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Resultsense says Reuters reported that Ark runs Crown Hosting Data Centres, a joint venture with the Cabinet Office that gives it access to UK government data-centre requirements. That makes the reported TPG talks relevant not only to infrastructure investors, but also to public bodies that rely on the arrangement.

The report says Reuters could not confirm the FT’s account of the talks, and that neither TPG nor Ark had responded to requests for comment. The potential price is put at about £3.8bn, or $5bn; Reuters also reported in 2025 that Elliott was considering options for Ark, including a sale that could raise more than £3bn.

Those details sharpen the stakes, but do not turn reported negotiations into an agreed sale.

Sources and evidence

• TPG reported in talks to buy UK data centre firm Ark – Resultsense: Resultsense says Reuters reported that Ark’s Crown Hosting joint venture with the Cabinet Office gives Ark access to UK government data-centre requirements; Reuters could not confirm the reported TPG talks, and neither TPG nor Ark had responded to requests for comment.

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