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title: "Sphere advances merger with Cathedra to create 53 MW multi-site power platform"
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description: "Sphere is advancing its merger with Cathedra, aiming to establish a 53 MW managed power platform across five data centers in Iowa, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The transaction is expected to close soon, pending customary approvals. Cathedra has secured a hosting agreement for approximately 80% of its 15 MW capacity at the Shire site, enhancing revenue visibility. The combined entity will focus on modular, power-optimized infrastructure for AI and high-density workloads, with post-merger efforts directed towards integration and asset optimization."
datetime: "2026-05-07T21:44:05.000Z"
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# Sphere advances merger with Cathedra to create 53 MW multi-site power platform

**Sphere announced the proposed combination with Cathedra remains on track and would create an initial 53 MW managed power footprint across five data centers.**

**Key Highlights:**

-   Transaction expected to close in the near term, subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.
-   Combined company would initially operate 53 MW of managed power capacity across five data centers in IA, KY and TN.
-   Cathedra signed a hosting deal to use ~80% of 15 MW at its Shire site, ~25% of Cathedra's hosting capacity, adding revenue visibility.
-   Combination targets modular, power-optimized infrastructure to pursue AI, HPC and other high-density workloads.
-   Post-close focus on integration, asset optimization, power strategy and disciplined evaluation of workload opportunities.

Original SEC Filing: Sphere 3D Corp. \[ ANY \] - 8-K - May. 07, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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