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28 May 2026, 00:05 UTC · 2h ago
Source · https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/cogent-communications-sees-data-center-sale-easing-debt-fears-reviving-capital-returns-2026-05-27/
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Cogent is selling 10 data centers to I Squared Capital for $225 million to reduce leverage and address 2027 debt maturities. — Deleveraging and proactive management of debt maturities reduce bankruptcy risk and improve the balance sheet.
+0.60CEO Dave Schaeffer stated that the previous quarterly capex target of $25 million is no longer realistic due to equipment price increases. — Higher structural capital expenditures directly compress free cash flow and margins.
-0.40Cogent's wavelength business grew 90% year-over-year in the most recent quarter, reaching a 3% market share. — Rapid growth in a high-value service segment indicates successful diversification, though it is currently from a small base.
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Cogent remains open to selling an additional 14 data centers, noting that data center space and power revenue only comprise 3% of total revenue. — Further asset sales could provide additional liquidity without significantly harming the core business operations.
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The company is taking positive steps to reduce leverage and debt through data center sales, though it faces headwinds from higher capex and a volatile stock price.
Mentioned as a vendor benefiting from increased pricing power and higher demand for AI infrastructure equipment.
Mentioned as a vendor benefiting from increased pricing power and higher demand for AI infrastructure equipment.
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