Related Digital and Blackstone announced that financing has been secured for Related Digital’s $16 billion data center campus in Saline Township, Mich., which is purpose-built for Oracle. The financing includes equity from Related Digital and funds affiliated with Blackstone, along with fixed-rate, long-term debt financing anchored by PIMCO-managed funds and accounts. Bank of America served as structuring agent and financial adviser, with Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo also serving as advisers to Related Digital.
This project will deliver significant community benefits, including:
More than 2,500 union construction jobs, 450 or more jobs on-site, and 1,500 or more jobs county-wide
Millions of dollars in new, annual tax revenues to support the Township, Washtenaw County and Michigan schools
$14 million in direct benefits for the local fire department and community investment
Utilizing a closed-loop system that protects Michigan’s wate