六年三易主，围绕秦淮数据的算力新基建资本暗战

Core Insights - Chindata has become a central target in the capital competition within China's IDC industry, reflecting the strategic value of IDC assets and the ambitions in the digital infrastructure sector [1][3] Capital Story of Chindata - Bain Capital acquired controlling interest in Chindata for approximately 1 billion RMB in 2019, followed by an additional investment of 570 million USD, facilitating a merger with Bridge Data Centres to create a pan-Asian computing power platform [3][4] - Chindata went public on NASDAQ in 2020, raising about 540 million USD, with a peak market valuation nearing 4.9 billion USD. Bain Capital held 57.17% of shares, primarily driven by a significant client relationship with ByteDance, which contributed over 80% of revenue [4][5] - Due to market changes and reliance on a single client, Chindata's stock price halved by early 2023, prompting Bain to initiate a privatization offer at 8 USD per ADS, which was later contested by CMC Capital with a higher bid of 3.4 billion USD [4][5] Privatization and Restructuring - Bain Capital, holding 44.6% of Chindata's shares and 92.3% voting rights, successfully completed the privatization for approximately 3.16 billion USD, delisting the company in December 2023 [5][6] - Post-privatization, Bain restructured Chindata's operations, creating WinTriX for domestic business and retaining Bridge DC for overseas operations, aligning with regulatory requirements for future independent disposal of the Chinese business [7][8] Financial Performance and Asset Value - Chindata reported impressive financials, with 2024 revenue of 6.048 billion RMB and a net profit of 1.309 billion RMB, maintaining a net profit margin above 20% [8][10] - The acquisition by Dongyangguang is characterized as a leveraged buyout, with a total transaction value of 28 billion RMB, indicating a strategic move into the operational service sector [9][12] Future Opportunities and Challenges - Post-acquisition, Chindata aims to prepare for public REITs, leveraging stable cash flows and quality assets to enhance operational efficiency and reduce liabilities [14][15] - However, reliance on ByteDance poses a risk, as any changes in the contract could significantly impact revenue [16] - The IDC industry faces intense competition, and maintaining high order volumes and server utilization rates remains a challenge [17]