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Carlyle to sell $2.6bn data centre power unit to EQT for fivefold return

Deal underscores bright spot for private equity portfolio company sales amid strong demand for AI infrastructure

Carlyle to sell $2.6bn data centre power unit to EQT for fivefold return

TL;DR

  • Private equity is experiencing success in selling portfolio companies.
  • The demand for AI infrastructure is a key driver of this success.
  • Carlyle is selling its data center power unit to EQT.
  • The deal is expected to result in a fivefold return for Carlyle.