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Equity Method Investments and Variable Interest Entities
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Equity Method Investments and Variable Interest Entities Equity Method Investments and Variable Interest Entities
We hold various equity method investments, primarily interests in joint venture partnership arrangements, in order to invest in certain entities that are in line with our business development objectives, including the development and operation of xScale data centers. Some of these joint ventures are classified as Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs").
The following table summarizes our equity method investments, which are included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
InvesteeVIEOwnership PercentageJune 30, 2026December 31, 2025
xScale Joint Ventures
EMEA 1 Joint Venture20%$104 $141 
EMEA 2 Joint VentureX20%278 253 
Asia-Pacific 1 Joint VentureX20%47 47 
Asia-Pacific 2 Joint VentureX20%39 37 
Asia-Pacific 3 Joint VentureX20%21 23 
AMER 1 Joint VentureX20%10 8 
AMER 2 Joint VentureX20%25 27 
AMER 3 Joint Venture (1)
X
Various (1)
211 — 
Total xScale Joint Ventures735 536 
Other Joint VenturesVariousVarious16 15 
Total Equity Method Investments$751 $551 
(1)We have investments at various levels of the AMER 3 Joint Venture structure, including a 2% interest in the parent company and 23% interests in various asset companies consolidated by the parent. Our effective interest in the AMER 3 Joint Venture assets is 25%.
The following table summarizes the impact of our share of income (losses) from equity method investments, adjusted for basis differences, which was included in other income (expense) in our condensed consolidated statements of operations (in millions):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026202520262025
Equity method income (losses)$(24)$(5)$(20)$(4)
AMER 3 Joint Venture
On October 1, 2024, we entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to develop and operate xScale data centers in the Americas region (the "AMER 3 Joint Venture"), subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions which were satisfied on October 30, 2024. We hold a 2% interest in the parent company for the AMER 3 Joint Venture and 23% interests in various asset companies consolidated by the parent.
On January 13, 2026, we sold the assets and liabilities relating to the Hampton data center campus ("Hampton Campus"), which were included within our Americas region, to the AMER 3 Joint Venture for total consideration of $459 million. The consideration received was comprised of $129 million of net cash proceeds, $184 million of receivables, and retained equity interests in the AMER 3 Joint Venture with a fair value of $146 million. We recognized a gain of $19 million on the sale of the Hampton Campus in the first quarter of 2026.
VIEs
Unconsolidated VIEs
The unconsolidated VIE equity method investments are considered VIEs because they do not have sufficient funds from operations to be self-sustaining. While we provide certain management services to these joint ventures and earn fees for the performance of such services, we do not have unilateral power to direct the activities of these joint ventures that most significantly impact economic performance. These activities primarily include data center construction and operations, sales and marketing, financing, real estate purchases or sales and monetization. Decisions about these activities generally require the consent of both Equinix and our partners. We concluded that
Equinix does not have predominant control over the unconsolidated VIEs and that Equinix is not considered to be the primary beneficiary.
The following table summarizes our maximum exposure to loss related to the unconsolidated VIEs as of June 30, 2026 (in millions):
Equity Investments$631 
Outstanding Accounts Receivable140 
Other Receivables133 
Contract Assets158 
Loan Commitment (1)
392 
Future Equity Contribution Commitments (2)
118 
Maximum Future Payments under Debt Guarantees (3)
48 
Total $1,620 
(1)Concurrent with the closing of the AMER 2 Joint Venture, we entered into a loan agreement with the AMER 2 Joint Venture, as a lender. Refer to Note 11.
(2)The joint ventures' partners are required to make additional equity contributions proportionately to fund capital necessary to complete the construction of approved developments. In addition, the partners may be required to make additional equity contributions upon certain occurrences such as shortfalls in capital to fund cost overruns or to make interest payments on outstanding debt.
(3)In connection with our 20% equity investment in the EMEA 2 Joint Venture, we provided the lenders with our guarantee covering 20% of all payments of principal and interest due under one of the EMEA 2 Joint Venture's credit facility agreements. A portion of the guarantee relates to our AMER 1 Joint Venture. Refer to Note 9.
Consolidated VIEs
Our Indonesian operating entity is a VIE because it does not have sufficient funds from its operations to be self-sustaining. We provide certain management services to the entity and earn fees for the performance of such services. We have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity and have concluded that we are its primary beneficiary.
The following table presents the assets and liabilities of the Indonesian VIE (in millions):
June 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Cash and cash equivalents$16 $12 
Property, plant and equipment, net75 65 
Other12 11 
Total assets$103 $88 
Finance lease liabilities$21 $24 
Other11 12 
Total liabilities$32 $36 
The losses from the Indonesian VIE were insignificant for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.