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Antin to Acquire NorthC, a Leading European Enterprise Colocation Data Centre Platform, From DWS
PARIS & LONDON & NEW YORK, December 11, 2025--Regulatory News: Antin Infrastructure Partners (Paris:ANTIN) has agreed to acquire NorthC Datacenters, a leading enterprise colocation data centre platform in Northwest Europe, from DWS and other minority shareholders. The transaction is being carried out through Antin’s Flagship Fund V.
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