MIAMI , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intermetro Fiber LLC d/b/a South Reach Networks ("SRN"), a Florida-based fiber infrastructure provider, announced today that it has been acquired by a fund managed by Blue Owl Capital's Digital Infrastructure strategy ("Blue Owl").SRN is a dark and lit fiber optic infrastructure provider with a network spanning 370 miles across Florida. The network currently runs from Jacksonville to Miami, interconnecting with five SRN owned colocation edge facilities along the route. ...

Company Overview - Cogent operates a global network carrying approximately 25% of all internet traffic[9] - The company serves three customer bases: Corporate (45% of revenues), Netcentric (37% of revenues), and Enterprise (18% of revenues)[9] - IP Services (DIA, VPN and Transit) account for 88% of Cogent's revenue[9] Growth and Market - Cogent is experiencing rapid growth in its wave network, as evidenced by the increase in wave service locations from 22 in Q2 2023 to 883 in Q1 2025[12] - The company's addressable market is growing, with on-net MTOB SqFt increasing from 597 million in Q1 2010 to 1015 million in Q1 2025[12] - Cogent purchased over $34 billion of original investment and $700 million in cash in exchange for $60 million[38] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, On-Net Revenue was $1408 million, Off-Net Revenue was $1114 million, Wave Revenue was $71 million, and Non-Core Revenue was $44 million[54] - Q1 2025 total revenue was $247 million, a 21% increase year-over-year and a 72% increase quarter-over-quarter[54] - Non-GAAP Gross Margin reached 446% in Q1 2025[54] - EBITDA, as adjusted for Sprint acquisition costs and cash payments under IP Transit Services Agreement, was $688 million in Q1 2025, representing a 278% margin[54] Network and Infrastructure - Cogent's network is interconnected with 8240 access networks[29, 37] - The company owns 180 data centers with 26000 server racks in 205 million square feet of floor space offering 211 MW of power[33] - Cogent has 99000+ intercity fiber route miles and 32000+ metro fiber route miles[29]

Business Transformation & Strategy - Core Scientific is transitioning from bitcoin mining to a high-density colocation provider[11] - The company aims to build a 1.3 GW+ billable power capacity data center platform by 2027[15] - Diversifying customer base and expanding colocation capacity through organic growth and M&A are key catalysts for 2025[42] Colocation Contracts & Revenue - Core Scientific has signed colocation contracts with potential revenue exceeding $10 Billion over 12 years[7, 12] - CoreWeave contracts contribute to approximately $850 Million in average annual run rate revenue[22] - The company anticipates a 75% to 80% profit margin from CoreWeave colocation contracts[22] Financial Performance & Debt - Q1 2025 colocation revenue was $8.573 Million, a 100% increase compared to Q1 2024[55] - Total debt as of March 31, 2025, was $1.119 Billion[46] - The company reported a net income of $580.693 Million for the three months ended March 31, 2025[55]

Core Viewpoint - Apollo has agreed to acquire the European colocation business developed and managed by STACK Infrastructure in a carve-out transaction, aiming to leverage its expertise and resources to accelerate growth in the data center sector [1][3]. Company Overview - The Company consists of seven data center assets located in five key European markets: Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Milan, and Geneva, catering to a diverse range of blue-chip enterprise clients including telecommunications carriers, IT services companies, and financial institutions [2]. Strategic Intent - The CEO of the Company expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Apollo to enhance growth as a standalone entity, emphasizing the potential to capitalize on industry tailwinds and deliver greater value to stakeholders [3]. - Apollo's partner highlighted the strong demand for data center infrastructure, particularly for high-quality, interconnected colocation businesses, viewing this acquisition as a long-term growth opportunity [3]. Operational Focus - STACK EMEA's CEO noted the establishment of a dedicated enterprise colocation business unit to meet the specialized needs of the hyperscale sector while ensuring continued support for former enterprise colocation clients [3]. - The management team and all employees from the EMEA colocation business are expected to transition with the Company, which will undergo rebranding and will no longer use the STACK Infrastructure name [3]. Transaction Details - The acquisition is subject to certain closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, with Latham & Watkins LLP serving as legal counsel to the Apollo Funds [4].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for 2024 was $108 million, a 141% increase from 2023 [33] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $73 million, compared to $12.4 million in 2023 [37] - Gross profit was $45.7 million, nearly threefold increase from 2023, with gross margins expanding approximately 500 basis points to 42.3% [35][36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bitcoin mining revenue was $58.6 million, up 32% year over year, despite a 37% decline in Bitcoin production [34] - Cloud services generated $45.7 million in its first year of operations, becoming the largest business segment by revenue in the second half of 2024 [34][9] - Colocation services contributed $1.4 million from October 12 through year-end, following the acquisition of Innovem [34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The HPC business accounted for over 40% of full-year revenue and more than half of Q4 revenue [6] - The company has seen strong demand for B200s, with a potential additional $25 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) expected from a new cluster [13] - The customer pipeline remains strong, with demand for GPUs outstripping supply [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on scaling its HPC operations and has integrated its data center operations through the Innovem acquisition [6][19] - A disciplined approach to GPU procurement is being taken to manage capital deployment and avoid excess inventory risk [14] - The company aims to position itself as a leader in AI infrastructure, with a focus on urban data center locations to meet low latency requirements [28][109] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted significant and sustained demand for compute infrastructure, which exceeds current capacity [39] - The company believes it is misunderstood by the market, with its stock trading like a pure play Bitcoin miner despite its diversified operations [40] - Future growth is expected to be driven by inference demand in AI compute, with strategic developments in metropolitan areas [28] Other Important Information - The company remains debt-free but is exploring financing options for its HPC business [38][42] - Capital expenditures for 2024 totaled $94 million, primarily for GPU purchases and the acquisition of Montreal II [38] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the current run rate for cloud services? - The current run rate is $62 million, expected to increase to $72 million with the D&A Fund contract [49][50] Question: What is the revenue contribution from colocation services in Q4? - Colocation revenue recognized was $1.4 million, annualized from the acquisition date [56] Question: Can you provide details on the 100 megawatt site under LOI? - There is currently 24 megawatts of power available, with discussions for an additional 100 megawatts by the end of 2025 [65][66] Question: How confident is the company in sourcing infrastructure equipment? - The company has secured equipment for upcoming deployments and is confident in sourcing for future needs [90] Question: What is the strategy regarding Bitcoin mining? - The focus remains on optimizing the fleet and maintaining Bitcoin exposure without significant growth capital allocation [31][96] Question: How is the company evaluating yield strategies for digital assets? - The company sees a bright future for digital assets and is currently focused on its HPC business [105][107]

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