NEXTDC Limited (ASX: NXT) has acknowledged a statement from Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) and Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DLR) regarding their acquisition of a 9.9% interest in the company. NEXTDC, an ASX 100-listed technology company and Asia’s most innovative Data Centre-as-a-Service provider, builds the infrastructure platform for the digital economy, delivering critical power, security, and connectivity for global cloud computing providers, enterprise, and Government. The stake, comprising 75,215,528 shares, was acquired between 3 and 6 November 2026 by Ackland Investments No.1 Pty Limited, a jointly owned vehicle of Goodman and Digital Realty, at an average price of A$9.22 per share, with a maximum price of A$10.40 paid on 6 November.
Goodman and Digital Realty’s statement clarified that they have “neither formed nor made any agreement on potential further engagement” beyond the acquisition and possess “no present intention of submitting a control proposal, or making a takeover offer for NEXTDC,” while reserving the right to do so if circumstances change. The two entities, experienced investors in the data centre sector, expressed their anticipation of “a potential collaboration with the NEXTDC board and management.”
In response, NEXTDC confirmed that it has not received any formal communication from Goodman or Digital Realty concerning their statement. The company’s Board currently has no proposal from Goodman, Digital Realty, or Ackland, nor is it in possession of any takeover proposal. NEXTDC affirmed that any bona fide proposal received would be considered on its merits and in the best interests of all its shareholders. The data centre operator also advised its shareholders that they do not need to take any action in relation to the Media Statement and reiterated its commitment to keeping the market informed of any further developments in line with its continuous disclosure obligations.
