- The new facility replaces existing debt and provides additional funding for expansion.
- It supports both organic network growth and future acquisitions across EXA’s footprint.
What happened: EXA Infrastructure strengthens financial base for network growth
EXA Infrastructure, a London-based digital infrastructure provider, has secured a $1.3 billion refinancing and expansion facility with a seven-year term. The agreement refinances existing debt and introduces new capital to fund the expansion of EXA’s long-haul and metro fibre networks across Europe and North America. According to the company, the facility “strengthens EXA Infrastructure’s ability to deliver on its network expansion, M&A ambitions, and continued growth.” The refinancing extends the firm’s debt maturity profile and positions it to pursue new network routes and acquisitions in a tightening capital environment.
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Why it is important
The move reflects growing lender confidence in digital infrastructure, even as interest rates remain high. Fibre and data transport assets continue to attract long-term investors seeking stable, utility-like returns. EXA’s ability to secure a multi-year facility at scale reinforces its role in connecting hyperscalers, data centres, and enterprises across key routes. The capital flexibility allows EXA to pursue targeted acquisitions and organic buildouts, critical in a sector where consolidation is accelerating.
The refinancing aligns with wider market trends — global demand for low-latency connectivity and cloud interconnection is surging, driven by AI workloads and edge computing. With competitors such as Zayo and Colt Technology Services also investing heavily in network modernisation, EXA’s enhanced liquidity could prove decisive in maintaining competitiveness and meeting enterprise bandwidth demands across transatlantic and intra-European corridors.
