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CyrusOne, backed by KKR and BlackRock, eyes 2027 IPO

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Data center operator CyrusOne, currently owned by KKR and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners, is reportedly preparing for a potential initial public offering in 2027. This move could represent one of the largest IPOs in the data center sector in recent years. Investment banks are actively pitching for roles in the offering. AI

IMPACT This IPO could provide significant capital for data center expansion, crucial for supporting the growing demand from AI and cloud computing infrastructure.

RANK_REASON Significant funding event (IPO preparation) for a major infrastructure company. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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CyrusOne, backed by KKR and BlackRock, eyes 2027 IPO

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Significant funding event (IPO preparation) for a major infrastructure company. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Reuters: Data center operator CyrusOne plans potential 2027 IPO, banks pitch for roles, sources say. “CyrusOne, a data center operator owned by KKR (KKR.N) and

    Reuters: Data center operator CyrusOne plans potential 2027 IPO, banks pitch for roles, sources say. “CyrusOne, a data center operator owned by KKR (KKR.N) and BlackRock’s (BLK.N) Global Infrastructure Partners, is preparing for an initial public offering as early as ​2027, in wh…

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