Apollo Funds to Acquire Pan-European, Highly Interconnected Colocation Data Center Business from STACK Infrastructure, a portfolio company of Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure

Core Viewpoint - Apollo has agreed to acquire the European colocation business developed and managed by STACK Infrastructure in a carve-out transaction, aiming to leverage its expertise and resources to accelerate growth in the data center sector [1][3]. Company Overview - The Company consists of seven data center assets located in five key European markets: Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Milan, and Geneva, catering to a diverse range of blue-chip enterprise clients including telecommunications carriers, IT services companies, and financial institutions [2]. Strategic Intent - The CEO of the Company expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Apollo to enhance growth as a standalone entity, emphasizing the potential to capitalize on industry tailwinds and deliver greater value to stakeholders [3]. - Apollo's partner highlighted the strong demand for data center infrastructure, particularly for high-quality, interconnected colocation businesses, viewing this acquisition as a long-term growth opportunity [3]. Operational Focus - STACK EMEA's CEO noted the establishment of a dedicated enterprise colocation business unit to meet the specialized needs of the hyperscale sector while ensuring continued support for former enterprise colocation clients [3]. - The management team and all employees from the EMEA colocation business are expected to transition with the Company, which will undergo rebranding and will no longer use the STACK Infrastructure name [3]. Transaction Details - The acquisition is subject to certain closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, with Latham & Watkins LLP serving as legal counsel to the Apollo Funds [4].