'sunderlying fund investments, is recorded in principal investment in BRSP was in excessincome (loss) on the consolidated statements of its carrying value.
As a result of the impairment charge, the carrying value of the Company's investment in BRSP as of September 30, 2022 represents a non-recurring fair value that was measured under the Level 1 fair value hierarchy.
Basis Difference—The Company recorded impairment charges on its investment in BRSP in 2022, 2020 and 2019. This resulted in a basis difference between the Company's carrying value of its investment in BRSP (based upon BRSP's share price at the time of impairment) and the Company's proportionate share of BRSP's book value of equity at the time of impairment. The impairment charges were applied to the Company's investment in BRSP as a whole and were not determined based upon an impairment assessment of individual assets held by BRSP. Therefore, the impairment charges were generally allocated on a relative fair value basis across BRSP's various investments. Accordingly, for any subsequent resolutions or write-downs taken by BRSP on these investments, the Company's share thereof is not recorded as an equity method loss but is applied to reduce the basis difference until such time the basis difference in connection with the respective investments has been fully eliminated. Upon resolution of these investments by BRSP or upon the Company's disposition of its shares in BRSP, the basis difference related to resolved investments or the proportion of basis difference associated with the BRSP shares disposed is applied to calculate the Company's share of net gain or loss resulting from such resolution or disposition. The Company increased its share of net earnings from BRSP by $1.2 million and $41.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $17.0 million and $100.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing the basis difference allocated to investments that were resolved or impaired by BRSP during these periods. The basis difference balance at September 30, 2022 was $209.8 million.operations.
Carried Interest Allocation
Carried interest allocation represents a disproportionate allocation of returns to the Company, as general partner, based upon the extent to which cumulative performance of a sponsored fund exceeds minimum return hurdles. Carried interest allocation generally arises when appreciation in value of the underlying investments of the fund exceeds the minimum return hurdles, after factoring in a return of invested capital and a return of certain costs of the fund pursuant to terms of the governing documents of the fund. The amount of carried interest allocation recognized is based upon the cumulative performance of the fund if it were liquidated as of the reporting date. Unrealized carried interest allocation is driven primarily by changes in fair value of the underlying investments of the fund, which may be affected by various factors, including but not limited to: the financial performance of the portfolio company, economic conditions, foreign exchange rates, comparable transactions in the market, and equity prices for publicly traded securities. For funds that have exceeded the minimum return hurdle but have not returned all capital to the limited partners, unrealized carried interest allocation may be subject to reversal until suchover time it is realized.as preferred returns continue to accrue on unreturned capital. Realization of carried interest allocation occurs upon disposition of all underlying investments of the fund, or in part with each disposition.
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Generally, carried interest allocation is distributed upon profitable disposition of an investment if at the time of distribution, cumulative returns of the fund exceed minimum return hurdles. Depending on the final realized value of all investments at the end of the life of a fund (and, with respect to certain funds, periodically during the life of the fund), if it is determined that cumulative carried interest distributions haveallocation distributed has exceeded the final carried interest allocation amount earned (or amount earned as of the calculation date), the Company is obligated to return the excess carried interest allocation received. Therefore, carried interest distributionsallocation distributed may be subject to clawback if decline in investment values results in cumulative performance of the fund falling below minimum return hurdles in the interim period. If it is determined that the Company has a clawback obligation, a liability would be established based upon a hypothetical liquidation of the net assets of the fund at reporting date. The actual determination and required payment of any clawback obligation would generally occur after final disposition of the investments of the fund or otherwise as set forth in the governing documents of the fund. At September 30, 2022,
Carried interest allocation on the Company does not have a liability for clawback obligations on distributed carried interest.
With respect to funds that have distributedbalance sheet date represents unrealized carried interest in the event all of their investments are deemed to have no value, the likelihood of which is remote, carried interest distributions subject to clawback as of September 30, 2022 would amount to $51.2 million, of which $45.9 million would be the responsibility of the employee and former employee recipients. For this purpose, a portion of the carried interest allocated is generally held back from these recipients at the time of distribution (Note 7).
The carried interest balances at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 represent unrealized carried interestallocation in connection with sponsored funds that are currently in the early stage of their lifecycle. Carried interest allocation is presented gross of accrued carried interest compensation (Note 7).
Carried Interest Allocation Distributed
There was immaterial carried interest allocation distributed and recognized in revenues in the first quarter of 2023. No carried interest allocation was distributed in the first quarter of 2022.
Clawback Obligation
The Company did not have a liability for clawback obligations on carried interest allocation distributed as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
With respect to funds that have distributed carried interest allocation, if in the event all of their investments are deemed to have no value, the likelihood of which is remote, carried interest allocation distributed of $75.6 million would be subject to clawback as of March 31, 2023, of which $58.9 million would be the responsibility of the employee and former employee recipients. For this purpose, a portion of the carried interest allocation is generally held back from these recipients at the time of distribution. The amount withheld resides in entities outside of the Company.
Equity Investments of Consolidated Funds
The Company consolidates sponsored funds in which it has more than an insignificant equity interest in the fund as general partner, as discussed in Note 12. Equity investments of consolidated funds are composed of predominantly marketable equity securities held by funds in the liquid securities strategy, and an equity interest held by a credit fund in a pooling entity that invests in loan assets. Equity investments of consolidated funds are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in other gain (loss) on the consolidated statements of operations.
Other Equity Investments
Other equity investments totaling $103.7 million at March 31, 2023 and $115.0 million at December 31, 2022 include investments warehoused potentially for future sponsored funds, a marketable equity security and investment in a non-traded REIT (Note 11) (presented within Corporate and Other), as well as an investment in a managed account (presented in the Investment Management segment). These investments are generally carried at fair value or under the measurement alternative which is at cost, adjusted for impairment and observable price changes. Dividends or other distributions from these investments are recorded in other income while changes in the value of these investments are recorded in other gain (loss) on the consolidated statements of operations.
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CarriedDebt Investments
Debt investments are composed of subordinated notes in a third party collateralized loan obligation ("CLO") and loans receivable. Interest Distributedincome from debt investments are recorded in other income.
CLO Subordinated Notes
In the third quarter of 2022, $123.5bank syndicated loans that the Company previously warehoused were transferred into a third party warehouse entity at their acquisition price totaling $232.7 million, and securitized through the issuance of carried interestCLO securities. The corresponding warehouse facility of $172.5 million was distributed, including $51.2 million that had been previously accrued, recognized in equity method earnings. $103.2 millionconcurrently repaid. The CLO is sponsored and managed by the third party. The Company acquired all of the distributed carried interest was allocated to current and former employees and to Wafra (Note 10),subordinated notes of the CLO, which $45.9 million had been previously accrued, recordedare classified as carried interest compensation and amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 18).available-for-sale ("AFS") debt securities. The CLO has a stated legal final maturity of 2035.
Investment and Lending CommitmentsThe balance of the CLO subordinated notes is summarized as follows:
Sponsored Funds
Amortized Cost without Allowance for Credit LossAllowance for Credit LossGross Cumulative Unrealized
(in thousands)GainsLossesFair Value
At March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022$50,927 $— $— $— $50,927 
At September 30, 2022,In estimating fair value of the CLO subordinated notes, the Company had unfunded commitmentsused a benchmarking approach by looking to its sponsored funds.of $141.7 million.the implied credit spreads derived from observed prices on comparable CLO issuances in the first quarter of 2023, and also considering the current size and diversification of the CLO collateral pool and projected return on the subordinated notes. Based upon these data points, the Company determined that the issued price of the subordinated notes in September 2022 was a reasonable representation of their fair value at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Loans Receivable
The Company elected fair value option for its loans receivable, which consisted of two unsecured promissory notes, one in connection with the sale of NRF Holdco (Note 2) and one held by DataBank at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The DataBank loan receivable was fully repaid in April 2023. Changes in fair value and valuation methodology is discussed further in Note 11.
Investment Commitments
Sponsored FundsAt September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company's DataBank subsidiaryCompany had unfunded lendingcommitments to its sponsored funds as general partner and general partner affiliate totaling $126.5 million, including commitments to a borrowerconsolidated fund. Generally, the timing for funding of $24.2these commitments is not known and the commitments are callable on demand at any time prior to their respective expirations.
5. Real Estate
The following table summarizes the Company's real estate which is held by subsidiaries in the Operating segment.
(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Land$257,588 $257,588 
Buildings and improvements1,738,190 1,573,605 
Data center infrastructure4,510,678 4,427,150 
Construction in progress283,146 395,393 
6,789,602 6,653,736 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(824,795)(732,438)
Real estate assets, net$5,964,807 $5,921,298 
Real Estate Depreciation
Depreciation of real estate held for investment was $92.4 million and $79.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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Property Operating Income
Components of property operating income are as follows.
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Lease income:
Fixed lease income$177,420 $160,324 
Variable lease income32,982 23,847 
210,402 184,171 
Data center service revenue20,525 18,340 
$230,927 $202,511 
For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, property operating income from a single customer accounted for approximately 21% and 20%, respectively, of the Company's total revenues from continuing operations, or approximately 15% for both periods of the Company's share was $3.3 million,of total revenues from continuing operations, net of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests in investment entities.
Debt SecuritiesCommitment for Tenant Allowance
In connection with DataBank’s acquisition of a data center portfolio in March 2022 (Note 3), DataBank and the third quarter of 2022, bank syndicated loansseller concurrently entered into a master lease agreement which provides that the Company previously warehoused were transferred intoseller leases from DataBank land acquired in the transaction. If the seller does not exercise its rights to early terminate the lease, the seller is obligated to develop a third party warehouse entity at their acquisition price totaling $232.7 million, and securitized through the issuance of collateralized loan obligation securities ("CLO"). The corresponding warehousedata center facility of $172.5 million was repaid by the Company. The CLO is sponsored and managed by the third party. The Company acquired allon a portion of the subordinated notesacquired land and DataBank is committed to provide the seller a tenant allowance of up to $37.5 million to finance the construction. In December 2022, the seller waived its right to terminate the lease with respect to the portion of the CLO, which are classified as available-for-sale ("AFS")land subject to development. The seller will be responsible for undertaking the construction and any resulting overages. Title to the to-be constructed building, improvements and fixtures will be vested in the seller for the duration of the lease and transfers to DataBank thereafter. The timing of funding of DataBank’s commitment to the seller will be based on agreed upon milestones, with construction to be completed no later than January 1, 2026. DataBank expects to fund its commitment through future debt securities. The CLO has a stated legal final maturity of 2035.
At September 30, 2022, the CLO subordinated notes were carried at their recently issued price, which represents their current estimated fair value.
Amortized Cost without Allowance for Credit LossAllowance for Credit LossGross Cumulative Unrealized
(in thousands)GainsLossesFair Value
September 30, 2022$50,927 $— $— $— $50,927 
drawdowns. No amounts have been funded by DataBank to-date.
6. Goodwill, Deferred Leasing Costs and Other Intangibles
Goodwill
Goodwill balanceThe following table presents changes in goodwill by reportable segment at both September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 is as follows.segment.
(In thousands)
Digital Investment Management (1)
$298,248 
Digital Operating463,120 
Total goodwill$761,368 
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
(In thousands)
Investment Management (1)
OperatingTotal
Investment Management (1)
OperatingTotal
Beginning balance$298,248 $463,120 $761,368 $298,248 $463,120 $761,368 
Business combination (Note 3)146,569 — 146,569 — — — 
Ending balance$444,817 $463,120 $907,937 $298,248 $463,120 $761,368 
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(1)    Remaining goodwill deductible for income tax purposes was $125.0$119.7 million at September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and $133.0$122.4 million at December 31, 2021.2022.
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Deferred Leasing Costs, Other Intangible Assets and Intangible Liabilities
Deferred leasing costs and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities excluding those related to assets held for disposition, are as follows.
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands)
Carrying Amount (Net of Impairment)(1)
Accumulated Amortization(1)
Net Carrying Amount(1)
Carrying Amount (Net of Impairment)(1)
Accumulated Amortization(1)
Net Carrying Amount(1)
Deferred Leasing Costs and Intangible Assets
Deferred leasing costs and lease-related intangible assets (2)
$1,294,228 $(362,943)$931,285 $1,148,441 $(256,987)$891,454 
Investment management intangibles (3)
164,189 (76,609)87,580 164,189 (61,435)102,754 
Customer relationships and service contracts (4)
774,422 (62,846)711,576 218,064 (44,496)173,568 
Trade names26,400 (14,559)11,841 26,400 (11,266)15,134 
Other (5)
6,818 (3,540)3,278 6,818 (2,101)4,717 
Total deferred leasing costs and intangible assets$2,266,057 $(520,497)$1,745,560 $1,563,912 $(376,285)$1,187,627 
Intangible Liabilities
Lease intangible liabilities (2)
$46,630 $(15,326)$31,304 $44,076 $(10,775)$33,301 
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
(In thousands)
Carrying Amount (1)(2)
Accumulated Amortization(1)(2)
Net Carrying Amount(1)
Carrying Amount (1)
Accumulated Amortization(1)
Net Carrying Amount(1)
Deferred Leasing Costs and Intangible Assets
Investment management intangibles (3)
$208,917 $(83,228)$125,689 $164,189 $(82,432)$81,757 
Deferred leasing costs and lease-related intangible assets (4)
1,242,281 (432,532)809,749 1,239,477 (397,975)841,502 
Customer relationships and service contracts (5)
218,154 (67,037)151,117 218,154 (62,788)155,366 
Trade names24,100 (14,454)9,646 26,400 (15,656)10,744 
Other (6)
6,818 (4,499)2,319 6,818 (4,020)2,798 
Total deferred leasing costs and intangible assets$1,700,270 $(601,750)$1,098,520 $1,655,038 $(562,871)$1,092,167 
Intangible Liabilities
Lease intangible liabilities (4)
$46,636 $(18,195)$28,441 $46,636 $(16,812)$29,824 
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(1)    Amounts are presented net of impairments and write-offs.write-offs, if any.
(2)Current period amounts exclude intangible assets and liabilities that were fully amortized in the preceding year.
(3)    Composed of investment management contracts and investor relationships.
(4)    Lease intangible assets are composed of in-place leases, above-market leases and tenant relationships. Lease-intangible liabilities are composed of below-market leases.
(3)    Composed of investment management contracts and investor relationships.
(4)(5)    In connection with tower assets and data center services provided in the colocation data center business.
(5)(6)    Represents primarily the value of an acquired domain name and assembled workforce in an asset acquisition.
Amortization of Intangible Assets and Liabilities
The following table summarizes amortization of deferred leasing costs and finite-lived intangible assets and intangible liabilities:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)(In thousands)2022202120222021(In thousands)20232022
Net increase (decrease) to rental income (1)
Net increase (decrease) to rental income (1)
$(3)$(726)$172 $(2,169)
Net increase (decrease) to rental income (1)
$209 $(131)
Amortization expenseAmortization expenseAmortization expense
Investment management intangiblesInvestment management intangibles$6,090 $5,055 
Deferred leasing costs and lease-related intangiblesDeferred leasing costs and lease-related intangibles$34,834 $40,251 $118,941 $126,418 Deferred leasing costs and lease-related intangibles32,843 33,707 
Investment management intangibles5,066 8,056 15,176 20,284 
Customer relationships and service contractsCustomer relationships and service contracts7,754 7,671 18,554 23,421 Customer relationships and service contracts4,249 4,914 
Trade nameTrade name1,098 1,645 3,294 20,408 Trade name1,098 1,098 
OtherOther477 477 1,431 1,405 Other480 477 
$49,229 $58,100 $157,396 $191,936 $44,760 $45,251 
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(1)    Represents the net effect of amortizing above- and below-market leases.
The following table presents the future amortization of deferred leasing costs and finite-lived intangible assets and intangible liabilities, excluding those related to assets and liabilities held for disposition.
Year Ending December 31,Year Ending December 31,
(In thousands)(In thousands)Remaining 202220232024202520262027 and thereafterTotal(In thousands)Remaining 202320242025202620272028 and thereafterTotal
Net increase (decrease) to rental incomeNet increase (decrease) to rental income$(303)$(979)$(1,700)$(1,603)$(1,623)$238 $(5,970)Net increase (decrease) to rental income$(869)$(1,838)$(1,740)$(1,691)$(1,016)$1,267 $(5,887)
Amortization expenseAmortization expense49,687 170,345 139,506 127,447 121,125 1,100,176 1,708,286 Amortization expense123,110 137,433 120,610 107,698 95,914 479,427 1,064,192 
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7. Restricted Cash, Other Assets and Other Liabilities
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents principally cash reserves that are maintained pursuant to the governing agreements of the various securitized debt of the Company and its subsidiaries.subsidiaries in the Operating segment.
Other Assets
The following table summarizes the Company's other assets:
(In thousands)(In thousands)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Straight-line rentsStraight-line rents$42,484 $25,516 Straight-line rents$46,295 $42,721 
Investment deposits and pending deal costsInvestment deposits and pending deal costs38,471 22,238 Investment deposits and pending deal costs15,192 1,377 
Prefunded capital expenditures for Vantage SDC3,117 24,293 
Derivative assetsDerivative assets30,820 944 Derivative assets— 11,793 
Prepaid taxes and deferred tax assets, netPrepaid taxes and deferred tax assets, net35,091 29,347 Prepaid taxes and deferred tax assets, net13,440 8,709 
Receivables from resolution of investmentReceivables from resolution of investment10,633 10,463 Receivables from resolution of investment350 14,923 
Operating lease right-of-use asset, net536,337 349,509 
Finance lease right-of-use asset, net123,173 131,909 
Operating lease right-of-use asset—corporate offices
Operating lease right-of-use asset—corporate offices
23,141 23,689 
Operating lease right-of-use asset—investment properties
Operating lease right-of-use asset—investment properties
307,304 305,760 
Finance lease right-of-use asset—investment properties
Finance lease right-of-use asset—investment properties
117,349 120,261 
Accounts receivable, net (1)
Accounts receivable, net (1)
88,126 83,878 
Accounts receivable, net (1)
59,366 66,059 
Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses22,865 20,303 Prepaid expenses27,260 28,760 
Other assetsOther assets18,992 24,835 Other assets19,466 15,798 
Fixed assets, net (2)
Fixed assets, net (2)
14,538 17,160 
Fixed assets, net (2)
13,288 14,200 
Total other assetsTotal other assets$964,647 $740,395 Total other assets$642,451 $654,050 
__________
(1)    Includes primarily receivables from tenants.tenants in the Operating segment.
(2)    Net of accumulated depreciation of $23.9$15.1 million as ofat September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and $19.2$17.9 million as ofat December 31, 20212022.
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Other Liabilities
The following table summarizes the Company's accrued and other liabilities:
(In thousands)(In thousands)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Deferred income (1)
$57,308 $37,143 
Interest payable14,682 14,870 
Derivative liabilities12,493 — 
Stock repurchase payable5,604 — 
Deferred investment management fees (1)
Deferred investment management fees (1)
$7,555 $6,264 
Other deferred income (2)
Other deferred income (2)
65,782 55,188 
Interest payable—corporate debtInterest payable—corporate debt5,807 4,431 
Interest payable—investment level debtInterest payable—investment level debt5,889 5,624 
Dividends payableDividends payable16,444 16,491 
Securities sold short—consolidated fundsSecurities sold short—consolidated funds35,068 37,970 Securities sold short—consolidated funds45,628 40,928 
Due to custodians—consolidated fundsDue to custodians—consolidated funds29,129 35,458 
Current and deferred income tax liabilityCurrent and deferred income tax liability223,988 2,016 Current and deferred income tax liability9,396 98 
Contingent consideration payable (Note 10)125,000 — 
Contingent consideration payable—InfraBridge (Note 10)Contingent consideration payable—InfraBridge (Note 10)10,938 — 
Contingent consideration payable—Wafra (Note 10)Contingent consideration payable—Wafra (Note 10)35,000 125,000 
Warrants issued to Wafra (Note 10)Warrants issued to Wafra (Note 10)24,000 — Warrants issued to Wafra (Note 10)22,200 17,700 
Operating lease liability513,200 342,510 
Finance lease liability137,458 142,777 
Operating lease liability—corporate offices
Operating lease liability—corporate offices
39,535 40,497 
Operating lease liability—investment properties
Operating lease liability—investment properties
287,150 282,433 
Finance lease liability—investment properties
Finance lease liability—investment properties
133,723 135,624 
Accrued compensationAccrued compensation46,213 64,100 Accrued compensation41,086 52,031 
Accrued incentive fee and carried interest compensationAccrued incentive fee and carried interest compensation90,888 67,258 Accrued incentive fee and carried interest compensation134,078 171,086 
Accrued real estate and other taxesAccrued real estate and other taxes27,261 10,523 Accrued real estate and other taxes15,886 21,580 
Payable for Vantage SDC expansion capacity (Note 3)99,917 55,896 
Payable for Vantage SDC expansion capacity (3)
Payable for Vantage SDC expansion capacity (3)
6,889 56,889 
Accounts payable and accrued expensesAccounts payable and accrued expenses188,658 121,931 Accounts payable and accrued expenses219,414 185,900 
Due to affiliates (Note 16)Due to affiliates (Note 16)860 12,451 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities60,868 31,048 Other liabilities1,179 6,423 
Accrued and other liabilities$1,662,606 $928,042 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities$1,133,568 $1,272,096 
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(1)    Represents primarily prepaid rental income, upfront payment received for data center installation services, and deferred investment management fees. Deferred investment management fees of $5.6 million at September 30, 2022 and $6.0 million at December 31, 2021 are expected to be recognized as fee income over a weighted average period of 3.33.8 years as of at March 31, 2023 and 3.22.9 years respectively.as of December 31, 2022. Deferred investment management fees recognized as income of $0.6$1.4 million and $0.1$2.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2022 March 31, 2023 and 2021, respectively, and $3.1 million and $0.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021,, respectively, pertain to the deferred management fee balance at the beginning of each respective period.
(2)    Represents primarily prepaid rental income and upfront payment received for data center installation services in the Operating segment.
(3)    Represents deferred purchase consideration associated with a Vantage SDC add-on acquisition in 2021 that is to be paid upon future lease-up.
Deferred Income Taxes
The Company has significant deferred tax assets, related principally to capital loss carryforwards, outside basis difference in DBRG's interest in the OP, outside basis difference in investment in partnerships and net operating losses generated by a taxable U.S. subsidiary. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, a full valuation allowance has been established asthe realizability of these deferred tax assets did not meet the more-likely-than-not threshold. As a result, income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023, generally reflects the income tax effect of foreign subsidiaries.
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8. Debt
Corporate debt—This is composed of a securitized financing facility and senior notes issued by DigitalBridge Group, Inc. or its OP subsidiary and are recourse to the Company, as discussed further below. Corporate debt is presented within Corporate and Other, except that a portion of the securitized financing facility is allocated to the Investment Management and Operating segments consistent with the cash flows that service the debt and the underlying collateral that resides across the Company's various lines of business.
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
(In thousands)Investment ManagementOperatingCorporate and OtherTotalInvestment ManagementOperatingCorporate and OtherTotal
Corporate debt
Securitized financing facility$199,033 $70,246 $23,416 $292,695 $198,677 $70,120 $23,374 $292,171 
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes— — 277,076 277,076 — — 276,741 276,741 
$199,033 $70,246 $300,492 $569,771 $198,677 $70,120 $300,115 $568,912 
Investment-level debt—This represents non-recourse debt, including: (i) investment level financing in the Operating segment, and (ii) debt within consolidated funds and debt on warehoused investments, if any, in Corporate and Other.
The components that make up the carrying value of corporate and investment-level debt are as follows.
Corporate Debt
(In thousands)Securitized Financing FacilityConvertible and Exchangeable Senior NotesTotalNon-Recourse Investment-Level Debt
March 31, 2023
Debt at amortized cost
Principal$300,000 $278,422 $578,422 $4,871,528 
Premium (discount), net— (1,175)(1,175)(47,922)
Deferred financing costs(7,305)(171)(7,476)(71,556)
$292,695 $277,076 $569,771 $4,752,050 
December 31, 2022
Debt at amortized cost
Principal$300,000 $278,422 $578,422 $4,634,235 
Premium (discount), net— (1,293)(1,293)10,713 
Deferred financing costs(7,829)(388)(8,217)(57,720)
$292,171 $276,741 $568,912 $4,587,228 
The following table summarizes certain key terms of corporate and investment-level debt.
Fixed RateVariable RateTotal
($ in thousands)Outstanding Principal
Weighted Average Interest Rate (Per Annum)(1)
Weighted Average Years Remaining to Maturity(2)
Outstanding Principal
Weighted Average Interest Rate (Per Annum)(1)
Weighted Average Years Remaining to Maturity(2)
Outstanding Principal
Weighted Average Interest Rate (Per Annum)(1)
Weighted Average Years Remaining to Maturity(2)
March 31, 2023
Corporate debt
Recourse
Securitized financing facility(3)
$300,000 3.93 %3.5$— NA3.5$300,000 3.93 %3.5
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes278,422 5.21 %0.7— NANA278,422 5.21 %0.7
$578,422 $— $578,422 
Investment-Level Secured Debt
Non-recourse
Operating segment$4,508,428 3.09 %3.4$362,500 8.68 %0.8$4,870,928 3.51 %3.3
Corporate and Other—Consolidated fund— NANA600 6.40 %1.4600 6.40 %1.4
$4,508,428 $363,100 $4,871,528 
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Deferred Income Tax
As a result of the Company’s transition to a C-Corporation (as discussed in Note 1), a deferred tax asset was recognized as of January 1, 2022 related to the outside basis difference in the Company's investment in certain partnerships, and capital loss and NOL carryforwards. Concurrently, a full valuation allowance was established on this deferred tax asset due to uncertainties in future realization of the tax benefits in consideration of the Company’s history of cumulative operating losses. The Company will continue to assess the realizability of this deferred tax asset at each reporting period and as circumstances change. As of September 30, 2022, there was no change in the expected realizability of the net deferred tax asset, which remains subject to a full valuation allowance.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net income tax benefit of $17.8 million reflects the tax effect of activities in the Company's previously designated TRS in the normal course of business.
Accrued Incentive Fee and Carried Interest Compensation
Incentive fee and carried interest compensation represent a portion of incentive fees and carried interest allocated to certain employees. Incentive fee and carried interest compensation are accrued as the related incentive fees and carried interest are recognized in earnings. Carried interest compensation may be reversed if there is a decline in the cumulative carried interest amounts previously recognized by the Company. Incentive fee and carried interest compensation are generally not paid to employees until the related incentive fees and carried interest amounts are distributed by the funds to the Company. If the related carried interest distributions received by the Company are subject to clawback, the previously distributed carried interest compensation would be similarly subject to clawback from employees. The Company generally withholds a portion of the distribution of carried interest compensation to employees to satisfy their potential clawback obligation. The amount withheld resides in entities outside of the Company.
8. Debt
The Company's debt balance is composed of the following components, excluding debt related to assets held for disposition that is expected to be assumed by the counterparty upon disposition, which is included in liabilities related to assets held for disposition (Note 11).
(In thousands)Securitized Financing FacilityConvertible and Exchangeable Senior NotesInvestment-Level Secured DebtTotal Debt
September 30, 2022
Debt at amortized cost
Principal$300,000 $278,422 $4,815,712 $5,394,134 
Premium (discount), net— (1,409)12,443 11,034 
Deferred financing costs(8,352)(602)(70,599)(79,553)
$291,648 $276,411 $4,757,556 $5,325,615 
December 31, 2021
Debt at amortized cost
Principal$300,000 $338,739 $4,283,983 $4,922,722 
Premium (discount), net— (3,091)17,629 14,538 
Deferred financing costs(8,606)(1,384)(66,868)(76,858)
$291,394 $334,264 $4,234,744 $4,860,402 
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The following table summarizes certain key terms of the Company's debt.
Fixed RateVariable RateTotal
($ in thousands)Outstanding Principal
Weighted Average Interest Rate (Per Annum)(1)
Weighted Average Years Remaining to Maturity(2)
Outstanding Principal
Weighted Average Interest Rate (Per Annum)(1)
Weighted Average Years Remaining to Maturity(2)
Outstanding Principal
Weighted Average Interest Rate (Per Annum)(1)
Weighted Average Years Remaining to Maturity(2)
September 30, 2022
Recourse
Secured Fund Fee Revenue Notes (3)
$300,000 3.93 %4.0$— N/A4.0$300,000 3.93 %4.0
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes278,422 5.21 %1.2— N/AN/A278,422 5.21 %1.2
578,422 — 578,422 
Non-recourse
Investment-Level Secured Debt
Digital Operating3,641,793 2.43 %3.3863,767 7.35 %2.84,505,560 3.38 %3.2
Other88,186 6.47 %6.7221,966 4.18 %6.4310,152 4.83 %6.5
3,729,979 1,085,733 4,815,712 
$4,308,401 $1,085,733 $5,394,134 
December 31, 2021
Recourse
Secured Fund Fee Revenue Notes (3)
$300,000 3.93 %4.7$— N/A4.7$300,000 3.93 %4.7
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes (4)
338,739 5.31 %2.2— N/AN/A338,739 5.31 %2.2
638,739 — 638,739 
Non-recourse
Investment-Level Secured Debt
Digital Operating3,646,466 2.44 %4.1571,017 5.74 %4.04,217,483 2.88 %4.1
Other— N/AN/A66,500 1.31 %1.666,500 1.31 %1.6
3,646,466 637,517 4,283,983 
$4,285,205 $637,517 $4,922,722 
Fixed RateVariable RateTotal
($ in thousands)Outstanding Principal
Weighted Average Interest Rate (Per Annum)(1)
Weighted Average Years Remaining to Maturity(2)
Outstanding Principal
Weighted Average Interest Rate (Per Annum)(1)
Weighted Average Years Remaining to Maturity(2)
Outstanding Principal
Weighted Average Interest Rate (Per Annum)(1)
Weighted Average Years Remaining to Maturity(2)
December 31, 2022
Corporate debt
Recourse
Securitized financing facility(3)
$300,000 3.93 %3.7$— NA3.7$300,000 3.93 %3.7
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes278,422 5.21 %0.9— NANA278,422 5.21 %0.9
$578,422 $— $578,422 
Investment-Level Secured Debt
Non-recourse
Operating segment$3,640,235 2.43 %3.1$993,500 8.41 %2.6$4,633,735 3.71 %3.0
Corporate and Other—Consolidated fund— NANA500 5.96 %1.6500 5.96 %1.6
$3,640,235 $994,000 $4,634,235 
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(1)    Calculated based upon outstanding debt principal at balance sheet date. For variable rate debt, weighted average interest rate is calculated based upon the applicable index plus spread at balance sheet date.
(2)    Calculated based upon anticipated repayment dates for notes issued under securitization financing; otherwise based upon initial maturity dates, or extended maturity dates if extension criteria are met for extensions that are at the Company's option.
(3)    Represent obligations of special-purpose subsidiaries of the OP as co-issuers and certain other special-purpose subsidiaries of DBRG, and secured by assets of these special-purpose subsidiaries, as further described below. DBRG and the OP are not guarantors to the debt.
(4)    Corporate DebtExcludes the 5.375% exchangeable senior notes issued by NRF Holdco that were classified as held for disposition (Note 11) and subsequently assumed by the acquirer in February 2022.
Securitized Financing Facility
In July 2021, special-purpose subsidiaries of the OP (the "Co-Issuers") issued Series 2021-1 Secured Fund Fee Revenue Notes, composed of: (i) $300 million aggregate principal amount of 3.933% Secured Fund Fee Revenue Notes, Series 2021-1, Class A-2 (the “Class A-2 Notes”); and (ii) up to $300 million (following a $100 million increase in April 2022) Secured Fund Fee Revenue Variable Funding Notes, Series 2021-1, Class A-1 (the “VFN” and, together with the Class A-2 Notes, the “Series 2021-1 Notes”). The VFN allow the Co-Issuers to borrow on a revolving basis. The Series 2021-1 Notes were issued under an Indenture dated July 2021, as amended in April 2022, that allows the Co-Issuers to issue additional series of notes in the future, subject to certain conditions. The Series 2021-1 Notes had replaced the Company's previous corporate credit facility.
The Series 2021-1 Notes represent obligations of the Co-Issuers and certain other special-purpose subsidiaries of DBRG, and neither DBRG, the OP nor any of its other subsidiaries are liable for the obligations of the Co-Issuers. The Series 2021-1 Notes are secured by net investment management fees earned by subsidiaries of DBRG, equity interests in certain digital portfolio companies in the Operating segment and limited partnership interests in certain digitalsponsored funds managedheld by subsidiaries of DBRG, as collateral.
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The Class A-2 Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.933% per annum, payable quarterly. The VFN bear interest generally based upon 1-month Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate or SOFR (prior to April 2022, 3-month LIBOR) or an alternate benchmark as set forth in the purchase agreement of the VFN plus 3%. Unused amountscapacity under the VFN facility is subject to a commitment fee of 0.5% per annum. The final maturity date of the Class A-2 Notes is in September 2051, with an anticipated repayment date in September 2026. The anticipated repayment date of the VFN is in September 2024, subject to two one-year extensions at the option of the Co-Issuers. If the Series 2021-1 Notes are not repaid or refinanced prior to their anticipated repayment date, or such date is not extended for the VFN, interest will accrue at a higher rate and the Series 2021-1 Notes will begin to amortize quarterly.
The Series 2021-1 Notes may be optionally prepaid, in whole or in part, prior to their anticipated repayment dates. There is no prepayment penalty on the VFN. However, prepayment of the Class A-2 Notes will be subject to additional consideration based upon the difference between the present value of future payments of principal and interest and the outstanding principal of such Class A-2 Note that is being prepaid; or 1% of the outstanding principal of such Class A-2 Note that is being prepaid in connection with a disposition of collateral.
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The Indenture of the Series 2021-1 Notes contains various covenants, including financial covenants that require the maintenance of minimum thresholds for debt service coverage ratio and maximum loan-to-value ratio, as defined. As of the date of this filing, the Co-Issuers are in compliance with all of the financial covenants, and the full $300 million under the VFN is available to be drawn.
Corporate DebtConvertible and Exchangeable Senior Notes
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes (collectively, the senior notes) are composed of the following, each representing senior unsecured obligations of DigitalBridge Group, Inc. or a subsidiary as the respective issuers of the senior notes:
DescriptionDescriptionIssuance DateDue DateInterest Rate (per annum)Conversion or Exchange Price (per share of common stock)
Conversion or Exchange Ratio
(in shares)(1)
Conversion or Exchange Shares (in thousands)Earliest Redemption DateOutstanding PrincipalDescriptionIssuance DateDue DateInterest Rate (per annum)Conversion or Exchange Price (per share of common stock)
Conversion or Exchange Ratio
(in shares)(1)
Conversion or Exchange Shares (in thousands)Earliest Redemption DateOutstanding Principal
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Issued by DigitalBridge Group, Inc.Issued by DigitalBridge Group, Inc.Issued by DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
5.00% Convertible Senior Notes(2)5.00% Convertible Senior Notes(2)April 2013April 15, 20235.00 $63.02 15.8675 3,174 April 22, 2020$200,000 $200,000 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes(2)April 2013April 15, 20235.00 $63.02 15.8675 3,174 April 22, 2020$200,000 $200,000 
Issued by DigitalBridge Operating Company, LLCIssued by DigitalBridge Operating Company, LLCIssued by DigitalBridge Operating Company, LLC
5.75% Exchangeable Senior Notes5.75% Exchangeable Senior NotesJuly 2020July 15, 20255.750 9.20 108.6956 8,524 July 21, 202378,422 138,739 5.75% Exchangeable Senior NotesJuly 2020July 15, 20255.75 9.20 108.6956 8,524 July 21, 202378,422 78,422 
$278,422 $338,739 $278,422 $278,422 
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(1)    The conversion or exchange rate for the senior notes is subject to periodic adjustments to reflect certain carried-forward adjustments relating to common stock splits, reverse stock splits, common stock adjustments in connection with spin-offs and cumulative cash dividends paid on the Company's common stock since the issuances of the respective senior notes. The conversion or exchange ratios are presented in shares of common stock per $1,000 principal of each senior note.
(2)    Fully repaid in April 2023.
The senior notes mature on their respective due dates, unless earlier redeemed, repurchased, converted or exchanged, as applicable. The outstanding senior notes are convertible or exchangeable at any time by holders of such notes into shares of the Company’s common stock at the applicable conversion or exchange rate, which is subject to adjustment upon occurrence of certain events.
To the extent certain trading conditions of the Company’s common stock are met, the senior notes are redeemable by the applicable issuer thereof in whole or in part for cash at any time on or after their respective earliest redemption dates at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such senior notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest (if any) up to, but excluding, the redemption date.
In the event of certain change in control transactions, holders of the senior notes have the right to require the applicable issuer to purchase all or part of such holder's senior notes for cash in accordance with terms of the governing documents of the respective senior notes.
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Exchange of Senior Notes For Common Stock and Cash
There were no exchange transactions in the three months ended March 31, 2023.
In March 2022, DBRG and the OP completed separate privately negotiated exchange transactions with certain noteholders of the 5.75% exchangeable notes. The Company exchanged in aggregate $60.3 million of outstanding principal of the 5.75% exchangeable notes as follows:
Principal of 5.75% Exchangeable Notes ExchangedConsideration for Exchange
(In thousands)Class A Common Stock IssuedCash Paid
March 2022$60,317 6,389 $13,887 
October and November 2021161,261 18,341 — 
$221,578 24,730 $13,887 
into 6,389,366 shares of the Company's class A common stock and paid $13.9 million of cash. The March 2022 exchanges resulted in a debt extinguishment loss of $133.2 million, calculated as the excess of consideration paid over the carrying value of the notes exchanged, and recorded in other loss on the consolidated statement of operations. Consideration was measured at fair value based upon the closing price of the Company's class A
common stock on the date of the respective exchanges, and cash paid, net of transaction costs. Unlike the exchange transactions in 2021, the March 2022The exchanges did not qualify foras debt conversion accounting and were treated as a debt extinguishment as the Company issued less than the number of shares issuable under the stated exchange ratio of 108.696 shares per $1,000 of note principal exchanged.
The exchange transactions in the fourth quarter of 2021 were treated as debt conversions that resulted in a debt conversion expense of $25.1 million, recorded as interest expense, as the original exchange ratio was adjusted to account for savings on avoided future interest payments otherwise due to the noteholders. The debt conversion expense represents the shares of the Company's class A common stock issued in excess of such shares issuable pursuant to the original exchange ratio, and measured at fair value based upon the closing price of the Company's class A common stock on the date of the respective exchanges.
Non-Recourse Investment-Level Secured Debt
These are investment level financing that are non-recourse to the CompanyDBRG and are primarily secured by data center and tower portfolios held by subsidiaries in the Company'sOperating segment. At March 31, 2023, the subsidiaries and at December 31, 2021, alsoin the Operating segment were in compliance with the financial covenants underlying their respective investment-level secured by previously warehoused loans receivable.debt.
In 2023, subsidiaries in the Operating segment refinanced or raised additional debt through new securitization transactions, as follows. There were no securitization activities in 2022.
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Digital Operating
In March 2021 and October 2021,February 2023, DataBank raised $657.9 million and $332issued $715 million of 5-year securitized notes at blended fixed ratesrate coupon of 2.32% and 2.43%5.12% per annum respectively.(7.07% per annum effective rate as the notes were issued at a discount) with a 5-year anticipated repayment date. In April 2023, DataBank secured an additional $350 million credit facility. Proceeds from the March securitization were applied principally to refinance $514 millionthe data center assets of outstanding debt, which meaningfully reduced DataBank's overall cost of debtits zColo subsidiary and extended its debt maturities, while the October proceeds were used to repay borrowingsthe outstanding balance on its credit facility and to finance future acquisitions.variable funding notes.
In November 2021,March 2023, Vantage SDC issued $530$370 million of 5-year securitized notes at a blended fixed rate coupon of 2.17%6.32% per annum.annum with a 5-year anticipated repayment date. Proceeds were applied principally to replacerepay previously issued securitized notes which had an anticipated repayment date in November 2023 and the outstanding balance on its current bridgevariable funding notes.
These refinancing transactions resulted in a net loss from debt extinguishment totaling $9.4 million, representing prepayment penalty and accelerated amortization of deferred financing costs, debt discount and fund capital expenditures onpremium, recorded in interest expense.
Future Minimum Principal Payments
The following table summarizes future scheduled minimum principal payments of debt at March 31, 2023. Future debt principal payments are presented based upon anticipated repayment dates for notes issued under securitization financing, or based upon initial maturity dates or extended maturity dates if extension criteria are met at March 31, 2023 for extensions that are at the September 2021 add-on acquisition as well as to fund payments for future build-out and lease-upoption of expansion capacity.the respective borrower entities.
The $200 million outstanding principal of the 5% convertible senior notes that was due in April 2023 was fully repaid at maturity.
(In thousands)Remaining 202320242025202620272028 and thereafterTotal
Corporate debt
Securitized financing facility$$$$300,000$$$300,000
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes200,00078,422278,422
$200,000$$78,422$300,000$$$578,422
Non-recourse investment-level secured debt
Operating segment$102,985$863,253$700,000$1,519,690$600,000$1,085,000$4,870,928
Corporate and Other—Consolidated fund600600
$102,985$863,853$700,000$1,519,690$600,000$1,085,000$4,871,528
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9. Stockholders' Equity
The table below summarizes the share activities of the Company's preferred stock and common stock.
Number of Shares
(In thousands)Preferred Stock
Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Shares outstanding at December 31, 202041,350 120,851 183 
Redemption of preferred stock(3,450)— — 
Shares issued upon redemption of OP Units— 126 — 
Conversion of class B to class A common stock— 17 (17)
Shares issued pursuant to settlement liability (1)
— 1,488 — 
Equity awards issued, net of forfeitures— 1,550 — 
Shares canceled for tax withholding on vested equity awards— (669)— 
Shares outstanding at September 30, 202137,900 123,363 166 
Shares outstanding at December 31, 202135,340 142,144 166 
Stock repurchase(2,229)(945)— 
Exchange of notes for class A common stock— 6,389 — 
Shares issued upon redemption of OP Units— 100 — 
Shares issued for redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest (Note 10)— 14,435 — 
Equity awards issued, net of forfeitures— 1,533 — 
Shares canceled for tax withholding on vested equity awards— (681)— 
Shares outstanding at September 30, 202233,111 162,975 166 
(1)    In 2021, the settlement liability was settled through the reissuance of some of the shares previously repurchased and held in a subsidiary (Note 13). Shares of class A common stock repurchased and not reissued in the settlement of the liability were subsequently cancelled.
Number of Shares
(In thousands)Preferred Stock
Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Shares outstanding at December 31, 202135,340 142,144 166 
Exchange of notes for class A common stock— 6,389 — 
Equity awards issued, net of forfeitures— 1,248 — 
Shares canceled for tax withholding on vested equity awards— (411)— 
Shares outstanding at March 31, 202235,340 149,370 166 
Shares outstanding at December 31, 202233,111 159,763 166 
Stock repurchases(3)— — 
Equity awards issued, net of forfeitures— 2,486 — 
Shares canceled for tax withholding on vested equity awards— (415)— 
Shares outstanding at March 31, 202333,108 161,834 166 
Preferred Stock
In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of the Company, preferred stockholders have priority over common stockholders for payment of dividends and distribution of net assets.
The table below summarizes the preferred stock issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022:March 31, 2023:
DescriptionDescriptionDividend Rate Per AnnumInitial Issuance Date
Shares Outstanding
(in thousands)
Par Value
(in thousands)
Liquidation Preference
(in thousands)
Earliest Redemption DateDescriptionDividend Rate Per AnnumInitial Issuance Date
Shares Outstanding
(in thousands)
Par Value
(in thousands)
Liquidation Preference
(in thousands)
Earliest Redemption Date
Series HSeries H7.125 %April 20158,430 $84 $210,756 Currently redeemableSeries H7.125 %April 20158,429 $84 $210,731 Currently redeemable
Series ISeries I7.15 %June 201712,989 130 324,728 Currently redeemableSeries I7.15 %June 201712,988 130 324,710 Currently redeemable
Series JSeries J7.125 %September 201711,692 117 292,295 Currently redeemableSeries J7.125 %September 201711,691 117 292,270 Currently redeemable
33,111 $331 $827,779 33,108 $331 $827,711 
All series of preferred stock are at parity with respect to dividends and distributions, including distributions upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Dividends on Series H, I and J of preferred stock are payable quarterly in arrears in January, April, July and October.
Each series of preferred stock is redeemable on or after the earliest redemption date for that series at $25.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends (whether or not declared) prorated to their redemption dates, exclusively at the Company’s option. The redemption period for each series of preferred stock is subject to the Company’s right under limited circumstances to redeem the preferred stock upon the occurrence of a change of control (as defined in the articles supplementary relating to each series of preferred stock).
Preferred stock generally does not have any voting rights, except if the Company fails to pay the preferred dividends for six or more quarterly periods (whether or not consecutive). Under such circumstances, the preferred stock will be entitled to vote, together as a single class with any other series of parity stock upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable, to elect two additional directors to the Company’s board of directors, until all unpaid dividends have been paid or declared and set aside for payment. In addition, certain changes to the terms of any series of preferred stock cannot be made without the affirmative vote of holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares of each such series of preferred stock voting separately as a class for each series of preferred stock.
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Common Stock
Except with respect to voting rights, class A common stock and class B common stock have the same rights and privileges and rank equally, share ratably in dividends and distributions, and are identical in all respects as to all matters. Class A common stock has one vote per share and class B common stock has thirty-six and one-half votes per share. This gives the holders of class B common stock a right to vote that reflects the aggregate outstanding non-voting economic interest in the Company (in the form of OP Units) attributable to class B common stock holders and therefore, does not provide any disproportionate voting rights. Class B common stock was issued as consideration in the Company's acquisition in April 2015 of the investment management business and operations of its former manager, which was previously controlled by the Company's former Executive Chairman. Each share of class B common stock shall convert automatically into one share of class A common stock if the former Executive Chairman or his beneficiaries directly or
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indirectly transfer beneficial ownership of class B common stock or OP Units held by them, other than to certain qualified transferees, which generally includes affiliates and employees. In addition, each holder of class B common stock has the right, at the holder’s option, to convert all or a portion of such holder’s class B common stock into an equal number of shares of class A common stock.
The Company reinstated quarterly common stock dividends at $0.01 per share beginning the third quarter of 2022, with the declaration of a dividend of $0.01 per share ofhaving previously suspended common stock that was paid in Octoberdividends from the second quarter of 2020 through the second quarter of 2022.
Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan
The Company's Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan (the “DRIP Plan”) provides existing common stockholders and other investors the opportunity to purchase shares (or additional shares, as applicable) of the Company's class A common stock by reinvesting some or all of the cash dividends received on their shares of the Company's class A common stock or making optional cash purchases within specified parameters. The DRIP Plan involves the acquisition of the Company's class A common stock either in the open market, directly from the Company as newly issued common stock, or in privately negotiated transactions with third parties. To date, no shares of class A common stock have been acquired under the DRIP Plan in the form of new issuances in the last three years.
Reverse Stock Split
As discussed in Note 1, inIn August 2022, the Company effectuated a one-for-four reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of class A and class B common stock. The number of authorized shares of common stock was not adjusted in connection with the reverse stock split, however, the Company intends to seek stockholder approval to make a proportional change to the number of authorized shares of class A and class B common stock at its next annual meeting of stockholders. Par value of common stock was proportionately increased from $0.01 to $0.04 per share. Common stock share and per share information, including OP Units and stock award units as well as the Company's senior note conversion or exchange ratio in common stock shares, have been revised for all periods presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to give effect to the reverse stock split.
Stock Repurchases and Redemptions
All preferred and common stock repurchases were made pursuantPursuant to a $200 million stock repurchase program which expires on June 30,announced in July 2022, during the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 2,738 shares in aggregate across Series H, I and may be extended, modified, or discontinued at any time by the Company's Board of Directors.
ForJ preferred stock the excessfor approximately $52,000, or deficita weighted average price of the repurchase or redemption price over the carrying value$18.89 per share. In April 2023, an additional 232,485 shares of the preferred stock results inwere repurchased for $4.7 million, or a decrease or increase to net income attributable to common stockholders, respectively.
Stock Repurchases
During the third quarterweighted average price of $20.20 per share. In 2022, the Company repurchased (i) 2,228,805 shares in aggregate across Series H, I and J preferred stock at a discount for $52.6 million, or a weighted average price of $23.62 per share; and (ii) 944,5704,195,020 shares of class A common stock for $13.6$54.9 million, or a weighted average price of $14.39$13.09 per share. The stock repurchase program expires on June 30, 2023 and may be extended, modified, or discontinued at any time by the Company's Board of Directors.
In October 2022, an additional 3,250,450 sharesThe excess or deficit of class A common stock were repurchased for $41.3 million, or a weighted averagethe repurchase price over the carrying value of $12.71 per share.
Preferred Stock Redemption
In 2021, the Company redeemed all of its outstanding 7.5% Series G preferred stock results in August for $86.8 million using proceeds from its securitized financing facility and 2,560,000 sharesa decrease or increase to net income attributable to common stockholders, respectively.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables present the changes in each component of AOCI attributable to stockholders and noncontrolling interests in investment entities, net of immaterial tax effect. AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests in Operating Company is immaterial.
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Changes in Components of AOCI—Stockholders
(In thousands)(In thousands)Company's Share in AOCI of Equity Method InvestmentsUnrealized Gain (Loss) on AFS Debt SecuritiesUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow HedgesForeign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Net Investment HedgesTotal(In thousands)Company's Share in AOCI of Equity Method InvestmentsUnrealized Gain (Loss) on AFS Debt SecuritiesForeign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Net Investment HedgesTotal
AOCI at December 31, 2020$17,718 $6,072 $(233)$52,832 $45,734 $122,123 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(2,948)(297)— (28,950)1,313 (30,882)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(2,998)— 233 (20,221)(1,375)(24,361)
AOCI at September 30, 2021$11,772 $5,775 $— $3,661 $45,672 $66,880 
AOCI at December 31, 2021AOCI at December 31, 2021$2,334 $5,861 $— $26,502 $7,686 $42,383 AOCI at December 31, 2021$2,334 $5,861 $26,502 $7,686 $42,383 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(3,790)— — (36,281)24,477 (15,594)Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications217 — (3,131)25 (2,889)
Amounts reclassified from AOCIAmounts reclassified from AOCI(200)(5,861)— (17,016)(7,768)(30,845)Amounts reclassified from AOCI(200)(5,861)(20,680)— (26,741)
AOCI at September 30, 2022$(1,656)$— $— $(26,795)$24,395 $(4,056)
AOCI at March 31, 2022AOCI at March 31, 2022$2,351 $— $2,691 $7,711 $12,753 
AOCI at December 31, 2022AOCI at December 31, 2022$(295)$— $(1,214)$— $(1,509)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1)— 787 — 786 
Amounts reclassified from AOCIAmounts reclassified from AOCI296 — (1,051)— (755)
AOCI at March 31, 2023AOCI at March 31, 2023$— $— $(1,478)$— $(1,478)
Changes in Components of AOCI—Noncontrolling Interests in Investment Entities
(In thousands)Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow HedgesForeign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Net Investment HedgesTotal
AOCI at December 31, 2020$(1,030)$83,845 $15,099 $97,914 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications— (58,995)— (58,995)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI1,030 810 — 1,840 
AOCI at September 30, 2021$— $25,660 $15,099 $40,759 
AOCI at December 31, 2021$— $11,057 $— $11,057 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications— (29,551)— (29,551)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI— (9,819)— (9,819)
AOCI at September 30, 2022$— $(28,313)$— $(28,313)
(In thousands)Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
AOCI at December 31, 2021$11,057 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(2,184)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(9,827)
AOCI at March 31, 2022$(954)
AOCI at December 31, 2022$(3,015)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications503 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(468)
AOCI at March 31, 2023$(2,980)
Reclassifications out of AOCI—Stockholders
Information about amounts reclassified out of AOCI attributable to stockholders by component is presented below. Such amounts are included in other gain (loss) in both continuing and discontinued operations on the statements of operations, as applicable, except for amounts related to equity method investments, which are included in equity method losses in discontinued operations.
(In thousands)(In thousands)Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,(In thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,
Component of AOCI reclassified into earningsComponent of AOCI reclassified into earnings202220212022202120232022
Relief of basis of AFS debt securitiesRelief of basis of AFS debt securities$— $— $5,861 $— Relief of basis of AFS debt securities$— $5,861 
Release of foreign currency cumulative translation adjustmentsRelease of foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments(3,664)— 17,016 20,221 Release of foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments1,051 20,680 
Realized gain on net investment hedges7,768 — 7,768 1,375 
Realized loss on cash flow hedges— — — (233)
Release of equity in AOCI of equity method investments— 2,998 200 2,998 
Release of AOCI of equity method investmentsRelease of AOCI of equity method investments(296)200 
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10. Noncontrolling Interests
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
The following table presents the activityactivities in redeemable noncontrolling interests in the Company's digital investment management business throughprior to its redemption in May 2022 as discussed below, and in open-end funds sponsored and consolidated by the Company.
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)(In thousands)20222021(In thousands)20232022
Redeemable noncontrolling interestsRedeemable noncontrolling interestsRedeemable noncontrolling interests
Beginning balance$359,223 $305,278 
Balance at January 1Balance at January 1$100,574 $359,223 
ContributionsContributions11,650 41,014 Contributions— 10,150 
Distributions paid and payable, including redemptions by limited partners in consolidated fundsDistributions paid and payable, including redemptions by limited partners in consolidated funds(20,119)(13,865)Distributions paid and payable, including redemptions by limited partners in consolidated funds(104)(9,414)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)(31,989)15,743 Net income (loss)6,943 (11,220)
Adjustment of Wafra's interest to redemption value and warrants held by Wafra to fair valueAdjustment of Wafra's interest to redemption value and warrants held by Wafra to fair value725,026 — Adjustment of Wafra's interest to redemption value and warrants held by Wafra to fair value— 690,000 
Redemption of Wafra's interest(862,276)— 
Reclassification of warrants held by Wafra to liability in May 2022 (Note 7)(81,400)— 
Reclassification of Wafra's carried interest allocation to noncontrolling interests in investment entities in May 2022(4,087)— 
Ending balance$96,028 $348,170 
Balance at March 31Balance at March 31$107,413 $1,038,739 
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest in the Company's Digital Investment Management Business
Strategic Investment in 2020
In July 2020,On May 23, 2022, the Company formed a strategic partnership withredeemed the 31.5% noncontrolling interest in its investment management business held by affiliates of Wafra, Inc. (collectively, "Wafra"), a private investment firm, pursuant to a purchase and a global partner for alternative asset managers,sale agreement ("PSA") entered into in which Wafra made a minorityApril 2022.
In connection with Wafra's initial investment in substantially all of the Company's Digital IM business. The investment entitledmanagement business in July 2020, Wafra to participate in approximately 31.5% of the net management fees and carried interest generated by the Digital IM business.
Pursuant to this strategic partnership, Wafrahad assumed directly and also indirectly through a participation interest $124.9 million of the Company's commitments to DBP I, and has a $125.0 million commitment to DBP II that has been partially funded to-date. These are the Company's flagship value-add equity infrastructure funds. Wafra had also agreed to make commitments to the Company's future digital funds and investment vehicles on a pro rata basis with the Company based on Wafra's percentage interest in the Digital IMinvestment management business, subject to certain caps.
In addition, the Company issued Wafra five warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 5% of the Company’s class A common stock (5% at the time of the transaction, on a fully-diluted, post-transaction basis). Each warrant entitles Wafra to purchase up to 1,338,000 shares of the Company's class A common stock at staggered strike prices between $9.72 and $24.00 each, exercisable through July 17, 2026. No warrants have been exercised to-date.
Wafra paid cash consideration of $253.6 million at closing in exchange for its investment in the Digital IM business and for the warrants. As previously agreed, Wafra paid additional consideration of $29.9 million in April 2021 based upon the Digital IM business having achieved a minimum run-rate of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (as defined for the purpose of this computation) of $72.0 million as of December 31, 2020. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors had approved an allocation of 50% of the contingent consideration received from Wafra as additional bonus compensation to management, to be paid on behalf of certain employees to fund a portion of their share of capital contributionsPursuant to the DBP funds as capital calls are made for these funds. Compensation expense is recognized over time based upon an estimated timeline for deployment of capital by the funds, which will correspond to the timing of capital calls to be funded by the Company on behalf of management.
Wafra had customary minority rights and certain other structural protections designed to protect its interests, including redemption rights with respect to its investment in the Digital IM business and its funded commitments in certain digital funds. Wafra's redemption rights were subject to triggering events, including key person or cause events under the governing documents of certain digital funds.
Redemption of Strategic Investment in 2022
On May 23, 2022, pursuant to a purchase and sale agreement ("PSA") entered into with Wafra in April 2022: (a) the Company acquired Wafra's 31.5% interest in the Digital IM business; (b)PSA, Wafra’s entitlement to carried interest in DBP II was reduced from 12.6% to 7%;, and (c) with certain limited exceptions, Wafra sold or gave up its right to invest in, or
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receive carried interest from, future investment management products, but except as otherwise provided, retained its investment in and its allocation of carried interest from existing investment management products.
Consideration for the redemption of Wafra's interest consisted of: (i) an upfront payment of $388.5 million in cash (after certain net cash adjustments) and 14,435,399 shares of the Company's Class A common stock valued at $348.8 million based upon the closing price of the Company's class A common stock on May 23, 2022; and (ii) theWafra's right to earn a contingent amount between $90 million andup to $125 million if the Company raises fee earning equity under management (as defined in the PSA) between $4 billion andup to $6 billion during the period from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2023, payable in March 2023 and/orfor portion earned in 2022 and March 2024 for any remaining portion earned in 2023, with up to 50% payable in shares of the Company's Class A common stock at the Company's election. The Company paid Wafra in cash $90 million of the contingent amount in March 2023.
The carrying value of Wafra's redeemable noncontrolling interest was adjusted to fair value prior to redemption, initially based upon an estimate of consideration payable at March 31, 2022 when redemption was deemed to be probable, including the maximum potential contingent amount of $125 million. This adjustment resulted in an allocation from additional paid-in capital to redeemable noncontrolling interests on the consolidated balance sheet.
Additionally, theThe unrealized carried interest earnings allocated to Wafra that was retained and no longer subject to redemption was reclassified in May 2022 to permanent equity, included in noncontrolling interests in investment entities.
Additionally, in July 2020, the Company had also issued Wafra five warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 5% of the Company’s class A common stock (5% at the time of the transaction, on a fully-diluted, post-transaction basis), as described further in Note 11. In connection with the redemption, the terms of the warrants previously issued to Wafra were amended, among other things, to provide for net cash settlement upon exercise of the warrants, at election of either the Company or Wafra, if such exercise would result in Wafra beneficially owning in excess of 9.8% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company's class A common stock. Inclusion of the cash settlement feature changed the classification of the warrants from equity to liability. The warrants were remeasured to fair value prior to reclassification in May 2022, with the increase in value recorded in equity to reduce additional paid-in capital. Subsequent changes in fair value of the warrant liability is recorded in earnings (Note 13).earnings.
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The Company's redemption of Wafra's interest in May 2022 also resulted in the redemption, the Chief Investment Officerassumption of Wafra, Adel Alderbas, will serve as a senior advisor$5.2 million of deferred tax asset that now accrues to the Company for a period of three years.Company.
Noncontrolling Interests in Investment Entities
DataBank Additional Investment in 2022
In January 2022, a shareholder of DataBank sold its equity interest to the Company and an existing investor, resulting in an additional $32.0 million investment by the Company in DataBank. Following this transaction and additional equity funded by the shareholders of DataBank in connection with its data center acquisition in March 2022 (Note 3), the Company's interest in DataBank increased from 20% to 21.8% (prior to recapitalization as discussed below).
DataBank Recapitalization in 2022
The first stageDataBank was partially recapitalized in the second half of the recapitalization2022 through multiple sales of DataBank closed in August 2022, with a sale of the equity interest in DataBank to new investors for $1.5totaling $2.0 billion in cash. The Company's ownership interest in DataBank decreased from 21.8% (as noted above) to 13.5%11.0%. The Company'sCompany received its share of proceeds from the sale was $317.8of $425.5 million in the third and fourth quarters of 2022, including its share of carried interest, net of allocation to employees.
As the transaction involved a change in ownership of a consolidated subsidiary, it was accounted for as an equity transaction. After the August 2022 closing, theThe difference between the book value of the Company's interest and its ownership based upon the current value of DataBank resulted in a reallocation from noncontrolling interests in investment entities to additional paid-in capital totaling $230.2 million in the third and fourth quarters of $170.8 million.
In October 2022, there was a second closing of the recapitalization, with additional equity interests sold to new investors for $220.2 million. The Company's share of proceeds was $47.8 million, including its share of carried interest net of allocation to employees. The Company's ownership interest in DataBank further decreased to 12.4%.2022.
The recapitalization transaction triggered an accelerated vesting of certain profits interest units that had been issued by DataBank to its employees. As a result of the accelerated vesting, $10 million of additional equity based compensation was recorded in the third quarter of 2022 based upon DataBank's original grant date fair value of these awards, of which $7.8 million was attributedattributable to noncontrolling interests in investment entities.
Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Company
Certain current and former employees of the Company directly or indirectly own interests in OP, presented as noncontrolling interests in the Operating Company. Noncontrolling interests in OP have the right to require OP to redeem part or all of such member’s OP Units for cash based on the market value of an equivalent number of shares of class A
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common stock at the time of redemption, or at the Company's election as managing member of OP, through issuance of shares of class A common stock (registered or unregistered) on a one-for-one basis. At the end of each period, noncontrolling interests in OP is adjusted to reflect their ownership percentage in OP at the end of the period, through a reallocation between controlling and noncontrolling interests in OP.
Redemption of OP UnitsNo OP Units were redeemed in the three months ended March 31, 2023. The Company redeemed 100,220 OP Units during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 501,341 during the year ended December 31, 20212022 through the issuance of an equal number of shares of class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.
11. Assets and Related Liabilities Held for Disposition
Total assets and related liabilities held for disposition are summarized below, all of which relate to discontinued operations (Note 12). At September 30, 2022, these were composed predominantly of three remaining equity investments excluded from the December 2021 OED sale. At December 31, 2021, also included are assets and liabilities held by NRF Holdco, related primarily to the Wellness Infrastructure business prior to its sale in February 2022.
(In thousands)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Assets
Restricted cash$— $65,022 
Real estate, net— 3,079,416 
Loans receivable— 55,878 
Equity and debt investments72,466 250,246 
Deferred leasing costs and other intangible assets, net— 118,300 
Other assets127 100,720 
Due from affiliates— 7,033 
Total assets held for disposition$72,593 $3,676,615 
Liabilities
Debt, net (1)
$— $2,869,360 
Lease intangibles and other liabilities60 219,339 
Total liabilities related to assets held for disposition$60 $3,088,699 
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(1)    Represents debt related to assets held for disposition that was assumed by the acquirer upon sale of the assets. At December 31, 2021, included the 5.375% exchangeable senior notes and junior subordinated debt (as described in Note 14) which were obligations of NRF Holdco as the issuer.
Nonrecurring Fair Value of Assets Classified as Held for Disposition and Discontinued Operations
The Company measures fair value of certain assets on a nonrecurring basis when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable.
The Company initially measures assets classified as held for disposition at the lower of their carrying amounts or fair value less disposal costs. For bulk sale transactions, the unit of account is the disposal group, with any excess of the aggregate carrying value over estimated fair value less costs to sell allocated to the individual assets within the group.
2022
At September 30, 2022, there were no assets held for sale that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
Impairment loss of $36.0 million was recorded in 2022 primarily based upon the final carrying value of net assets of the Wellness Infrastructure business upon closing of the disposition of NRF Holdco in February 2022.
2021
At December 31, 2021, only real estate held for disposition that pertained to the Wellness Infrastructure business was carried at nonrecurring fair value, having been impaired $313.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2021 based upon the sales price for NRF Holdco.
Other assets that had been impaired during 2021 pertained to real estate, equity investments and intangible assets of the OED and Other IM portfolio that were disposed in December 2021.
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Recurring Fair Value of Assets Classified as Held for Disposition and Discontinued Operations
Equity Investments Carried at Net Asset Value ("NAV")—These include equity interest in a private fund and prior to its disposition as part of NRF Holdco in February 2022, investment in a Company-sponsored non-traded REIT, amounting to $2.8 million at September 30, 2022 and $31.2 million at December 31, 2021.
Equity Method Investments under Fair Value Option—Equity method investments under the fair value option of $59.6 million at September 30, 2022 and $79.3 million at December 31, 2021 were measured based upon indicative sales price, classified as Level 3 fair value.
Loans Receivable under Fair Value Option—There were no loans held for disposition at September 30, 2022. At December 31, 2021, the loan held for disposition represents a component of the overall sales price for NRF Holdco, which was disposed in February 2022.
Debt Securities—Prior to the sale of NRF Holdco in February 2022, the Company had investments in debt securities, composed of AFS N-Star CDO bonds, which were subordinate bonds retained by NRF Holdco in its sponsored collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs"). The CDO bonds were collateralized primarily by commercial real estate debt and securities.
The balance of N-Star CDO bonds at December 31, 2021, classified as Level 3 fair value, is summarized as follows.
Amortized Cost without Allowance for Credit LossAllowance for Credit LossGross Cumulative Unrealized
(in thousands)GainsLossesFair Value
December 31, 2021$55,041 $(24,882)$6,372 $— $36,531 
Prior to its sale, the fair value of N-Star CDO bonds represents a component of the overall sales price for the disposition of NRF Holdco.
There was no provision for credit loss in 2022 prior to disposition but $0.2 million was recognized in 2021. Credit losses were determined based upon an analysis of the present value of contractual cash flows expected to be collected from the underlying collateral as compared to the amortized cost basis of the security.
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Level 3 Recurring Fair Values
The following table presents changes in recurring Level 3 fair value assets held for disposition. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are included in AOCI for AFS debt securities, other gain (loss) for loans receivable and equity method losses for equity method investments, all of which are presented in discontinued operations (Note 12).
Fair Value Option
(In thousands)AFS Debt Securities Held for DispositionLoans Held for DispositionEquity Method Investments Held for Disposition
Fair value at December 31, 2020$28,576 $1,258,539 $153,259 
Purchases, drawdowns, contributions and accretion11,120 19,070 
Paydowns, distributions and sales(2,063)(436,424)(8,954)
Change in accrued interest and capitalization of paid-in-kind interest— 10,506 — 
Allowance for credit losses(194)— — 
Realized and unrealized losses in earnings, net— (91,324)(22,106)
Deconsolidation of investment entities (Note 21)— (330,394)— 
Other— (7,088)— 
Other comprehensive income (loss) (1)
(331)(35,222)(6,454)
Fair value at September 30, 2021$37,108 $387,663 $115,753 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on instruments held at September 30, 2021
In earnings$— $(91,849)$(23,031)
In other comprehensive loss$(331)N/AN/A
 
Fair value at December 31, 2021$36,531 $55,878 $79,309 
Purchases, drawdowns, contributions and accretion195 — — 
Paydowns, distributions and sales(36,726)(54,490)(903)
Change in accrued interest and capitalization of paid-in-kind interest— (1,013)— 
Realized and unrealized losses in earnings, net— (375)(7,155)
Other comprehensive loss (1)
— — (11,646)
Fair value at September 30, 2022$— $— $59,605 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on instruments held at September 30, 2022
In earnings$— $— $(7,155)
In other comprehensive loss$— N/AN/A
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(1)    Amounts recorded in OCI for loans receivable and equity method investments represent foreign currency translation of the Company's foreign subsidiaries that hold the respective foreign currency denominated investments.
12. Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations represent the following:
Wellness Infrastructure—operations of the Wellness Infrastructure business, along with other non-core assets held by NRF Holdco prior to the sale of 100% of the equity of NRF Holdco in February 2022. The non-core assets held by NRF Holdco were composed primarily of: (i) the Company's equity interest in and management of NorthStar Healthcare Income, Inc., debt securities collateralized largely by certain debt and preferred equity within the capital structure of the Wellness Infrastructure portfolio, limited partner interests in private equity real estate funds; as well as (ii) the 5.375% exchangeable senior notes, trust preferred securities and corresponding junior subordinated debt, all of which were issued by NRF Holdco who acts as guarantor.
The sales price for 100% of the equity of NRF Holdco was $281 million, composed of $126 million cash and a $155 million unsecured promissory note (the "Seller Note"). In addition, NRF Holdco distributed approximately $35 million of cash to the Company prior to closing. The Seller Note, which is classified as held for investment and carried at fair value under the fair value option, matures five years from closing of the sale, accruing paid-in-kind interest at 5.35% per annum. The sale included the acquirer's assumption of $2.57 billion of consolidated investment level debt on various healthcare portfolios in which the Company owned between 69.6% and 81.3%, and $293.7 million of debt at NRF Holdco.
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Other—operations of substantially all of the Company's OED investments and Other IM business that were previously in the Other segment prior to sale of the Company's equity interests and subsequent deconsolidation of these subsidiaries in December 2021, for which the Company received cash consideration of $443.4 million, net of closing adjustments of $31.2 million. The OED investments and Other IM business are composed of various non-digital real estate, real estate-related equity and debt investments, general partner interests and management rights with respect to these assets, and underlying compensation and administrative costs for managing these assets. Also included in discontinued operations are the economics related to the management of BRSP prior to termination of its management contract, which had resulted in a one-time termination payment of $102.3 million in April 2021.
Hotel—operations of the Company's Hospitality segment and the THL Hotel Portfolio that was previously in the Other segment. In March 2021, the Company sold 100% of the equity in its hotel subsidiaries holding five of the six portfolios in the Hospitality segment, and the Company's 55.6% interest in the THL Hotel Portfolio which was deconsolidated upon sale. The remaining hotel portfolio that was in receivership was sold by the lender in September 2021.
Income (loss) from discontinued operations is presented below.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2022202120222021
Revenues
Property operating income$— $196,302 $69,202 $607,172 
Interest income4,469 1,073 17,703 
Fee income2,073 12,248 8,280 46,348 
Other income4,294 5,437 10,103 23,963 
Revenues from discontinued operations6,375 218,456 88,658 695,186 
Expenses
Property operating expense— 114,593 36,669 391,418 
Interest expense— 50,376 112,947 216,812 
Transaction-related costs and investment expense4,479 11,800 19,682 29,856 
Depreciation and amortization— 8,909 2,339 91,673 
Impairment loss— (8,210)35,985 358,137 
Compensation and administrative expense3,122 21,901 37,614 74,617 
Expenses from discontinued operations7,601 199,369 245,236 1,162,513 
Other income (loss)
Gain on sale of real estate— 514 — 49,232 
Other gain, net7,379 98,286 7,769 40,262 
Equity method earnings (losses)(24,010)(125,565)2,675 (189,824)
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes(17,857)(7,678)(146,134)(567,657)
Income tax expense(8,532)(2,751)(2,424)(22,938)
Loss from discontinued operations(26,389)(10,429)(148,558)(590,595)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to:
Noncontrolling interests in investment entities(10,227)(85,741)(16,016)(346,205)
Noncontrolling interests in Operating Company(1,156)7,177 (10,433)(23,354)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$(15,006)$68,135 $(122,109)$(221,036)
13. Fair Value
Recurring Fair Values
Financial assets and financial liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis include financial instruments for which the fair value option was elected, but exclude financial assets under the NAV practical expedient. Fair value is categorized into a three tier hierarchy that is prioritized based upon the level of transparency in inputs used in the valuation techniques, as follows.
Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
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Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in non-active markets, or valuation techniques utilizing inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable data directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3—At least one assumption or input is unobservable and it is significant to the fair value measurement, requiring significant management judgment or estimate.
Marketable Equity Securities
Marketable equity securities with long positions of $150.0$166.0 million at September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and $201.9$155.9 million at December 31, 20212022, included within equity investments of Corporate and Other (Note 5)4), and short positions of $35.1$45.6 million at September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and $38.0$40.9 million at December 31, 2021,2022, included in other liabilities (Note 7), consist of
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publicly traded equity securities held largelypredominantly by private open-endsponsored liquid strategy funds sponsored and consolidated by the Company. The equity securities of the consolidated funds comprise listed stocks primarily in the U.S. and to a lesser extent, in Europe, and predominantlyprimarily in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors. These marketable equity securities are valued based upon listed prices in active markets and classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Debt Securities
At September 30, 2022, the CLO subordinated notes were carried at their recently issued price of $50.9 million (Note 5), classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Equity Investment of Consolidated Fund
A consolidated credit fund investinghas equity interest in a pooling entity, invested alongside other affiliated managed funds, that holds an indirect investment in a portfolio of loans. The investment hasfund's equity interest in the pooling entity had a fair value of $11.2$62.5 million at September 30,March 31, 2023 and $46.8 million at December 31, 2022, classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Fair value of the fund's equity interest in the pooling entity is based upon its share of expected cash flows from the loan assets held by the pooling entity. In estimating the fair value of its underlying loans, the pooling entity considered the prevailing market yields at which a third party might expect to receive on equivalent loans with similar credit risk. Based upon the comparison to market yields, it was determined based upon discounted cash flow projections of distributions of principalthat the transacted price on the loans held by the pooling entity approximate their fair value at March 31, 2023 and interest expected to be collected from the underlying loans, which include, but are not limited to, consideration of the financial standing and operating results of the borrowers, and applying a discount rate of 11.1%at December 31, 2022.
Derivatives
The Company's derivative instruments generally consist of: (i) foreign currency put options, forward contracts and costless collars to hedge the foreign currency exposure of certain foreign-denominated investments or investments in foreign subsidiaries (in GBP and EUR), with notional amounts and termination dates based upon the anticipated return of capital from these investments; and (ii) interest rate caps and swaps to limit the exposure to changes in interest rates on various floating rate debt obligations (indexed to LIBOR or Euribor). These derivative contracts may be designated as qualifying hedge accounting relationships, specifically as net investment hedges and cash flow hedges, respectively.
Fair values were $30.8 million at September 30, 2022 and $0.9 million at December 31, 2021 for derivative assets, included in other assets, and $12.5 million at September 30, 2022 for derivative liabilities (Note 18), included in other liabilities. The Company did not have any derivatives in a liability position at December 31, 2021. At September 30, 2022, $12.7 million of the derivative asset represents a net investment hedge, while all other derivative positions in both periods were non-designated hedges. Derivative notional amounts aggregated to the equivalent of $588.0 million at September 30, 2022 and $182.3 million at December 31, 2021 for foreign exchange contracts, and $210.7 million at September 30, 2022 and $2.0 billion at December 31, 2021 for interest rate contracts.
The derivative instruments are subject to master netting arrangements with counterparties that allow the Company to offset the settlement of derivative assets and liabilities in the same currency by instrument type or, in the event of default by the counterparty, to offset all derivative assets and liabilities with the same counterparty. Notwithstanding the conditions for right of offset may have been met, the Company presents derivative assets and liabilities with the same counterparty on a gross basis on the consolidated balance sheets.
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derivative assets was $11.8 million, included in other assets, and there were no derivatives in a liability position. All derivative positions were non-designated hedges. Derivative notional amounts for foreign exchange contracts aggregated to the equivalent of $321.1 million at December 31, 2022, and there were no outstanding interest rate contracts.
Realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments are recorded in other gain (loss) on the consolidated statement of operations other than interest expense, as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2022202120222021
Foreign currency contracts:
Designated contracts
Realized gain transferred from AOCI to earnings$8,367 $— $8,367 $1,520 
Non-designated contracts
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) in earnings (1)
(8,689)1,457 (3,619)1,129 
Interest rate contracts:
Designated contracts
Interest expense (2)
— — — 20 
Realized loss transferred from AOCI to earnings— — — (1,328)
Non-designated contracts
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) in earnings10,258 (13)11,284 (248)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Foreign currency contracts:
Realized and unrealized gain in earnings on non-designated contracts (1)
$4,053 $1,510 
Interest rate contracts:
Realized and unrealized gain in earnings on non-designated contracts— 61 
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(1)    In 2022, includes unrealized loss onAmount in 2023 relates to foreign currency contract entered into on behalf of a sponsored fund, which has no net impact to the Company's earnings, as discussed in Note 18.16.
(2)    Represents amortization of the cost of designated interest rate caps to interest expense based upon expected hedged interest payments on variable
rate debt.
The Company's foreign currency and interest rate contracts are generally traded over-the-counter, and are valued using a third-party service provider. Quotations on over-the-counter derivatives are not adjusted and are generally valued using observable inputs such as contractual cash flows, yield curve, foreign currency rates and credit spreads, and are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Although credit valuation adjustments, such as the risk of default, rely on Level 3 inputs, these inputs are not significant to the overall valuation of the derivatives. As a result, derivative valuations in their entirety are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Warrants
As discussed in Note 10, the Company had issued five warrants to Wafra.Wafra in July 2020. Each warrant entitles Wafra to purchase up to 1,338,000 shares of the Company's class A common stock at staggered strike prices between $9.72 and $24.00 each, exercisable through July 17, 2026. No warrants have been exercised to-date.
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The warrants are carried at fair value effective May 2022 when they were reclassified from equity to liability, with subsequent changes in fair value recorded in earnings. At September 30, 2022,other gain (loss) on the consolidated statements of operations. The warrants classified as Level 3 fair value, were valued at $24.0$22.2 million at March 31, 2023 and $17.7 million at December 31, 2022 using a Black-Scholes option pricing model, applying the following inputs: (a) estimated volatility for DBRG's class A common stock of 39.4%44.4% (40.8% at December 31, 2022); (b) closing stock price of DBRG's class A common stock at September 30, 2022on the last trading day of $12.51 per share;the quarter; (c) the strike price for each warrant; (d) remaining term to expiration of the warrants; and (e) risk free rate of 4.16%3.78% per annum (4.16% per annum at December 31, 2022), derived from the daily U.S. Treasury yield curve rates to correspond to the remaining term to expiration of the warrants. Fair value of the warrants decreased $57.4warrant liability, classified as Level 3 fair value, increased $4.5 million from its initial remeasurementduring the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Contingent Consideration
In connection with the acquisition of InfraBridge, contingent consideration is payable if prescribed fundraising targets for InfraBridge's new global infrastructure funds are met. In measuring the contingent consideration, the Company applied a probability-weighted approach to the likelihood of meeting various fundraising targets and discounted the estimated future contingent consideration payment at 4.9% to derive a present value amount. The contingent consideration of $10.9 million at March 31, 2023 is classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, with changes in May 2022,fair value recorded in other gain on the consolidated statement of operations.(loss).
Settlement Liability
In March 2020, the Company entered into a cooperation agreement with Blackwells Capital LLC ("Blackwells"), a stockholder of the Company. Pursuant to the cooperation agreement, Blackwells agreed to a standstill in its proxy contest with the Company, and to abide by certain voting commitments, including a standstill with respect to the Company until the expiration of the agreement in March 2030 and voting in favor of the Board of Directors' recommendations until the third anniversary of the agreement.
Contemporaneously, the Company and Blackwells entered into a joint venture arrangement for the purpose of acquiring, holding and disposing of the Company's class A common stock. Pursuant to the arrangement, the Company contributed its class A common stock, valued at $14.7 million by the venture, and Blackwells contributed $1.47 million of cash that was then distributed to the Company, resulting in a net capital contribution of $13.23 million by the Company in the venture. All of the class A common stock held in the venture was repurchased by the Company in March 2020 (Note 9). Distributions from the joint venture arrangement upon dissolution effectively represent a settlement of the proxy contest with Blackwells. The initial fair value of the arrangement was recorded as a settlement loss on the statement of operations in March 2020, with a corresponding liability on the balance sheet, subject to remeasurement at each period end. The settlement liability represents the fair value of the disproportionate allocation of profits distribution to Blackwells
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pursuant to the joint venture arrangement. The profits are derived from dividend payments and appreciation in value of the Company's class A common stock, allocated between the Company and Blackwells based upon specified return hurdles.
In June 2021, Blackwells terminated the arrangement and the joint venture was dissolved. The profits distribution allocated to Blackwells was valued at $47.0 million and paid in the form of 1.49 million shares of the Company's class A common stock, with $22.8 million recognized in 2021 through termination as other loss on the consolidated statement of operations.
Fair Value Option
The following discussion excludes loans receivable and equity method investments held for disposition which are addressed in Note 11.
Loans Receivable
Loans receivable held for investment are carried at fair value under the fair value option. At September 30,option, which consisted of two unsecured promissory notes, one in connection with the 2022 sale of the Company's Wellness Infrastructure business (Note 2) and one held by DataBank, presented within Corporate and Other and in the Operating segment, respectively. Both loans receivable have a bullet repayment of principal and accrue PIK interest. Accrued interest forms part of the fair value of loans held for investment totaled $174.4receivable and is recorded in other income. Changes in fair value of loans receivable are recorded in other gain (loss).
At March 31, 2023, fair value of loans receivable was $6.8 million ($137.9 million at December 31, 2022), with unpaid principal balance, inclusive of $198.6PIK interest, of $168.8 million ($167.8 million at December 31, 2022), classified as Level 3 (at December 31, 2021, $173.9 million of loans at fair value, with unpaid principal balance of $172.4 million, of which $91.0 million was classified as Level 2 and $82.9 million as Level 3 ofin the fair value hierarchy).
Fair valuehierarchy. At March 31, 2023, the Wellness Infrastructure note was fully written down, taking into consideration an impending foreclosure of Level 3 loans held for investmentcertain assets within the Wellness Infrastructure portfolio by its mezzanine lender. The DataBank note was carried at par plus accrued PIK interest as it was fully repaid in April 2023. At December 31, 2022, loan fair values were determined based upon a discounted cash flow projectionsprojection of principal and interest expected to be collected, which include, but are not limited to, consideration of the financial standing and operating results of the borrower, and applying discount rates ranging betweenof 10.0% to 10.9% at September 30, 2022 and 8.9% to 10.0% at December 31, 2021. Level 2 loans held for investment at December 31, 2021 represent bank syndicated loans for which fair value was obtained from a reputable pricing service and was based upon quotations from dealers who act as market makers for these loans. The Level 2 loans have been securitized into a third party sponsored CLO in the third quarter of 2022 (Note 5)10.5%.
There were no loans that were 90 days or more past due as to principal or interest at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. As of September 30, 2022, one loan with fair value of $5.1 million and unpaid principal balance of $5.8 million has been placed on nonaccrual.
Equity Method Investments
At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no equity method investments under the fair value option other than investments held for disposition (Note 11). One equity method investment that was under the fair value option is accounted for as a marketable equity security beginning May 2021 following a merger of the investee into a special purpose acquisition company.
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Changes in Level 3 Fair Value
The following table presents changes in recurring Level 3 fair value assets held for investment. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are included in other gain (loss) for loans receivable and .
Fair Value OptionEquity Investment of Consolidated Fund
(In thousands)Loans Receivable
Fair value at December 31, 2021$82,930 $— 
Originations and drawdowns360,990 — 
Paydowns(112,500)— 
Change in accrued interest and capitalization of paid-in-kind interest(650)— 
Unrealized gain (loss) in earnings, net(2,815)— 
Fair value at March 31, 2022$327,955 $— 
Net unrealized gain (loss) in earnings on instruments held at March 31, 2022$(2,815)$— 
 
Fair value at December 31, 2022$137,945 $46,770 
Contributions— 9,627 
Change in consolidated fund's share of equity investment (1)
— 6,125 
Paydowns of underlying loan assets held by equity investment of consolidated fund— (25)
Change in accrued interest and capitalization of paid-in-kind interest545 — 
Unrealized gain (loss) in earnings, net (2)
(131,686)11 
Fair value at March 31, 2023$6,804 $62,508 
Net unrealized gain (loss) in earnings on instruments held at March 31, 2023$(131,686)$11 
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(1)    Represents reallocation of investment value when relative ownership of the pooling entity across its fund owners change following additional capital contributions.
(2)    With respect toequity method earnings (losses) for equity method investments.investment of the consolidated fund, represents remeasurement of a foreign currency denominated loan asset held by the pooling entity of the consolidated fund.
Fair Value OptionEquity Investment of Consolidated Fund
(In thousands)AFS Debt SecuritiesLoans Held for InvestmentEquity Method Investments
Fair value at December 31, 2020$— $36,798 $28,540 $— 
Purchases, originations, drawdowns and contributions— 61,026 — — 
Paydowns, distributions and sales— (78)(9,174)— 
Change in accounting method for equity interest— — (27,626)— 
Change in accrued interest and capitalization of paid-in-kind interest— 1,053 — — 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) in earnings, net— (436)8,260 — 
Fair value at September 30, 2021$— $98,363 $— $— 
Net unrealized gain in earnings on instruments held at September 30, 2021$— $18 $— $— 
 
Fair value at December 31, 2021$— $82,930 $— $— 
Purchases, originations, drawdowns and contributions50,927 371,415 — — 
Paydowns, distributions and sales— (159,501)— — 
Transfer of warehoused loans to sponsored fund— (83,083)— — 
Consolidation of sponsored fund— — — 10,536 
Change in accrued interest and capitalization of paid-in-kind interest— 4,491 — — 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) in earnings, net— (41,863)— 673 
Fair value at September 30, 2022$50,927 $174,389 $— $11,209 
Net unrealized gain (loss) in earnings on instruments held at September 30, 2022$— $(38,649)$— $673 
Investment Carried at Fair Value Using Net Asset Value
The Company hasholds an investment in a non-traded healthcare REIT, of $45.5valued at $34.5 million at September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and $44.6 million at December 31, 2021, with2022, presented within Corporate and Other in Note 4. The Company has no commitment for any further investment in the non-traded REIT in the future. The investment is valued based upon NAV beginning October 2021 when the investee, a healthcare real estate investor/manager, was acquired in conjunction with a merger of its co-sponsored non-traded REITs. The transaction diluted the Company's equity interest in the investee, which was previously accounted for as an equity method investment. Redemption of the Company's partnership interest in the non-traded healthcare REIT is restricted until the earliest of (1) the second anniversary of the issuance to the Company of such partnership units, (2) change in control of the general partner, and (3) initial public offering of the equity of the non-traded healthcare REIT, which may be subject to further restriction on redemption by the underwriters.
Nonrecurring Fair Values
The Company measures fair value of certain assets on a nonrecurring basisbasis: (i) on the acquisition date for business combinations; and (ii) when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. Adjustments to fair value generally result from the application of lower of amortized cost or fair value accounting for assets held for disposition or otherwise, write-down of asset values due to impairment. Impairment is
Other than the assets and liabilities acquired in the InfraBridge business combination discussed in Note 5 for equity investments and Note 11 for3, there were no assets held for disposition.investment carried at nonrecurring fair value at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments Reported at Cost
Fair value of financial instruments reported at amortized cost, excluding those held for disposition, are presented below.
 Fair Value MeasurementsCarrying Value
(In thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
September 30, 2022
Liabilities
Debt at amortized cost
Secured fund fee revenue notes$— $250,547 $— $250,547 $291,648 
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes388,750 — — 388,750 276,411 
Investment-level secured debt— 3,204,921 1,133,868 4,338,789 4,757,556 
December 31, 2021
Liabilities
Debt at amortized cost
Secured fund fee revenue notes$— $— $291,394 $291,394 $291,394 
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes716,970 — — 716,970 334,264 
Investment-level secured debt— 3,598,655 655,270 4,253,925 4,234,744 
 Fair Value MeasurementsCarrying Value
(In thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
March 31, 2023
Liabilities
Corporate debt
Secured fund fee revenue notes$— $250,547 $— $250,547 $292,695 
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes325,098 — — 325,098 277,076 
Non-recourse investment-level debt— 4,134,916 363,488 4,498,404 4,752,050 
December 31, 2022
Liabilities
Corporate debt
Secured fund fee revenue notes$— $250,547 $— $250,547 $292,171 
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes304,513 — — 304,513 276,741 
Non-recourse investment-level debt— 3,268,508 944,984 4,213,492 4,587,228 
Debt—Senior notes and secured fund fee revenue notes were valued using their last traded price. Fair value of investment-level debt were estimated by either discounting expected future cash outlays at interest rates available to the respective borrower subsidiaries for similar instruments or for securitized debt, based upon indicative bond prices quoted by brokers in the secondary market.
Other—The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, due from and to affiliates, interest payable and accounts payable generally approximate fair value due to their short term nature, and credit risk, if any, is negligible.
14.12. Variable Interest Entities
A VIE is an entity that lacks sufficient equity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, or whose equity holders lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The following discusses the Company's involvement with VIEs where the Company is the primary beneficiary and consolidates the VIEs or where the Company is not the primary beneficiary and does not consolidate the VIEs.
Operating Subsidiary
The Company's operating subsidiary, OP, is a limited liability company that has governing provisions that are the functional equivalent of a limited partnership. The Company holds the majority of membership interest in OP, acts as the managing member of OP and exercises full responsibility, discretion and control over the day-to-day management of OP. The noncontrolling interests in OP do not have substantive liquidation rights, substantive kick-out rights without cause, or substantive participating rights that could be exercised by a simple majority of noncontrolling interest members (including by such a member unilaterally). The absence of such rights, which represent voting rights in a limited partnership equivalent structure, would render OP to be a VIE. The Company, as managing member, has the power to direct the core activities of OP that most significantly affect OP's performance, and through its majority interest in OP, has both the right to receive benefits from and the obligation to absorb losses of OP. Accordingly, the Company is the primary beneficiary of OP and consolidates OP. As the Company conducts its business and holds its assets and liabilities through OP, the total assets and liabilities, earnings (losses), and cash flows of OP represent substantially all of the total consolidated assets and liabilities, earnings (losses), and cash flows of the Company.
Company-Sponsored Private Funds
The Company sponsors private funds and other investment vehicles as general partner for the purpose of providing investment management services in exchange for management fees and carried interest. These private funds are established as limited partnerships or equivalent structures. Limited partners of the private funds do not have either substantive liquidation rights, or substantive kick-out rights without cause, or substantive participating rights that could be exercised by a simple majority of limited partners or by a single limited partner. Accordingly, the absence of such rights, which represent voting rights in a limited partnership, results in the private funds being considered VIEs. The nature of the Company's involvement with its sponsored funds comprise fee arrangements and general partner and limited partner
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equity interests. The fee arrangements are commensurate with the level of management services provided by the Company, and contain terms and conditions that are customary to similar at-market fee arrangements.
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Consolidated Company-Sponsored Private Funds—The Company currently consolidates sponsored private funds in which it has more than an insignificant equity interest in the fund as general partner. As a result, the Company is considered to be acting in the capacity of a principal of the sponsored private fund and is therefore the primary beneficiary of the fund. The Company’s exposure is limited to the value of its outstanding investment in the consolidated private funds of $46.5$112.6 million at September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and $53.1$94.7 million at December 31, 2021.2022. The liabilities of the consolidated funds
may only be settled using assets of the consolidated funds, and the Company, as general partner, is not obligated to provide any financial support to the consolidated private funds. At September 30, 2022
The following table presents the assets and December 31, 2021,liabilities of the consolidated private funds, had total assets of $228.8 millionwhich are presented within Corporate and $230.6 million, respectively, and total liabilities of $87.0 million and $63.0 million, respectively, made up primarily of cash, marketable equity securities, unsettled trades, other equity investment and debt.Other in the supplemental schedule to the consolidated balance sheets.
(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$82,906 $86,433 
Investments—marketable equity securities and equity interest in credit pooling entity (Note 11)211,758 185,845 
Other assets414 1,895 
$295,078 $274,173 
Liabilities
Debt$350 $465 
Other liabilities
Securities sold short45,629 40,928 
Due to custodian29,130 35,457 
Other1,059 2,734 
$76,168 $79,584 
Unconsolidated Company-Sponsored Private Funds—The Company does not consolidate its sponsored private funds where it has insignificant direct equity interests or capital commitments to these funds as general partner. The Company may invest alongside certain of its sponsored private funds through joint ventures between the Company and these funds, or the Company may have capital commitments to its sponsored private funds that are satisfied directly through the co-investment joint ventures as an affiliate of the general partner. In these instances, the co-investment joint ventures are consolidated by the Company. As the Company's direct equity interests in its sponsored private funds as general partner absorb insignificant variability, the Company is considered to be acting in the capacity of an agent of these funds and is therefore not the primary beneficiary of these funds. The Company accounts for its equity interests in unconsolidated sponsored private funds under the equity method. The Company's maximum exposure to loss is limited to the carrying value of its investment in the unconsolidated sponsored private funds, totaling $499.6$853.8 million at September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and $382.7$752.3 million at December 31, 2021,2022, included in equity investments, and $1.1$0.8 million at September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and $45.4$1.0 million at December 31, 2021,2022, included within assets held for disposition.
Securitizations
The Company previously securitized loans receivable and CRE debt securities using VIEs. Upon securitization, the Company had retained beneficial interests in the securitization vehicles, usually in the form of equity tranches or subordinate securities. The securitization vehicles were structured as pass-through entities that receive principal and interest on the underlying loans or debt securities and distribute those payments to the holders of the notes, certificates or bonds issued by the securitization vehicles. The loans and debt securities were transferred into securitization vehicles such that these assets were restricted and legally isolated from the creditors of the Company, and therefore were not available to satisfy the Company's obligations but only the obligations of the securitization vehicles. The obligations of the securitization vehicles did not have any recourse to the general credit of the Company and its other subsidiaries.
The Company also acquired securities issued by securitization trusts that are VIEs.
Unconsolidated Securitizations—The Company does not consolidate the assets and liabilities of CLOs or CDOs in which the Company has an interest but does not retain the collateral management function. The Company’s exposure to loss is limited to its investment in these CLOs of $50.9 million at September 30, 2022, or CDOs of $30.2 million at December 31, 2021, previously presented as debt securities within assets held for disposition prior to disposition of the CDOs in February 2022 (Note 11).
Trusts
Prior to the sale of NRF Holdco in February 2022, wholly-owned subsidiaries of NRF Holdco that were formed as statutory trusts, NorthStar Realty Finance Trust I through VIII (the “Trusts”), previously issued trust preferred securities ("TruPS") in private placement offerings and used the proceeds to purchase junior subordinated notes to evidence loans made to NRF Holdco. The sole assets of the Trusts consisted of a like amount of junior subordinated notes issued by the Issuer at the time of the offerings (the "Junior Notes"). Neither the Company nor the OP was an obligor or guarantor on the Junior Notes or the TruPS.
The Company had owned all of the common stock of the Trusts but did not consolidate the Trusts as the holders of the preferred securities issued by the Trusts were the primary beneficiaries of the Trusts. The Company had accounted for its interest in the Trusts under the equity method and its maximum exposure to loss was limited to its investment carrying value of $3.7 million at December 31, 2021. The Trusts were recorded as equity investments and the junior subordinated notes as debt, both previously classified as held for disposition (Note 11).
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15.13. Earnings per Share
The following table provides the basic and diluted earnings per common share computations.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)2022202120222021(In thousands, except per share data)20232022
Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholdersNet income (loss) allocated to common stockholdersNet income (loss) allocated to common stockholders
Loss from continuing operations$(94,598)$(40,935)$(384,194)$(183,451)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests60,516 34,157 189,096 96,810 
Loss from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(34,082)(6,778)(195,098)(86,641)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(15,006)68,135 (122,109)(221,036)
Preferred stock repurchases/redemptions (Note 9)1,098 (2,865)1,098 (2,865)
Income (Loss) from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.Income (Loss) from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$(184,136)$(165,197)
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc. Income (Loss) from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(13,661)(81,360)
Net income (loss) attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.Net income (loss) attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(197,797)(246,557)
Preferred dividendsPreferred dividends(15,283)(17,456)(46,801)(54,488)Preferred dividends(14,676)(15,759)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholdersNet income (loss) attributable to common stockholders(63,273)41,036 (362,910)(365,030)Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders(212,473)(262,316)
Net income allocated to participating securities(17)(736)(17)— 
Net income (loss) allocated to participating securitiesNet income (loss) allocated to participating securities(31)— 
Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders—basicNet income (loss) allocated to common stockholders—basic(63,290)40,300 (362,927)(365,030)Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders—basic(212,504)(262,316)
Interest expense attributable to convertible and exchangeable notes (1)
Interest expense attributable to convertible and exchangeable notes (1)
— — — — 
Interest expense attributable to convertible and exchangeable notes (1)
— — 
Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders—dilutedNet income (loss) allocated to common stockholders—diluted$(63,290)$40,300 $(362,927)$(365,030)Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders—diluted$(212,504)$(262,316)
Weighted average common shares outstandingWeighted average common shares outstandingWeighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—basicWeighted average number of common shares outstanding—basic162,398 121,458 153,028 120,041 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—basic158,446 142,485 
Weighted average effect of dilutive shares (1)(2)(3)
Weighted average effect of dilutive shares (1)(2)(3)
— — — — 
Weighted average effect of dilutive shares (1)(2)(3)
— — 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—dilutedWeighted average number of common shares outstanding—diluted162,398 121,458 153,028 120,041 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—diluted158,446 142,485 
Income (loss) per share—basicIncome (loss) per share—basicIncome (loss) per share—basic
Loss from continuing operations$(0.30)$(0.23)$(1.57)$(1.20)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations(0.09)0.56 (0.80)(1.84)
Income (Loss) from continuing operationsIncome (Loss) from continuing operations$(1.25)$(1.27)
(Income (Loss) from discontinued operations(Income (Loss) from discontinued operations(0.09)(0.57)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per common share—basicNet income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per common share—basic$(0.39)$0.33 $(2.37)$(3.04)Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per common share—basic$(1.34)$(1.84)
Income (loss) per share—dilutedIncome (loss) per share—dilutedIncome (loss) per share—diluted
Loss from continuing operations$(0.30)$(0.23)$(1.57)$(1.20)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations(0.09)0.56 (0.80)(1.84)
Income (Loss) from continuing operationsIncome (Loss) from continuing operations$(1.25)$(1.27)
(Income (Loss) from discontinued operations(Income (Loss) from discontinued operations(0.09)(0.57)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per common share—dilutedNet income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per common share—diluted$(0.39)$0.33 $(2.37)$(3.04)Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per common share—diluted$(1.34)$(1.84)
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(1)    With respect to the assumed conversion or exchange of the Company's outstanding senior notes, the following are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as their inclusion would be antidilutive: (a) for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, the effect of adding back interest expense of $4.0 million and $7.6$4.8 million, of interest expense, respectively, and 11,698,00011,697,600 and 36,064,80016,580,800 of weighted average dilutive common share equivalents, respectively; and (b) forrespectively. Also excluded from the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the effectcalculation of adding backdiluted earnings per share was $133.2 million of debt extinguishment loss (Note 8) and $12.7 million of interest expense, and $23.3 million of interest expense, respectively, and 13,307,000 and 36,090,900 of weighted average dilutive common share equivalents, respectively.for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
(2)    The calculation of diluted earnings per share excludes the effect of the following as their inclusion would be antidilutive: (a) class A common shares that are contingently issuable in relation to performance stock units (Note 17)15) with weighted average shares of 1,076,00032,400 and 2,472,8002,164,300 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively, and 1,727,000 and 2,792,700 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively; and (b) class A common shares that are issuable to net settle the exercise of warrants (Note 10) with weighted average shares of 1,393,000362,800 and 2,725,9002,937,600 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively, and 2,174,000 and 2,527,800 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(3)    OP Units may be redeemed for registered or unregistered class A common stock on a one-for-one basis and are not dilutive. At September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, 12,628,900 and 2021, 12,629,000 and 12,988,80012,728,900 of OP Units, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share in the respective periods presented.
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16.14. Fee Income
The Company's digital investment management platform manages capital on behalf of a diverse, global investor base, including but not limited to, sovereign wealth funds, public and private pensions, asset managers, insurance companies, and endowments, for which the Company earns fee income.
The following table presents the Company's fee income by type, excluding amounts classified as discontinued operations (Note 12).
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2022202120222021
Management fees$40,697 $47,719 $126,447 $115,185 
Incentive fees— 1,313 6,396 
Other fees566 1,194 1,969 3,245 
Total fee income$41,263 $50,226 $128,418 $124,826 
type.
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Management fees$57,158 $42,191 
Incentive fees869 — 
Other fees1,099 646 
Total fee income$59,126 $42,837 
Management FeesThe Company earns management fees for providing investment management services to its sponsored private funds and other investment vehicles, portfolio companies and managed accounts. Management fees are calculated generally at annualcontractual rates ranging from 0.2% per annum to 1.5% per annum of investors' committed capital during the commitment period of the vehicle, and thereafter, contributed or invested capital; or net asset value for vehicles in the liquid securities strategy.
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Incentive Fees—The Company is entitled to incentive fees from sub-advisory accounts in its liquid securities strategy. Incentive fees are determined based upon the performance of the respective accounts, subject to the achievement of specified return thresholds in accordance with the terms set out in their respective governing agreements. A portion of the incentive fees earned by the Company is allocable to senior management, investment professionals, and certain other employees of the Company, included in carried interest and incentive fee compensation expense.
Other Fee Income—Other fees include primarily service fees for information technology, facilities and operational support provided to portfolio companies.companies, and on a non-recurring basis, loan origination fees.
17.15. Equity-Based Compensation
The DigitalBridge Group, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan") provides for the grant of restricted stock, performance stock units ("PSUs"), Long Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") units, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), deferred stock units ("DSUs"), options, warrants or rights to purchase shares of the Company's common stock, cash incentives and other equity-based awards to the Company's officers, directors (including non-employee directors), employees, co-employees, consultants or advisors of the Company or of any parent or subsidiary who provides services to the Company.Company, but excluding employees of portfolio companies. Shares reserved for the issuance of awards under the Equity Incentive Plan are subject to equitable adjustment upon the occurrence of certain corporate events, provided that this number automatically increases each January 1st by 2% of the outstanding number of shares of the Company’s class A common stock on the immediately preceding December 31st. At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, an aggregate 21.324.5 million shares of the Company's class A common stock were reserved for the issuance of awards under the Equity Incentive Plan.
Restricted StockRestricted stock awards in the Company's class A common stock are granted to senior executives, directors and certain employees, generally subject to a service condition only, with annual time-based vesting in equal tranches over a three-year period. Restricted stock is entitled to dividends declared and paid on the Company's class A common stock and such dividends are not forfeitable prior to vesting of the award. Restricted stock awards are valued based on the Company's class A common stock price on grant date and equity-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.
Restricted Stock UnitsRSUs in the Company's class A common stock are subject to a performance condition. Vesting of performance-based RSUs occur upon achievement of certain Company-specific metrics over a performance measurement period.period that coincides with the recipients' term of service. Only vested RSUs are entitled to accrued dividends declared and paid on the Company's class A common stock during the time period the RSUs are outstanding. Fair value of RSUs are based on the Company's class A common stock price on grant date. Equity-based compensation expense is recognized when it becomes probable that the performance condition will be met.
Performance Stock UnitsPSUs are granted to senior executives and certain employees, and are subject to both a service condition and a market condition. Following the end of the measurement period, the recipients of PSUs who remain employed will vest in, and be issued a number of shares of the Company's class A common stock, generally
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ranging from 0% to 200% of the number of PSUs granted and determined based upon the performance of the Company's class A common stock relative to that of a specified peer group over a three-year measurement period (such measurement metric the "total shareholder return"). In addition, recipients of PSUs whose employment is terminated after the first anniversary of their PSU grant are eligible to vest in a portion of the PSU award following the end of the measurement period based upon achievement of the total shareholder return metric applicable to the award. PSUs also contain dividend equivalent rights which entitle the recipients to a payment equal to the amount of dividends that would have been paid on the shares that are ultimately issued at the end of the measurement period.
Fair value of PSUs, including dividend equivalent rights, was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation under a risk-neutral premise, with the following assumptions:
2022 PSU Grants2021 PSU Grants2020 PSU Grants2023 PSU Grants2022 PSU Grants2021 PSU Grants
Expected volatility of the Company's class A common stock (1)
Expected volatility of the Company's class A common stock (1)
32.4%35.4%34.1%
Expected volatility of the Company's class A common stock (1)
41.3%32.4%35.4%
Expected annual dividend yield (2)
Expected annual dividend yield (2)
0.0%0.0%9.3%
Expected annual dividend yield (2)
0.3%—%—%
Risk-free rate (per annum) (3)
Risk-free rate (per annum) (3)
2.0%0.3%0.4%
Risk-free rate (per annum) (3)
3.8%2.0%0.3%
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(1)    Based upon the historical volatility of the Company's stock and those of a specified peer group.
(2)Based upon the Company's expected annualized dividends. Expected dividend yield iswas zero for the March 2022 and 2021 PSU awards as common dividends were suspended beginning the second quarter of 2020 throughand reinstated in the secondthird quarter of 2022.
(3)    Based upon the continuously compounded zero-coupon U.S. Treasury yield for the term coinciding with the remaining measurement period of the award as of valuation date.
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Fair value of PSU awards, excluding dividend equivalent rights, is recognized on a straight-line basis over their measurement period as compensation expense, and is not subject to reversal even if the market condition is not achieved. The dividend equivalent right is accounted for as a liability-classified award. The fair value of the dividend equivalent right is recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the measurement period, and is subject to adjustment to fair value at each reporting period.
LTIP UnitsLTIP units are units in the Operating Company that are designated as profits interests for federal income tax purposes. Unvested LTIP units that are subject to market conditions do not accrue distributions. Each vested LTIP unit is convertible, at the election of the holder (subject to capital account limitation), into one common OP Unit and upon conversion, subject to the redemption terms of OP Units (Note 9).
LTIP units issued have either (1) a service condition only, valued based upon the Company's class A common stock price on grant date; or (2) both a service condition and a market condition based upon the Company's class A common stock achieving a target price over a predetermined measurement period, subject to continuous employment to the time of vesting, and valued using a Monte Carlo simulation.
The following assumptions were applied in the Monte Carlo model under a risk-neutral premise:
2022 LTIP Grant
2019 LTIP Grant (1)
Expected volatility of the Company's class A common stock (2)
34.0%28.3%
Expected dividend yield (3)
0.0%8.1%
Risk-free rate (per annum) (4)
3.6%1.8%
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(1)    Represents 2.5 million LTIP units granted to the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Marc Ganzi, in connection with the Company's acquisition of Digital Bridge Holdings, LLC in July 2019, with vesting based upon achievement of the Company's class A common stock price closing at or above $40 over any 90 consecutive trading days prior to the fifth anniversary of the grant date.
(2)    Based upon historical volatility of the Company's stock and those of a specified peer group.
(3)    Based upon the Company's most recently issued dividend prior to grant date and closing price of the Company's class A common stock on grant date. Expected dividend yield iswas zero for the June 2022 award as common dividends were suspended beginning the second quarter of 2020 throughand reinstated in the secondthird quarter of 2022.
(4)    Based upon the continuously compounded zero-coupon US Treasury yield for the term coinciding with the measurement period of the award as of valuation date.
Equity-based compensation cost on LTIP units is recognized on a straight-line basis either over (1) the service period for awards with a service condition only; or (2) the derived service period for awards with both a service condition and a market condition, irrespective of whether the market condition is satisfied. The derived service period is a service period that is inferred from the application of the simulation technique used in the valuation of the award, and represents the median of the terms in the simulation in which the market condition is satisfied.
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Deferred Stock UnitsCertain non-employee directors may elect to defer the receipt of annual base fees and/or restricted stock awards, and in lieu, receive awards of DSUs. DSUs awarded in lieu of annual base fees are fully vested on their grant date, while DSUs awarded in lieu of restricted stock awards vest one year from their grant date. DSUs are entitled to a dividend equivalent, in the form of additional DSUs based on dividends declared and paid on the Company's class A common stock, subject to the same restrictions and vesting conditions, where applicable. Upon separation of service from the Company, vested DSUs will be settled in shares of the Company’s class A common stock. Fair value of DSUs are determined based on the price of the Company's class A common stock on grant date and recognized immediately if fully vested upon grant, or on a straight-line basis over the vesting period as equity based compensation expense and equity.
Equity-based compensation expense, excluding amounts relatedcost pursuant to businesses presented as discontinued operations (Note 12),DBRG's Equity Incentive Plan is as follows. Separately, additional compensation expense was also recorded in connection with the DataBank recapitalization transaction, as described in Note 10.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2022202120222021
Compensation expense (including $16, $50, $229 and $1,164 related to dividend equivalent rights)$8,576 $6,914 $27,226 $30,593 
Changesincluded in the Company’sfollowing line items on the consolidated statement of operations.
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Compensation expense (including $0 and $37 expense related to dividend equivalent rights)$10,770 $8,979 
Administrative expense228 88 
$10,998 $9,067 
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Changes in unvested equity awards pursuant to DBRG's Equity Incentive Plan are summarized below, after giving effect to the Company's one-for-four reverse stock split in August 2022.
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted Stock
LTIP Units (1)
DSUs
RSUs (2)
PSUs (3)
TotalPSUsAll Other Awards
Unvested shares and units at December 31, 20212,047,566 2,615,314 25,437 2,397,391 2,621,850 9,707,558 $14.74 $10.05 
Granted1,098,185 125,000 54,217 — 185,674 1,463,076 30.48 25.05 
Vested(1,428,765)(115,314)(59,616)— (382,589)(1,986,284)17.48 18.04 
Forfeited(29,418)— — — (535,348)(564,766)7.31 26.02 
Unvested shares and units at September 30, 20221,687,568 2,625,000 20,038 2,397,391 1,889,587 8,619,584 17.84 10.92 
below.
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted Stock
LTIP Units (1)
DSUs
RSUs (2)
PSUs (3)
TotalPSUsAll Other Awards
Unvested shares and units at December 31, 20221,706,674 2,625,000 20,058 2,397,391 1,889,587 8,638,710 $17.84 $10.84 
Granted1,865,483 — 6,457 — 397,262 2,269,202 13.36 11.75 
Vested(532,399)— (6,439)(599,348)(635,926)(1,774,112)29.84 15.72 
Forfeited(822)— — — (424,065)(424,887)29.84 27.29 
Unvested shares and units at March 31, 20233,038,936 2,625,000 20,076 1,798,043 1,226,858 8,708,913 6.02 10.33 
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(1)    Represents the number of LTIP units granted subject to vesting upon achievement of market condition. LTIP units that do not meet the market condition within the measurement period will be forfeited.
(2)    Represents the number of RSUs granted subject to vesting upon achievement of performance condition. RSUs that do not meet the performance condition at the end of the measurement period will be forfeited.
(3)    Number of PSUs granted does not reflect potential increases or decreases that could result from the final outcome of the total shareholder return measured at the end of the performance period. PSUs for which the total shareholder return was not met at the end of the performance period are forfeited.
Fair value of equity awards that vested, as shown above, determined based upon their respective fair values at vesting date, was $4.2$20.9 million and $7.5$33.4 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively, and $53.3 million and $61.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, aggregate unrecognized compensation cost for all unvested equity awards pursuant to DBRG's Equity Incentive Plan was $41.8$55.5 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.12.2 years. This excludes $25.1$18.8 million of unvested RSUs that are not currently probable of achieving their performance conditions and have a remaining performance measurement period of 1.61.1 years.
Awards Granted by Managed Companies
Prior to the termination of the Company’s management agreement with BRSP on April 30, 2021, BRSP granted equity awards to the Company and certain of the Company's employees ("managed company awards") that typically vest over a three-year period, subject to service conditions. Generally, the Company granted the managed company awards that it received in its capacity as manager to its employees with substantially the same terms and service requirements. Such grants were made at the discretion of the Company, and the Company may consult with the board of directors or compensation committee of BRSP as to final allocation of awards to its employees.
Managed company awards granted to the Company, pending grant by the Company to its employees, are recognized based upon their fair value at grant date as other asset and other liability on the consolidated balance sheet. The deferred revenue liability is amortized into other income as the awards vest to the Company.
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Managed company awards granted to employees, either directly or through the Company, are recorded as other asset and other liability, and amortized on a straight-line basis as equity-based compensation expense and as other income, respectively, as the awards vest to the employees. The other asset and other liability associated with managed company awards granted to employees are subject to adjustment to fair value at each reporting period, with changes reflected in equity-based compensation and other income, respectively.
The BRSP equity awards granted by the Company to its employees fully vested and accelerated upon termination of the management contract in April 2021. Equity-based compensation expense related to managed company awards was $5.3 million in 2021, with a corresponding amount recognized in other income, all of which were reflected in discontinued operations (Note 12).
18.16. Transactions with Affiliates
Affiliates include (i) private funds and other investment vehicles that the Company manages or sponsors, and in which the Company may have an equity interest or co-invests with; (ii) the Company's investments in unconsolidated ventures; and (iii) directors, senior executives and employees of the Company (collectively, "employees").
Amounts due from and due to affiliates consist of the following, excluding amounts related to discontinued operations that are presented as assets held for disposition (Note 11):following:
(In thousands)(In thousands)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Due from AffiliatesDue from AffiliatesDue from Affiliates
Investment vehicles, portfolio companies and unconsolidated venturesInvestment vehicles, portfolio companies and unconsolidated venturesInvestment vehicles, portfolio companies and unconsolidated ventures
Fee incomeFee income$34,751 $41,859 Fee income$58,076 $35,010 
Cost reimbursements and recoverable expensesCost reimbursements and recoverable expenses10,866 7,317 Cost reimbursements and recoverable expenses7,111 7,031 
Derivative obligation12,493 — 
OtherOther964 — 
Employees and other affiliatesEmployees and other affiliates2,001 54 Employees and other affiliates1,134 3,319 
$60,111 $49,230 $67,285 $45,360 
Due to Affiliates (Note 7)
Due to Affiliates (Note 7)
Investment vehicles—Derivative obligationInvestment vehicles—Derivative obligation$— $11,793 
Investment vehicles, employees and other affiliatesInvestment vehicles, employees and other affiliates860 658 
$860 $12,451 
Significant transactions with affiliates include the following:
Fee Income—Fee income earned from investment vehicles that the Company manages and/or sponsors, and may have an equity interest or co-investment, are presented in Note 16, except for amounts included within discontinued operations (Note 12) and assets held for disposition (Note 11).14. Substantially all fee income are from affiliates, other thanexcept for management fees and incentive fee from sub-advisory accounts.accounts and generally, other fee income.
Cost Reimbursements—Reimbursements and Recoverable Expenses—The Company receives reimbursements and recovers certain costs paid on behalf of investment vehicles sponsored by the Company, which include: (i) organization and offering costs related largely to the formation and capital raising of the investment vehicles up to specified thresholds; (ii) costs incurred in performing investment due diligence for fundsdiligence; and other investment vehicles managed by the Company.
Such cost reimbursements, included in other income, totaled $1.0 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $5.7 million and $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Separately, reimbursements of(iii) direct and indirect operating costs for managing the operations of BRSP prior to terminationcertain investment vehicles.
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Such cost reimbursements and recoverable expenses, included in other income, within discontinued operations (Note 12)totaled $1.3 million and related receivable is reflected as amounts due from affiliates within assets held$3.4 million for disposition (Note 11).
Recoverable Expenses—The Company pays organizationthe three months ended March 31, 2023 and offering costs associated with the formation and capital raising of investment vehicles sponsored by the Company, for which the Company recovers from these investment vehicles up to specified thresholds, as applicable.2022, respectively.
Warehoused Investments—The Company may acquire and temporarily warehouse investments on behalf of prospective sponsored investment vehicles that are actively fundraising. The warehoused investments are transferred to the investment vehicle when sufficient third party capital, including debt, is raised. The Company is generally paid a fee by the investment vehicle, akin to an interest charge, typically calculated as a percentage of the acquisition price of the investment, to compensate the Company for its cost of holding the investment during the warehouse period. The terms of such arrangements may differ for each sponsored investment vehicle or by investment.
During the third quarter of 2022, the Company transferred three warehoused loans to its sponsored digital credit fund, with the transfer of one remaining loan expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022. The Company's cost basis for the transferred loans totaled $83.7 million.
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Derivative Obligations of Sponsored Fund—In the third quarter of 2022, the Company, in its capacity as general partner and for the benefit of its sponsored fund, entered into foreign currency forward contracts to economically hedge the foreign currency exposure of an investment commitment of its sponsored fund (Note 13)11). The investment committee of the sponsored fund has ratified the fund's responsibility and obligation to assume all resulting liabilities and benefits from the foreign currency contracts effective from trade date through the datenovation of the contracts are novated to the fund. At September 30, 2022, the foreign currency contracts were in an unrealized loss position. The Company recorded a $12.5 million receivablepayable in due fromto affiliates to reflect the fund's obligation to assume the resulting liabilityasset from the foreign currency contracts, with a corresponding gain recorded in the consolidated income statement. Accordingly,contracts; accordingly, there iswas no net effect to the Company's earnings resulting from these foreign currency contracts. Upon the novation of the contracts to the fund in January 2023, the Company de-recognized the derivative asset and the corresponding payable in due to affiliate.
Digital Real Estate Acquisitions—Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Ben Jenkins, President and Chief Investment Officer of the Company, were former owners of Digital Bridge Holdings, LLC ("DBH") prior to its merger into the Company in July 2019. Messrs. Ganzi and Jenkins had retained their equity investments and general partner interests in the portfolio companies of DBH, which include DataBank and Vantage.
As a result of the personal investments made by Messrs. Ganzi and Jenkins in DataBank and Vantage SDC prior to the Company’s acquisition of DBH, additional investments made by the Company in DataBank and Vantage SDC subsequent to their initial acquisitions may trigger future carried interest payments to Messrs. Ganzi and Jenkins upon the occurrence of future realization events. Such investments made by the Company include ongoing payments for the build-out of expansion capacity, including lease-up of the expanded capacity and existing inventory, in Vantage SDC (Note 3) and the acquisition of additional interest in DataBank from an existing investor in January 2022 (Note 10).
Carried Interest Allocation from Sponsored Investment Vehicles—With respect to investment vehicles sponsored by the Company for which Messrs. Ganzi and Jenkins are invested in their capacity as former owners of DBH, and not in their capacity as employees of the Company, any carried interest entitlement attributed to such investments by Messrs. Ganzi and Jenkins as general partner are not subject to continuing vesting provisions and do not represent compensatory arrangements to the Company. Such carried interest allocation to Messrs. Ganzi and Jenkins that are unrealized or realized but unpaid are included in noncontrolling interests on the balance sheet, in the amount of $48.8$71.8 million at September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and $20.8$70.4 million at December 31, 2021.2022. Carried interest allocated is recorded as net income attributable to noncontrolling interests totaling $13.8$2.2 million and $18.3$0.8 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively, and $43.5 million and $19.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Additionally, in connection with the DataBank recapitalization (Note 10), in the second half of 2022, Messrs. Ganzi and Jenkins received realized carried interest in the form of equity interest in vehicles that invest in DataBank, of which $86.1 million in aggregate is not deemed a compensatory arrangement. Such equity interest represent noncontrolling interests in DataBank. A portion of such equity interest was sold by Messrs. Ganzi and Jenkins in connection with the recapitalization transaction.
Investment in Managed Investment Vehicles—Subject to the Company's related party policies and procedures, senior management, investment professionals and certain other employees may invest on a discretionary basis in investment vehicles sponsored by the Company, either directly in the vehicle or indirectly through the general partner entity. These investments are generally not subject to management fees, but otherwise bear their proportionate share of other operating expenses of the investment vehicles. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, suchSuch investments in consolidated investment vehicles and general partner entities totaled $15.7$18.3 million at March 31, 2023 and $19.5$17.7 million respectively,at December 31, 2022, reflected in redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests on the balance sheet. Their share of net income (loss) was $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 2021, respectively, and $0.1 million and $1.1 millionimmaterial for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. TheseMarch 31, 2022. Such amounts are reflected in net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and exclude their share of carried interest allocation, which is reflected in compensation expense (reversal)—carried interest.
Aircraft—Pursuant to Mr. Ganzi’s employment agreement, as amended, the Company has agreed to reimburse Mr. Ganzi for certain variable operational costs of business travel on a chartered or private jet (including any aircraft that Mr. Ganzi may partially or fully own), provided that the Company will not reimburse the allocable share (based on the number of passengers) of variable operational costs for any passenger on such flight who is not traveling on Company business. Additionally, the Company has also agreed to reimburse Mr. Ganzi for certain defined fixed costs of any aircraft owned by
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Mr. Ganzi. The fixed cost reimbursements will be made based on an allocable portion of an aircraft’s annual budgeted fixed cash operating costs, based on the number of hours the aircraft will be used for business purposes. At least once a year, the Company will reconcile the budgeted fixed operating costs with the actual fixed operating costs of the aircraft, and the Company or Mr. Ganzi, as applicable, will make a payment for any difference. The Company reimbursed Mr. Ganzi $0.7$1.8 million and $0.5$0.2 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively, and $1.8 million and$2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
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Advancement of Expenses—Effective April 1, 2021, Thomas J. Barrack stepped down as Executive Chairman of the Company and in July 2021, resigned as a member of the Company's Board of Directors. In October 2021, the Company entered into an Agreement Regarding Advancement of Certain Expenses ("Advancement Agreement") with Mr. Barrack, which is generally consistent with the Company’s obligations and Mr. Barrack’s rights regarding advancement of expenses under the terms of a January 2017 Indemnification Agreement between the Company and Mr. Barrack, and under the Company’s Bylaws. The Advancement Agreement (a) memorializes the parties’ disagreement as to the Company’s obligations and Mr. Barrack’s rights under the earlier Indemnification Agreement and the Company's Bylaws, and (b) obligates Mr. Barrack to reimburse the Company for such advanced expenses under certain circumstances. Pursuant to the Advancement Agreement, the Company expensed $7.5$0.3 million and $17.2 $5.6 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.
19. Segment Reporting
The Company conducts its business through two reportable segments as follows:
Digital Investment Management ("Digital IM")—This business represents a leading global digital infrastructure investment platform, managing capital on behalf of a diverse base of global investors. The Company's flagship opportunistic strategy is conducted through its DigitalBridge Partners platform ("DBP") and separately capitalized vehicles, while other strategies, including digital credit, ventures and public equities, are conducted through other investment vehicles. The Company earns management fees, generally based on the amount of assets or capital managed in investment vehicles, and has the potential to earn incentive fees and carried interest based upon the performance of such investment vehicles, subject to achievement of minimum return hurdles. Earnings from our Digital IM segment were attributed 31.5% to Wafra through the end of May 2022 when Wafra's investment in the Digital IM business was redeemed by the Company (as discussed further in Note 10).
Digital Operating—This business is composed of balance sheet equity interests in digital infrastructure and real estate operating companies, which generally earn rental income from providing use of digital asset space and/or capacity through leases, services and other agreements. The Company currently owns interests in two companies: DataBank, including zColo, an edge colocation data center business (DBRG ownership at 13.5% as of September 30, 2022, 20% as of December 31, 2021); and Vantage SDC, a stabilized hyperscale data center business (DBRG ownership at 13%). Both DataBank and Vantage are also portfolio companies managed under Digital IM for the equity interests owned by third party capital.
The Company's remaining investment activities and corporate level activities are presented as Corporate and Other.
Other investment activities are composed of the Company's equity interests in: (i) digital investment vehicles, the largest of which is in the DBP flagship funds, and seed investments in various strategies such as digital liquid and digital credit; and (ii) remaining non-digital investments, primarily in BRSP. Outside of its general partner interests, the Company's other equity interests in its sponsored and/or managed digital investment vehicles are considered to be incidental to its digital investment management business. The primary economics to the Company are represented by fee income and carried interest as general partner and/or manager, rather than economics from its equity interest in the investment vehicles as a limited partner or equivalent. With respect to seed investments, these are not intended to be a long-term deployment of capital by the Company and are expected to be warehoused temporarily on the Company's balance sheet until sufficient third party capital has been raised. At this time, the remaining non-digital investments are not substantially available for immediate sale and are expected to be monetized over an extended period beyond the near term. These other investment activities generate largely equity method earnings or losses and to a lesser extent, revenues in the form of interest income or dividend income from warehoused investments and consolidated investment vehicles. Effective the third quarter of 2021, these activities are no longer presented separately as the Digital Other and Other segments, which is consistent with and reflects management's focus on its core digital operations and overall simplification of the Company's business. This change in segment presentation is reflected retrospectively.
Corporate activities include corporate level cash and corresponding interest income, corporate level financing and related interest expense, corporate level transaction costs, costs in connection with unconsummated investments, income and expense related to cost reimbursement arrangements with affiliates, fixed assets for administrative use, compensation expense not directly attributable to reportable segments, corporate level administrative and overhead costs, and adjustments to eliminate intercompany fees. Costs which are directly attributable, or otherwise can be subjected to a reasonable and systematic allocation, have been allocated to each of the reportable segments. As segment results are presented before elimination of intercompany fees, elimination adjustment pertains to fee income earned by the Digital IM segment from third party capital in investment vehicles managed by the Company and consolidated within the Digital Operating segment and in Corporate and Other. Such adjustments amounted to $0.8 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and
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2021, respectively, and $2.4$33.5 million and $4.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Segment Results of Operations
The following table summarizes results of operationssince inception of the Company's reportable segments, including selected income and expense items, reconciled to the consolidated statement of operations.arrangement in 2021.
(In thousands)Digital Investment ManagementDigital OperatingCorporate and OtherTotal
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Total revenues$43,953 $225,387 $27,283 $296,623 
Property operating expense— 100,051 5,936 105,987 
Interest expense2,953 40,770 9,309 53,032 
Depreciation and amortization5,369 130,663 9,562 145,594 
Equity method earnings (losses), including carried interest122,714 — (53,398)69,316 
Income tax benefit (expense)(1,263)9,099 7,841 
Income (loss) from continuing operations46,065 (93,772)(46,891)(94,598)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.24,233 (15,881)(42,434)(34,082)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(15,006)
Net loss attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$(49,088)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Total revenues$53,796 $194,966 $3,412 $252,174 
Property operating expense— 80,226 — 80,226 
Interest expense2,250 29,839 7,806 39,895 
Depreciation and amortization8,242 120,458 486 129,186 
Equity method earnings, including carried interest59,196 — 6,173 65,369 
Income tax benefit (expense)(3,089)(1,922)15,984 10,973 
Income (loss) from continuing operations39,272 (71,822)(8,385)(40,935)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.16,870 (12,142)(11,506)(6,778)
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.68,135 
Net income attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$61,357 
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(In thousands)Digital Investment ManagementDigital OperatingCorporate and OtherTotal
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Total revenues$134,961 $655,596 $52,934 $843,491 
Property operating expense— 278,798 8,482 287,280 
Interest expense8,240 114,187 21,023 143,450 
Depreciation and amortization16,020 399,371 14,122 429,513 
Equity method earnings (losses), including carried interest203,447 — (7,797)195,650 
Income tax benefit (expense)(5,643)174 23,241 17,772 
Income (loss) from continuing operations104,917 (253,341)(235,770)(384,194)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.37,900 (43,512)(189,486)(195,098)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(122,109)
Net loss attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$(317,207)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Total revenues$131,789 $573,261 $4,892 $709,942 
Property operating expense— 237,228 — 237,228 
Interest expense2,250 90,243 25,120 117,613 
Depreciation and amortization20,808 368,906 17,126 406,840 
Equity method earnings, including carried interest70,203 — 41,177 111,380 
Income tax benefit (expense)(7,970)77,134 40,244 109,408 
Income (loss) from continuing operations62,721 (146,932)(99,240)(183,451)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.35,849 (22,592)(99,898)(86,641)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(221,036)
Net loss attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$(307,677)
Total assets and equity method investments of reportable segments are summarized as follows:
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands)Total AssetsEquity Method InvestmentsTotal AssetsEquity Method Investments
Digital Investment Management$707,915 $222,140 $655,152 $140,027 
Digital Operating8,150,083 — 7,608,451 — 
Other2,810,238 502,702 2,257,598 533,069 
11,668,236 724,842 10,521,201 673,096 
Assets held for disposition related to discontinued operations72,593 69,716 3,676,615 182,552 
$11,740,829 $794,558 $14,197,816 $855,648 
20.17. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The Company may be involved in litigation in the ordinary course of business. As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company was not involved in any legal proceedings that are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity.
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21.18. Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)(In thousands)20222021(In thousands)20232022
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow InformationSupplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow InformationSupplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized of $1,674 and $1,025$163,646 $332,703 
Cash received for income tax refunds, net5,782 7,913 
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized of $595 and $78Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized of $595 and $78$53,375 $70,065 
Cash received (paid) for income taxesCash received (paid) for income taxes1,463 (328)
Operating lease paymentsOperating lease payments50,584 51,088 Operating lease payments15,246 15,650 
Finance lease paymentsFinance lease payments11,750 11,481 Finance lease payments3,961 3,916 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows from Discontinued OperationsSupplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows from Discontinued OperationsSupplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operationsNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations$(16,038)$165,178 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations$95 $(5,488)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operationsNet cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations(32,815)676,579 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations253,875 (86,387)
Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations(12,503)(528,035)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of discontinued operationsNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities of discontinued operations(28,956)(12,653)
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing ActivitiesSupplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing ActivitiesSupplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Dividends and distributions payableDividends and distributions payable$16,527 $16,899 Dividends and distributions payable$16,444 $15,759 
Improvements in operating real estate in accrued and other liabilities65,405 29,324 
Receivable from loan repayments and asset sales12,373 53,948 
Improvements in operating real estate included in other liabilitiesImprovements in operating real estate included in other liabilities39,351 9,910 
Receivables from asset salesReceivables from asset sales2,282 14,009 
Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities establishedOperating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities established16,840 23,366 Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities established11,693 1,498 
Finance lease payments accrued— 5,401 
Redemption of OP Units for common stock341 1,107 
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest for common stock348,759 — 
Contingent consideration for acquisition of InfraBridgeContingent consideration for acquisition of InfraBridge10,874 — 
Preferred stock repurchase payablePreferred stock repurchase payable52 — 
Exchange of notes into shares of Class A common stockExchange of notes into shares of Class A common stock60,317 — Exchange of notes into shares of Class A common stock— 60,317 
Debt assumed by buyer in sale of real estate— 44,148 
Seller Note received in sale of NRF Holdco equitySeller Note received in sale of NRF Holdco equity— 154,992 
Redemption of OP Units for common stockRedemption of OP Units for common stock— 
Assets disposed in sale of equity of investment entitiesAssets disposed in sale of equity of investment entities— 3,420,783 
Liabilities disposed in sale of equity of investment entitiesLiabilities disposed in sale of equity of investment entities— 3,144,700 
Seller Note received in sale of NRF Holdco equity154,992 — 
Loan receivable relieved in exchange for equity investment acquired20,676 — 
Assets disposed in sale of equity of investment entities or sale by receiver (Note 12)3,420,783 3,572,825 
Liabilities disposed in sale of equity of investment entities or sale by receiver (Note 12)3,144,700 3,644,226 
Assets of investment entities deconsolidated (1)
— 351,022 
Noncontrolling interests of investment entities deconsolidated (1)
204,730 374,815 
Noncontrolling interests of investment entities sold or deconsolidated (1)
Noncontrolling interests of investment entities sold or deconsolidated (1)
— 215,777 
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(1)    Represents deconsolidation of noncontrolling interests upon sale of the Company's equity interests in investment entities (Note 12)2).
22.19. Subsequent Events
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this "Quarterly Report") constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and we intend such statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions contained therein. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” or “potential” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases which are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report reflect our current views about future events and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause our actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements:
our ability to grow our business by raising capital for our funds and the duration and severity of the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, driven by, among other factors, the treatment developments and public adoption rates and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against emerging variants of COVID-19;
the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global market, economic and environmental conditions generally and in the digital and communications technology and investment management sectors;
the effect of COVID-19 on the Company's operating cash flows, debt service obligations and covenants, liquidity position and valuations of its real estate investments, as well as the increased risk of claims, litigation and regulatory proceedings and uncertaintycompanies that may adversely affect the Company;we manage;
our statusposition as an owner, operatorinvestor and investment manager of digital infrastructure and real estate and our ability to manage any related conflicts of interest;
adverse changes in general economic and political conditions, including those resulting from supply chain difficulties, inflation, interest rate increases, a potential economic slowdown or a recession;
our exposure to business risks in Europe, Asia and other foreign markets;
our ability to obtain and maintain financing arrangements, including securitizations, on favorable or comparable terms or at all;
the impactability of initiatives relatedour managed companies to our digital transformation, including the strategic investment by Wafraattract and the formation of certain other investment management platforms, on our growthretain key customers and earnings profile;to provide reliable services without disruption;
whether the transaction with AMP Capital will be completed within the time framereliance of our managed companies on third-party suppliers for power, network connectivity and on the terms anticipated or at all,certain other services;
our ability to increase assets under management ("AUM") and whether we will realize any of the anticipated benefits from the transaction;expand our existing and new investment strategies;
our ability to integrate and maintain consistent standards and controls, including our ability to manage our acquisitions in the digital industryinfrastructure and investment management industries effectively;
the impact to our business operations and financial condition of realized or anticipated compensation and administrative savings through cost reduction programs;
our business and investment strategy, including the ability of the businesses in which we have a significant investment (such as BRSP)investments to execute their business strategies;
BRSP's trading price and its impact on the carrying value of the Company's investment in BRSP, including whether the Company will recognize further other-than-temporary impairment on its investment in BRSP;
performance of our investments relative to our expectations and the impact on our actual return on invested equity, as well as the cash provided by these investments and available for distribution;
our ability to raise new investment funds and vehicles and transfer warehoused investments;
our ability to grow our business by raising capital for the companies that we manage;
our ability to deploy capital into new investments consistent with our digital business strategies, including the earnings profile of such new investments;investment management strategies;
the availability of, and competition for, attractive investment opportunities;
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our ability to achieve any of the anticipated benefits of certain joint ventures, including any ability for such ventures to create and/or distribute new investment products;
our ability to satisfy and manage our capital requirements;
our expected hold period for our assets and the impact of any changes in our expectations on the carrying value of such assets;
the general volatility of the securities markets in which we participate;
changes in interest rates and the market value of our assets;
interest rate mismatches between our assets and any borrowings used to fund such assets;
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the impact of economic conditions on third parties on which we rely;
the impact of any security incident or deficiency affecting our systems or network or the system and network of any of our managed companies or service providers;
any litigation and contractual claims against us and our affiliates, including potential settlement and litigation of such claims;
our levels of leverage;
adverse domestic or international macroeconomic factors, including those resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain difficulties, inflation, a potential economic slowdown or a recession;
the impact of legislative, regulatory and competitive changes;changes, including those related to privacy and data protection;
the impact of our transition from a REITreal estate investment trust ("REIT") to a C-corporationtaxable C corporation for tax purposes, and the related liability for corporate and other taxes;
whether we will be able to utilize existing tax attributes to offset taxable income to the extent contemplated;
our ability to maintain our exemption from registration as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”);
changes in our board of directors or management team, and availability of qualified personnel;
our ability to make or maintain distributions to our stockholders; and
our understanding of and ability to successfully navigate the competitive landscape in which we and our competition.managed companies operate.
While forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs, assumptions and expectations, they are not guarantees of future performance. Furthermore, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. Moreover, because we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, new risk factors are likely to emerge from time to time. We caution investors not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and urge you to carefully review the disclosures we make concerning risks in Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and in Part I, Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Quarterly Report. Readers of this Quarterly Report should also read our other periodic filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and other publicly filed documents for further discussion regarding such factors.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto, which are included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, as well as information contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021,2022, which is accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
In this Quarterly Report, unless specifically stated otherwise or the context indicates otherwise, the terms " the "Company," "DBRG," "we," "our" and "us" refer to DigitalBridge Group, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. References to the “Operating Partnership,” our “Operating Company” and the “OP” refer to DigitalBridge Operating Company, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company and the operating company of the Company, and its consolidated subsidiaries.
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Our Organization
We are a leading global-scaleglobal digital infrastructure firm that invests, directlyinvestment manager, deploying and through our portfolio companies,managing capital across the digital ecosystem, including data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, small cells, and edge infrastructure. Our diverse global investor base includes public and private pensions, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, insurance companies, and endowments. At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we have $50had $69 billion of assets under management, comprising digital infrastructureAUM, composed of assets managed on behalf of our limited partners and our shareholders.
We are headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with key offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Luxembourg and Singapore, and have approximately 240300 employees.
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We operate as a taxable C Corporation, except for certain subsidiaries in the Operating segment that have elected to be taxed as real estate investment trusts. We conduct substantially all of our activities and hold substantially all of our assets and liabilities through the OP, our operating subsidiary.Operating Company. At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we owned 93% of the OP,Operating Company as its sole managing member.
We operate our business in a manner that will permit us to maintain our exemption from registration as an investment company under the 1940 Act.
Transition to C-Corporation
Prior to January 1, 2022, the Company elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which generally provided that the Company was not subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes on its taxable income to the extent that it annually distributed such income to stockholders. The income earned through the Company’s underlying taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRS"), primarily the investment management earnings, however, was subject to U.S. federal and state income tax.
In the first quarter of 2022, the Company completed the disposition of substantially all of its non-digital assets, as described below, and in connection with its digital transformation, has recorded significant growth in its Digital Investment Management ("Digital IM") business.
Due to the pace of growth of the Company's Digital IM business and other strategic transactions that the Company may pursue, the Company’s Board of Directors and management agreed to discontinue actions necessary to maintain qualification as a REIT for 2022. Commencing with the taxable year ending December 31, 2022, all of the Company’s taxable income, except for income generated by subsidiaries that have elected or anticipate electing REIT status, is subject to U.S. federal and state income tax at the applicable corporate tax rate. Any dividends paid to stockholders will no longer be tax deductible. The Company is also no longer subject to the REIT requirement for distributions to stockholders when the Company has taxable income.
The Company anticipates that operating as a C-Corporation will provide the Company with flexibility to execute various strategic initiatives without the constraints of complying with REIT requirements. This includes the intended deployment of capital to redeem third party interest in the Company’s Digital IM business, retaining and reinvesting earnings in other new initiatives in the Digital IM business, and warehousing digital infrastructure investments in the future that may be non-REIT qualified assets.
The Company’s transition to a C-Corporation is not expected to result in significant incremental current income tax expense in the near term due to the availability of significant capital loss and net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards.
Our Business
At September 30, 2022, the Company has $50 billion of assets under management ("AUM"), including both third party capital and the Company's balance sheet.
The Company conducts its business through two reportable segments, as follows:segments: (i) Investment Management; and (ii) Operating, the Company's direct co-investment in digital infrastructure assets held by its portfolio companies.
Digital Investment Management ("Digital IM")—Management—This businesssegment represents a leadingthe Company's global digital infrastructure investment management platform, deploying and managing capital on behalf of a diverse base of global institutional investors. The Company's investment management platform is composed of a growing number of long-duration, private investment funds designed to provide institutional investors access to investments across different segments of the digital infrastructure ecosystem. In addition to its flagship opportunistic strategy is conducted through its DigitalBridge Partners platform ("DBP")value-add digital infrastructure equity offerings, the Company's investment offerings have expanded to include core equity, credit and separately capitalized vehicles, while other strategies, including digital credit, ventures and public equities, are conducted through other investment vehicles.liquid securities. The Company earns management fees generally based onupon the amount of assets or capital managed in investment vehicles, and has the potential tomay earn incentive fees and carried interest based upon the performance of such investment vehicles, subject to achievement of minimum return hurdles. Earnings from our Digital IM segment were attributed 31.5% to Wafra through the end of May 2022 when Wafra's investment in the Digital IM business was redeemed by the Company (as discussed further in Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements).
Digital Operating—This businesssegment is composed of balance sheet equity interests in digital infrastructure and real estate operatingco-investment companies, which generally earn rental income from providing use of digital asset space and/or capacity through leases, services and other agreements. The Company currently owns interests in two
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companies: DataBank, including zColo, an edge colocation data center business (DBRG ownership of 11% at 13.5% as of September 30, 2022, 20% as ofMarch 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021)2022); and Vantage SDC, a stabilized hyperscale data center business (DBRG ownership of 13% at 13%)March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022). Both DataBank and Vantage SDC are also portfolio companies managed by the Company under Digital IM for theits Investment Management segment with respect to equity interests owned by third party capital.
Digital TransformationOur Investment Management Platform
Our investment management platform is anchored by our value-add funds within the DigitalBridge Partners ("DBP") infrastructure equity offerings. In February 2022,providing institutional investors access to investments across different segments of the Company completed its digital transformationinfrastructure ecosystem, our investment offerings have expanded to include core equity, credit and liquid securities.
Our DBP series of funds focus on value-add digital infrastructure, investing in and building businesses across the digital infrastructure sector.
Core Equity invests in digital infrastructure businesses and assets with long-duration cash flow profiles, primarily in more developed geographies.
DigitalBridge Credit is our private credit strategy that commenceddelivers credit solutions to corporate borrowers in the digital infrastructure sector globally through credit financing products such as first and second quarterlien term loans, mezzanine debt, preferred equity and construction/delay-draw loans, among other products.
Our Liquid Strategies are fundamental long-only and long-short public equities strategies with well-defined mandates, leveraging the network and intellectual capital of 2020. The Company's completed dispositionour platform to build liquid portfolios of its hotel business (March 2021), Other Equityhigh quality, undervalued businesses across digital infrastructure, real estate, and Debt ("OED")technology, media, and telecom.
InfraBridge is focused on mid-market investments and non-digital investment management ("Other IM") business (December 2021), and its Wellness Infrastructure business (February 2022) each represented a strategic shift in the Company's business that had a significant effect on the Company’s operationsdigital infrastructure and financial results,related sectors of transportation and accordingly, had met the criteria as discontinued operations. For all currentlogistics, and prior periods presented, the related assets and liabilities, to the extent they have not been disposed at the respective balance sheet dates, are presented as assets and liabilities held for disposition on the consolidated balance sheets, and the related operating results are presented as discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of operations (refer to Item 1. "Financial Statements" of this Quarterly Report).energy transition.
Significant Developments
The following summarizes significant developments that affected our business and results of operations in 2022the first quarter of 2023 and through the date of this filing.
Transition To C-Corporation
We have discontinued actions necessary to maintain qualification as a REIT for 2022, and will be taxed as a C-Corporation. Without the constraints of maintaining REIT status, we have more flexibility to execute various strategic initiatives, including the Wafra transaction, as discussed below. Incremental tax burden is not expected to be significant in the near term given the availability of significant capital loss and NOL carryforwards and that our Digital IM business, prior to the transition, was already taxable under a TRS.
Capitalization and Financing
We continue to reduce higher cost corporate indebtedness through (i) early exchange of an additional $60$200 million of convertible senior notes was repaid upon maturity in March 2022 for shares ofApril 2023 with cash on hand, which reduces our class A common stockleverage and cash, resulting in 74% of the original issuance exchanged to-date; and (ii) repurchase of $52.6 million of preferred stock at a discountoutstanding corporate debt to par or a weighted average price of $23.62 per share, generating future savings in interest and preferred dividends.
Pursuant to a $200 million stock repurchase program, in addition to preferred stock repurchases, we have also repurchased $55 million of class A common stock at a weighted average price of $13.09 per share through October 2022.
A one-for-four reverse stock split of our common stock was effectuated in August 2022.
We have reinstated quarterly common stock dividends beginning the third quarter of 2022, with the declaration of a dividend of $0.01 per share of common stock that was paid in October 2022.
Effective April 2022, the availability under our VFN was increased by $100 million to $300$378 million.
Digital Business
Digital IM
Through October 2022, included in earnings is our share of realized carried interest of $22.5 million (net of allocation to employees) in connection with the DataBank recapitalization and the first liquidation of investment by DBP I.
In May 2022, we redeemed Wafra's 31.5% interest in our Digital IM business and Wafra sold or gave up its carried interest entitlement from future (not existing) investment management products. Consideration for the redemption was valued at $862.3 million at closing, consisting of: (i) net cash paid of $388.5 million; (ii) 14.4 million shares (after giving effect to the Company's one-for-four reverse stock split on August 22, 2022) of our class A common stock valued at $348.8 million at closing; and (iii) the ability to earn a contingent amount up to $125 million payable in March 2023 and/or March 2024, with up to 50% payable in common stock at our election.
Following the redemption, all net cash flows from our fee business accrue to us at 100%, and we are entitled to 100% of carried interest net of management allocations from future investment products. The transaction is described further in Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements.
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Investment Management Segment
In April 2022,February 2023, we agreed to acquire AMP Capital's global infrastructure equity investment management business, composedcompleted our previously announced acquisition of its management platform, fund sponsor investments, and retained performance fees. ConsiderationInfraBridge for the acquisition consists of: (i) an$313.2 million upfront amountcash consideration (net of A$458 million (approximately $314 million, based upon the September 30, 2022 spot rate)cash assumed), subject to certain customary adjustments; and (ii) apost-closing working capital adjustments, plus potential contingent amount of up to A$180 million (approximately $125 million, based upon September 30, 2022 spot rate), primarilypayments based upon future fundraising for theInfraBridge's third and fourth flagship funds under the Global Infrastructure Fund ("GIF") series. Closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2022.The acquisition comprises InfraBridge's investment management platform and fund sponsor investments.
The acquisition of AMP Capital will further scalescales our Digital IMinvestment management business. AMP Capital’sInfraBridge’s global infrastructure equity platform will be a strategic fit alongside our value-add equity franchise, enhancing our capabilities in the mid-market segment. The acquisition will add $5.5added $5.1 billion in fee earning assetsequity under management ("FEEUM"), comprising $3.4 billionprimarily GIF II and $1.4 billion GIF I investment funds, as well as co-investment vehicles, and is expected to be immediately accretive to our fee related earnings.
Digital Operating
DataBank Investments
In March 2022, DataBank acquired four colocation data centers in Houston, Texas for $670 million, funded by a combination of $262.5 million of debt and $407.5 million of equity, of which the Company's share was $87.0 million.
The new facilities added approximately 308,000 built square feet and 42.5 MW of installed critical IT load, and a roster of blue-chip customers. One of the facilities is the region’s primary interconnection point that is strategically positioned with access to significant and redundant utility power feeds and access to fast and reliable telecommunications networks.
In January 2022, we acquired additional interest in DataBank from a selling investor for $32 million
Immediately following the above transactions, our ownership in DataBank had increased from 20% to 21.8%.
DataBank Recapitalization
The first closing in August 2022 of the recapitalization of DataBank, together with the second closing in October 2022, collectively resulted in the sale of a portion of our equity interest to new investors for $1.7 billion in cash. Our ownership interest in DataBank decreased from 21.8% to 12.4% following the second closing. Our share of proceeds from the sale totaled $366 million, including our share of carried interest net of allocation to employees. The recapitalization implies a pre-transaction net equity value of our ownership in DataBank of $905 million, reflecting a 2.0x multiple of invested capital since our initial investment in DataBank in December 2019.
As the transaction involved a change in ownership of a consolidated subsidiary, it was accounted for as an equity transaction. After the August closing for $1.5 billion, the difference between the book value of our interest and our ownership based upon the current value of DataBank resulted in an increase to equity of $171 million.
We anticipate the completion of a third closing of the recapitalization prior to the end of 2022, which will further dilute our interest in DataBank.funds.
Other
TheOur investment in BrightSpire Capital, Inc. (NYSE: BRSP), which was our largest remaining non-digital investment,was fully disposed in the first liquidation in September 2022quarter of a DBP I investment, Wildstone, resulted in a receipt of $16.62023 for approximately $202 million in distributions (excluding carried interest). As of September 30, 2022, we have $148.5 million invested in DBP I as general partner and limited partner.net proceeds.
In June 2022, we acquired the mobile telecommunications tower business (“TowerCo”) of Telenet Group Holding NV (Euronext Brussels: TNET, "Telenet") for €740 million or $791 million (including transaction costs). The acquisition was funded through $326 million of debt, $278 million of equity from the Company, and $214 million of third party equity, including funding for transaction costs, debt issuance costs and working capital. The TowerCo investment is intended to be transferred to a new sponsored investment vehicle as we continue to develop new investment strategies in our Digital IM business.
Telenet’s tower business is a high-quality digital infrastructure asset with stable, predictable cash flows, high cash conversion, and long-term contracts. We acquired full ownership of Telenet’s passive infrastructure and tower assets, including TowerCo’s nationwide footprint of approximately 3,300 sites in Belgium, of which approximately 2,200 sites are owned and the remaining sites are leased from third parties. Telenet entered into a long-term Master Lease Agreement (“MLA”) with TowerCo, which includes an initial period of 15 years and two renewal periods of 10 years each. The MLA also includes a build-to-suit commitment to deploy a minimum of 475 additional new sites, with Telenet acting as subcontractor to TowerCo, and provides for payment for such services to Telenet over time.
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Non-Digital Business
A $59.6non-cash charge of $133 million impairmentin fair value write-down was recorded in 2023 on our investment in BRSP inan unsecured promissory note from the third quarter of 2022. Given the continued market volatility in 2022 our anticipated hold period may not be sufficient to allow for a recovery of BRSP's stock price relative to the carrying valuesale of our investment in BRSP.Wellness Infrastructure business. This resulted from an impending foreclosure of certain assets within the Wellness Infrastructure portfolio by its mezzanine lender.
Assets Under Management and Fee Earning Equity Under Management ("FEEUM")
Below is a summary of our AUM and FEEUM.
AUM (1)(3) (In billions)
FEEUM (2)(3) (In billions)
TypeProductsDescriptionSeptember 30, 2022December 31, 2021September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Third Party Managed Capital
Institutional FundsDigitalBridge Partners opportunistic strategyEarns management fees and potential for carried interest or incentive fees$16.5$16.6$10.8$11.2
Liquid securities strategy1.00.81.00.8
Other Investment VehiclesDigital co-invest vehiclesEarns management fees, business service fees from portfolio companies, and potential for carried interest23.119.36.34.2
Digital real estate and infrastructure held by portfolio companies7.76.92.42.1
48.343.620.518.3
Balance Sheet Capital (3)
Digital Operating1.11.2NANA
Other0.90.5NANA
$50.3$45.3$20.5$18.3
TypeProductsDescriptionMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets under Management (1)
$69.3$52.8
Fee Earning Equity under Management (2)    
Institutional FundsDBP infrastructure equityEarns management fees and potential for carried interest or incentive fees$11.2$11.2
InfraBridge Global Infrastructure Funds4.4
Core Equity, DigitalBridge Credit and Liquid Strategies2.22.0
Other Investment VehiclesDigitalBridge co-invest vehiclesEarns management fees, business service fees from portfolio companies, and potential for carried interest7.06.5
InfraBridge co-invest vehicles0.7
Digital infrastructure held by portfolio companies2.22.5
$27.7$22.2
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(1)    AUM is composed of (a) third party managed capital for which the Company and its affiliates provide investment management services, including assets for which the Company may or may not charge management fees and/or performance allocations; and (b) assets invested using the Company's own balance sheet capital and managed on behalf of the Company's shareholders. Third party AUM is based upon the cost basis of managed investments as reported by each underlying vehicle as of the reporting date and may include uncalled capital commitments. Balance sheet AUM is based upon the undepreciated carrying value of the Company's balance sheet investments as of the reporting date. The Company's calculation of AUM may differ from other assetinvestment managers, and as a result, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other assetinvestment managers.
(2)    FEEUM is equity for which the Company and its affiliates provide investment management services and derive management fees and/or incentives. FEEUM generally represents the basis used to derive fees, which may be based upon invested equity, stockholders’ equity, or fair value, pursuant to the terms of each underlying investment management agreement. The Company's calculation of FEEUM may differ from other assetinvestment managers, and as a result, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other assetinvestment managers.
(3)    Balance sheet capital represents the Company's investment interests on its balance sheet, excluding the portion held by noncontrolling interests in investment entities, that is managed by the Company on behalf of its stockholders, therefore is not fee-bearing. Balance sheet AUM generally reflects the OP's share of net book value of balance sheet assets, determined based upon undepreciated carrying value of assets, and where applicable, after impairment charges that create a new basis for the affected assets, in all instances, net of liabilities.
FEEUM increased by $2.2$5.5 billion or 12% year-to-date 202225% to $20.5$27.7 billion at September 30, 2022. The increase was primarilyMarch 31, 2023, reflecting the addition of $5.1 billion of InfraBridge FEEUM fromand new capital raised in co-investment vehicles, largely resulting from the DataBank recapitalization. Within institutional funds, there was a decrease in FEEUM following DBP I's liquidation of Wildstone.structures.
Our acquisition of AMP Capital's global infrastructure equity platform is expected to add $5.5 billion of FEEUM when the transaction closes in the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Results of Operations
The following table summarizes our consolidated results from continuing operations by reportable segments.segment.
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)20222021Change20222021Change
Continuing Operations
Total revenues
Digital Investment Management$43,953 $53,796 $(9,843)$134,961 $131,789 $3,172 
Digital Operating225,387 194,966 30,421 655,596 573,261 82,335 
Corporate and Other (1)
27,283 3,412 23,871 52,934 4,892 48,042 
$296,623 $252,174 44,449 $843,491 $709,942 133,549 
Income (Loss) from continuing operations
Digital Investment Management$46,065 $39,272 $6,793 $104,917 $62,721 $42,196 
Digital Operating(93,772)(71,822)(21,950)(253,341)(146,932)(106,409)
Corporate and Other(46,891)(8,385)(38,506)(235,770)(99,240)(136,530)
$(94,598)$(40,935)(53,663)$(384,194)$(183,451)(200,743)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Digital Investment Management$24,233 $16,870 $7,363 $37,900 $35,849 $2,051 
Digital Operating(15,881)(12,142)(3,739)(43,512)(22,592)(20,920)
Corporate and Other(42,434)(11,506)(30,928)(189,486)(99,898)(89,588)
$(34,082)$(6,778)(27,304)$(195,098)$(86,641)(108,457)
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Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022Change
Total revenues
Investment Management$6,829 $13,831 $(7,002)
Operating231,664 202,522 29,142 
Corporate and Other11,667 16,481 (4,814)
$250,160 $232,834 17,326 
Income (Loss) from continuing operations
Investment Management$(2,804)$(9,143)$6,339 
Operating(97,942)(74,141)(23,801)
Corporate and Other(177,380)(165,755)(11,625)
$(278,126)$(249,039)(29,087)
Income (Loss) from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Investment Management$(2,198)$(7,602)$5,404 
Operating(10,789)(12,824)2,035 
Corporate and Other(171,149)(144,771)(26,378)
$(184,136)$(165,197)(18,939)
(1)    RevenuesIncludes elimination of fee income earned by Digital Investment Management from managed investment vehicles consolidated within Digital Operating and Corporate and Other.
Revenues
Total revenues increased $44.4 million, or 18%, in the quarter-to-date comparison and $133.5 million, or 19%, in the year-to-date comparison.7% to $250.2 million.
Digital Investment Management—Revenues decreased 18%were 51% lower at $6.8 million due to significant variability from unrealized carried interest. 2023 had a larger net reversal of unrealized carried interest (2023: $55.2 million and 2022: $31.1 million before management allocation), driven by DBP II. As DBP II is still in the quarter-to-date comparison and increased 2%early stage of its lifecycle, the carried interest reversal is a function of continuing accrual of preferred returns over time at a higher rate than fair value increases on its underlying investments in the year-to-date comparison. Overall,first quarters of 2023 and 2022. Excluding gross unrealized carried interest, revenues would have been $62.1 million in 2023 and $44.9 million in 2022 or a 38% increase. Fee income was $16.3 million or 38% higher, attributable largely to two months of management fees were higher in 2022, attributed to additional DBP II commitments that closed in the fourth quarter of 2021, the DataBank recapitalization in August 2022,from InfraBridge funds, and additional capital calls by portfolio companies as well as new co-invest vehicles and sub-advisory accounts. However, 2021 benefited from incentive fees from our digital liquid strategy and in the third quarter of 2021, a catch-up of inception-to-date fees for DigitalBridge Partners II, LP ("DBP II") following the closing of significant new commitments, which resulted in a decrease in revenues in the quarter-to-date comparison.raises during 2022.
Supplemental performance measures of the Digital IMInvestment Management segment are presented under "—"Non-GAAP Measures.Measures."
Digital Operating—2022 includes revenueRevenues were higher in 2023, resulting from additionaldata center acquisitions namely DataBank's four new data centers in March 2022 and within the Vantage SDC portfolio, an add-on acquisition in October 2021 and additional lease-up of expanded capacity and existing inventory throughout 2021 and 2022. Additionally, 2022 included a one-time fee from a lease termination atin Vantage SDC recognized in the second quarter.during 2022.
Corporate and Other—Revenues represent largely our share of earnings from our general partner affiliate investments in 2022 reflect primarily leasethe DBP and InfraBridge funds and income from the warehoused tower business acquiredinvestments, if any. Revenues were lower in June 2022, and interest income from credit investments acquired or originated over time. Our ownership of these2023 as our warehoused credit investments have largely been relinquished inwere transferred to our new credit fund during the third quartersecond half of 2022.
Income (loss)(Loss) from continuing operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
Income (Loss) from continuing operations attributable to DBRG was $184.1 million, a 11% increase in net loss.
Digital Investment Management—Net income reflects the effectloss attributable to DBRG was $2.2 million, a 71% decrease in net loss. The net loss in both periods resulted from a reversal of unrealized carried interest as noted above. Excluding DBRG's share of unrealized carried interest net of allocation to management allocations. 2022 included significant realized carried interest and allocationsWafra, there would have been positive net income attributable to DBRG of $14.4 million in connection with the DataBank recapitalization2023 and the first liquidation of investment by DBP I, along with additional unrealized carried interest and allocations for in DBP I. On a year-to-date basis$2.1 million in 2022, a $12.3 million increase. This increase is contributed largely by two months of net income from InfraBridge and full attribution of net income to DBRG following the carriedredemption of Wafra's 31.5% interest accrual and allocations were partially offset by a reversal in the first quarter. We have also continued to ramp up resources and investInvestment Management in our growing Digital IM business over time.May 2022.
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Digital Operating—Our DigitalThe Operating segment generally records a net loss, reflectingtaking into account the effects of real estate depreciation and intangible asset amortization. NetOur share of net loss was lower year-to-datereflects a 13% ownership in 2021Vantage SDC and our interest in DataBank, which decreased from 22% as there was a large deferred tax benefit resulting from a write-off of deferred tax liabilities at DataBankMarch 2022 to 11% as it was then determined that DataBank would elect REIT status beginning with the 2021 taxable year.of March 2023.
Corporate and Other—The netNet loss generally reflects corporate level costs that have not been allocated to our reportable segments, primarily interest expense on corporate debtsenior notes and compensation and administrative expenses. Also included are the effects of fair value changes on marketable equity securities held by our consolidated liquid strategy funds, previously warehoused investments and underlying portfolio companies of our digital funds which affectcarried at fair value, including our share of
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earnings from these funds.our fund investments. The largersignificant net loss in both periods, however, reflect large non-cash charges: (i) a $133 million fair value write-down in 2023 on an unsecured promissory note from the 2022 was driven bysale of our Wellness Infrastructure business; and (ii) a $133.2$133 million non-cashdebt extinguishment loss recognized in connection with an early exchange of our 5.75% exchangeable notes in March 2022 (refer to Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements),.
A more detailed discussion of key components of revenue and impairment loss of $59.6 million on our investment in BRSP in the third quarter of 2022. This was partially offset by a significant decrease in fair value of the warrants issued to Wafraincome (loss) from its initial remeasurement in May 2022.continuing operations follows.
 Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022Change
Revenues
Fee income$59,126 $42,837 $16,289 
Carried interest allocation (reversal)(54,756)(31,079)(23,677)
Principal investment income (loss)3,562 6,454 (2,892)
Property operating income230,927 202,511 28,416 
Other income11,301 12,111 (810)
Total revenues250,160 232,834 17,326 
Expenses
Property operating expense97,126 84,003 13,123 
Interest expense67,196 44,030 23,166 
Investment expense5,751 9,565 (3,814)
Transaction-related costs8,527 165 8,362 
Depreciation and amortization141,574 128,567 13,007 
Compensation expense—cash and equity-based74,650 65,542 9,108 
Compensation expense (reversal)—incentive fee and carried interest(36,831)(20,352)(16,479)
Administrative expenses26,506 27,885 (1,379)
Total expenses384,499 339,405 45,094 
Other gain (loss), net(142,745)(149,881)7,136 
Income (Loss) before income taxes(277,084)(256,452)(20,632)
Income tax benefit (expense)(1,042)7,413 (8,455)
Income (Loss) from continuing operations(278,126)(249,039)(29,087)
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations(14,218)(94,645)80,427 
Net income (loss)(292,344)(343,684)51,340 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests6,943 (11,220)18,163 
Investment entities(84,828)(63,045)(21,783)
Operating Company(16,662)(22,862)6,200 
Net income (loss) attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(197,797)(246,557)48,760 
Preferred stock dividends14,676 15,759 (1,083)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$(212,473)$(262,316)49,843 


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Key components of revenue and income (loss) from continuing operations are discussed in more detail below.
Comparison of Three and Nine Months September 30, 2022 to Three and Nine Months September 30, 2021
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)20222021Change20222021Change
Revenues
Property operating income$244,336 $194,854 $49,482 $681,098 $572,841 $108,257 
Interest income8,725 3,086 5,639 22,390 5,259 17,131 
Fee income41,263 50,226 (8,963)128,418 124,826 3,592 
Other income2,299 4,008 (1,709)11,585 7,016 4,569 
Total revenues296,623 252,174 44,449 843,491 709,942 133,549 
Expenses
Property operating expense105,987 80,226 25,761 287,280 237,228 50,052 
Interest expense53,032 39,895 13,137 143,450 117,613 25,837 
Investment expense9,510 7,263 2,247 26,262 20,027 6,235 
Transaction-related costs3,879 936 2,943 6,800 2,618 4,182 
Depreciation and amortization145,594 129,186 16,408 429,513 406,840 22,673 
Compensation expense, including incentive fee and carried interest allocation146,375 87,669 58,706 293,426 222,887 70,539 
Administrative expenses29,909 28,933 976 84,147 75,234 8,913 
Total expenses494,286 374,108 120,178 1,270,878 1,082,447 188,431 
Other income (loss)
Other gain (loss), net25,908 4,657 21,251 (170,229)(31,734)(138,495)
Equity method earnings, including carried interest69,316 65,369 3,947 195,650 111,380 84,270 
Loss before income taxes(102,439)(51,908)(50,531)(401,966)(292,859)(109,107)
Income tax benefit7,841 10,973 (3,132)17,772 109,408 (91,636)
Loss from continuing operations(94,598)(40,935)(53,663)(384,194)(183,451)(200,743)
Loss from discontinued operations(26,389)(10,429)(15,960)(148,558)(590,595)442,037 
Net loss(120,987)(51,364)(69,623)(532,752)(774,046)241,294 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests(6,442)7,269 (13,711)(31,989)15,743 (47,732)
Investment entities(60,623)(124,301)63,678 (152,770)(443,547)290,777 
Operating Company(4,834)4,311 (9,145)(30,786)(38,565)7,779 
Net income (loss) attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.(49,088)61,357 (110,445)(317,207)(307,677)(9,530)
Preferred stock repurchases/redemptions(1,098)2,865 (3,963)(1,098)2,865 (3,963)
Preferred stock dividends15,283 17,456 (2,173)46,801 54,488 (7,687)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$(63,273)$41,036 (104,309)$(362,910)$(365,030)2,120 

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Property Operating Income and Expense
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)20222021Change20222021Change
Property operating income
Digital Operating
Lease income$206,141 $175,238 $30,903 $598,263 $522,712 $75,551 
Data center service revenue19,182 19,616 (434)57,217 50,129 7,088 
225,323 194,854 30,469 655,480 572,841 82,639 
Other
Lease income19,013 — 19,013 25,618 — 25,618 
$244,336 $194,854 49,482 $681,098 $572,841 108,257 
Property operating expense
Digital Operating$100,051 $80,226 $19,825 $278,798 $237,228 $41,570 
Other5,936 — 5,936 8,482 — 8,482 
$105,987 $80,226 25,761 $287,280 $237,228 50,052 
Digital Operating
Property operating income and expense are higher in 2022, which includes operating results from additional acquisitions. These include DataBank's acquisition of four data centers in March 2022, and within the Vantage SDC portfolio, an add-on acquisition in October 2021 and additional lease-up of expanded capacity and existing inventory throughout 2021 and 2022. Additionally, the second quarter of 2022 also included a $5.8 million fee received from a lease termination in the Vantage SDC portfolio.
Total real estate carrying value in our Digital Operating segment increased to $5.81 billion at September 30, 2022 compared to $4.97 billion at December 31, 2021 following the DataBank March 2022 acquisition.
At September 30, 2022, our portfolio includes 73 data centers in the U.S., three in Canada, one in the U.K., and five in France.
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Digital Operating
Number of data centers (1)
Owned3328
Leasehold4950
8278
(In thousands, except %)
Max Critical I.T. Square Feet or Total Rentable Square Feet (2)
2,3501,949
Leased Square Feet (2)
1,8521,553
% Utilization Rate (% Leased) (2)
79%80%
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(1) Converted a leased data center to owned in the first quarter of 2022.
(2) Excludes data centers that were not held for the entire period; in this case, four data centers that were acquired in March 2022.
On a same store basis, property operating income and expense also increased in 2022, driven by the Vantage SDC portfolio, attributable to a lease termination fee and increase in leased square footage from lease-up of expanded capacity and existing inventory.
Other
This represents property operating income and expense from the tower business acquired in June 2022.
Interest Income
Interest income was $5.6 million higher in the quarter-to-date comparison and $17.1 million higher in the year-to-date comparison. In 2022, there was additional interest income from new loans originated or acquired beginning the third quarter of 2021. All of these new loans have been transferred either to a third party sponsored CLO or to our sponsored fund in the third quarter of 2022, except for one loan for which the transfer is pending. Additionally, we also
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recognized paid-in-kind interest on an unsecured promissory note in connection with the sale of our Wellness Infrastructure business in February 2022.
Fee Income
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)(In thousands)20222021Change20222021Change(In thousands)20232022Change
Digital Investment Management
Management feesManagement fees$40,697 $47,719 $(7,022)$126,447 $115,185 $11,262 Management fees$57,158 $42,191 $14,967 
Incentive feesIncentive fees— 1,313 (1,313)6,396 (6,394)Incentive fees869 — 869 
Other fee incomeOther fee income566 1,194 (628)1,969 3,245 (1,276)Other fee income1,099 646 453 
$41,263 $50,226 (8,963)$128,418 $124,826 3,592 $59,126 $42,837 16,289 
Fee income decreased $9.0was $16.3 million or 38% higher in the quarter-to-date comparison but increased $3.6 million in the year-to-date comparison. There was an overall increase in2023, primarily driven by two months of management fees infrom InfraBridge and management fees from capital raised during 2022, attributed to additional DBP II commitments that closed in the fourth quarter of 2021,including the DataBank recapitalization in August 2022, additional capital calls by portfolio companies as well asand our new co-invest vehicles and sub-advisory accounts. However, management fees decreased in the quarter-to-date comparison as the third quarter of 2021 benefited from a catch-up of inception-to-date fees for DBP II following the closing of significant new commitments during that period.core equity fund. Additionally, there were no incentive fees earned in 2023 from a sub-advisory account in Liquid Strategies.
Carried Interest Allocation (Reversal)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022Change
Carried interest allocation (reversal)
Realized$476 $— $476 
Unrealized(55,232)(31,079)(24,153)
$(54,756)$(31,079)(23,677)
Carried interest allocation (reversal) represents gross carried interest from our digital liquid strategygeneral partner interests in sponsored investment vehicles prior to allocations to management and Wafra. There was a higher net reversal of unrealized carried interest in 2023 compared to 2022, in comparison to 2021, which further contributed to the overall decrease in fee incomedriven by DBP II. As DBP II is still in the quarter-to-date period and partially offsetearly stage of its lifecycle, the carried interest reversal is a function of continuing accrual of preferred returns over time at a higher management fees in the year-to-date period.
Other Income
Other income decreased $1.7 million in the quarter-to-date comparison but increased $4.6 million in the year-to-date comparison. The decrease in the quarter-to-date comparison can be attributed to lower professional service fees incurredrate than fair value increases on behalf of and reimbursable by our managed investment vehicles. The increase in the year-to-date comparison is due primarily to dividend income received from our equity interest in a third party non-traded REIT and loan origination fee earnedits underlying investments in the first quarter of 20222023 and 2022. Unrealized carried interest is subject to adjustments each period, including reversals, based upon the cumulative performance of the underlying investments of these vehicles that are measured at fair value, until such time as the carried interest is realized.
Our share of net carried interest reversal after allocations to management and Wafra was $16.6 million in connection with a loan syndication.
Interest Expense
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)20222021Change20222021Change
Digital Investment Management$2,953 $2,250 $703 $8,240 $2,250 $5,990 
Digital Operating40,770 29,839 10,931 114,187 90,243 23,944 
Other investment-level debt5,356 268 5,088 8,495 268 8,227 
Corporate-level debt3,953 7,538 (3,585)12,528 24,852 (12,324)
$53,032 $39,895 13,137 $143,450 $117,613 25,837 
2023 and $9.7 million in 2022.
DigitalPrincipal Investment Management—Income (Loss)
Principal investment income decreased $2.9 million to $3.6 million in 2023. This represents interest expensewas driven by lower earnings from our securitized financing facility beginningequity interests in July 2021, which is attributed largely toDBP I and DBP II, with the Digital IM segment. Interestearnings representing unrealized fair value increases on the investments of these funds.
Property Operating Income and Expense
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022Change
Property operating income
Operating segment
Lease income$210,402 $184,171 $26,231 
Data center service revenue20,525 18,340 2,185 
230,927 202,511 28,416 
Property operating expense
Operating segment$97,126 $84,003 $13,123 
Operating Segment
Property operating income and expense isare higher in 2022,2023, reflecting a full year-to-date period, and additionally,operating results from drawdowns on the VFN during the year.
Digital Operating—The increase of $10.9 million in the quarter-to-date comparison and $23.9 million in the year-to-date comparison is attributed to interest expense from the following: (i) additional debt raised through securitization transactions by DataBank and Vantage SDC during 2021; (ii) new financing foracquisitions throughout 2022. These include DataBank's acquisition of four data centers in March 2022;2022, and (iii) securitized financing facility beginning July 2021 which is partially allocated towithin the Digital Operating segment.
At September 30, 2022, our data centerVantage SDC portfolio, was financed by an aggregate $4.51 billionadditional lease-up of outstanding debt principal ($4.22 billion at December 31, 2021), primarily fixed rate securitized debt, bearing a combined weighted average interest rate of 3.38% per annum (2.88% per annum at December 31, 2021).
Other Investment-level Debt—This represents interest expense from: (i) debt to partially fund the acquisition of the tower assets in June 2022; (ii) our securitized financing facility beginning in July 2021 that is partially allocated to our digital creditexpanded capacity and digital liquid investments on the balance sheet; and (iii) credit facilities previously financing warehoused loans which were repaid following a transfer of the loans to a third party sponsored CLO in the third quarter ofexisting inventory throughout 2022.
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At March 31, 2023, the Operating segment portfolio includes 74 data centers in the U.S., three in Canada, one in the U.K., and five in France.
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Operating segment
Number of data centers
Owned3535
Leasehold (1)
4849
8384
(In thousands, except %)
Max Critical I.T. Square Feet or Total Rentable Square Feet2,4052,405
Leased Square Feet1,9131,888
% Utilization Rate (% Leased)80%78%
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Corporate-level(1)    Lease expired and not renewed in the first quarter of 2023.
On a same store basis, property operating income and expense also increased in 2023, driven by the Vantage SDC portfolio, attributable to increase in leased square footage from lease-up of expanded capacity and existing inventory.
Other Income
Other income was $0.8 million lower at $11.3 million in 2023. 2022 had included interest income from warehoused credit investments that were transferred to our new credit fund during the second half of 2022, while there was higher dividend income and interest income from money market deposits in 2023.
Interest Expense
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022Change
Interest expense
Corporate debt$7,790 $8,306 (516)
Non-recourse investment-level debt59,406 35,724 23,682 
$67,196 $44,030 23,166 
Corporate Debt—Interest expense decreased $3.6$0.5 million in 2023, driven by the quarter-to-date comparison and $12.3 million in the year-to-date comparison as we have extinguished $221 million of higher cost corporate debt through early exchangesexchange of our 5.75% exchangeable notes totaling $161 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an additional $60 million in March 2022 (referwhich resulted in the extinguishment of higher cost corporate debt.
Non-Recourse Investment-Level Debt—The increase of $23.7 million was driven primarily by: (i) write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs on DataBank's refinanced debt; (ii) higher outstanding debt balance attributed to Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements). 2021 also included interest expensefinancing for new acquisitions in 2022; (iii) higher rates in 2023 on our corporate credit facility that was terminated in July 2021.Vantage SDC's new securitization and on DataBank's variable rate debt.
Investment Expense
Investment expense increased $2.2decreased $3.8 million to $5.8 million in the quarter-to-date comparison and $6.2 million in the year-to-date comparison.2023. The increasedecrease is attributable largely to higher compensatory expense recognized in the first quarter of 2022 in connection with equity awards granted to the management team of Vantage Data Centers Holdings, LLC ("Vantage") who performs the day-to-day operations of Vantage SDC higher management fees paid to Vantage as a result of the add-on acquisition in October 2021, and professional service fees incurred in the tower business in 2022. These increases were partially offset by lowerhigher costs in the third quarter of 2022 in connection with transition services for DataBank.DataBank's acquisition of zColo.
Transaction-Related Costs
Transaction-related costs increased $2.9was $8.5 million in the quarter-to-date comparison2023 and $4.2$0.2 million in 2022, with the year-to-date comparison, attributed toincrease driven by the pending acquisition of AMP Capital and unconsummated investments.InfraBridge.
Depreciation and Amortization
Increase in depreciation and amortization can be attributed to real estate and intangible assets acquired through the Vantage SDC add-onInfraBridge acquisition in October 2021,February 2023 and DataBank's four new data centers acquired in March 2022, and tower assets in June 2022. 2022 also included accelerated amortization of lease intangibles in connection with an early lease termination in the Vantage SDC portfolio. The increase was partially offset by (i) accelerated amortization recognized in the first quarter of 2021 on a trade name intangible in anticipation of the Company's name change in June 2021; and (ii) a decrease in amortization expense on lease intangibles following the term expiration on short term leases in our colocation data center business in 2022.
Compensation Expense
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)20222021Change20222021Change
Cash compensation and benefits$46,868 $49,019 $(2,151)$146,552 $152,325 $(5,773)
Equity-based compensation8,576 6,914 1,662 27,226 30,593 (3,367)
Incentive and carried interest compensation80,831 31,736 49,095 109,548 39,969 69,579 
136,275 87,669 48,606 283,326 222,887 60,439 
Equity-based compensationDatabank Recapitalization
10,100 — 10,100 10,100 — 10,100 
$146,375 $87,669 58,706 $293,426 $222,887 70,539 
Compensation expense increased $48.6 million in the quarter-to-date comparison and $60.4 million in the year-to-date comparison, excluding accelerated equity awards resulting from the DataBank recapitalization as discussed below. In this case, the increase in both periods under comparison is driven by carried interest compensation in 2022, representing a portion of realized and unrealized carried interest from our sponsored investment vehicles that are shared with certain employees. Unrealized carried interest and corresponding compensation amounts are subject to adjustments each period, including reversals, until such time they are realized, based upon the cumulative performance of the underlying investments of the respective vehicles that are carried at fair value.
The increase above was partially offset by: (i) a decrease in cash and equity-based compensation as there was higher severance payments, including acceleration of equity-based compensation, in the first quarter of 2021, and lower bonus accrual in 2022; as well as (ii) a reversal of carried interest compensation in the first quarter of 2022.
Separately, the DataBank recapitalization transaction triggered an accelerated vesting of certain profits interest units that had been issued by DataBank to its employees. As a result, $10.1 million of additional equity based compensation was recorded for the Digital Operating segment in the third quarter of 2022, of which $7.8 million was attributed to noncontrolling interests in investment entities.
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Compensation Expense
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022Change
Cash and equity-based compensation
Cash compensation and benefits$36,701 $36,607 $94 
Equity-based compensation10,770 8,979 1,791 
47,471 45,586 1,885 
Operating segment
Cash and equity-based compensation27,179 19,956 7,223 
$74,650 $65,542 9,108 
Incentive and carried interest compensation (reversal)$(36,831)$(20,352)$(16,479)
Cash and equity-based compensation—Compensation expense, excluding the Operating segment, increased $1.9 million to $47.5 million in 2023. Equity-based compensation expense was higher in 2023, attributed to shortened vesting periods for previously modified awards and a performance-based award that met its target in 2023. These increases were partially offset by profits interests that fully vested in 2022. In terms of cash compensation, the additional expense attributed to InfraBridge was mostly offset by lower severance costs and bonus accrual in 2023.
Higher compensation expense in the Operating segment is attributed to new stock awards and higher headcount at DataBank.
Incentive and carried interest compensation (reversal)—Consistent with the reversal in carried interest (as discussed in "—Carried Interest Allocation (Reversal)" above), there was also a larger reversal in the associated compensation expense, driven by DBP II.
Administrative Expenses
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022Change
Administrative expenses$19,266 $20,986 $(1,720)
Administrative expensesOperating segment
7,240 6,899 341 
$26,506 $27,885 (1,379)
Excluding the Operating segment, administrative expenses decreased $1.7 million to $19.3 million in 2023, driven by lower legal costs. Administrative expenses increased $1.0 million in the quarter-to-date comparison and $8.9 million in the year-to-date comparison. The increase is due to higher legal costs in 2022, which more than offset the placement fees incurred in fundraising for DBP II in the second and third quarters of 2021.Operating segment were largely consistent year-over-year.
Other Gain (Loss), Net
Other gain increased $21.3 million from $4.7 million to $25.9loss was $142.7 million in the quarter-to-date comparison, and other loss increased $138.5 million from $31.7 million2023 compared to $170.2$149.9 million in the year-to-date comparison.2022.
Quarter-to-date
On a quarter-to-date basis, the gainOther loss in 20222023 was driven by a decreasedecreases in the liability fair value of the warrants issued to Wafra (refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements) andinvestment values, primarily $133.3 million on an unrealized gain on a non-designated interest rate contract that economically hedges a floating rate debt. These gains were partially offset by fair value decreases on marketable equity securities held largely by our consolidated liquid securities funds, net of offsetting fair value changes on their short positions.
In 2021, in contrast, gains were recorded on increases in fair value of marketable equity securities.
Year-to-date
Losses inunsecured promissory note from the 2022 year-to-date periodsale of our Wellness Infrastructure business, taking into consideration an impending foreclosure of certain assets within the Wellness Infrastructure portfolio by its mezzanine lender.
In 2022, the losses were driven by fair value decreases in relation to: (i) a non-cash debt extinguishment loss of $133.2 million in the first quarter of 2022, recognized in connection with an early exchange of our 5.75% exchangeable notes (refer to Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements); (ii), and fair value decrease in previously warehoused loans and in marketable equity securities held largely by our consolidated liquid securities funds, net of offsetting fair value changes on short positions; and (iii) loans receivable given the rising interest rate environment (prior to transferpositions.
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
There was an income tax expense of warehoused loans to a third party sponsored CLO and to our sponsored fund$1.0 million in the third quarter of 2022). These losses were partially offset by similar gains as recorded in the quarter-to-date period.
In the 2021 year-to-date period, the losses were driven by a write-off of an equity investment that was determined to be unrecoverable in June 20212023 and an increaseincome tax benefit of $7.4 million in value2022.
Income tax expense in 2023 generally reflects the income tax effect of the Blackwells settlement liability prior toforeign subsidiaries. The Company has established a full valuation allowance on deferred tax assets of its settlementtaxable U.S. entities, resulting in June 2021 (refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements). These losses were partially offset by fair value increases on marketable equity securities.no U.S. income tax provision in 2023.
Equity Method Earnings
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)20222021Change20222021Change
Digital Investment Management$122,714 $59,196 $63,518 $203,447 $70,203 $133,244 
Other(53,398)6,173 (59,571)(7,797)41,177 (48,974)
$69,316 $65,369 3,947 $195,650 $111,380 84,270 
Digital Investment Management—These amounts represent predominantly carried interest from our general partner interests in sponsored investment vehicles. In 2022, there was significant carried interest realized in connection with the DataBank recapitalization and the first liquidation of investment by DBP I, along with additional unrealized carried interest recognized for DBP I. On a year-to-date basisIncome tax benefit in 2022 this increase was partially offset by a reversal of carried interest in the first quarter. Carried interest is subject to adjustments each period, including reversals, based upon the cumulative performance of the underlying investments of these vehicles that are measured at fair value, until such time the carried interest is realized. In this case, the carried interest reversal is a function of continuing accrual of preferred returns over time while fair value of underlying investments remain largely consistent.
Other—The equity method loss in 2022 was driven by $59.6 million of impairment charge in the third quarter on our equity investment in BRSP. This was partially offset by our share of net income from BRSP and earnings from our limited partnership interests in funds in the DigitalBridge Partners opportunistic strategy, representing unrealized fair value increases on the underlying investments of these funds.
In 2021, the equity method gain can be attributed primarily to earnings from our limited partner interestsdeferred tax benefit on net operating losses of a subsidiary. A valuation allowance was subsequently established against this deferred tax asset in the DigitalBridge Partner funds, driven by unrealized fair value changes on their underlying investments. Also, year-to-date included fair value increases on an equity method investment that had been accounted for under the fair value option. Beginning May 2021, the equity investment is accounted for as a marketable equity security following a merger of the investee into a special purpose acquisition company. A gain was also recorded in the thirdfourth quarter of 2021 from partial sale of our BRSP shares. These gains were partially offset, year-to-date, by our share of net losses from BRSP, attributed largely to2022.
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investment write-downs and BRSP's restructuring costs in the first quarter of 2021, including the BRSP management contract termination fee that was paid to us.
Income Tax Benefit
Income tax benefit decreased(Loss) from $11.0 million to $7.8 million in the quarter-to-date comparison and from $109.4 million to $17.8 million in the year-to-date comparison.
The higher deferred tax benefit in 2021 was driven, year-to-date, by a write-off of deferred tax liabilities at DataBank when it was determined in the second quarter of 2021 that DataBank would elect REIT status beginning with the 2021 taxable year. 2021 also included higher deferred tax benefit recognized in connection with significant severance costs.
The net income tax benefit recorded in 2022 reflects the tax effect of activities in the Company's previously designated TRS in the normal course of business, which continues to be driven primarily by deferred tax benefit on equity-based compensation.Discontinued Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022Change
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations$(14,218)$(94,645)$80,427 
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Investment entities517 (6,175)6,692 
Operating Company(1,074)(7,110)6,036 
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$(13,661)$(81,360)67,699 
Loss from Discontinued Operations
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)20222021Change20222021Change
Revenues
Revenues$6,375 $218,456 $(212,081)$88,658 $695,186 $(606,528)
Expenses(7,601)(199,369)191,768 (245,236)(1,162,513)917,277 
Other gain (loss)(16,631)(26,765)10,134 10,444 (100,330)110,774 
Income tax benefit (expense)(8,532)(2,751)(5,781)(2,424)(22,938)20,514 
Loss from discontinued operations(26,389)(10,429)(15,960)(148,558)(590,595)442,037 
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Investment entities(10,227)(85,741)75,514 (16,016)(346,205)330,189 
Operating Company(1,156)7,177 (8,333)(10,433)(23,354)12,921 
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations attributable to DigitalBridge Group, Inc.$(15,006)$68,135 (83,141)$(122,109)$(221,036)98,927 
Discontinueddiscontinued operations represent primarilyin 2023 reflect largely the operations$9.7 million impairment of the following businesses: (1) Wellness Infrastructure prior to its disposition in February 2022; (2) opportunistic investments in our OED portfolio and credit investment management business in Other IMBRSP shares prior to disposition of our equity interest and deconsolidation in December 2021; and (3) the Company's hotel business prior to its disposition in March 2021, with the remaining hotel portfolio that was in receivership sold by the lender in September 2021.2023.
The net loss year-to-dateLoss from discontinued operations in 2022 is attributed towas driven by the disposition of NRF Holdcothe Wellness Infrastructure business in February 2022, specifically, a $92.1 million write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs on the Wellness Infrastructure debt assumed by the buyer, and impairment loss recognized based upon the final carrying value of net assets of the Wellness Infrastructure businessnet assets upon disposition. In the quarter-to-date period in 2022, losses were incurred in connection with investment dispositions and fair value decreases.
The net loss in 2021 was driven by significant impairment expense and decreases in asset fair values based upon the selling price of our Wellness Infrastructure and OED portfolios. Impairment of our investment assets in the third quarter of 2021 were largely offset by various gains recognized during the period, including a gain on extinguishment of debt on our hotel portfolio that was sold in September 2021. Such gains were attributed predominantly to DBRG while impairment loss was largely attributable to noncontrolling interests in investment entities, resulting in a net income attributed to DBRG in the third quarter of 2021.
A detailed income statement on discontinued operations is included in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements.
Preferred Stock Repurchases/Redemptions
In the third quarter of 2022, net loss attributable to common stockholders was reduced by $1.1 million, reflecting the discount on the repurchases of preferred stock.
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In connection with the redemption of Series G preferred stock in August 2021, net income attributable to common stockholders was reduced by $2.9 million, representing the excess of the $25.00 per share redemption price over the carrying value of the preferred stock which is net of issuance cost.
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Non-GAAP Supplemental Financial Measures
Following our decision not to maintain qualification as a REIT for 2022, we no longer present Funds From Operations, a supplemental non-GAAP measure commonly used by equity REITs.
Resulting from the significant growth in our digital investment management business, effective the second quarter of 2022, weWe report Distributable Earnings, ("DE"), Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) and, specific to our Digital IMInvestment Management segment, Fee Related Earnings (“FRE”) as non-GAAP financial measures attributable to the Operating Company, which more closely align the key performance metrics of our core business to the alternative investment management industry.Company.
We use these non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating the Company’s business performance and in making operating decisions. As we evaluate profitability based upon continuing operations, these non-GAAP measures exclude results from discontinued operations.
These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered alternatives to GAAP net income or loss as indicators of operating performance, or to cash flows from operating activities as measures of liquidity, nor as indicators of the availability of funds for our cash needs, including funds available to make distributions. Our calculation of these non-GAAP measures may differ from methodologies utilized by other companies for similarly titled performance measures and, as a result, may not be directly comparable to those calculated by other companies in similar lines of business.
Results of our non-GAAP measures attributable to the Operating Company were as follows:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Attributable to Operating Company:
Distributable Earnings$39,317 
Adjusted EBITDA29,097 
Digital IM FRE21,498 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Attributable to Operating Company:
Distributable Earnings$(3,365)$(5,064)
Adjusted EBITDA25,626 20,494 
Investment Management FRE34,512 16,989 
Distributable Earnings
Distributable Earnings is an after-tax measure that differs from GAAP net income or loss from continuing operations as a result of the following adjustments, including adjustment for our share of similar items recognized by our equity method investments:investments, where applicable: transaction-related costs; restructuring charges (primarily severance and retention costs); realized and unrealized gains andor losses, except realized gains andor losses related to digital assets, including fund investments, in Corporate and Other; depreciation, amortization and impairment charges; interest expense on finance leases; debt prepayment penalties and amortization of deferred financing costs, debt premiums and debt discounts; our share of unrealized carried interest allocation, net of associated compensation expense; equity-based compensation expense; equity method earnings to reflect only cash dividends declared by BRSP;costs; effect of straight-line lease income and expense; impairment of equity investments directly attributable to decrease in value of depreciable real estate held by the investee; non-revenue enhancing capital expenditures necessary to maintain operating real estate; and income tax effect on certain of the foregoing adjustments. Income taxes included in DE reflect the benefit of deductions arising from certain expenses that are excluded from the calculation of DE, such as equity-based compensation, as these deductions do decrease actual income tax paid or payable by the Company in any one period.
We believe that DE is a meaningful supplemental measure as it reflects the ongoing operating performance of our core business by generally excluding items that are non-core in nature, and allows for better comparability ofour operating results to be more comparable period-over-period and relative to other companies in similar lines of business.
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Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA represents DE adjusted to exclude:exclude the following items attributable to the Operating Company: interest expense as included in DE, income tax expensebenefit or benefitexpense as included in DE, preferred stock dividends, equity method earningsprincipal investment income or loss as included in DE, placement fee expense, our share of incentive fees and realized carried interest and incentive feesallocation or reversal net of associated compensation expense or reversal, certain investment costs for capital raising that are not reimbursable by our sponsored funds, and capital expenditures as deducted in DE.
We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful supplemental measure of performance because it presents the Company’s operating performance independent of its capital structure, leverage and non-cash items, which allows for better comparability against entities with different capital structures and income tax rates. However, because Adjusted EBITDA is calculated beforewithout the effects of certain recurring cash charges, including interest expense, and taxes, and does not deduct capital expenditures or other recurring cash requirements, its usefulness as a performance measure may be limited.
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Distributable Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA reconciliationReconciliation
(In thousands)Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Net loss attributable to common stockholders$(63,273)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in Operating Company(4,834)
Net loss attributable to Operating Company(68,107)
Transaction-related and restructuring charges23,249 
Other (gains) losses, excluding realized gains or losses related to digital assets in Corporate and Other51,162 
Unrealized carried interest, net of associated compensation expense(1,228)
Equity-based compensation expense18,619 
Depreciation and amortization149,131 
Straight-line rent (revenue) and expense, net(8,895)
Amortization of acquired above- and below-market lease values, net80 
Non-revenue enhancing capital expenditures(10,992)
Debt prepayment penalties and amortization of deferred financing costs, debt premiums and debt discounts5,627 
Adjustment to equity method earnings to reflect BRSP cash dividend declared10,201 
Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests in investment entities (1)
(136,338)
DE of discontinued operations6,808 
Distributable Earnings (after tax)—attributable to Operating Company39,317 
Adjustments attributable to Operating Company:
Interest expense included in DE16,348 
Income tax benefit included in DE(7,839)
Preferred stock dividends15,283 
Equity method earnings included in DE(16,285)
Realized carried interest, net of associated compensation expense(20,258)
Non-revenue enhancing capital expenditures deducted from DE2,531 
Adjusted EBITDA—attributable to Operating Company$29,097 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$(212,473)$(262,316)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in Operating Company(16,662)(22,862)
Net income (loss) attributable to Operating Company(229,135)(285,178)
Transaction-related and restructuring charges18,391 24,668 
Other (gain) loss, net (excluding realized gain or loss related to digital assets and fund investments in Corporate and Other)141,229 130,224 
Unrealized carried interest (allocation) reversal, net of associated compensation (expense) reversal18,240 13,078 
Equity-based compensation expense16,339 18,720 
Depreciation and amortization141,220 130,597 
Straight-line rent (revenue) and expense, net(1,727)(2,548)
Amortization of acquired above-market and (below-market) leases, net26 (248)
Impairment loss— 23,802 
Non-revenue enhancing capital expenditures(8,564)(1,372)
Finance lease interest expense, debt prepayment penalties and amortization of deferred financing costs, debt premiums and discounts15,523 98,465 
Income tax effect on certain of the foregoing adjustments— (589)
Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests in investment entities (1)
(118,563)(132,237)
DE of discontinued operations (2)
3,656 (22,446)
Distributable Earnings, after tax—attributable to Operating Company(3,365)(5,064)
Adjustments attributable to Operating Company:
Interest expense included in DE12,549 13,280 
Income tax (benefit) expense included in DE1,092 (6,849)
Preferred stock dividends14,676 15,759 
Principal investment (income) loss included in DE(277)(58)
Realized carried interest (allocation) reversal, net of associated compensation (expense) reversal(243)1,172 
Non-revenue enhancing capital expenditures deducted from DE1,194 2,023 
Non pro-rata allocation of (income) loss to noncontrolling interests— 231 
Adjusted EBITDA—attributable to Operating Company$25,626 $20,494 
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(1)    Noncontrolling interests' share of adjustments pertain largely to depreciation and amortization; interest expense on finance leases, debt prepayment penalties and amortization of deferred financing costs, debt premiums and discounts; unrealized carried interest (allocation) reversal, net of associated compensation expense.(expense) reversal; and non-revenue enhancing capital expenditures.
Digital IM(2)    Equity method earnings (loss) from BRSP, which qualified as discontinued operations in March 2023, is included in DE of discontinued operations for all periods presented.
Investment Management FRE
Digital IMInvestment Management FRE is calculated as recurring fee income and other income inclusive of cost reimbursements associated with administrative expenses, and net of compensation expense (excluding equity-based compensation, and incentive and carried interest and incentive compensation)compensation expense or reversal) and administrative expense (excluding placement fees and straight-line rent expense). Digital IMInvestment Management FRE is used to assess the extent to
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which direct base compensation and operating expenses are covered by recurring fee revenues in the digital investment management business. We believe that Digital IMInvestment Management FRE is a useful supplemental performance measure because it may provide additional insight into the profitability of the overall digital investment management business.
Digital IMInvestment Management FRE is measured as Adjusted EBITDA for the Digital IMInvestment Management segment, adjusted to reflect the Company’s Digital IMInvestment Management segment as a stabilized business by excluding FRE associated with new investment strategies that have 1) not yet held a first close raising FEEUM; or 2) not yet achieved break-even Adjusted EBITDA only for investment products that may be terminated solely at the Company’s discretion, collectively referred to as “Start-up FRE.” The Company evaluates new investment strategies on a regular basis and excludes Start-Up FRE from Digital IMInvestment Management FRE until such time a new strategy is determined to form part of the Company’s core investment management business.
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Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Net income (loss)—Investment Management$(2,804)$(9,143)
Interest expense, net of interest income2,411 2,500 
Investment expense, net of reimbursement51 138 
Depreciation and amortization6,409 5,276 
Equity-based compensation3,898 3,191 
Incentive fee and carried interest (allocation) reversal, net of associated compensation (expense) reversal17,056 10,767 
Straight-line rent expense77 159 
Transaction-related and restructuring charges9,682 3,942 
Principal investment (income) loss(318)(17)
Other (gain) loss, net(3,082)3,055 
Income tax (benefit) expense217 2,374 
Investment Management Adjusted EBITDA33,597 22,242 
Start-up FRE915 2,362 
Investment Management FRE34,512 24,604 
Attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (1)
— (7,615)
Investment Management FRE—attributable to Operating Company$34,512 $16,989 
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Digital IM FRE reconciliation
(In thousands)Wafra's interest in the investment management business was redeemed in May 2022.Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Digital Investment Management
Net income$46,065 
Interest expense, net of interest income2,906 
Investment expense and reimbursement (income), net230 
Depreciation and amortization5,369 
Equity-based compensation2,654 
Incentive fee and carried interest compensation expense80,831 
Straight-line rent expense68 
Transaction-related and restructuring charges2,317 
Incentive fee and carried interest(121,698)
Equity method earnings(1,016)
Other loss, net110 
Income tax expense1,263 
Digital IM Adjusted EBITDA19,099 
Start-up FRE2,399 
Digital IM FRE—attributable to Operating Company$21,498 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
We believe we have sufficient cash on hand, and anticipated cash generated from operating activities and external financing sources, to meet our short term and long term capital requirements.
In addition to corporate-level cash at September 30, 2022, our liquidity position is approximately $718 million, including the full $300 million availability under our VFN and the subsequent release of $22 million of distributions received from DBP II out of restricted cash. In the normal course of business, we continue to seek and capitalize on opportunities to syndicate our investments to third party co-investors. We also have access to the capital markets to raise additional funds, namely through issuance of additional series of notes under our securitized financing facility.
We regularly evaluate our liquidity position, debt obligations, and anticipated cash needs to fund our operatingbusiness and investing activities,operations based upon our projected financial and operating performance, and investment opportunities.performance. Our evaluation of future liquidity requirements is regularly reviewed and updated for changes in internal projections, economic conditions, competitive landscape and other factors. At this time, while we have sufficient liquidity to meet our operational needs, we continue to evaluate alternatives to manage our capital structure and market opportunities to strengthen our liquidity and provide further operational and strategic flexibility.factors as applicable.
Significant Liquidity and Capital Activities in 2022
Through October 2022, we received total proceeds of $366 million, including our share of carried interest net of allocation to employees, from partially monetizing our interest in DataBank.
We continue to reduce higher cost corporate indebtedness through early exchange of an additional $60 million of senior notes in March 2022, and repurchase of $52.6 million of preferred stock at a discount to par, which will generate future savings in interest and preferred dividends.
Effective April 2022, the availability under our VFN was increased by $100 million to $300 million.
We monetized our Wellness Infrastructure business in February 2022 for $161 million in cash, including cash distributions received from NRF Holdco prior to closing of the sale.
Liquidity Needs and Sources of Liquidity
Our primary liquidity needs are to fund:
acquisitions of target digital assets for our balance sheet and related ongoing commitments;investment management businesses;
our general partner and co-investment commitments to our investment vehicles;
warehouse investments pending the raising of third party capital for future investment vehicles;
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principal and interest payments on our debt;
our operations, including compensation, administrative and overhead costs;
obligation for lease payments, principally leasehold data centers and corporate offices;
our liability for corporate and other taxes;
development, construction and capital expenditures on our operating real estate; and
distributionsdividends to our preferred and common and preferred stockholders (to the extent distributions have not been suspended).stockholders.
Our primary sources of liquidity are:
cash on hand;
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fees received from our investment management business, including the Company's share of realized net incentive fees or carried interest, if any;interest;
cash flow generated from our investments, both from operations and return of capital;
availability under our VFN;Variable Funding Notes ("VFN");
issuance of additional term notes under our corporate securitization;
third party co-investors in our consolidated investments and/or businesses;
proceeds from full or partial realization of investments;
investment-level financing; and
proceeds from public or private equity and debt offerings.
Overview
At March 31, 2023, our liquidity position was approximately $749 million, composed of corporate unrestricted cash and including the full $300 million availability under our VFN. In April 2023, our liquidity position decreased by $200 million following the repayment of our convertible notes upon maturity, which further deleveraged our balance sheet.
We believe we have sufficient cash on hand, and anticipated cash generated from operating activities and external financing sources, to meet our short term and long term capital requirements.
While we have sufficient liquidity to meet our operational needs, we continue to evaluate alternatives to manage our capital structure and market opportunities to strengthen our liquidity and to provide further operational and strategic flexibility.
Significant Liquidity and Capital Activities in 2023
Sources of Funds
$202 million in net proceeds from full disposition of our BRSP shares in the first quarter of 2023.
Uses of Funds
Acquisition of InfraBridge in February 2023 for $313 million, net of cash assumed
$200 million repayment of our convertible senior notes upon maturity in April 2023
$90 million contingent earnout payment to Wafra in March 2023.
Liquidity Needs and Capital Activities
Stock Repurchases
In July 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a $200 million stock repurchase program which expires in June 2023, but may be extended, modified, or discontinued at any time by our Board of Directors. In 2023 through April, $4.7 million of preferred stock was repurchased. $87.7 million repurchase capacity remains available under the program.
Dividends
Common Stock—The payment of common stock dividends and determination of the amount thereof is at the discretion of our Board of Directors. The Company reinstated quarterly common stock dividends at $0.01 per share beginning the third quarter of 2022, having previously suspended common stock dividends from the second quarter of 2020 through the second quarter of 2022. A dividend of $0.01 per share of common stock was declared in February 2023 and paid in April 2023.
Preferred Stock—Following additional preferred stock repurchases in April 2023, we have outstanding preferred stock totaling $822 million, bearing a weighted average dividend rate of 7.135% per annum, with aggregate dividend payments of $14.7 million per quarter.
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Contractual Obligations, Commitments and Contingencies
Debt Obligation
As of the date of this filing, our corporate debt is composed of a securitized financing facility and exchangeable senior notes issued by the OP, all of which are recourse to the Company, as described in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements. $200 million of convertible senior notes were fully repaid upon maturity in April 2023.
($ in thousands)Outstanding PrincipalInterest Rate
(Per Annum)
Maturity or Anticipated Repayment Date
Corporate debt:
Securitized financing facility—fixed rate$300,000 3.93 %September 2026
Exchangeable senior notes—fixed rate78,422 5.75 July 2025
$378,422 
Investment-level secured debt is non-recourse to DBRG and serviced through operating and/or investing cash generated by the respective borrower subsidiaries in the Operating segment and by our consolidated fund. Corporate-level cash is not applied to service investment-level debt.
Investment Commitments
Fund Commitments—As general partner, we typically have minimum capital commitments to our sponsored funds. With respect to our flagship value-add funds, DBP I and DBP II, and InfraBridge GIF I and GIF II funds, we have made additional capital commitments as a general partner affiliate alongside our limited partner investors. Our fund capital investments further align our interests to our investors. As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we have unfunded commitments of $142totaling $126 million to itsour sponsored funds. Generally, the timing for funding of these commitments is not known and the commitments are callable on demand at any time prior to their respective expirations.
Contingent Consideration
Wafra Redemption—In connection with the May 2022 redemption of Wafra's interest in our Digital IMinvestment management business, additional contingent consideration of up to $125 million may beis payable in March 2023 and/or March 2024,based upon future capital raise thresholds, with up to 50% payable in shares of our class A common stock at our election. Depending upon cumulative capital raised through 2023, up to $35 million of the remaining contingent consideration may become payable in March 2024.
InfraBridge Acquisition of Infrastructure Investment Management PlatformWe have committed to acquire AMP Capital's global infrastructure equity investment management platform for $314 millionIn connection with the InfraBridge acquisition in cash. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022. AdditionalFebruary 2023, additional contingent consideration of up to $125$129 million may become payable based upon achievement of future fundraising targets.
Lease Obligations
At September 30, 2022, we have $137.5 milliontargets for InfraBridge's third and $477 million of finance and operating lease obligations, respectively, that were assumed through acquisitions, principally in connection with leasehold data centers and ground space hosting tower communication sites, and $36 million of operating lease obligations on our corporate offices. These amounts represent fixed lease payments, excluding any contingent or other variable lease payments, and factor in lease renewal or termination options only if it is reasonably certain that such options would be exercised. These lease obligations will be funded through operating cash generated by the investment properties and corporate operating cash, respectively.
Dividends
Common Stockfourth flagship funds.—The Company reinstated quarterly common stock dividends beginning the third quarter of 2022, with the declaration of a dividend of $0.01 per share of common stock that was paid in October 2022.
Preferred Stock—At September 30, 2022, we have outstanding preferred stock totaling $828 million, bearing a weighted average dividend rate of 7.135% per annum, with aggregate dividend payments of $14.8 million per quarter.
Stock Repurchase
Through October 2022, we have repurchased $107.6 million in aggregate of preferred and common stock pursuant to a stock repurchase program. Approximately $92 million remains available out of the $200 million repurchase program, which may be extended, modified, or discontinued at any time by our Board of Directors.
Cash From Operations
Our investments generate cash, either from operations or as a return of our invested capital. We primarily generate revenue from net operating income of our digital infrastructure business, which is partially offset by interest expense
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associated with non-recourse borrowings on our digital portfolio. We also receive periodic distributions from our equity investments, including our GP co-investments.
Additionally, we generate fee related earnings from our digital investment management business. Following the redemption of Wafra's 31.5% interest in our Digital IM business in May 2022, 100% of fee related earnings are attributable to us. Management fee income is generally a predictable and stable revenue stream, while carried interest and incentive fees are by nature less predictable in amount and timing. Our ability to establish new investment vehicles and raise investor capital depends on general market conditions and availability of attractive investment opportunities as well as availability of debt capital.
Carried Interest Distributed
Through October 2022, we received our share of realized carried interest of $22.5 million (net of allocation to employees) in connection with the DataBank recapitalization and DBP I's liquidation of Wildstone.
Warehoused Investments
We temporarily warehouse investments on behalf of prospective sponsored investment vehicles that are actively fundraising. The warehoused investments are transferred to the investment vehicle when sufficient third party capital, including debt, is raised. Generally, the timing of future warehousing activities is not known. Nevertheless, investment warehousing is undertaken only if we determine that there will be sufficient liquidity through the anticipated warehousing period.
InAt March 31, 2023, we had $38 million of warehoused equity investments.
Carried Interest Clawback
Depending on the third quarterfinal realized value of all investments at the end of the life of a fund (and, with respect to certain funds, periodically during the life of the fund), if it is determined that cumulative carried interest distributions have exceeded the final carried interest amount earned (or amount earned as of the calculation date), we are obligated to return the excess carried interest received. Therefore, carried interest distributions may be subject to clawback if decline in investment values results in cumulative performance of the fund falling below minimum return hurdles in the interim period. If it is determined that the Company has a clawback obligation, a liability would be established based upon a hypothetical liquidation of the net assets of the fund at reporting date. The actual determination and required payment of any clawback obligation would generally occur after final disposition of the investments of the fund or otherwise as set forth in the governing documents of the fund.
If the related carried interest distributions received by the Company are subject to clawback, the previously distributed carried interest would be similarly subject to clawback from employees. The Company generally withholds a portion of the distribution of carried interest to employees to satisfy their potential clawback obligation.
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At March 31, 2023, the Company has no liability for clawback obligations on distributed carried interest.
Lease Obligations
At March 31, 2023, we had $39.5 million of operating lease obligations on our corporate offices, which are funded through corporate operating cash. The lease obligation amount represents fixed lease payments, excluding any contingent or other variable lease payments, and factor in lease renewal or termination options only if it is reasonably certain that such options would be exercised.
Separately, finance and operating lease obligations on leasehold data centers in the Operating segment are satisfied through operating cash generated by the respective investment properties.
Sources of Liquidity
Debt Funding
As of the date of this filing, we have $378 million of outstanding principal on our corporate debt, as discussed under "—Debt Obligation."
Our securitized financing facility is subject to various covenants, including financial covenants that require the maintenance of minimum thresholds for debt service coverage ratio and maximum loan-to-value ratio, as defined. As of the date of this filing, we are in compliance with all of the financial covenants, and the full $300 million is available to be drawn on our VFN.
Our securitized financing facility allows for the issuance of additional term notes in the future to supplement our liquidity. The decision to enter into a particular financing arrangement is made after consideration of various factors including future cash needs, current sources of liquidity, demand for the Company’s debt or equity, and prevailing interest rates.
Cash From Operations
Fee-Related Earnings—We generate FRE from our Investment Management segment, generally encompassing recurring fee income net of associated compensation and administrative expenses. Following the redemption of Wafra's 31.5% interest in our investment management business in May 2022, we100% of Investment Management FRE is attributable to us. Management fee income is generally a predictable and stable revenue stream. Our ability to generate new management fee streams through establishing new investment vehicles and raising investor capital depends on general market conditions and availability of attractive investment opportunities as well as availability of debt capital.
Incentive Fees—Incentive fees, net of employee allocations, are earned based upon the financial performance of a vehicle above a specified return threshold, which is largely driven by appreciation in value of underlying investments. Incentive fees are recognized as fee income when they are no longer probable of significant reversal. As investment fair values and changes thereof could be affected by various factors, including market and economic conditions, incentive fees are by nature less predictable in amount and timing.
Carried Interest Distributions—Carried interest is distributed generally upon profitable disposition of an investment if at the time of distribution, cumulative returns of the fund exceed minimum return hurdles. Carried interest distributions are recognized in earnings net of clawback obligations, if any. The amount and timing of carried interest distributions received amay vary substantially from period to period depending upon the occurrence and size of investments realized by our sponsored funds.
Investments—Our investments generate cash through income distributions and return of $98 million in total capital from the transfer of warehoused loans to our newly launched digital credit fund and to a third party sponsored CLO, along with repayment of the corresponding debt.
At September 30, 2022, our largest warehoused investment is TowerCo that was acquired in June 2022, for which we funded $278 million at acquisition. Other warehoused investments include $55 million of equity investments and one remaining loan of $38 million for which the transfer to our digital credit fund is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022.invested capital.
Asset Monetization
We periodically monetize our investments through opportunistic asset sales or to recycle capital from non-core assets.
DataBank—Through October 2022, we have partially monetized In the first quarter of 2023, our interest in DataBank and received totalBRSP shares were fully disposed for net proceeds of $366 million, including our share of carried interest net of allocation to employees. $202 million.
We anticipate the completion of another closing of the recapitalization of DataBank prior to the end of 2022, which will result in further monetization of our interest in DataBank.
Wellness Infrastructure—In completing our digital transformation, we monetized our Wellness Infrastructure assets in February 2022 for $161 million in cash, including cash distributions received from NRF Holdco prior to closing of the sale, and $155 million in note receivable.
Debt
Description of our debt obligations is included in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements. Our indebtedness at September 30, 2022 is summarized as follows:
($ in thousands)Outstanding Principal
Weighted Average Interest Rate (1)
(Per Annum)
Weighted Average Years Remaining to Maturity (2)
Corporate-level debt:
Secured fund fee revenue notes$300,000 3.93 %4.0
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes278,422 5.21 %1.2
Non-recourse investment level secured debt:
Fixed rate3,729,979 2.53 %
Variable rate1,085,733 6.70 %
4,815,712 3.47 %3.4
Total debt$5,394,134 
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(1)    Calculated based upon outstanding debt principal at balance sheet date. For variable rate debt, weighted average interest rate is calculated based upon the applicable index plus spread at balance sheet date.
(2)    Calculated based upon anticipated repayment dates for notes issued under securitization financing; otherwise based upon initial maturity dates, or extended maturity dates if extension criteria are met for extensionshave other marketable equity securities that are available for future monetization, valued at the Company's option.
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Scheduled principal payments on our debt obligationsapproximately $17 million at September 30, 2022 were as follows.
(In thousands)Remaining 202220232024202520262027 and thereafterTotal
Secured fund fee revenue notes$— $— $— $— $300,000 $— $300,000 
Convertible and exchangeable senior notes— 200,000 — 78,422 — — 278,422 
Investment-level secured debt
Digital Operating1,558 228,792 879,003 1,146,517 1,649,690 600,000 4,505,560 
Other— — 11,300 — — 298,852 310,152 
Total$1,558 $428,792 $890,303 $1,224,939 $1,949,690 $898,852 $5,394,134 
March 31, 2023.
Debt maturities and future debt principal payments are presented based upon anticipated repayment dates for notes issued under securitization financing, otherwise based upon initial maturity dates or extended maturity dates if extension criteria are met at September 30, 2022 for extensions that are at the Company's option.
Securitized Financing Facility
As of the date of this filing, we are in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the securitized financing facility.
As noted above, our VFN availability was increased $100 million to $300 million in April 2022, with the full amount available to be drawn as of September 30, 2022.
Non-Recourse Investment-Level Secured Debt
Investment level financing is non-recourse to us and secured by the respective underlying real estate or loans receivable.
Significant Developments in 2022
Dispositions—Investment-level debt of $2.86 billion held by NRF Holdco (previously classified as held for disposition) was assumed by the acquirer upon sale of NRF Holdco in February 2022. In August 2022, $173 million of debt previously financing warehoused loans was repaid following a transfer of the loans into a third party sponsored CLO. These transactions resulted in further deleveraging of our balance sheet.
Acquisition—Additional$313 million of debt was undertaken to partially fund the acquisition of TowerCo in June 2022. The debt is expected to be assumed by our new sponsored investment vehicle, along with the TowerCo assets, when sufficient third party capital has been raised.
Public Offerings
We may offer and sell various types of securities under our shelf registration statement. These securities may be issued from time to time at our discretion based onupon our needs and depending upon market conditions and available pricing.
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Consolidated Cash Flows
The following table summarizes the activities from our consolidated statements of cash flows.flows, including discontinued operations.
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)(In thousands)20222021(In thousands)20232022
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period$1,036,739 $1,766,245 
Net cash provided by (used in):Net cash provided by (used in):Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activitiesOperating activities$194,773 $181,412 Operating activities20,185 1,257 
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(1,929,361)85,698 Investing activities(258,870)(1,102,149)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities741,772 198,221 Financing activities26,786 559,318 
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashEffect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(626)(651)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period$824,214 $1,224,020 
Operating Activities
Cash inflows from operating activities are generated primarily through fee income, including incentive fees, and distributions of our share of net carried interest from our investment management business, property operating income from our real estate investments, interest received from our warehoused loans receivable during the warehousing period, and distributions of earnings received from equity investments. This is partially offset by payment of operating expenses, including property management and operations, investment transaction-related costs, as well as compensation and general administrative costs.
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Our operating activities generated net cash inflows of $194.8$20.2 million in 20222023 and $181.4$1.3 million in 2021.2022.
Investing Activities
Investing activities include primarily cash outlays for business combination, acquisition of real estate, origination or acquisition of warehoused loans and disbursement on subsequent drawdowns, and new equity investments and subsequent contributions. These are partially offset by repayments, sales and transfers of warehoused loans receivable, distributions of capital received from equity investments, and proceeds from sale of real estate and equity investments.
Our investing activities generated net cash outflows of $1.9$258.9 million in 2023, attributed primarily to a business combination, partially offset by the sale of equity investments, and $1.1 billion in 2022, anddriven by real estate acquisitions in the Operating segment.
Business combination—In 2023, we paid $313.2 million (net of cash assumed) for the acquisition of InfraBridge.
Equity investments—Our equity investments generated net cash inflows in both years.
In 2023, our equity investments recorded net cash inflows of $85.7$219.5 million, attributed primarily to $201.6 million from the sale of our BRSP shares. Other activities pertain to the acquisitions and dispositions of marketable equity securities by our consolidated liquid funds, and return of capital from a non-digital equity investment following a final sale of its underlying assets.
2022 saw net cash inflows of $8.7 million, largely representing the trading activities in 2021.marketable equity securities by our consolidated liquid funds.
Real estate investments—Real estate investing activities generated net cash outflows in both years.
Outflows were significantly higherNet cash outflows in 2023 was $162.9 million, attributed to capital expenditures in our data center portfolio, including payments for build-out of expansion capacity and lease-up within the Vantage SDC portfolio.
2022 totaling $1.8 billion,saw net cash outflows of $739.4 million, attributed primarily to the acquisition of TowerCo, and to a lesser extent, DataBank's acquisition of five data centers, capital expenditures in our data center portfoliocapital expenditures, and payments for build-out of expansion capacity and lease-up within the Vantage SDC portfolio. Also contributing to the cash outflows was cash assumed by the buyer in the sale of real estate investment holding entities in our Wellness Infrastructure business. All of these outflows were partially offset by proceeds received from our Wellness Infrastructure sale.
2021 saw net cash outflows of $244.7 million as add-on acquisitions in the Vantage SDC portfolio and capital expenditures were partially offset by proceeds from sales of various properties in Europe, in our Wellness Infrastructure segment and our hotel business.
Debt investments—Our debt investments generated net cash inflows in both years.
Net cash inflowsoutflows in 2022, was relatively immaterial at $4.6while there were no cash activities in 2023.
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In 2022, net cash outflows of $164.1 million as we have largely transferred our acquired or originatedwere driven by origination and acquisition of loans that were warehoused for future investment vehicles, partially offset by a loan syndication. These warehoused loans were subsequently transferred to aour sponsored credit fund and to a third party sponsored CLO.
In 2021, net cash inflows of $390.8 million can be attributed tocollateralized loan repayments, in particular a $305.0 million repayment received on two loans in our Irish loan portfolio, partially offset by acquisition or origination of warehoused loans, and acquisition of additional N-Star CDOs at a discount by our Wellness Infrastructure segment.
Equity investments—Our equity investments generated net cash inflows in 2022 and net cash outflows in 2021.
In 2022, our equity investments recorded net cash inflows of $97.4 million, largely representing the trading activities in marketable equity securities by our consolidated liquid funds, and a return of capital from the first sale of investment by DBP I, partially offset by additional contributions to our digital funds.
2021 saw net cash outflows of $56.2 million in connection with our equity investments. This can be attributed largely to funding of our digital fund commitments and draws on acquisition, development and constructionobligation ("ADC"CLO") loans that were accounted for as equity method investments, partially offset by net proceeds of approximately $81.8 million from sales of 9.5 million BRSP shares, as well as trading activities in marketable equity securities by our consolidated funds in the digital liquid strategy.second half of 2022.
Financing Activities
We finance our investing activities largely through investment-level secured debt and capital from co-investors. We alsomay draw upon our securitized financing facility to finance our investing and operating activities, as well as have the ability to raise capital in the public markets through issuances of preferred stock, common stock and private placement notes. Accordingly, we incur cash outlays primarily for payments on our investment-level and corporate debt, and dividends to our preferred stockholders and common stockholders (common dividends were reinstated beginning the third quarter of 2022), as well as. Separately, subsidiaries in the Operating segment finance their investing activities largely through investment-level secured debt and incur cash outlays for debt servicing and distributions to their third party investors who represent noncontrolling interests in our various investments.interests.
Financing activities generated net cash inflows of $741.8 million in 2022 and $198.2 million in 2021.both years.
In 2022,2023, the large net cash inflowinflows of $741.8$26.8 million was drivenrepresent largely additional investment-level debt raised by financing forsubsidiaries in the acquisitions of TowerCo and the DataBank data center acquisitionOperating segment through term loans and capital contributions from noncontrolling interests totaling $1.1 billion. Additionally, cash inflows included our share of proceeds recorded in equity of $302.8 million from sale of a portion of our interest in our DataBank subsidiary in connection with the DataBank recapitalization in August 2022 that was treated as an equity transaction (Note 10). These inflows weretheir refinancing activities, partially offset by $388.5a $90.0 million of cash paidcontingent consideration payment to redeem Wafra's interest in our digital investment management business in May 2022. Financing cash outflows also included repayment of our warehouse credit facility of $172.5 million with proceeds from a transfer ofWafra.
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the warehoused loans to a third party CLO, and paydowns on amortizing debt in our Digital Operating business. Other notable cash outflows included preferred and common stock repurchases totaling $60.8 million and distributions to various noncontrolling interests. Dividend payments were $47.6 million in 2022, which is lower than 2021 following preferred stock redemptions during 2021 and repurchases during 2022.
The financing net cash inflows of $198.2$559.3 million in 20212022 were driven by $285.9 millionfinancing for the acquisition of borrowings exceeding debt repayments. Investment-level financing activities included primarily borrowings by Vantage SDC to finance an add-onthe DataBank data center acquisition through a term loan and expansion capacity, issuance of securitized notes by DataBank that was largely used to refinance its existing debt, and repayment of debt financing real estate in Europe that were sold during the year. We replaced our corporate credit facility with a securitized financing facility, from which we received $285.1 million of net proceeds in July through issuance of Class A-2 Notes, some of which were applied to redeem preferred stock in August for $86.8 million. Additionally, there was $73.3 million of netcapital contributions from noncontrolling interests. Such contributionsOther investment-level financing included amounts drawn on warehouse facilities to finance acquisition of loans that were composed largelyintended to be securitized. In the third quarter of 2022, these loans were transferred into a syndication of our interest to a new third party investor in our zColo investment vehicle, assumption of a portion of our commitments to DCP I by Wafra, and additional consideration paid by Wafra for its investment in our digital investment management business. Dividend payments were $56.1 million in 2021.
Risk Management
Risk management is a significant component of our strategy to deliver consistent risk-adjusted returns to our stockholders. The audit committee of our board of directors, in consultation with our chief risk officer, internal auditor and management, maintains oversight of risk management matters, and periodically reviews our policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management, including key risks to which we are subject, including credit risk, liquidity risk, financing risk, foreign currency risk and market risk,CLO and the steps that management has taken to monitorcorresponding warehouse facilities were repaid.
Guarantees and control such risks.Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Underwriting and Investment Process
In connection with executing any new investment in digital assets for our balanceWe have no guarantees or off-balance sheet or a managed investment vehicle, our underwriting team undertakes a comprehensive due diligence process to ensurearrangements that we understand all of thebelieve are reasonable likely to have a material risks involved with making such investment, in addition to related accounting, legal, financial and business issues. If the risks can be sufficiently mitigated in relation to the potential return, we will pursue the investment on behalf of our balance sheet and/or investment vehicles, subject to approval from the applicable investment committee, composed of senior executives of the Company.
Specifically, as part of our underwriting process, we evaluate and review the following data, including, but not limited to: financial data including historical and budgeted financial statements, tenant or customer quality, lease terms and structure, renewal probability, capital expenditure plans, sales pipeline, technical/energy requirements and supply, local and macroeconomic market conditions, leverage and comparable transactions, environmental, social and governance considerations, as applicable. For debt investments, we also analyze metrics such as loan-to-collateral value ratios, debt service coverage ratios, debt yields, sponsor credit ratings and performance history.
In addition to evaluating the merits of any particular proposed investment, we evaluate the diversification of our or a particular managed investment vehicle’s portfolio of assets, as the case may be. Prior to making a final investment decision, we determine whether a target asset will cause the portfolio of assets to be too heavily concentrated with, or cause too much risk exposure to, any one digital real estate sector, geographic region, source of cash flow such as tenants or borrowers, or other geopolitical issues. If we determine that a proposed investment presents excessive concentration risk, we may decide not to pursue an otherwise attractive investment.
Allocation Procedures
We currently manage, and may in the future manage, private funds, REITs and other entities that have investment and/or rate of return objectives similar to our own or to other investment vehicles that we manage. In order to address the risk of potential conflicts of interest among us and our managed investment vehicles, we have implemented an investment allocation policy consistent with our duty as a registered investment adviser to treat our managed investment vehicles fairly and equitably over time. Pursuant to this policy, and subject to certain priority rights in our DBP funds, investment allocation decisions are based on a suitability assessment involving a review of numerous factors, including the particular source of capital’s investment objectives, available cash, diversification/concentration, leverage policy, the size of the investment, tax, anticipated pipeline of suitable investments and fund life.
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Portfolio Management
The comprehensive portfolio management process generally includes day-to-day oversight by the Company's portfolio management team, regular management meetings and quarterly asset review process. These processes are designed to enable management to evaluate and proactively identify investment-specific issues and trends on a portfolio-wide basis for both assetseffect on our balance sheet and assets of the companies within our investment management business. Nevertheless, we cannot be certain that such review will identify all issues within our portfolio due to, among other things, adverse economic conditions or events adversely affecting specific assets; therefore, potential future losses may also stem from investments that are not identified during these reviews.
We use many methods to actively manage our risk to preserve our income and capital, including, but not limited to, maintaining dialogue with tenants, operators, partners and/or borrowers and performing regular inspections of our collateral and owned properties. With respect to our wellness infrastructure properties, we consider the impact of regulatory changes on operator performance and property values. During a quarterly review, or more frequently as necessary, investments are monitored and identified for possible asset impairment or loan loss reserves, as applicable, based upon several factors, including missed or late contractual payments, significant declines in property operating performance and other data which may indicate a potential issue in our ability to recover our invested capital from an investment. In addition, we may utilize services of certain strategic partnerships and joint ventures with third parties with relevant expertise to assist our portfolio management.
In order to maintain our exemption from registration under the 1940 Act, and maximize returns and manage portfolio risk, we may dispose of an asset earlier than anticipated or hold an asset longer than anticipated if we determine it to be appropriate depending upon prevailing market conditions or factors regarding a particular asset. We can provide no assurances, however, that we will be successful in identifying or managing all of the risks associated with acquiring, holding or disposing of a particular asset or that we will not realize losses on certain assets.
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency Hedging
Subject to maintaining our exemption from registration under the 1940 Act, we may mitigate the risk of interest rate volatility through the use of hedging instruments, such as interest rate swap agreements and interest rate cap agreements. The goal of our interest rate management strategy is to minimize or eliminate the effects of interest rate changes on the value of our assets, to improve risk-adjusted returns and, where possible, to lock in, on a long-term basis, a favorable spread between the yield on our assets and the cost of financing such assets. In addition, because we are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, we employ foreign currency risk management strategies, including the use of, among others, currency hedges, and matched currency financing. We can provide no assurances, however, that our efforts to manage interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate volatility will successfully mitigate the risks of such volatility on our portfolio.financial condition.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires the use of estimates and
assumptions that involve the exercise of judgment and that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Our critical accounting policies and estimates are integral to understanding and evaluating our reported financial results as they require subjective or complex management judgments, resulting from the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and unpredictable.
There have been no changes to our critical accounting policies or those of our unconsolidated joint ventures since the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
With respect to all critical estimates, we have established policies and control procedures which seek to ensure that estimates and assumptions are appropriately governed and applied consistently from period to period. We believe that all of the decisions and assessments applied were reasonable at the time made, based upon information available to us at that time. Due to the inherently judgmental nature of the various projections and assumptions used, and unpredictability of economic and market conditions, actual results may differ from estimates, and changes in estimates and assumptions could have a material effect on our financial statements in the future.
Recent Accounting Updates
The effects of accounting standards adopted in 20222023 and the potential effects of accounting standards to be adopted in the future are described in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.Risk
Market risk represents the risk of financial loss from adverse movement in market prices. The primary sources of market risk are interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodityequity prices and equitycommodity prices.
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Our business is exposed primarily to interest rate risk on variable rate interest bearing instruments, foreign exchange risk on non U.S. digital operating business and foreign denominated investments, the effect of market risk on our fee income and net carried interest allocation, foreign currency risk on non-U.S. investment management business and foreign denominated warehoused investments (if any), interest rate risk on our VFN and other variable rate debt financing warehoused investments (if any), and, equity price risk on marketable equity securities and commodity price risk in connection with our digital operating business.of consolidated funds.
The following discussion excludesSeparately, the effect of market risk on assets and corresponding liabilities that were held for disposition at September 30, 2022.
Interest Rate Risk
Instruments bearing variable interest rates include our debt obligations and loans receivable warehoused on the balance sheet for future sponsored investment vehicles, all of which are subjectOperating segment is exposed to interest rate fluctuations that will affect future cash flows, specifically interest expense and interest income, respectively.
Variable Rate Debt—Our corporate debt exposure to variable interest rates is limited to our VFN revolver, which was fully repaid as of September 30, 2022. In terms of investment level financing which totals $4.8 billion, this consists primarily of fixed rate securitized notes issued by our digital operating subsidiaries, Vantage SDC and DataBank, and fixed rate term debt financing TowerCo. Of this amount, $1.09 billion or 23% is composed ofrisk on variable rate debt, at September 30, 2022. Our variable rate debt is indexed largely to either 1-month or 3-month LIBOR, or 6-month Euribor. At September 30, 2022, our exposure to interest rate on the TowerCo variable rate debt is economically hedged with interest rate swaps. As our digital operating subsidiaries are substantially owned by third party investors, the resulting increase in interest expense from higher interest rates will be attributed predominantly to noncontrolling interests, with a minimal share of that effect attributed to DBRG. Based upon the outstanding principal on our variable rate debt at September 30, 2022, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase annualized interest expense, net of the effect of interest rate hedges, by $8.8 million on a consolidated basis or $1.2 million after attribution to noncontrolling interests.
Variable Rate Loans Receivable—We hold one warehoused variable rate loan receivable of $38 million at September 30, 2022, for which the transfer to our newly launched digital credit fund is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022. The risk of a decrease in interest rates that would reduce our interest income from the loan is low given the current increasing interest rate environment and the temporary nature of our holding.
Foreign Currency Risk
As of September 30, 2022, we have limited direct foreign currency exposure from our foreign operations in the digital operating business and foreign currency denominated investments warehoused on the balance sheet for future sponsored vehicles. Changes in foreign currency rates can adversely affect earnings and the value of our foreign currency denominated investments, including investments in our foreign subsidiaries.
We have exposure to foreign currency risk from the operations of our foreign subsidiaries to the extent these subsidiaries do not transact in U.S. dollars. This applies to our foreign subsidiaries that operate six colocation data centers in the U.K. and France, and TowerCo assets in Belgium. For the substantial majority of our subsidiaries in Canada that operate our hyperscale data centers, the U.S dollar is used as the transactional currency, in which case, there is no foreign currency exposure. The remaining foreign subsidiaries in our colocation data center business that do not transact in U.S. dollars make up only a small percentage of our overall digital operating business, which in turn is substantially owned by third party investors. As it relates to our EUR denominated equity investment in TowerCo, we have entered into foreign exchange contracts as a net investment hedge. Accordingly, our exposure to foreign currency risk from the operations of our foreign subsidiaries is limited as of September 30, 2022.
Our foreign currency denominated investments, which are temporarily warehoused on the balance sheet, are held by our U.S. subsidiaries. We generally mitigate foreign currency risk on our foreign currency denominated investments by utilizing currency instruments as economic hedges, such as foreign currency put options, forward contractsits non-U.S. business and costless collars. The maturity dates of these instruments approximate the projected dates of related cash flows from the respective investments. At September 30, 2022    , our foreign currency exposure consisted of a GBP loan receivable (£35 million) and an AUD equity investment (A$35 million). As of September 30, 2022, we have entered into foreign exchange forward contracts to mitigate our GBP exposure.
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In connection with our commitment to acquire AMP Capital, our consideration payable in U.S. dollar equivalent is largely fixed based upon the foreign exchange rate as of the date of the purchase agreement. The consideration is payable in U.S. dollars at the spot foreign exchange rate on the closing date of the acquisition, provided that such rate is not A$0.02 higher or lower than the rate on the date of the purchase agreement.commodity price risk.
Market Risk Effect on Fee Income and Net Carried Interest Allocation
Management Fees—To the extent management fees are based upon fair value of the underlying investments of our managed investment vehicles, an increase or decrease in fair value will directly affect our management fee income. Generally, our management fee income is calculated based upon investors' committed capital during the commitment period of the vehicle, and thereafter, contributed or invested capital during the investing and liquidating periods. To a lesser extent, management fees are based upon the net asset value of vehicles in our digital liquid securities strategy,Liquid Strategies, measured at fair value. At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, our digital liquid securities strategyLiquid Strategies make up 4.9%4% of our $21$28 billion FEEUM. Accordingly, most of our management fee income will not be directly affected by changes in investment fair values.
Incentive Fees and Carried Interest—Incentive fees and carried interest, net of management allocations, are earned based upon the financial performance of a vehicle above a specified return threshold, which is largely driven by appreciation in value of underlying investments. Carried interest is subject to reversal until such time it is realized, which generally occurs upon disposition of all underlying investments of an investment vehicle, or in part with each disposition. The extent of the effect of fair value changes to the amount of incentive fees and carried interest earned will depend upon the cumulative performance of an investment vehicle relative to its return threshold, the performance measurement period used to calculate incentives and carried interest, and the stage of the vehicle's lifecycle. Investment fair values in turn could be affected by various factors, including but not limited to, the financial performance of the portfolio company, economic conditions, foreign exchange rates, comparable transactions in the market, and equity prices for publicly traded securities. Therefore, fair value changes are unpredictable and the effect on incentive fee and carried interest varies across different investment vehicles.
Foreign Currency Risk
As of March 31, 2023, we have limited direct foreign currency exposure from our foreign operations and foreign currency denominated investments warehoused on the balance sheet for future sponsored vehicles. Changes in foreign currency rates can adversely affect earnings and the value of our foreign currency denominated investments, including investments in our foreign subsidiaries.
We have exposure to foreign currency risk from the operations of our foreign subsidiaries to the extent these subsidiaries do not transact in U.S. dollars. Generally, this is limited to our recently acquired InfraBridge advisor subsidiary which receives fee income predominantly in U.S. dollars but incur operating costs in Pound Sterling ("GBP").
Our foreign currency denominated investments, which are temporarily warehoused on the balance sheet, are held by our U.S. subsidiaries. At March 31, 2023    , our foreign currency exposure is limited to only one AUD equity investment (A$35 million).
Operating segment—For the substantial majority of subsidiaries in Canada that operate hyperscale data centers, the U.S. dollar is largely used as the transactional currency, in which case, there is generally very limited foreign currency exposure. Foreign subsidiaries that operate six colocation data centers in the U.K. and France do not transact in U.S. dollars but make up only a small percentage of the overall Operating segment, which in turn is substantially owned by third party investors. Accordingly, our exposure to foreign currency risk from the operations of foreign subsidiaries in the Operating segment is limited as of March 31, 2023.
Interest Rate Risk
Instruments bearing variable interest rates include debt obligations, which are subject to interest rate fluctuations that will affect future cash flows, specifically interest expense.
Corporate debt—Our corporate debt exposure to variable interest rates is limited to our VFN revolver, which had no outstanding amounts as of March 31, 2023.
Investment-level debt—Investment level financing, which totals $4.9 billion, consists primarily of fixed rate securitized notes issued by subsidiaries in the Operating segment, Vantage SDC and DataBank. Of this amount, $0.4 billion or 7% is composed of variable rate debt at March 31, 2023. Investment level variable rate debt is indexed to either 1-month LIBOR or Term SOFR. As subsidiaries in the Operating segment are substantially owned by third party investors, the resulting
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increase in interest expense from higher interest rates will be attributed predominantly to noncontrolling interests, with a minimal share of that effect attributed to DBRG. Based upon the outstanding principal on investment level variable rate debt at March 31, 2023, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase annualized interest expense by $3.6 million on a consolidated basis or $0.4 million after attribution to noncontrolling interests.
Equity Price Risk
At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had $150.0$166 million of long positions and $35.1$46 million of short positions in marketable equity securities, held predominantly by our consolidated sponsored liquid funds. Realized and unrealized gains and losses from marketable equity securities are recorded in other gain (loss) on the consolidated statement of operations. Market prices for publicly traded equity securities may fluctuate due to a myriad of factors, including but not limited to, financial performance of the investee, industry conditions, economic and political environment, trade volume, and general sentiments in the equity markets. Therefore the level of volatility and price fluctuations are unpredictable. Our funds constantly rebalance their investment portfolio to take advantage of market opportunities and to manage risk. Additionally, one of our funds employs a long/short equity strategy, taking long positions that serve as collateral for short positions, which in combination, reduces its market risk exposure. The effect of equity price decreases to earnings attributable to our shareholders is further reduced as our consolidated liquid funds are substantially owned by third party capital, which represent noncontrolling interests.
Commodity Price Risk
Operating segmentCertain operating costs in ourthe data center portfolio in the Operating segment are subject to price fluctuations caused by volatility of underlying commodity prices, primarily electricity used in our data center operations. We closely monitor theThe cost of electricity is closely monitored at all of our locations and may enter into power utility contracts may be entered into to purchase electricity at fixed prices in certain locations in the U.S., with such contracts generally representing less than our forecasted usage. OurThe building of new data centers and expansion of existing data centers will also subject usthe Operating segment to commodity price risk with respect to building materials such as steel and copper. Additionally, the lead time to procure data center equipment is substantial and procurement delays could increase construction cost and delay revenue generation.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, we have evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.
The Company may be involved in litigation and claims in the ordinary course of business. As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company was not involved in any material legal proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Other than as noted below, thereThere have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in response to "Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and "Part II—Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, which areis available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Extensive regulation in the United States and abroad affects our activities, increases the cost of doing business and creates the potential for significant liabilities that could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Our business is subject to extensive regulation, including periodic examinations by governmental agencies and self-regulatory organizations in the jurisdictions in which we operate around the world. Many of these regulators, including U.S. and foreign government agencies and self-regulatory organizations and state securities commissions in the United States, are empowered to grant, and in specific circumstances to cancel, permissions to carry on particular activities, and to conduct investigations and administrative proceedings that can result in fines, suspensions of personnel or other sanctions, including censure, the issuance of cease-and-desist orders or the suspension or expulsion of applicable licenses and memberships.
In recent years, the SEC and its staff have focused on issues relevant to global investment firms and have formed specialized units devoted to examining such firms and, in certain cases, bringing enforcement actions against the firms, their principals and their employees. Such actions and settlements involving U.S.-based private fund advisers generally have involved a number of issues, including the undisclosed allocation of the fees, costs and expenses related to unconsummated co-investment transactions (i.e., the allocation of broken deal expenses), undisclosed legal fee arrangements affording the adviser greater discounts than those afforded to funds advised by such adviser and the undisclosed acceleration of certain special fees. Recent SEC focus areas have also included, among other things, the misuse of material non-public information, material impacts on portfolio companies owned by private funds (e.g., real estate related investments) due to recent economic conditions, and compliance with practices described in fund disclosures regarding the use of limited partner advisory committees, including whether advisory committee approvals were properly obtained in accordance with fund disclosures.
The SEC’s oversight, inspections and examinations of global investment firms, including our firm, have continued to focus on transparency, investor disclosure practices, fees and expenses, valuation and conflicts of interest and whether firms have adequate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal securities laws in connection with these and other areas of focus. For example, our managed companies routinely engage our affiliated entities to provide asset level services, in accordance with the relevant fund legal documents. While we believe we have procedures in place reasonably designed to monitor and make appropriate and timely disclosures regarding the engagement and compensation of our affiliated services providers and other matters of current regulatory focus, the SEC’s inspections of our firm have raised concerns about these and other areas of our operations. In September 2022, Colony Capital Investment Advisors, LLC (CCIA), the investment adviser to certain legacy funds and vehicles holding legacy assets, received an information request from the SEC’s Division of Enforcement related principally to certain alleged deficiencies identified in a recent examination of CCIA relating to CCIA’s compliance with its fiduciary duty, duty of care and disclosure of affiliate transactions involving certain legacy businesses and operations. We expect to cooperate with the SEC staff in this investigation. Although we believe that CCIA acted in accordance with applicable legal requirements and always conducted its business in the best interests of its clients, we have taken a number of steps to improve our investor disclosures and compliance processes in response to the CCIA examination. In addition, almost all of the relevant CCIA-managed investment vehicles and Colony legal entities have either been sold or wound down, and CCIA has not sponsored a new client investment vehicle in over two years and has no plans to do so. Nevertheless, at this time, we cannot predict the outcome of the SEC investigation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
In addition, in recent years the SEC and several states have initiated investigations alleging that certain private equity firms and hedge funds, or agents acting on their behalf, have paid money to current or former government officials or their associates in exchange for improperly soliciting contracts with the state pension funds (i.e., “ pay to play”
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practices). Such “pay to play” practices are subject to extensive federal and state regulation, and any failure on our part to comply with rules surrounding “pay to play” practices could expose us to significant penalties and reputational damage.
Further, we expect a greater level of SEC enforcement activity under the Biden administration, and it is possible this enforcement activity will target practices that we believe are compliant and that were not targeted by prior administrations. We regularly are subject to requests for information and informal or formal investigations by the SEC and other regulatory authorities, with which we routinely cooperate and, in the current environment, even historical practices that have been previously examined are being revisited. Even if an investigation or proceeding does not result in a sanction or the sanction imposed against us or our personnel by a regulator were small in monetary amount, the costs incurred in responding to such matters could be material and the adverse publicity relating to the investigation, proceeding or imposition of these sanctions could harm our reputation and cause us to lose existing investors or fail to gain new investors or discourage others from doing business with us.
In addition, we regularly rely on exemptions from various requirements of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, the 1940 Act, the Commodity Exchange Act and ERISA in conducting our investment activities in the United States. Similarly, in conducting our investment activities outside the United States, we rely on available exemptions from the regulatory regimes of various foreign jurisdictions. These exemptions from regulation within the United States and abroad are sometimes highly complex and may, in certain circumstances, depend on compliance by third parties whom we do not control. If for any reason these exemptions were to become unavailable to us, we could become subject to regulatory action or third party claims and our business could be materially and adversely affected. Moreover, the requirements imposed by our regulators are designed primarily to ensure the integrity of the financial markets and to protect investors in our funds and are not designed to protect our stockholders. Consequently, these regulations often serve to limit our activities and impose burdensome compliance requirements.
It is difficult to determine the full extent of the impact on us of any new laws, regulations or initiatives that may be proposed or whether any of the proposals will become law. Any changes in the regulatory framework applicable to our business, including the changes as a result of, among others, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, may impose additional costs on us, require the attention of our senior management or result in limitations on the manner in which we conduct our business. It is expected that the Biden administration will increase the number of financial regulations and regulators. Furthermore, we may become subject to additional regulatory and compliance burdens as we expand our product offerings and investment platform, including raising additional funds. Moreover, as calls for additional regulation have increased as a result of heightened regulatory focus in the financial industry, there may be a related increase in regulatory investigations of the trading and other investment activities of alternative asset management funds, including our managed companies. Compliance with any new laws or regulations could make compliance more difficult and expensive, affect the manner in which we conduct our business and adversely affect our profitability.
Item 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Purchases of Equity Securities by Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
Pursuant to a stock repurchase program authorized by our board of directors and announced in July 2022, the Company may repurchase up to $200 million of its outstanding shares of class A common stock and/or preferred stock through various methods, including open market repurchases, negotiated block transactions, accelerated share repurchases, open market solicitations and Rule 10b5-1 plans. The stock repurchase program expires on June 30, 2023 and may be extended, modified, or discontinued at any time.
The following table presents information related to purchases of the Company's Series H, I and J preferred stock and class A common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2022:March 31, 2023:
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedWeighted Average Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Program
Maximum Approximate
Dollar Value that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program
($ in thousands)
Preferred StockCommon StockPreferred StockCommon StockPreferred StockCommon Stock
July 1 through July 31, 2022575,913 — $22.59 $— 575,913 — $186,991 
August 1 through August 31, 20221,652,892 — 23.98 — 1,652,892 — 147,352 
September 1 through September 30, 2022— 944,570 — 14.39 — 944,570 133,759 
Total2,228,805 944,570 $23.62 $14.39 2,228,805 944,570 $133,759 
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PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedWeighted Average Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Program
Maximum Approximate
Dollar Value that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program
($ in thousands)
January 1 through January 31, 2023— $— — $92,430 
February 1 through February 28, 2023— — — 92,430 
March 1 through March 31, 20232,738 18.89 2,738 92,378 
Total (1)
2,738 $18.89 2,738 $92,378 
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Represent stock purchases pursuant to the repurchase program described above.
Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 7, 2022May 5, 2023
DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
By: /s/ Marc C. Ganzi
 Marc C. Ganzi
 Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ Jacky Wu
 Jacky Wu
 Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
By: /s/ Sonia Kim
 Sonia Kim
 Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)