Announced
Completed
Financials
Tags
Data Centers and Hosting
Private
Acquisition
Friendly
Majority
data center solutions
Cross Border
Single Bidder
Nigeria
Completed
Synopsis
Equinix, a digital infrastructure company, completed the acquisition of MainOne, a West African data center and connectivity solutions provider, with presence in Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, for $320m. "The acquisition of MainOne will represent a critical point of entry for Platform Equinix into the expansive and rapidly growing African market. MainOne's leading interconnection position and experienced management team represent critical assets in our aspirations to be the leading neutral provider of digital infrastructure in Africa. Growth of data consumption in Africa is amongst the fastest in the world, and our customers are looking for a trusted partner to pursue the opportunities presented by broad mobile adoption and greater connectivity across the region. MainOne's infrastructure, customer relationships, partner ecosystem and operating capability will extend the reach of Platform Equinix and bolster opportunities for customers in Africa and throughout the world," Charles Meyers, Equinix President and CEO.
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