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Blackstone Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Flow Control Holdings for Data Center Cooling Solutions.

PUBLIC · BXSep 12, 2026about 2 hours ago

Acquiring Company

Blackstone

Acquired Company

Flow Control Holdings

Boston

Description

Blackstone has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Flow Control Holdings, enhancing its investment in liquid cooling technology crucial for data centers. This partnership aims to support FCH's growth and capacity expansion amidst rising demand in high-performance AI infrastructure.

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Blackstone

About

Blackstone is one of the world's leading investment firms. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $649 billion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow Blackstone on Twitter @Blackstone. SOURCE Simplilearn Solutions Private Limited

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Who acquired Flow Control Holdings?

Flow Control Holdings was acquired by Blackstone. The deal was reported on September 12, 2026. Blackstone is one of the world's leading investment firms. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. Blackstone is publicly traded (BX).

When did Blackstone acquire Flow Control Holdings?

Blackstone's acquisition of Flow Control Holdings was reported on September 12, 2026. Blackstone has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Flow Control Holdings, enhancing its investment in liquid cooling technology crucial for data centers. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Flow Control Holdings do?

Flow Control Holdings is a premier provider of highly engineered flow components for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, and the parent company to both Steel & O’Brien Manufacturing and Ace Sanitary. It is privately held, and is based in Boston.

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