BlackRock-backed group in talks to buy Stack Asia data centers
A consortium led by the BlackRock-backed Artificial Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) and Australian investor IFM is in exclusive talks to acquire Stack Infrastructure's data center operations in Asia-Pacific, Bloomberg reported, with the deal expected to be about $25 billion. The group is preparing due diligence and aims to reach an agreement with Blue Owl Capital, which has explored selling Stack Asia at valuations above $30 billion. Stack operates centers in Tokyo, Osaka, Sydney and Melbourne. If completed, the transaction would let buyers gain an established APAC portfolio while giving Blue Owl a route to monetize its investment, but negotiations remain unfinished and reports are not independently verified.
Consortium is conducting due diligence on Stack Asia for a roughly $25 billion deal
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The parties began exploring a sale after Blue Owl considered options for Stack Asia. A consortium led by AIP and IFM emerged as bidders. Next, due diligence may lead to a formal offer or the talks may end without a deal.
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