THE KLABIN COMPANY REPRESENTS DIGITAL REALTY IN $48.8 MILLION LAND ACQUISITION IN VERNON

Global data center leader to develop 5.39-acre site into a state-of-the-art facility in emerging Southern California data hub.

(NOVEMBER 4, 2025 – TORRANCE, CALIF.) – The Klabin Company/CORFAC International today announced it represented Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the leading global provider of carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, in the off-market purchase of a 5.39-acre land site in Vernon, California.

Digital Realty acquired the 234,760-square-foot parcel from Pacific Santa Fe Industrial, LLC for $48.8 million. The company plans to develop a new state-of-the-art data center on the site, which is strategically located near critical infrastructure, including robust fiber and power sources. The property sits directly across the street from another data center development already underway, reinforcing Vernon’s status as one of the fastest-emerging data center hubs in Southern California.

Frank Schulz, SIOR, Zach Middleton, and Max Farkas of The Klabin Company represented Digital Realty in the transaction. Pacific Santa Fe Industrial was represented by David Brandt and Jake Poxon of Lee & Associates.

“Digital Realty is recognized around the world as one of the top providers of cutting-edge data center solutions, and this acquisition underscores both their commitment to the Southern California market and the rise of Vernon as a pivotal hub for digital infrastructure,” said Schulz. “With demand for AI, cloud computing, and other high-density technologies accelerating at record speed, Vernon’s unique advantages—including its independent power supply and proximity to downtown Los Angeles—make it a prime location for new development.”

The Vernon market has emerged as a magnet for data center developers seeking alternatives to the constrained and costly core of Los Angeles. Just four miles from downtown, Vernon offers relatively cheaper and more reliable electricity through its municipal power supply—an advantage that has helped attract major investments like this one from Digital Realty.

Southern California’s total data center capacity now exceeds 350 megawatts, with another 400 megawatts in planning or under construction. However, tenant demand for advanced facilities capable of supporting liquid cooling, AI workloads, and high-density applications continues to outpace availability, driving activity in markets such as Vernon and the San Gabriel Valley.

“This is an important step in ensuring that Southern California has the kind of next-generation data center infrastructure required to support the region’s continued growth in AI, media, and high-tech industries,” added Schulz.

About The Klabin Company/CORFAC International

Now in its seventh decade of operation, The Klabin Company/CORFAC International is ranked among the top commercial real estate companies based in Los Angeles. Built on the principles of an open and enduring culture, the company has maintained its independence as a privately-owned business since 1961. The Klabin Company emphasizes how the sharing of information, experience and relationships among all colleagues works to everyone’s advantage. The firm is dedicated to the needs of its clients, and through this commitment, it has remained successful for years. The Klabin Company is affiliated with CORFAC International. For more information go to www.Klabin.com.

About CORFAC International

CORFAC International is a global network comprising private held entrepreneurial commercial real estate firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail brokerage, tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, multifamily, self-storage, acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services. Founded in 1989, CORFAC has 75 offices in the U.S., Canada and international markets, including Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand and United Kingdom. CORFAC offices close an average of 10,000 lease and sales transactions valued in excess of $9.0 billion annually, totaling 500 million square feet closed and 65 million square feet managed worldwide. Contact Jonathan Salk, CORFAC Executive Director, at (224) 257-4400 or jonathan@corfac.com or visit www.corfac.com.

Zach Middleton and Max Farkas represented Digital Realty in the off-market purchase of a 5.39-acre land site in Vernon valued at $48.8 Million.