Digital Realty Acquires Key Data Center Interests in Northern Virginia from Blackstone
Digital Realty 收購 Blackstone 位於北維吉尼亞州的關鍵數據中心權益
Introduction
Digital Realty has agreed to buy significant ownership stakes in three data centers located in Virginia from funds managed by Blackstone.
Digital Realty 已同意從 Blackstone 管理的基金收購三座位於維吉尼亞州數據中心的重要所有權權益。
Main Body
The deal involves buying a combined 64 percent interest in three facilities. Specifically, Digital Realty will own 80 percent of two centers in Manassas and 50 percent of one center in Sterling. While the total value of these assets, including debt, is estimated at $7.8 billion, the actual purchase price is $3.5 billion. This payment consists of $1.2 billion in cash and $2.3 billion in Digital Realty shares.
該交易涉及收購三座設施共 64% 的權益。具體而言，Digital Realty 將擁有馬納薩斯（Manassas）兩座中心 80% 的權益，以及斯特靈（Sterling）一座中心 50% 的權益。雖然這些資產（含債務）的總價值估計為 78 億美元，但實際購買價格為 35 億美元。這筆款項包含 12 億美元現金及 23 億美元的 Digital Realty 股份。
This expansion takes place in Northern Virginia, which is considered the top global market for data centers. The company emphasized that this move is necessary because the demand for infrastructure has grown rapidly due to the rise of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. CFO Matt Mercier stated that the company expects the deal to increase its earnings per share in 2027 and 2028, once the facilities are fully operational and generating rental income.
此次擴張位於北維吉尼亞州，該地被視為全球頂尖的數據中心市場。公司強調，由於人工智慧與雲端運算的興起，基礎設施的需求迅速增長，因此此次行動至關重要。財務長 Matt Mercier 表示，公司預計在設施全面投入營運並產生租金收入後，該交易將於 2027 年和 2028 年提升每股盈餘。
Meanwhile, Blackstone continues to be a major player in digital infrastructure. Since 2018, the firm has invested roughly $200 billion across various projects, with over $130 billion focused specifically on data centers. Furthermore, Blackstone recently launched the Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust, raising $1.75 billion through an initial public offering to help buy new data center facilities.
同時，Blackstone 繼續在數位基礎設施領域扮演重要角色。自 2018 年以來，該公司在各項專案中投資了約 2,000 億美元，其中超過 1,300 億美元專注於數據中心。此外，Blackstone 最近推出了 Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust，透過首次公開募股（IPO）籌集 17.5 億美元，以協助收購新的數據中心設施。
Conclusion
The acquisition is expected to close on June 30, which will increase Digital Realty's presence and operations in the Northern Virginia region.
此次收購預計將於 6 月 30 日完成，屆時將增加 Digital Realty 在北維吉尼亞州地區的影響力與營運規模。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Power' Transition: From Simple Facts to Professional Connection
As an A2 student, you usually say: "Digital Realty bought data centers. AI is growing. The deal is big."
To reach B2, you need to stop using short, disconnected sentences. You need Connecting Words (Conjunctions) that show the relationship between ideas. Look at how the article does this:
🛠 The 'B2 Toolset' found in the text:
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"Due to" Used for Cause/Reason
- A2 style: AI is growing. Demand for infrastructure is higher.
- B2 style: Demand for infrastructure has grown rapidly due to the rise of artificial intelligence.
- Coach's Tip: Use this instead of "because of" to sound more professional.
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"While" Used for Contrast (Showing two different facts at once)
- A2 style: The assets are worth 3.5 billion.
- B2 style: While the total value... is estimated at 3.5 billion.
- Coach's Tip: Put "While" at the start of the sentence to prepare the reader for a surprise or a difference.
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"Furthermore" Used for Adding Information
- A2 style: Blackstone invested $200 billion. They also launched a trust.
- B2 style: ...invested roughly $200 billion... Furthermore, Blackstone recently launched the Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust.
- Coach's Tip: Use this instead of "And" or "Also" when you are starting a new paragraph or a strong new point.
💡 Pro-Logic Summary
| If you want to... | A2 Word (Simple) | B2 Bridge (Advanced) |
|---|---|---|
| Give a reason | Because | Due to |
| Show a difference | But | While |
| Add more info | Also | Furthermore |
Challenge your brain: Next time you describe your day, don't just use and and but. Try to link your ideas using a "B2 Bridge" word to make your speech flow like a professional.