Simpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and MUFG Securities Americas Inc., in connection with the offering of $850 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), $650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”) and $650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.800% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes”) by Equinix, Inc. (the “Company”) and $850 million aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”, and together with the 2029 Notes, the 2033 Notes and the 2036 Notes, the “Notes”) by Equinix Europe 2 Financing Corporation LLC, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The 2031 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 Danica Fong (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).