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Carlyle to sell $2.6bn data centre power unit to EQT for fivefold return

Carlyle Group agreed to sell its data centre power unit to EQT for $2.6 billion, generating a fivefold return on its investment. The deal highlights strong demand for AI infrastructure assets in private equity markets.

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Financial Times TechnologyDeal underscores bright spot for private equity portfolio company sales amid strong demand for AI infrastructure

Deal underscores bright spot for private equity portfolio company sales amid strong demand for AI infrastructure

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