Simpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by Merrill Lynch Canada Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., and TD Securities Inc., in connection with the offering by Equinix Canada Financing Ltd. (the “Issuer”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Equinix, Inc. (the “Company”), of C$650 million aggregate principal amount of the Issuer’s 3.950% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and C$600 million aggregate principal amount of the Issuer’s 4.750% Senior Notes due 2035 (the “2035 Notes” and, together with the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”). The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company on an unsecured basis.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes to fund the acquisition of additional properties or businesses, fund development opportunities, and to provide for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including but not limited to refinancing upcoming maturities and for repayment of existing borrowings.
The Company shortens the path to boundless connectivity anywhere in the world. Its digital infrastructure, data center footprint and interconnected ecosystems empower innovations that enhance our work, life and planet. The Company connects economies, countries, organizations and communities, delivering seamless digital experiences and cutting-edge AI - quickly, efficiently and everywhere.
The Simpson Thacher team included Dan Webb, Jonathan Kachiu, Megan Johanneson and Benjamin Tu (Capital Markets); Russell Light and Michael Mann (Tax); Chandler Gerard-Reimer (IP); Leah Malone and Taylor Cowan (ESG); Tristan Brown (ECEB); and Andrew Pagliughi (Blue Sky).