DigitalBridge Group Inc is exploring strategic options for its stake in Malaysia’s AIMS Data Centre Holding Sdn Bhd, including bringing in new investors, raising funds or a potential outright sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
The US-based digital infrastructure investor is said to be working with a financial adviser and has already reached out to potential investors to test interest, the people said, asking not to be identified as the discussions are private.
A transaction could value AIMS at around US$2 billion, or RM8.23 billion, although deliberations are still ongoing and DigitalBridge may ultimately decide not to proceed with any deal.
A spokesperson for DigitalBridge declined to comment, while AIMS did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Based in Boca Raton, Florida, DigitalBridge focuses on digital infrastructure assets including data centres, cell towers and fibre networks. The company reported about US$119 billion in assets under management as of end-March, according to its website.
It is also in the process of being acquired by SoftBank Group Corp for about US$3 billion.
DigitalBridge first invested in AIMS in 2023, acquiring a 49% stake in the company’s ordinary shares along with all irredeemable convertible preference shares. It also took a 21% stake in AIMS Data Centre (Thailand) Ltd in a deal that valued AIMS at about US$775 million at the time.
Since then, investor appetite for data centre assets has strengthened globally, driven by rising demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and cloud computing capacity.
Bloomberg
