Equinix Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) has announced its planned entry into the Philippines with the acquisition of three data centers from Total Information Management (TIM). This strategic move aims to expand Equinix's digital infrastructure platform and capitalize on the fast-growing Southeast Asian market. The all-cash transaction, valued at approximately 15x projected EBITDA at full utilization, is expected to close in 2H 2024.

The acquisition will provide Equinix with capacity to address digital needs of businesses in the Philippines, offering access to Platform Equinix® for secure data exchange within a global ecosystem. The Philippines' digital economy is projected to reach $35 billion by 2025, growing at a 20% CAGR. This expansion aligns with Equinix's vision to extend its leadership in the Asia-Pacific region and accelerate digital economy growth.

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), a leading digital infrastructure company, has scheduled its second-quarter 2024 conference call for August 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. ET. During this call, the company will present its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. Stakeholders can access the call by dialing 1-517-308-9482 and using the passcode EQIX, or via a live webcast on the Equinix website under the Investor Relations section. A replay will also be available until September 30, 2024, by dialing 866-407-9261 and entering passcode 2024. The webcast replay will remain accessible on the company's website.

Equinix announced the expansion of its Heat Export program, encouraging municipal planning agencies, energy utilities, and heat network operators to join in leveraging residual heat from its IBX data centers. The initiative, already active in regions like France, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, and Canada, aims to provide a sustainable heating solution amidst rising global energy prices. Key projects include the PA10 IBX in Paris, set to heat the Plaine Saulnier urban zone and the Olympic Aquatic Centre, and TR5 in Toronto, supplying heat to multiple residential and commercial buildings. Equinix's sustainability strategy focuses on energy efficiency and renewable energy, aiming for climate neutrality by 2030.

Equinix announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences.

At the NAREIT REITweek Conference on June 4, CFO Keith Taylor will present at 9:30 a.m. EST.

At the Nasdaq Investor Conference on June 12, SVP Phillip Konieczny and SVP Katrina Rymill will present at 1:30 p.m. BST.

The presentations will be available via webcast on the Equinix Investor Relations website.

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) announced the pricing of a $750 million public offering of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2034. After conversion to EUR, the effective interest rate will be approximately 3.9%. These Notes, issued by wholly-owned subsidiary Equinix Europe 2 Financing , will be unsecured and guaranteed by Equinix. The transaction is expected to close on May 30, 2024. The net proceeds, estimated at $736 million, will fund acquisitions, development, working capital, and refinancing of existing debt. This includes the repayment of $1 billion principal of U.S.-dollar denominated Senior Notes due November 2024. Leading financial institutions such as Barclays, BNP Paribas, BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and J.P. Morgan are managing the offering.

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) has announced the availability of Dell PowerStore on Equinix Metal, introducing a new enterprise-grade Storage as a Service (STaaS) solution. This service offers flexible configurations to manage high-performance multicloud workloads through low-latency connectivity, enhancing data collection and distribution. It provides scalable storage with a burst capacity of 25% above committed levels, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) and optimizing resources. Key benefits include global availability, simplified infrastructure management, and robust security with multi-layer data encryption. The service is available in over 30 markets, including Brazil, with an entry point of 25 tebibytes.

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), a leading digital infrastructure company, announced that its President and CEO, Charles Meyers, will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan 52nd Annual Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 20, 2024, at 3:50 p.m. EDT. Interested parties can access the webcast through the Investor Relations section of the Equinix website.

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $4.26 per share on its common stock, to be paid on June 19, 2024, to shareholders on record on May 22, 2024. Equinix is known as the world's digital infrastructure company®, providing a trusted platform for digital leaders to interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed, enabling organizations to scale, launch digital services, and deliver world-class experiences.

Equinix reported first-quarter 2024 results with a 6% increase in quarterly revenues to $2.1 billion, closed 3,800 deals across more than 3,100 customers, and saw accelerated hyperscale demand driving 48 megawatts of xScale leasing in EMEA and APAC. Operating income increased by 5% to $364 million, net income rose to $231 million, and adjusted EBITDA reached $992 million. The company provided 2024 annual guidance projecting revenue of $8.692 - $8.792 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $4.044 - $4.124 billion, and AFFO of $3.290 - $3.370 billion.