Completed · Sweden · Data centres and digital infrastructure
NL-ix acquires STHIX.
Dutch interconnection platform NL-ix, a KPN subsidiary, bought Stockholm Internet eXchange, a carrier-neutral internet exchange operating in Sweden, from Swedish IaaS provider Glesys; both sides announced the sale on 16 October 2026. NL-ix said it will keep the local team and presence. The deal completed on 16 October 2026.
SigningDay 100
Announced 16 October 2026 · Day 100 on 24 January 2027
- Buyer
- NL-ix ·Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Target
- Stockholm Internet eXchange ·Stockholm, Sweden
- Type
- Acquisition
- Announced
- 16 October 2026
- Completed
- 16 October 2026
- Value
- Not disclosed
- People
- Not stated in the release
- Last checked
- 28 October 2026
The people side in Sweden
- Where the deal needs EU merger clearance, the buyer may not implement it before clearance. EU Merger Regulation (Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004), article 7
- In an asset deal, staff move on their existing terms, and the transfer alone is no ground for dismissal. Acquired Rights Directive (Council Directive 2001/23/EC), articles 3 and 4
- In an asset or business transfer, seller and buyer each inform their staff representatives in good time of the date, reasons, implications and planned measures, and consult on those measures. Acquired Rights Directive (Council Directive 2001/23/EC), article 7
- Depending on the country, undertakings with 50 or more employees, or establishments with 20 or more, inform and consult employee representatives on decisions likely to change work organisation or contractual relations substantially. Information and Consultation Directive (Directive 2002/14/EC), articles 3 and 4
Sources
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