Csquare prices IPO at $21 to raise $1.05 billion
Csquare, Inc. has priced its initial public offering at $21.00 per share, aiming to raise $1,050.0 million in gross proceeds. The shares will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on July 16, 2026, under the symbol "CSQR". The company plans to use the net proceeds to repay debt and cover offering expenses, with an over-allotment option potentially increasing total proceeds to $1,207.5 million.

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Data center operator Csquare, Inc. has priced its initial public offering at $21.00 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately $1,050.0 million. The offering values the company at about $1.05 billion. The shares are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CSQR" on July 16, 2026, with the offering expected to close on July 17, 2026.
Csquare granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 7,500,000 shares at the IPO price, which could increase gross proceeds to $1,207.5 million. The company intends to use the net proceeds to repay a portion of its outstanding indebtedness and to pay fees and expenses related to the offering. Previously, Csquare had planned to offer 50 million shares in a range of $23 to $27 per share.
IPO Details
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| IPO Price | $21.00 per share |
| Original Price Range | $23 – $27 per share |
| Shares Offered | 50,000,000 |
| Over-allotment Option | 7,500,000 shares |
| Gross Proceeds (Base) | $1,050.0 million |
| Gross Proceeds (Full Option) | $1,207.5 million |
| Valuation at IPO Price | $1.05 billion |
| Trading Start Date | July 16, 2026 |
Use of Proceeds
The net proceeds from the offering will be allocated to the following:
- Repayment of a portion of outstanding indebtedness
- Payment of fees and expenses in connection with the offering
Morgan Stanley, TD Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities are serving as joint lead book-running managers, alongside BofA Securities, BMO Capital Markets, and Scotiabank. Jefferies, J.P. Morgan, RBC Capital Markets, and Societe Generale are acting as joint book-running managers, while Brookfield Capital Solutions, CIBC Capital Markets, National Bank of Canada Capital Markets, and PNC Capital Markets LLC are co-managers. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Csquare owns and operates a portfolio of data centers across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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