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BlackRock-IFM consortium targets Stack APAC data centers valued up to $25B

Sep 24, 2026, 4:14 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A large, high-profile private-asset deal involving BLK-backed players could raise BLK's perceived infra exposure, potentially supporting AUM growth and fees if the deal closes; however, closing is uncertain, so upside is contingent on deal progression and transparency.

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BlackRock and IFM Investors are in exclusive talks to acquire Stack Infrastructure's Asia-Pacific data centers, potentially valuing the portfolio at up to $25 billion. The deal signals growing appetite for large-scale data-center assets among blue-chip managers and could expand BlackRock's infrastructure exposure and fee-earning opportunities if closed.

  • BlackRock- and IFM-backed consortium in exclusive talks to acquire Stack APAC data centers.
  • Deal could value the portfolio at up to $25 billion.
  • Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
  • The move highlights BlackRock's expanding infrastructure exposure and potential fee growth.

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