Recently, China's Industrial Bank (CIB), in collaboration with peer banks, successfully completed the first disbursement of the overseas syndicated loan for Bridge Data Centers. CIB contributed USD 142 million to support the refinancing of existing projects. This transaction represents one of the largest financing deals for data center operators in the Asia-Pacific region in recent years, strongly supporting the client’s expansion plans in Malaysia and other regions, and meeting their users’ growing demands for generative artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.
As a leading neutral third-party hyperscale computing infrastructure solution operator in emerging Asia-Pacific markets, Bridge Data Centers specializes on the planning, investment, construction, and operation of critical infrastructure such as data centers, providing core clients with business localization solutions in key markets, covering capital-intensive supporting services including industrial bases and network services.
As the lead arranger and bookrunner for this transaction, CIB responded swiftly upon learning of the client’s financing needs, efficiently advanced project approval, and promptly formed a syndicate with multiple international and cross-regional banks, facilitating the continued expansion of business. In recent years, as RMB internationalization strategies continue to advance, CIB has actively explored transformation and development. Centering on client needs, the bank has consistently pursued international financial services, seized critical time windows, and accelerated its global expansion.