DigitalBridge Announces Acquisition of Leading Asian Data Center Business
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) announced the acquisition of PCCW Ltd.'s data center business by its affiliated funds. PCCW DC is a prominent colocation data center provider in Hong Kong, serving major hyperscale and enterprise clients. DigitalBridge aims to leverage its expertise in data center operations to support PCCW DC's growth strategy. The deal, expected to close in Q4 2021, enhances DigitalBridge’s regional footprint, capitalizing on a strong development pipeline. The company's digital infrastructure portfolio is valued at approximately $32 billion.
- Acquisition expands DigitalBridge's regional presence and client base.
- PCCW DC has a robust development pipeline and expansion capacity.
- DigitalBridge's expertise aligns with PCCW DC's operational needs, potentially driving growth.
- Transaction completion is subject to customary closing conditions, introducing uncertainty.
- Potential risks associated with realizing anticipated benefits from the acquisition.
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (“DigitalBridge”) (NYSE: DBRG) today announced the acquisition of the data center business of PCCW Ltd. by funds affiliated with DigitalBridge’s investment management platform.
PCCW DC is one of the region’s leading colocation data center businesses, serving global hyperscale and large enterprise customers via a rapidly growing network of facilities based principally in Hong Kong, which is a long standing financial center and key connectivity hub for the entire Asia region. PCCW DC facilities allow global hyperscalers, technology service providers, content and digital media, and financial services firms to meet their strong regional demand for storage, networking, and compute capabilities in secure and reliable environments.
“As an experienced investor in the global data center sector, DigitalBridge’s expertise investing in, building, and operating data centers to the highest standards aligns perfectly with PCCW DC’s next stage of development,” said Marc Ganzi, President and CEO of DigitalBridge. “They are already a leading operator in the region and are poised for significant growth, with a strong development pipeline and considerable expansion capacity. This is a terrific platform for DigitalBridge to expand its regional presence while supporting a strong management team focused on serving many of the same hyperscale and large enterprise customers that DigitalBridge works with on a global basis.”
The transaction, which remains subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021.
ABOUT DIGITALBRIDGE
DigitalBridge (NYSE: DBRG) is a leading global digital infrastructure REIT. With a heritage of over 25 years of investing in and operating businesses across the digital ecosystem including cell towers, data centers, fiber, small cells, and edge infrastructure, the DigitalBridge team manages a
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