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Aligned Data Centers to be Acquired by GIP for $40 Billion

A $40 billion deal is set to reshape the data center industry. Aligned Data Centers' acquisition by GIP follows recent massive investments in data center providers.

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Aligned Data Centers to be Acquired by GIP for $40 Billion

Aligned Data Centers, a leading provider of data center infrastructure, is set for a major acquisition. The company, which boasts 78 data centers across the U.S. and South America with a combined processing power capacity of 5 GW, has agreed to be bought out by BlackRock's subsidiary, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), for a staggering $40 billion. The deal is expected to be finalized in a few days.

Aligned Data Centers has been making waves in the industry. In January, the company received a $12 billion investment, and recently, it held discussions with President Trump regarding AI development. Meanwhile, another investor, AGX, backed by Mubadala Investment Co., is separately pursuing a deal with Aligned Data Centers. AGX is distinct from GIP, which is in advanced talks to acquire the data center provider for about $40 billion.

Upon completion of the GIP acquisition, Aligned Data Centers would join CyrusOne in GIP's AI data center portfolio. GIP is also reportedly considering buying out power company AES Corp. This follows a recent $6.4 billion infusion received by datacenter provider CoreWeave from OpenAI. Notably, OpenAI has cut deals worth $300 billion with Oracle and $100 billion with Nvidia for building data centers.

The acquisition of Aligned Data Centers by GIP, valued at $40 billion, signals a significant shift in the data center landscape. Upon completion, Aligned Data Centers will join GIP's AI data center portfolio, further solidifying GIP's position in the industry. Meanwhile, other investors like AGX and OpenAI continue to make substantial investments in data center providers, indicating the sector's growth and potential.

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