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CPP Investments and Equinix to Acquire atNorth in $4 Billion Deal

The move targets Nordic data-center growth for AI workloads using renewable power and liquid cooling.

Overview

  • CPP Investments will hold about 60% and Equinix about 40% in atNorth in a transaction valued at roughly US$4 billion, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
  • The buyers have arranged a provisional US$4.2 billion financing package underwritten by European and Canadian lenders to refinance debt and support expansion.
  • atNorth will keep its independent brand as it scales high‑density colocation and built‑to‑suit capacity for AI, hyperscale and enterprise customers.
  • The company operates eight data centers across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, with additional sites in development and plans tied to 1 GW of secured power.
  • CPPIB is paying roughly US$1.6 billion for its 60% stake, and the fund’s infrastructure lead described the US$4.2 billion debt package as the largest ever raised for a European data‑center developer.