Cogent Communications Sees Data Center Sale Easing Debt Fears, Reviving Capital Returns

Cogent Communications plans to sell 10 data centers to I Squared Capital as part of a broader leverage reduction effort. Management said the move is aimed at easing concerns around the company's 2027 notes and creating room to restart a more aggressive capital return program. The update is constructive for credit risk and shareholder returns, though the article provides no transaction value or near-term financial impact.

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Cogent Communications plans to sell 10 data centers to I Squared Capital as part of a broader leverage reduction effort. Management said the move is aimed at easing concerns around the company's 2027 notes and creating room to restart a more aggressive capital return program. The update is constructive for credit risk and shareholder returns, though the article provides no transaction value or near-term financial impact.