DayOne Seeks $1 Billion Private Credit for Data Center Expansion
DayOne Data Centers Singapore Pte. is seeking a private credit loan of at least $1 billion to fund its expansion plans, according to people familiar with the matter.
The proposed loan, which can be upsized by an additional $250 million, is set to pay an interest of 9.5% to 10%, the people said, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. The financing will have a four-year tenor and may include a payment-in-kind piece, they said.
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