With the acquisition, Datacenter United expands its activities to 13 data centers in strategic locations in Flanders and Brussels.

Datacenter United acquires four data centers from Proximus for 128 million euros. These data centers are spread across three locations: Evere, Mechelen and Machelen. As part of the takeover, Proximus’ data center business will be transferred to a new company, from which DCU will then take over full ownership.

Thanks to the acquisition, Datacenter United now has 13 data centers in Flanders and Brussels. This makes them the largest colocation provider in Belgium. Proximus will remain active as a tenant even after the transaction. A long-term contract of at least 10 years has been concluded with DCU, with the option to extend this contract twice by 5 years each.

Friso Haringsma, CEO of DCU, will lead the joint activities of the DCU and Proximus data centers.

CORD and TINC as co-shareholders

Along with the news of the acquisition of Proximus data centers, Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited (CORD) announces that it is purchasing 50 percent of DCU shares from TINC and Haringsma. Since 2020, TINC has held a majority stake of 75 percent in Datacenter United, with Haringsma holding the remaining 25 percent.

The acquisition of the Proximus data centers is being financed by CORD, TINC and Haringsma. The transactions are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025 following approval from the competition authority.