About This Deal

EQUINIX INC acquired IO UK (IO data centers Slough), a transaction completed in February 2017, structured as all cash.

IO UK (IO data centers Slough) operates in Data centers / colocation - Europe (UK), is based in Slough, United Kingdom. IO UK's data center operating business in Slough, United Kingdom (the "IO Acquisition"), acquired in February 2017 to expand Equinix's UK data center footprint.

Equinix acquired IO UK's Slough operating business to expand its UK data center presence within the EMEA region.

Added a UK data center operating business in the strategic Slough/London market. Equinix EMEA region

Deal Terms

Acquirer
EQUINIX INC
Target
IO UK (IO data centers Slough)
Value
Not disclosed
Date
February 2017
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Slough, United Kingdom
Segment
Data centers / colocation - Europe (UK)
Structure
all cash
Announced
February 3, 2017
Closed
February 3, 2017

In Their Words

On February 3, 2017, the Company acquired IO UK's data center operating business in Slough, United Kingdom ("IO Acquisition").Equinix FY2018 10-K, business combinations disclosure

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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