KKR-Singtel group acquires STT GDC

● PLATFORM | DEVTOOLS/INFRASTRUCTURE · Data Centers

FEBRUARY 4, 2026

KKR-Singtel group (KKR) acquires STT GDC (ST Telemedia)

TARGET

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres provides colocation, connectivity, and support services across 95+ data centre sites in 12 markets in Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Deal value	US$5.1B total consideration
Ownership	ST Telemedia (prior owner); KKR, Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel)
Capital raised	S$1.75 billion
Headcount	~2,029 FTEs
Headquarters	Singapore, Singapore
Leadership	Bruno Lopez, President and Group Chief Executive Officer
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

KKR-Singtel group

KKR is a global investment firm offering alternative asset management across private equity, credit, real assets, infrastructure, capital markets, and insurance.

Ownership	Publicly traded (NYSE: KKR)
Headcount	~4,200 FTEs
Headquarters	New York, New York
Deal team	David Luboff (KKR)
Leadership	Arthur Lang, Group CFO (Singtel)
Buy-side advisor	—

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KKR-Singtel group -> STT GDC  (2026-09-18)
buyout | DevTools/Infrastructure | US$5.1B total consideration | announced
Target: ST Telemedia Global Data Centres provides colocation, connectivity, and support services across 95+ data centre sites in 12 markets in Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Website: sttelemediagdc.com | Buyer site: kkr.com
HQ: Singapore, Singapore | Seller: ST Telemedia | Buyer ownership: public (NYSE: KKR)
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