\u00a0CPP Investments and Equinix Have Provisionally Agreed a US$4.2 Billion Financing Package, Providing Growth Runway to Meet Strong AI, Hyperscale and Enterprise Demand<\/p>\n
\u00a0atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data center provider, today announced that Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), and\u00a0Equinix\u00a0have entered into a joint agreement to acquire atNorth from\u00a0Partners Group.<\/p>\n
The US$4 billion enterprise value transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The agreement between CPP Investments and Equinix will support atNorth, which will continue to operate under its own brand, in its continued rapid scaling through capturing opportunities created by rising demand for data center infrastructure. CPP Investments will own an approximate 60% controlling interest and Equinix will own an approximate 40% stake. As part of the transaction, CPP Investments and Equinix have provisionally agreed a US$4.2bn financing package, underwritten by a group of European and Canadian lenders.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis acquisition is a powerful validation of atNorth\u2019s journey and its market position as the leading Nordics data center platform,\u201d said\u00a0Eyj\u00f3lfur Magn\u00fas Kristinsson, CEO of atNorth. \u201cIt further illustrates the strategic importance of the region as Europe\u2019s rising AI powerhouse. I\u2019m extremely proud to announce the next step in our chapter, welcoming this investment from CPP Investments and Equinix, which will enable access to capital, global enterprise, and hyperscale relationships, and supply chain strength required to scale at pace. Our strategy remains firmly rooted in the Nordics, and we will continue to operate independently under the atNorth brand, preserving our dedication to the communities where we operate and the culture and values that have defined our success to date.\u201d<\/p>\n
atNorth\u2019s portfolio includes eight operational data centers alongside several sites under development across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, and plans for further expansion with 1 GW of secured power and a considerable amount of additional future capacity planned. Designed to meet increasing demand for AI and high-performance computing, several of the company\u2019s facilities are liquid cooling-enabled to support high-density workloads. Across its portfolio, atNorth integrates renewable energy sourcing, heat reuse initiatives and efficient modular design to advance circular economy principles and minimize environmental impact.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis transaction builds on our long-standing and highly productive relationship with Equinix,\u201d said\u00a0Maximilian Biagosch,\u00a0Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Real Assets, CPP Investments. \u201cIt demonstrates our conviction and commitment to the data center sector, where demand continues to accelerate, fueled by continued strong enterprise demand as well as cloud and AI adoption. The Nordics are an attractive market for data center growth and the opportunity to partner with Equinix on this acquisition allows us to deploy capital at scale into a high-quality platform, helping us deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns for CPP contributors and beneficiaries.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe scalable sites of atNorth are very complementary to Equinix\u2019s connectivity services and global footprint.\u00a0 Combined with our joint focus on sustainability, this acquisition is expected to enhance our ability to help customers unlock the full potential of the Nordics\u2019 expanding digital landscape,\u201d explained\u00a0Bruce Owen, President Equinix, EMEA. \u201cFor businesses looking to scale with resilience, Equinix offers a future-ready infrastructure for long-term success, maintaining the jurisdictional and data sovereignty of organizations operating in the region. We are delighted to partner with CPP Investments, whose long-term track record of investing in the sector is highly complementary to Equinix\u2019s connectivity services.\u201d<\/p>\n
There are multiple factors contributing to the Nordics burgeoning status as a critical hub for the next generation of digital growth. The Nordics region is widely recognized for its strong and resilient economy, supported by a long\u2011standing emphasis on innovation, research and technical expertise. Renowned worldwide for its leadership in environmentally sustainable projects, the Nordics provide access to renewable energy sources, bolstered by the region\u2019s naturally cool climates.The post CPP Investments and Equinix join forces to acquire atNorth first appeared on AI-Tech Park.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u00a0CPP Investments and Equinix Have Provisionally Agreed a US$4.2 Billion Financing Package, Providing Growth Runway to Meet Strong AI, Hyperscale and Enterprise Demand \u00a0atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data center provider, today announced that Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), and\u00a0Equinix\u00a0have entered into a joint agreement…<\/p>\n
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