BlackRock Nears $40B Deal For Aligned Data Centers Amid AI Infrastructure Boom

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BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners is in advanced talks to buy Aligned Data Centers in a deal worth up to $40 billion. Mubadala’s MGX is also involved, while Aligned recently secured $12 billion in funding to expand its 78 data centers. The transaction would be among 2025’s largest, underscoring AI-driven infrastructure demand amid bubble concerns.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02BlackRock Global Infrastructure Partners has advanced talks to acquire aligned data centers

00:06in a deal that could value the company at about $40 billion, according to Bloomberg.

00:10MGX, created by Mubadala Investment Company, is participating in the talks with planets

00:15to invest independently. While Mubadala already holds a separate stake in Align,

00:19the query back to Align operates 78 data centers across the U.S. and South America,

00:24recently secured $12 billion in equity and debt commitments. If finalized, the deal would rank

00:29among the five largest global transactions this year, highlighting surging demand for

00:32digital infrastructure tied to AI adoption. While investors continue pouring into AI-linked

00:37infrastructure, some market observers warn valuations could be outpacing revenues,

00:42raising bubble concerns. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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