Digital Realty Just Paid a 45% Premium for a Stake in a Rival Data Center Stock
Nov 5, 10:19 AM·
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Summary
A trust co-owned by Digital Realty (DLR) agreed to acquire a stake in rival data center operator NEXTDC at a 45% premium, two days after a guidance cut sent NEXTDC shares lower. NEXTDC characterized the approach as a raid, while the buyers said they have no takeover plans but left the door open.
A trust co-owned by Digital Realty (DLR) agreed to acquire a stake in rival data center operator NEXTDC at a 45% premium, according to a report from 247wallst.com published Nov. 5, 2026.
Timing Follows Guidance Cut
The move came two days after a guidance cut sent NEXTDC shares lower, the report said.
NEXTDC Calls Approach a “Raid”
NEXTDC characterized the approach as a raid, according to the report.
Buyers Say No Takeover Plans, but Leave Door Open
The buyers said they have no takeover plans, but they kept the door open, the report said.
Key Facts
- Acquirer: A trust co-owned by Digital Realty (DLR)
- Target: NEXTDC, a rival data center operator
- Premium: 45%
- Context: Announced two days after a guidance cut sent NEXTDC shares lower
- Target’s characterization: A raid
- Buyers’ position: No takeover plans, but the door was left open