AIP, MGX & BlackRock's GIP Acquire Aligned Data Centers for $40B

A consortium comprising Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), MGX, and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has agreed to acquire Aligned Data Centers from funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management and its co-invest partners. The transaction values Aligned Data Centers at approximately US$40 billion and is expected to close in H1 2026. This acquisition aims to provide Aligned with the necessary capital and strategic support to accelerate growth in sustainable digital infrastructure.

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Sell-Side Advisor

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Citizens JMP Securities

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Goldman Sachs & Co

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Wells Fargo

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Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company providing banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance. They serve individuals, businesses and institutions.

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Guggenheim Securities

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J.P. Morgan

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J.P. Morgan is a global financial services firm and investment bank with over $3 trillion in assets under management, providing comprehensive financing, advisory, and asset management services across the infrastructure sector worldwide. Its infrastructure investment platform focuses on renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and transport assets.

Deutsche Bank

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Deutsche Bank is a global financial institution that provides a range of financial services to corporations, institutions, and private clients. It focuses on sustainable and transition finance, aiming to support the low-carbon transition and ecosystem conservation.

TD Securities

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TD Securities provides a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government and institutional clients. They offer advisory services, financing, and risk management solutions across various sectors.

BofA Securities

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BofA Securities is the global corporate and investment banking division of Bank of America, providing M&A advisory, debt and equity capital markets, and project finance services across all major infrastructure sectors worldwide. It leverages Bank of America's extensive balance sheet and global network to serve institutional clients.

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Latham & Watkins

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Latham & Watkins is a global law firm that advises businesses and institutions. They bring together legal talent in major jurisdictions to shape deals and resolve disputes.

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Sterlington

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Buy-Side Legal

Kirkland & Ellis

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Kirkland & Ellis is an international law firm that advises clients on a variety of legal matters. They have experience advising on acquisitions and investments in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Buyer

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BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)

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MGX

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MGX, or Macquarie Group, is a global financial services group providing banking, financial advisory, investment and funds management services. Macquarie's infrastructure and real assets business is a major investor in infrastructure projects globally.

Macquarie

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Macquarie is a global financial services group with a leading position in infrastructure investment through Macquarie Asset Management (MAM). MAM is one of the world's largest infrastructure managers, investing across a broad range of essential sectors including energy transition, digital infrastructure, transport, and utilities, with a focus on long-term, sustainable assets globally.

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Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP)

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Aligned Data Centers

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Aligned Data Centers is a data center company focused on providing innovative infrastructure solutions. They specialize in building and operating data centers with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

Macquarie Asset Management

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Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager investing in a diverse range of infrastructure assets. Their investment strategy focuses on long-term value creation and sustainable investments across various sectors.