Linklaters advises IPI Partners on financing for the acquisition of DigiPlex
Linklaters has advised IPI Partners on debt financing for the acquisition of DigiPlex.
DigiPlex is a leading owner and operator of data centres in the Nordics, with eight data centres across Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The acquisition by affiliates of IPI Partners was announced in July 2021 and completed in August 2021. Through the acquisition of DigiPlex, IPI Partners will gain a significant leadership position in Northern Europe with an immediate strong presence in the region as well as capacity for expansion.
Deutsche Bank and ING acted as mandated lead arrangers on the financing and GLAS as agent and security agent.
The Linklaters team was led by partner Thomas Waller and included partners David Irvine and Melinda Perera, managing associate Shayan Hasan, and associates Thibaud Frouin, Laurent Benoit, Elvis Dangol and trainee Louisa Pratt.