Digital Realty Acquires Majority Stake in Teraco Data Environments
January 3, 2022
Digital Realty has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Teraco Data Environments, Africa's largest carrier‑neutral data center and interconnection provider. Berkshire Partners and Permira are selling the majority of their respective stakes but will retain minority interests alongside existing investor van Rooyen Group; Teraco's management will remain significant investors. The transaction is subject to customary South African regulatory approvals and was expected to close in H1 2022.
- Buyers
- Digital Realty
- Targets
- Teraco Data Environments
- Sellers
- Berkshire Partners, Permira
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Location
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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