Blackstone’s AirTrunk Seeks $1.6 Billion Loan for Singapore IPO
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A ~$1.6B loan to take an Asia-Pacific data center REIT public shows capital still chases power-and-racks even as rates stay high. If you’re planning AI-heavy growth in the region, lock in colocation and power terms before these assets fully reprice around AI demand.
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