economy
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
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.