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BlackRock, IFM Lead Talks for Stack APAC Data Centers

BlackRock and IFM-led investor group has exclusive talks to acquire Stack Infrastructure's Asia Pacific data centers, potentially for $20B-$25B. The assets include sites in Tokyo, Osaka, Melbourne, Sydney, and Malaysia. Discussions are ongoing and may not result in a deal. Stack had previously explored a sale with a higher valuation proposed by Blue Owl.

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Published Sep 24, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BLKBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The transaction would be one of the largest infrastructure M&A deals of the year, expanding BlackRock's exposure to AI‑driven data centre assets.

02

Market read

The deal underscores the premium placed on AI‑related infrastructure and may drive activity in related REITs and infrastructure funds.

03

What to watch

Financing terms, competition from other bidders, and geopolitical risks in the region could affect completion.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: now

Background

BlackRock and IFM are leading an exclusive negotiation window to buy Stack Infrastructure's APAC data centre portfolio, valued at $20‑25 billion.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BLKBullishHigh confidence
Context

BlackRock is part of an investor group negotiating to acquire Stack Infrastructure's Asia‑Pacific data centre assets in a $20‑25 billion deal.

Expected impact

BLK may see modest upside as investors price in the deal opportunity.

Evidence & confidence

Deal size is material and first reported; market typically reacts positively to infrastructure M&A involving major asset managers.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights growing investor appetite for AI‑related data centre assets, supporting the infrastructure and REIT sectors.

Regional

Asia‑Pacific data centre markets may see increased valuation pressure as the deal signals strong demand.

Global

Large‑scale AI infrastructure investment could influence global infrastructure fund flows.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Deal may face regulatory or valuation hurdles, potentially limiting upside for BlackRock.

Key entities

  • Asset Manager
    BlackRock

    Leading global investment firm participating as a buyer.

  • Private Company
    Stack Infrastructure

    Owner of the Asia‑Pacific data centre assets being sold.

  • Investment Firm
    IFM

    Co‑investor in the buyer consortium.

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