DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG), a leading global investor in digital infrastructure, and Japan Extensive Infrastructure, Limited today announced the completion of the acquisition of select data center assets from NEC Corporation by their respective affiliated funds.
Following completion of the transaction, the data center assets will be operated as a new standalone platform. NEC will remain as the anchor customer, providing stable, contracted demand as the platform seeks to expand and attract additional third-party colocation demand over time.
"Japan presents a compelling opportunity in enterprise colocation, supported by resilient domestic demand and strong structural tailwinds," said Justin Chang, Senior Managing Director and Head of Asia at DigitalBridge. "We are privileged to partner with NEC, one of the leading IT Services companies in Japan. As we expand these assets over time, we look forward to serving the needs of other Japanese data center customers. We would also like to thank JEXI for their partnership thus far, they have played a significant role in structuring and finalizing this highly complex asset carve out."
This transaction will be DigitalBridge’s second acquisition in Japan, following its take private of JTOWER Inc. in early 2025, and reinforces the firm’s commitment to creating digital infrastructure platforms and assets that are directly responsive to local market demand and long term structural tailwinds.
DBRG shares gained half a cent to begin Tuesday at $15.40.
