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

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/carlyle-to-sell-dollar26bn-data-centre-power-unit-to-eqt-for-mnlo>
> Published: 2026-07-09 19:00:05+00:00

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

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[Financial Times Technology](https://www.ft.com/technology)Deal 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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