Key Highlights

• Blackstone sells its blended 64% interest in data center joint ventures to Digital Realty Trust.

• Digital Realty Trust issues non‑voting common stock worth $2,346,087,437.83 as part of the consideration.

Introduction Overview

Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR) is acquiring Blackstone’s blended 64% stake in a portfolio of data‑center joint ventures. The deal adds three hyperscale facilities that are fully occupied, reinforcing Digital Realty’s position in a sector that is being driven by expanding cloud‑computing and data‑storage demand.

Acquisition Details

The transaction totals $7.8 billion. Digital Realty will pay $1,231 million in cash and will issue non‑voting common stock valued at $2,346,087,437.83. Those shares are structured to convert into ordinary shares once transferred to a non‑Blackstone affiliate, aligning the interests of both parties in the long‑term success of the assets.

Data Center Market

The three newly acquired sites carry an overall IT capacity that is reflected in the gross transaction value of $7.8 billion. Lease agreements include annual rent escalators of 3.6%, providing predictable revenue growth. The data‑center market continues to benefit from a surge in demand for secure, high‑performance infrastructure.

Financial Impact

The financing arrangement is expected to be neutral to existing leverage ratios. Proceeds from a recent equity program, amounting to approximately $1.2 billion, have been earmarked to support this acquisition and related integration activities.

Expansion Plans

On April 30 2026, the operating partnership acquired approximately 1,440 acres at Enterprise Park near Kansas City for roughly $377.6 million. This land purchase expands the company’s development pipeline and aligns with its strategy to increase capacity in key geographic markets.

Africa Investment

On June 22 2026, Digital Realty agreed to issue 3,425,031 shares of its common stock to acquire an estimated 16% interest in its Teraco joint venture. The transaction raises the firm’s stake in Africa’s leading data‑center platform to 77%, positioning it to capture growth opportunities across the continent.

Growth Strategy

Integrating Blackstone’s assets, the newly acquired land, and the expanded African footprint forms a core component of Digital Realty’s growth roadmap. By leveraging its expanded portfolio, the company aims to meet rising demand for reliable data‑center services while delivering value to shareholders.

 

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