Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium•9 November 2026•
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EC Clears Ares Management and Macquarie Acquisition of Prime Data Centers
Key Facts
1The European Commission cleared the acquisition of Prime Data Centers by a consortium including Ares Management and Macquarie Group.
The European Commission cleared the acquisition of Prime Data Centers by a consortium including Ares Management and Macquarie Group. Benzinga reported that the regulatory approval also involves Snowhawk LP and Data Realty Group, allowing the investment group to proceed with the joint takeover of the data center operator.
Ares Management closed at $133.98 on November 6, 2026, while Macquarie Group closed at $170 on the same date. The regulatory clearance serves as a necessary milestone for the asset managers to finalize their expansion into digital infrastructure and data center assets.