Schneider Electric acquires Motivair to benefit from AI boom

Investment in liquid cooling for data centers Schneider Electric acquires Motivair to benefit from AI boom

2024-10-23 From Susanne Braun | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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Companies without direct involvement in building data centers or AI development still have opportunities to enter these sectors through strategic investments. For instance, Schneider Electric is exploring a majority stake in liquid cooling provider Motivair, positioning itself to support the growing demand for cooling solutions essential in AI and data center infrastructure.

Schneider Electric intends to acquire a majority stake in Motivair Corp.(Image: Schneider Electric) — Schneider Electric intends to acquire a majority stake in Motivair Corp.
(Image: Schneider Electric)

Artificial intelligence is the topic of our time and everyone wants a piece of the currently quite lucrative pie. Those who don't want to plant data centers in a climatically safe area or participate in the race for the best infrastructure for AI data centers can get involved in other ways. The decision-makers at Schneider Electric have chosen to invest in Motivair Corporation, which offers solutions for the liquid cooling of high-performance computing systems in data centers.

"This transaction strengthens Schneider Electric's portfolio in the area of direct-to-chip liquid cooling and thermal high-performance solutions, expands the existing offerings, and promotes innovation in cooling technology," the company reports. Motivair offers, among other products, coolant distribution units (CDUs), rear door heat exchangers (RDHx), cooling plates, heat dissipation units (HDUs), and coolers.

With cash of 850 million US dollars, Schneider Electric acquires a 75 percent majority stake in Motivair. After the completion of the transaction, Motivair will be listed within Schneider Electric's Energy Management business unit. The group expects to acquire the remaining 25 percent of non-controlling interests in 2028. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including obtaining the required regulatory approvals. If all goes well, the transaction is expected to be completed in the coming quarters. (sb)

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