{"id":34898,"date":"2026-05-07T21:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T21:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/34898\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T21:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T21:08:09","slug":"iren-to-buy-nostrum-enter-europe-with-490mw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/34898\/","title":{"rendered":"IREN to Buy Nostrum, Enter Europe With 490MW"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>IREN (NASDAQ: IREN) agreed to acquire Ingenostrum, S.L. (Nostrum Group), a Spanish next-generation data center developer, marking IREN\u2019s entry into Europe and expanding its power portfolio to 5GW.<\/p>\n<p>The deal adds approximately 490MW of secured, grid-connected power in Spain, a development pipeline, and local teams across development, engineering, construction, and operations. Completion remains subject to customary closing conditions.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            Loading&#8230;&#13;\n          <\/p>\n<p>          Loading translation&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>          Positive<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n                    Entry into European market with established local platform&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n                    Power portfolio increased to 5GW&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n                    Adds ~490MW of secured grid-connected power in Spain&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n                    Acquires experienced local team across development, engineering, construction, operations&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<p>          Negative<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n                    Transaction completion subject to customary closing conditions, creating timing and certainty risk&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n                    Purchase price and commercial terms were not disclosed, leaving financial impact unclear&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        Total power portfolio&#13;<br \/>\n        5GW&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        Post-Nostrum acquisition stated portfolio size&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        Secured power Spain&#13;<br \/>\n        490MW&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        Grid-connected power added via Nostrum acquisition&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        Share price&#13;<br \/>\n        $56.85&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        Price before market reaction to Nostrum news&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        Daily move&#13;<br \/>\n        11.4%&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        24h price change prior to article publication&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        Today\u2019s volume&#13;<br \/>\n        53,649,757&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        Compared with 20-day average 38,048,242 shares&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        52-week high&#13;<br \/>\n        $76.87&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        Reference level, shares trade below this mark&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        52-week low&#13;<br \/>\n        $6.01&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        Reference level, shares remain far above this mark&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        Short interest&#13;<br \/>\n        18.47%&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        Provided short percentage of float&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        $60.98&#13;<br \/>\n        Last Close&#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        Volume&#13;<br \/>\n        Volume 53,649,757 vs 20-day avg 38,048,242 (relative 1.41x), indicating elevated interest pre-announcement.&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        normal&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        Technical&#13;<br \/>\n        Price $56.85 is trading above 200-day MA at $42.49, reflecting a pre-existing uptrend.&#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"peers-text\">IREN rose 11.4% while key peers like BMNR, VIRT, XP, and MKTX were modestly down or flat. Only WULF appeared in momentum scanners, up about 2.75%, suggesting IREN\u2019s move was company-specific rather than a broad capital markets rally.<\/p>\n<p>      &#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n            Date&#13;<br \/>\n            Event&#13;<br \/>\n            Sentiment&#13;<br \/>\n            Move&#13;<br \/>\n            Catalyst&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n            May 05&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/IREN\/iren-announces-acquisition-of-mirantis-to-strengthen-ai-cloud-r7a7ga453wg5.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AI acquisition<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n              Positive&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n              +10.6%&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n              Stock reacted positively to Mirantis acquisition to enhance AI Cloud delivery.&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        Pattern Detected<\/p>\n<p class=\"context-pattern-text\">Recent AI-focused acquisitions have coincided with double-digit positive price reactions.<\/p>\n<p>        Recent Company History<\/p>\n<p class=\"context-history-recap-text\">In the last several months, IREN has consistently announced large-scale AI and infrastructure initiatives. A prior acquisition of Mirantis, aimed at strengthening AI Cloud delivery, triggered a 10.63% gain. Other updates expanded GPU capacity and data center footprints while growing AI Cloud revenue. Today\u2019s Nostrum deal continues that strategy, adding European, grid-connected power capacity and local development expertise, fitting into IREN\u2019s broader push to scale a vertically integrated AI Cloud platform.<\/p>\n<p>+10.6%<\/p>\n<p>        Average Historical Move<br \/>\n        acquisition,AI<\/p>\n<p class=\"context-narrative-text\">In the past 6 months, IREN had 1 prior AI acquisition headline, averaging a 10.63% move. Today\u2019s 11.4% gain on the Nostrum deal tracks closely with that precedent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"context-narrative-text\">IREN has used acquisitions like Mirantis and now Nostrum to build out AI Cloud capabilities and infrastructure across regions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"context-narrative-text\">&#13;<br \/>\n      This announcement extends IREN\u2019s AI Cloud strategy by entering Europe and boosting its power portfolio to 5GW, including 490MW of secured, grid-connected capacity in Spain. It follows earlier moves such as the Mirantis acquisition and large GPU purchase agreements, all aimed at scaling AI infrastructure. Investors may watch for closing of this deal, execution by Nostrum\u2019s local team, progress on development pipelines, and updates on funding and capex to support further build-out.&#13;\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"context-ai-disclaimer\">AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n      05\/07\/2026 &#8211; 04:38 PM&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>NEW YORK, May  07, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/overview\/IREN\/\" title=\"View IREN stock overview\" class=\"symbol-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IREN<\/a> Limited (NASDAQ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/overview\/IREN\/\" title=\"View IREN stock overview\" class=\"symbol-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IREN<\/a>) (\u201cIREN\u201d) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ingenostrum, S.L. (Nostrum Group), a next-generation data center developer based in Spain.<\/p>\n<p>The acquisition marks IREN\u2019s entry into the European market and increases its power portfolio to 5GW. It adds approximately 490MW of secured, grid-connected power in Spain, together with an additional development pipeline, enhancing IREN\u2019s ability to service observed customer demand in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Spain provides an attractive backdrop for large-scale AI data center development, supported by favorable AI policy settings, a constructive regulatory and permitting environment, robust connectivity and abundant low-cost renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p>The addition of Nostrum\u2019s experienced local team across development, engineering, construction, and operations further strengthens IREN\u2019s execution capabilities and supports the continued expansion of its AI Cloud platform globally.<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Roberts, Founder and Co-CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/overview\/IREN\/\" title=\"View IREN stock overview\" class=\"symbol-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IREN<\/a>, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis acquisition establishes a strategic platform in Europe for IREN. Nostrum adds high-quality sites, an experienced local team and a leading position in an attractive market for AI infrastructure. These capabilities support the next phase of growth of our vertically integrated AI Cloud platform.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gabriel Nebreda, CEO of Nostrum Data Centers, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to join IREN and help accelerate the development of AI infrastructure in Europe. With IREN\u2019s vision, expertise and global platform, we are well positioned to serve the growing needs of customers in Europe, including sovereign AI programs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Completion of the acquisition remains subject to customary closing conditions.<\/p>\n<p>About IREN<\/p>\n<p>IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN\u2019s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.<\/p>\n<p>Contacts<\/p>\n<p>Investors<br \/>ir@iren.com<\/p>\n<p>Media<br \/>media@iren.com<\/p>\n<p>Forward-Looking Statements<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">This news release contains \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or IREN\u2019s future financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of our business plan and strategies, revenue targets and trends we expect to affect our business. These statements often include words such as \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201ccan,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cmight,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cpossible,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d \u201cstrive,\u201d \u201cbudget,\u201d \u201cforecast,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201ctarget\u201d, \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cpredict,\u201d \u201cpotential,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d \u201cscheduled\u201d. Forward-looking statements may also be made, verbally or in writing, by members of our Board or management team in connection with this news release.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">These forward-looking statements are based on management\u2019s current expectations and beliefs. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause IREN\u2019s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including IREN\u2019s ability to successfully execute on its growth strategies and operating plans, achieve its targeted annualized AI Cloud revenue, continue to develop its existing data center sites, design and deploy direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems, and diversify and expand into the market for high performance computing solutions (including the market for cloud services and potential colocation services), along with other important factors discussed under the caption \u201cRisk Factors\u201d in IREN\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d) on August 28, 2025 and our other filings with the SEC. These and other important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any forward-looking statement included in this press release speaks only as of the date of such statement. Except as required by law, IREN disclaims any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778188088_464_ti.gif\"\/> <br \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IREN-Limited.png\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n      &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    FAQ  &#13;\n  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        What did IREN announce about acquiring Nostrum Group (IREN) on May 7, 2026?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          IREN announced it agreed to acquire Nostrum Group, a Spanish data center developer, entering the European market. According to the company, the acquisition expands IREN\u2019s AI Cloud platform, adds ~490MW secured grid-connected power, and increases its power portfolio to 5GW; closing is subject to customary conditions.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        How much additional power does the Nostrum acquisition add to IREN (NASDAQ: IREN)?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          The acquisition adds approximately 490MW of secured, grid-connected power in Spain. According to the company, this contributes to a combined power portfolio of 5GW and comes with an additional development pipeline and local execution teams.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        Will the Nostrum acquisition change IREN\u2019s presence in Europe and AI infrastructure (IREN)?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          Yes. The deal establishes IREN\u2019s strategic platform in Europe for AI data centers. According to the company, Spain offers favorable AI policy, permitting, connectivity, and low-cost renewable energy supportive of large-scale AI development.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        Are the financial terms of IREN\u2019s acquisition of Nostrum Group (IREN) public?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          No. The press release does not disclose purchase price or detailed commercial terms. According to the company, only operational metrics and pipeline additions were provided; financial consideration was not stated and remains undisclosed.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<p>        When will IREN\u2019s acquisition of Nostrum Group (IREN) be completed?<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          Completion timing is not fixed; the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. 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