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DJ NextDC Raising A$1.32 Billion Amid Record Data-Center Demand -- UpdateNXT$16.71$0.00 (0.0%)$16.71$16.46

11 Apr 2024 08:48:141 ViewBy Stuart Condie

SYDNEY--Australian data-center operator NextDC is raising 1.32 billion Australian dollars (US$860.4 million) of equity to accelerate several developments as the global shift to cloud computing drives record demand for its services.

The ASX-listed company on Thursday said that it would use the proceeds of a fully underwritten entitlement offer to accelerate the development and fit-out of centers in its core Sydney and Melbourne markets. The initiative is part of NextDC's broader planned capital outlay, which includes expansion into Asia-Pacific.

The offer, which includes institutional and retail components, involves the issue of shares on a 1-for-6 pro-rata basis at A$15.40 each. NextDC shares last traded at A$16.71 and are up 22% so far in 2024.

NextDC reaffirmed the FY 2024 revenue, earnings and capital expenditure guidance issued in February and said it is experiencing record demand. It added that it expects forward orders to convert into billings over the five fiscal years through FY 2029, driving growth in revenue and earnings.

"NextDC continues to see significant growth in demand for its data-center services underpinned by powerful structural tailwinds," Chief Executive and Managing Director Craig Scroggie said.

Write to Stuart Condie at stuart.condie@wsj.com

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April 10, 2024 18:48 ET (22:48 GMT)

With market demand robust and share prices favorable, it's a wise decision for NextDC to raise capital now. It’s about seizing the moment – raising ample funds before any potential downturn that could hamper growth plans.

I'm hoping that this will be the final time NextDC needs to ask for more money from investors. From now on, I'd like to see them use their cashflow to fund any new projects they want to start.

Full thought : https://growthgauge.substack.com/p/nextdc-asxnxt-launches-a-monumental

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nessy
3 months ago

Really smart timing with the SP close to all time highs, for sure. Management seem to have been pretty smart the whole way along and it does seem they have pretty solid tailwinds at the moment. Difficult for many new players to meaningfully enter the market given the capital outlay and then time to recoup income. With AI only really just starting it is difficult to see this being a bad move, but fully agree with @Valueinvestor0909 it would be nice to be self funded in the future. For interest, the 5 year chart looks solid.

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Disc - held IRL

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