S&P Upgrades Cyxtera to B- on Strength of Interconnection and Improved Liquidity Position

S&P Rates Cyxtera DC Holdings B-, Assigning Same Credit Rating and Stable Outlook to Company’s New Parent, Cyxtera Technologies

Cyxtera (NASDAQ: CYXT), a global leader in data center colocation and interconnection services, today announced that Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) upgraded the credit rating of Cyxtera DC Holdings, Inc. to B- and assigned a credit rating of B- with a stable outlook to its new parent company, Cyxtera Technologies, Inc. The upgrade and issuer credit rating are effective as of September 1, 2021.

This positive ratings action by S&P reflects the competitive strength of the company’s interconnection services, the company’s increased liquidity position following its merger with Starboard Value Acquisition Corp (SVAC), and the financial flexibility available to Cyxtera based on its capitalized leases. The company’s robust customer base, strategic focus on retail colocation, and ability to grow its bare metal offerings were also positive ratings factors.

“The upgraded rating of Cyxtera DC Holdings and the assignment of a B- credit rating of Cyxtera Technologies validate that Cyxtera’s focus on a highly connected global platform of retail colocation data centers positions the company to benefit from secular tailwinds,” said Carlos Sagasta, Cyxtera’s Chief Financial Officer. “The stable outlook underlying these ratings further substantiates that Cyxtera is well positioned to create long-term value for all of our key stakeholders.”

About Cyxtera

Cyxtera is a global leader in data center colocation and interconnection services. The company operates a footprint of 61 data centers in 29 markets around the world, providing services to more than 2,300 leading enterprises and U.S. federal government agencies. Cyxtera brings proven operational excellence, global scale, flexibility, and customer-focused innovation together to provide a comprehensive portfolio of data center and interconnection services. For more information, please visit www.cyxtera.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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