Mega Merger: Global Giants Eye Aligned Data Centers in $40 Billion Deal
Global Infrastructure Partners, backed by BlackRock, is reportedly in advanced acquisition talks to acquire Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie in a deal estimated at $40 billion. Mubadala, an investor in Aligned, is part of the talks. The AI infrastructure market is anticipated to reach $6.7 trillion by 2030.
Global Infrastructure Partners, a firm backed by BlackRock, is negotiating to buy Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie, with discussions valuing the technology company at $40 billion. This move represents a significant potential merger in the tech infrastructure realm.
While the companies have not yet finalized terms, an official announcement could emerge within days, according to insiders. Mubadala, a longtime investor in Aligned and a supporter of MGX, an Abu Dhabi-based AI firm, is playing an active role and plans to make an independent investment as part of the transaction.
Representatives for GIP, BlackRock, Aligned, Macquarie, and Mubadala refrained from commenting when approached by media. This negotiation underscores the intense demand for AI data centers, with investments in this domain projected to hit $6.7 trillion by 2030, as McKinsey forecasts. Aligned, specializing in AI-centric infrastructure, secured in excess of $12 billion in January alone.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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