Datacenter United has completed the acquisition of Proximus’s data centers for an enterprise value of €128 million. This deal marks a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy and reinforces its position in Belgium’s competitive digital infrastructure market.
Under the agreement, the acquired facilities will continue to serve customers through a long-term service arrangement that guarantees stable revenue for both parties.
Transaction Details
Key Assets and Agreement Structure
The acquisition includes four data centres located in Evere, Mechelen, and Machelen. Along with the infrastructure, the deal covers part of the related real estate, supplier contracts, and customer agreements.
Proximus will maintain its role as a customer by entering into a 10-year master service agreement with Datacenter United. This arrangement is designed to ensure that clients continue to enjoy state-of-the-art colocation services with data securely hosted in Belgium.
Investment and Stakeholder Involvement
The transaction forms part of a broader strategic move that includes additional capital infusion and a change in shareholder composition.
Investors such as TINC and Cordiant Digital Infrastructure have played a key role in supporting this deal, which has enabled Datacenter United to grow its network to a total of 13 data centers across Belgium. This expanded footprint increases capacity and improves redundancy, laying a strong foundation for future growth.
Market Impact and Future Prospects
Enhancing Capacity and Service Quality
By integrating these new assets, Datacenter United not only boosts its overall capacity but also strengthens its market presence, especially in the Brussels region. The acquisition supports the company’s goal of providing secure, sustainable, and high-quality hosting solutions.
Energy efficiency and advanced cooling technologies are central to the integration process, ensuring that the new facilities meet rigorous performance and sustainability standards.
Positioning for Long-Term Growth
This transaction is seen as a turning point in the Belgian data center market. It sets the stage for further consolidation as market players seek to combine resources and expertise. With a strong balance sheet and a clear focus on scalability, Datacenter United is well-placed to explore additional opportunities, including expanding its service offerings from traditional colocation to more advanced hyperscale solutions.
CEO Friso Haringsma noted that the deal marks an important milestone, adding that the expanded network will enable the company to better serve a growing customer base.
With this partnership with Proximus, we underscore our solid position as a leading data center group in Belgium…. this strengthens our presence around Brussels, bringing our total to 13 high-quality data centers strategically located throughout Belgium. This makes Datacenter United the ideal partner as the foundation for the rapidly developing digital future.
Friso Haringsma, Founder & CEO of Datacenter United
Proximus’s decision to streamline its asset portfolio further reinforces its commitment to core IT integration services while still ensuring that customers benefit from reliable, high-performance infrastructure.
The decision to cooperate with an external partner on our datacenter housing and infrastructure business is a key milestone in our asset divestment plan. By partnering with Datacenter United, we ensure that Proximus and our customers will continue to benefit from state-of-the-art infrastructure while we concentrate on delivering excellent IT integration services.
Guillaume Boutin, CEO of Proximus Group
Looking Ahead
The completion of this acquisition underscores the dynamic nature of the Belgian digital infrastructure market. As Datacenter United moves into its next phase of growth, the focus remains on delivering efficient, secure, and future-proof services that meet the evolving needs of businesses.
With this deal, the company takes a decisive step forward in creating a more integrated and resilient hosting environment in Belgium.