Elea Data Centers Strengthens Capital Structure with Around US$150 Million in ESG-Linked Debenture Issuance
Elea Data Centers, Brazil’s leading sustainable data center platform and the first to implement large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure in Latin America, has completed an issuance of around US$150 million (BRL 790 million) of sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs). This marks the company’s third transaction of this kind and its fifth debenture issuance overall. The bonds are directly tied to Elea’s ESG goals, including improving its power usage effectiveness (PUE) and increasing female representation in leadership positions.
The transaction was led by Bradesco BBI (lead coordinator), with participation from UBS BB, BTG Pactual, Itaú BBA, and, for the first time, Santander—further underscoring the financial market’s confidence in Elea’s strategy (co-coordinators). SLBs are financial instruments that link issuance conditions to corporate targets, reinforcing Elea’s commitment to responsible practices and long-term sustainable growth.
With this latest issuance, Elea has taken another step toward building a more efficient and sustainable capital structure. “This transaction consolidates an investment cycle that began last year, when we acquired our new assets in São Paulo. Now, with this refinancing, we are transforming the acquisition of those assets—initially funded with current liquidity—into a long-term investment, supported by a more efficient and sustainable capital structure,” said Alessandro Lombardi, Founder and Chairman of Elea Data Centers.
With the new issuance, which refers to the company’s current portfolio of nine data centers, Elea has taken another step toward building a more efficient and sustainable capital structure. “This transaction consolidates an investment cycle that began last year, when we acquired our new assets in São Paulo. Now, with this refinancing, we are transforming the acquisition of these assets — initially funded with current liquidity — into a long-term investment, supported by a more efficient and sustainable capital structure,” said Alessandro Lombardi, Founder and Chairman of Elea Data Centers. According to the executive, the company will now focus on new fundraising initiatives aimed at Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects, such as the data center city under development, Rio AI City.
In July 2024, Elea announced the acquisition of two data centers in the Greater São Paulo area: SPO2, located in São Bernardo do Campo, and SPO3, in Barueri. Both facilities are strategically positioned near submarine cable landing points and robust energy supply, aligning with Elea’s mission to deliver high-performance IT infrastructure for corporate clients and global technology companies.
About Elea Data Centers
Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Elea Data Centers is Brazil’s pioneering data center platform, dedicated to accelerating a sustainable digital economy across the region. Powered by 100% renewable energy, Elea has the country’s widest geographic footprint in IT infrastructure, with nine facilities located across five major metropolitan areas. The company serves hyperscale cloud providers, content platforms, service providers, and enterprise clients with the scale and capacity to meet their evolving needs. Backed by Goldman Sachs and leading global and local financial institutions, Elea offers a portfolio aligned with the latest technology trends, including high-density computing and AI-ready solutions.
For more information, visit www.eleadatacenters.com.
