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Carlyle Group to acquire 25% stake in Airtel's data centre biz for $235 mn

The post-money enterprise valuation of Nxtra Data Ltd is approximately $1.2 billion

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The transaction is subject to the necessary regulatory approvals, including approval from CCI

Megha ManchandaT E Narasimhan New Delhi/ Chennai
US-based Carlyle Group on Wednesday said it will invest $235 million (approximately Rs 1770 crore) for approximately 25 per cent stake in Nxtra Data Ltd, an arm of Bharti Airtel engaged in the data centre business.

The post-money enterprise valuation (or valuation immediately after investment) of Nxtra is approximately $1.2 billion and Carlyle will hold a stake of approximately 25% in the business upon completion of the transaction, with Airtel continuing to hold the remaining stake of approximately 75%, Bharti Airtel said in a statement.

The transaction is subject to the necessary regulatory approvals, including approval from the Competition Commission

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