DataBank - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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DataBank M&A Summary

DataBank has acquired 7 companies of its own, including 4 in the last 5 years. It has also divested 1 asset.

DataBank’s largest acquisition to date was in 2022, when it acquired CyrusOne - Four Data Centers for $670M. DataBank has acquired in 6 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include information technology (72%) and information services (15%).

DataBank Ownership

Who owns DataBank?

DataBank is owned by Colony Capital. It was acquired on February 10, 2020.

Is DataBank PE-backed?

Yes. DataBank is owned by private equity investor Colony Capital.

Was DataBank formerly PE-backed?

Yes. DataBank was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

DataBank Business Overview

Where is DataBank headquartered?

DataBank is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

What sector is DataBank in?

DataBank is an information technology company.

When was DataBank founded?

DataBank was founded in 2005.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity8
    • M&A Buy Activity7
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 3
  • M&A Advisors 3

DataBank

DataBank Ltd.

400 South Akard St. Suite 100,
Dallas, Texas 75202
United States,
(214) 720-2266
www.databank.com

DataBank is a provider of an enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services, offering customers 100% uptime availability of data, applications, and infrastructure. DataBank’s managed data center services are anchored in world-class facilities. DataBank’s customized technology solutions are designed to help customers effectively manage risk, improve their technology performance and allow them to focus on their core business objectives.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.6/yr) # 4 2 - 1 - - 7
vol $670M $670M
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
  8

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
CyrusOne - Four Data Centers 2022-01-19 670M USD Divestiture
Dallas, Texas
zColo Data Centers 2020-12-17 - Divestiture
Boulder, Colorado
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. - zColo Data Center Assets 2020-09-29 - Divestiture
Boulder, Colorado
DataBank Holdings Ltd. - LightBound fiber/CLEC Assets 2019-10-01 - Divestiture
Indianapolis, Indiana
PivotData LLC - data warehouse and compliance reporting solutions 2019-01-31 - Divestiture
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LightBound LLC 2018-12-17 - Add-on Acquisition
Indianapolis, Indiana · www.lightbound.com
Edge Hosting 2017-09-21 - Add-on Acquisition
Baltimore, Maryland · www.edgehosting.com
Arsalon Technologies LLC 2014-04-30 - Add-on Acquisition
Lenexa, Kansas · www.arsalon.net
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Information Technology 5 (71%) 670M (100%) - -
Information Services 1 (14%) - - -
Internet Software and Services 1 (14%) - - -
Communications - - 1 (100%) -
Total 7 $670M 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 7 670M 1 -
  Colorado 2 - - -
  Indiana 1 - 1 -
  Texas 1 670M - -
  Pennsylvania 1 - - -
  Maryland 1 - - -
  Kansas 1 - - -
Total 7 $670M 1 -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Citizens Digital Infrastructure M&A Advisory
1
TD Securities
1
Legal Deals
Jones Day
3

Deal Values

buy # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $670M
TOTAL $670M
Largest CyrusOne - Four Data Centers
$670M (2022-01-19)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
57%
4 (57%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

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