Rogers enters into definitive agreement to sell portfolio of data centres

Rhea-AI Summary

Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) has announced a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio of nine Rogers Business data centres to InfraRed Capital Partners, a subsidiary of Sun Life. Under the agreement, Rogers will maintain its ability to sell data centre services and provide network connectivity to these facilities.

The transaction, expected to close by year-end 2025, is part of Rogers' strategy to divest real estate and non-core assets. The company plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt. The deal excludes Rogers' corporate data centres used for network and IT operations.

Positive

• Strategic divestment of non-core assets to focus on core business operations
• Maintains revenue stream through continued data centre service sales and network connectivity provision
• Proceeds will be used to reduce debt, improving financial position
• Partnership with established infrastructure owner (InfraRed/Sun Life) ensures business continuity

Negative

• Reduction in owned infrastructure assets
• Transaction subject to regulatory approval and closing conditions
• Potential execution risks during transition period

Rogers will continue to sell connectivity and data centre services into the facilities

Proceeds will be used to pay down debt

TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B; NYSE: RCI) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with InfraRed Capital Partners to sell its portfolio of nine Rogers Business data centres.

Rogers will continue to sell data centre services on behalf of InfraRed and will provide network connectivity to the data centres.

InfraRed is part of Sun Life, a leading Canadian-based financial services company, and is an experienced digital infrastructure owner. Both organizations will work to ensure a seamless transition for Rogers Business customers.

The transaction is part of Rogers planned sale of real estate and non-core assets. Rogers intends to use the net proceeds from the transaction to repay debt. The transaction is expected to close by year end 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

The transaction does not include Rogers corporate data centres used for the company’s network and IT purposes.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to, among other things, Rogers maintaining a retail presence in the facilities and providing network connectivity to the facilities post-closing, our intended use of proceeds from the transaction, the closing of the transaction on the terms described in this news release and the expected timing of the closing of the transaction. Forward-looking information may in some cases be identified by words such as “will”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends” and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance.

We caution that all forward-looking information is inherently subject to change and uncertainty and that actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represent expectations as of the date of this news release and is subject to change after such date. However, we are under no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any statements containing forward-looking information, the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. All of the forward-looking information in this news release is qualified by the cautionary statements herein.

Forward-looking information is provided herein for the purpose of giving information about the transaction and its expected impact. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The completion of the transaction is subject to closing conditions, regulatory approval, termination rights and other risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the transaction will occur, or that it will occur on the terms and conditions contemplated in this news release. The transaction could be modified, restructured or terminated.

About Rogers Communications Inc.
Rogers is Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company and its shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For more information, please visit rogers.com or investors.rogers.com.

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FAQ

What assets is Rogers Communications (RCI) selling to InfraRed Capital Partners?

Rogers is selling a portfolio of nine Rogers Business data centres to InfraRed Capital Partners, a subsidiary of Sun Life.

Will Rogers continue to provide data centre services after the sale?

Yes, Rogers will continue to sell data centre services on behalf of InfraRed and provide network connectivity to the data centres.

When is the Rogers data centre sale expected to close?

The transaction is expected to close by year-end 2025, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.

How will Rogers use the proceeds from the data centre sale?

Rogers intends to use the net proceeds from the transaction to repay debt.

Are Rogers' corporate data centres included in this sale?

No, the transaction does not include Rogers' corporate data centres used for the company's network and IT purposes.