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GDS Holdings Pioneers Data Center Asset Monetization in China

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  • GDS Holdings is a leading developer of high-performance data centers in China.
  • GDS announced a groundbreaking sale of data center assets to a private REIT on March 10, 2025.
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GDS Holdings Pioneers Data Center Asset Monetization in China

GDS Holdings ( (GDS) ) has shared an update.

On March 10, 2025, GDS Holdings announced a pioneering transaction involving the monetization of its data center assets in China through a sale to a private REIT. This deal, marking the first of its kind in the Chinese data center sector, involves selling a 100% equity interest in certain data center project companies to a private REIT, with an enterprise value of approximately RMB 2.9 billion. The transaction, which highlights GDS’s innovative approach to asset monetization, is expected to close within three months and is set to enhance the company’s financial flexibility and industry positioning.

More about GDS Holdings

GDS Holdings Limited is a prominent developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China, strategically located near major economic hubs. The company offers co-location and managed hybrid cloud services, catering to hyperscale cloud service providers, large internet companies, financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, and multinational corporations. GDS is known for its carrier and cloud-neutral facilities, allowing access to major telecommunications networks and public clouds.

YTD Price Performance: 56.86%

Average Trading Volume: 2,861,292

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell

Current Market Cap: $7.26B

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