Last mentioned: Feb 27, 2026
Acquisition Agreement
Equinix and CPPIB officially agree to buy atNorth for approximately $4 billion.
Deal Negotiations
Reports emerge that Equinix and CPPIB are in advanced talks to acquire the firm.
Regional Expansion
atNorth expands operations into Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, focusing on sustainable HPC.
Partners Group Acquisition
Partners Group acquires a majority stake in atNorth to fuel Nordic expansion.
Equinix Inc. and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) have agreed to acquire pan-Nordic data center operator atNorth from Partners Group for approximately $4 billion. The deal significantly expands Equinix's footprint in the high-growth, sustainable energy markets of Iceland, Sweden, and Finland.
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