Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the company, with a target price of HKD 36.53, indicating a potential upside of 91% from the current price [7][16]. Core Insights - The company is a leader in the domestic IDC industry and is experiencing rapid growth in its overseas business, particularly in the international data center market [5][6]. - In 2023, the company achieved a revenue growth of 6.8% year-on-year, reaching approximately RMB 9.96 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA increase of 8.8% to about RMB 4.62 billion [2][16]. - The international revenue for the third quarter of 2024 saw a remarkable growth of 636.3% year-on-year, contributing to the overall revenue growth of 13.78% in the first three quarters of 2024 [2][3]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2023, the adjusted EBITDA margin was 46.4%, while the net loss was around RMB 4.29 billion [2][16]. - In the first three quarters of 2024, the adjusted EBITDA was approximately RMB 3.79 billion, with a margin of 45.00% [3][16]. - The company’s total service capacity reached 882,200 square meters by the end of Q3 2024, with a commitment rate of 92.7% and a utilization rate of 74.4% [3][16]. Revenue and EBITDA Forecast - Projected revenues for the company from 2024 to 2026 are RMB 11.55 billion, RMB 11.36 billion, and RMB 12.49 billion, respectively, with corresponding EBITDA estimates of RMB 5.03 billion, RMB 4.97 billion, and RMB 5.08 billion [6][16]. - The overseas entity GDSI is expected to generate revenues of RMB 1.23 billion, RMB 4.05 billion, and RMB 7.69 billion from 2024 to 2026, with EBITDA of RMB 333 million, RMB 1.36 billion, and RMB 2.81 billion [6][16]. Valuation - The combined valuation of the company, considering both GDSH and GDSI, is estimated at RMB 51.79 billion (HKD 55.69 billion) [7][16]. - The valuation for GDSH is projected at RMB 36.99 billion, while GDSI is valued at RMB 41.56 billion [7][16].

香港交易及結算所有限公司、香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）及香港中央結算有限公 司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因 本公告全部或任何部分內容所產生或因依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 萬國數據控股有限公司*（「本公司」）以不同投票權控制。股東及有意投資者務請留意投資不同 投票權架構公司的潛在風險，特別是不同投票權受益人的利益未必總與股東整體利益一致，而 不論其他股東如何投票，不同投票權受益人會對股東決議案的結果有重大影響。我們的美國存 託股（每股美國存託股代表八股A類普通股）於美國納斯達克全球市場上市，股份代號為GDS。 本公司謹此提醒股東及投資者，並非本公司發佈的資料不能代表本公司的實際情 況，而本公司對有關資料的準確性及╱或完整性不承擔責任。股東及投資者在作 出投資決策時不應依賴並非本公司發佈的資料，尤其不應參閱媒體報道及市場猜 測。投資者僅應參閱本公司所作出的公告及其他發佈。 1 GDS Holdings Limited 萬國數據控股有限公司* （於開曼群島以GDS Holdings Limited的名稱註冊成立及以不同投票權控制的有限公 ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司、香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）及香港中央結算有限公 司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因 本公告全部或任何部分內容所產生或因依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 萬國數據控股有限公司*（「本公司」）以不同投票權控制。股東及有意投資者務請留意投資不同 投票權架構公司的潛在風險，特別是不同投票權受益人的利益未必總與股東整體利益一致，而 不論其他股東如何投票，不同投票權受益人會對股東決議案的結果有重大影響。我們的美國存 託股（每股美國存託股代表八股A類普通股）於美國納斯達克全球市場上市，股份代號為GDS。 （股份代號：9698） 內幕消息 有關DIGITALLAND HOLDINGS LIMITED股權融資的最新資料 本公告根據香港上市規則第13.09(2)(a)條及香港法例第571章證券及期貨條例第 XIVA部刊發。 茲提述本公司日期為2024年10月29日的公告（「該公告」），內容有關DigitalLand Holdings Limited（「GDS International」或「GDSI」）進行的股權融資。除非文義另 有 ...

Investment Rating - Buy rating maintained with a target price increase to HKD 22.88, implying a potential upside of 29.3% [1][3][10] Core Views - Strong performance in international business drives target price upgrade [1] - Q3 2024 results meet expectations with revenue of RMB 2.97 billion, up 17.7% YoY, and adjusted EBITDA of RMB 1.30 billion, up 15.0% YoY [1][6] - Full-year 2024 revenue guidance maintained at RMB 11.34-11.76 billion, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be RMB 4.95-5.15 billion [1][6] - CAPEX guidance for 2024 increased from RMB 6.5 billion to RMB 11.0 billion to support accelerated expansion in both domestic and international markets [1] Domestic Business - Q3 2024 domestic revenue reached RMB 2.62 billion, up 6.1% YoY, with adjusted EBITDA of RMB 1.21 billion, up 3.6% YoY [2] - Adjusted EBITDA margin for domestic business declined by 1.0 ppt YoY to 43.7% [2] - Newly added operational area in Q3 2024 was 25,647 sqm, significantly higher than 20,265 sqm in Q2 2024 [2] - Total operational area in China for the first three quarters of 2024 reached 62,744 sqm, surpassing the full-year 2023 figure of 48,739 sqm [2] International Business - Secured a large-scale contract in Batam with a committed/reserved capacity of 34/38MW, expected to be operational within 18 months [2] - Announced a multi-billion RMB investment in Thailand for a data center campus with a planned power capacity of 120MW [2] - Total locked capacity for international clients reached 431MW by Q3 2024, up from 111MW in Q3 2023 and 388MW in Q2 2024 [2] Financial Performance - Q3 2024 service revenue increased by 17.7% YoY to RMB 2.97 billion, with a 4.9% QoQ growth [6] - Adjusted gross profit rose by 20.4% YoY to RMB 1.50 billion, with an adjusted gross margin of 50.7% [6] - Operating area reached 595,606 sqm, up 9.9% YoY, with a utilization rate of 73.6% [6] - Total committed and pre-committed area increased by 3.5% YoY to 626,783 sqm [6] Industry Coverage - The report also covers other data center companies such as SUNeVision Holdings (1686 HK) with a Buy rating and a target price of HKD 4.50, and 21Vianet Group (VNET US) which is unrated [10]

| --- | --- | |------------------------|-------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3Q24 Earnings Call | | | 19 November 2024 | | | NASDAQ: GDS HKEX: 9698 | | DISCLAIMER © GDS 2016 1 This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward -looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "expect ...

Financial Performance - Net revenue for Q3 2024 increased by 17.7% year-over-year to RMB2,965.7 million (US$422.6 million) from RMB2,519.0 million in Q3 2023[5] - Net loss for Q3 2024 was RMB231.1 million (US$32.9 million), a significant improvement from a net loss of RMB420.8 million in Q3 2023[6][30] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 rose by 15.0% year-over-year to RMB1,295.7 million (US$184.6 million) compared to RMB1,126.3 million in Q3 2023[6][31] - Gross profit margin improved to 22.2% in Q3 2024, compared to 17.8% in the same period last year[22] - The company confirmed total revenue guidance for 2024 of RMB 11,340 – RMB 11,760 million and Adjusted EBITDA of RMB 4,950 – RMB 5,150 million[60] Operational Metrics - Total area committed and pre-committed increased by 20.2% year-over-year to 785,692 sqm as of September 30, 2024[8] - Area in service grew by 16.8% year-over-year to 647,468 sqm as of September 30, 2024[9] - Commitment rate for area in service was 92.7% as of September 30, 2024, up from 91.9% in the same period last year[10] - Total area committed and pre-committed at the end of Q3 2024 was 158,910 sqm, an increase of 256.4% YoY and 11.2% Qo-Q[50] - Area in service at the end of Q3 2024 was 51,862 sqm, reflecting a 281.2% YoY increase and 2.1% Qo-Q increase[51] - Area under construction at the end of Q3 2024 was 114,319 sqm, up 189.6% YoY and 5.4% Qo-Q[53] - Commitment rate for area in service was 99.3% at the end of Q3 2024, compared to 100% at the end of Q3 2023[54] - Area utilized at the end of Q3 2024 was 43,165 sqm, a 692.1% YoY increase and 1.1% Qo-Q[55] - Utilization rate for area in service was 83.2% at the end of Q3 2024, compared to 40.1% at the end of Q3 2023[56] International Operations - Net revenue for international operations surged by 636.3% year-over-year to RMB363.2 million (US$51.8 million) from RMB49.3 million in Q3 2023[18] - GDS International entered into agreements for US$1.0 billion of Series B convertible preferred shares, implying a value of approximately US$1.3 billion for GDSH's equity interest[57][59] - Two new data centers initiated construction in Batam, Indonesia, with a total net floor area of 7,417 sqm, both 100% pre-committed[53] Cash and Debt Position - Cash position as of September 30, 2024, was RMB9,408.5 million (US$1,340.7 million)[36] - Total gross debt for GDSH was RMB43,361.6 million (US$6,179.0 million) as of September 30, 2024[40] - Total current assets decreased to RMB 10,983,653 as of December 31, 2023, down from RMB 14,295,612 as of September 30, 2023[82] - Total liabilities decreased to RMB 54,322,887 as of December 31, 2023, from RMB 57,548,895 as of September 30, 2023[82] - Cash and cash equivalents were RMB 7,710,711 as of December 31, 2023, down from RMB 9,408,464 as of September 30, 2023[82] - Gross debt as of December 31, 2023, was RMB 46,417,007, down from RMB 49,285,979 as of September 30, 2023[101] - Cash balance as of December 31, 2023, was RMB 7,710,711, a decrease from RMB 9,408,464 as of September 30, 2023[101] Expenses and Losses - Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023, included selling and marketing expenses of RMB 38,912, a decrease from RMB 35,020 in the previous quarter[86] - Research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023, were RMB 10,529, slightly lower than RMB 8,628 in the previous quarter[86] - The company reported a comprehensive loss of RMB 400,570 for the three months ended September 30, 2023[88] - The net loss attributable to GDS Holdings Limited shareholders for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was RMB 434,926, an increase from RMB 205,958 in the previous quarter[86] - The company reported a decrease in net cash increase of RMB (629,845) for the three months ended September 30, 2023[90] - Net interest expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023, were RMB 503,156, with income tax expenses of RMB 20,945[94] Future Outlook - The company plans to continue its market expansion and product development strategies in the upcoming quarters[100]

Financial Performance - For Q3 2024, GDS Holdings reported a net revenue of RMB 2,965.7 million (USD 422.6 million), a year-on-year increase of 17.7% from RMB 2,519.0 million[7]. - The net loss for Q3 2024 was RMB 231.1 million (USD 32.9 million), a significant improvement compared to a net loss of RMB 420.8 million in Q3 2023[7]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 grew by 15.0% year-on-year to RMB 1,295.7 million (USD 184.6 million), with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 43.7%[7]. - Gross profit for Q3 2024 was RMB 656.9 million (USD 93.6 million), a 46.8% increase from RMB 447.4 million in the same period last year, resulting in a gross margin of 22.2%[11]. - Adjusted gross profit for Q3 2024 was RMB 1,502.3 million (USD 214.1 million), up 20.4% year-on-year, with an adjusted gross margin of 50.7%[13]. - The basic and diluted loss per share for Q3 2024 was RMB 0.14 (USD 0.02), compared to RMB 0.30 in Q3 2023[17]. - The company confirmed its revenue guidance for 2024 to be between RMB 11,340 million and RMB 11,760 million, with adjusted EBITDA remaining unchanged at RMB 4,950 million to RMB 5,150 million[33]. Operational Metrics - As of September 30, 2024, the total contracted and pre-contracted area reached 785,692 square meters, representing a 20.2% increase year-on-year[8]. - The operational area increased by 16.8% year-on-year to 647,468 square meters, with a utilization rate of 92.7%[8]. - The total signed and pre-signed area in China reached 626,783 square meters by the end of Q3 2024, a 2.9% year-over-year increase[22]. - The operational area in China increased to 595,606 square meters, reflecting a 10.2% year-over-year growth[24]. - The total signed and pre-signed area internationally surged to 158,910 square meters, a 256.4% increase compared to Q3 2023[26]. - The billing area reached 43,165 square meters, a year-over-year increase of 692.1% compared to 5,449 square meters at the end of Q3 2023[29]. - The billing rate for the operational area at the end of Q3 2024 was 83.2%, compared to 40.1% at the end of Q3 2023 and 84.1% at the end of Q2 2024[29]. Strategic Initiatives - The company’s strategic focus on selective new orders while delivering contracted but unbilled space has contributed to its growth in China[10]. - The recent USD 1 billion equity financing will support GDS Holdings' ambitious international expansion plans, enhancing potential shareholder value[10]. - GDS Holdings is focused on expanding its data center solutions and related services in response to the expected growth in the high-performance data center market in China and Southeast Asia[48]. - The company aims to strengthen relationships with new and existing customers, anticipating continued adoption of cloud computing and services in the region[48]. - GDS Holdings is actively exploring strategic acquisitions and investments to enhance its market position and service offerings[48]. Financial Position - The cash balance as of September 30, 2024, was RMB 9,408.5 million (USD 1,340.7 million)[20]. - The total debt for GDSH was RMB 43,361.6 million (USD 6,179.0 million) as of Q3 2024[21]. - The total assets reached RMB 82,342,273 as of September 30, 2024, compared to RMB 74,446,690 as of December 31, 2023, marking an increase of approximately 10.5%[53]. - The company’s total liabilities increased to RMB 57,548,895 as of September 30, 2024, from RMB 54,322,887 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a rise of about 4.1%[53]. Market Outlook and Risks - GDS Holdings faces risks related to market competition, regulatory changes, and operational challenges that could impact its business performance[48]. - The company is committed to maintaining or increasing its revenue and business capabilities amid fluctuating economic conditions[48]. - The company’s financial performance and growth expectations are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, as outlined in its filings with the SEC and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[48].

香港交易及結算所有限公司、香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）及香港中央結算有限公 司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因 本公告全部或任何部分內容所產生或因依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 萬國數據控股有限公司*（「本公司」）以不同投票權控制。股東及有意投資者務請留意投資不同 投票權架構公司的潛在風險，特別是不同投票權受益人的利益未必總與股東整體利益一致，而 不論其他股東如何投票，不同投票權受益人會對股東決議案的結果有重大影響。我們的美國存 託股（每股美國存託股代表八股A類普通股）於美國納斯達克全球市場上市，股份代號為GDS。 GDS Holdings Limited 萬國數據控股有限公司* （於開曼群島以GDS Holdings Limited的名稱註冊成立及以不同投票權控制的有限公司， 並以GDS WanGuo Holdings Limited於香港經營業務） （股份代號：9698） 董事會會議召開日期 本公司董事會將於2024年11月15日（香港時間）召開董事會會議，其中包括將於 會上批准本公司截至2024年9月30日止第三季度的未經審計財務業 ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司、香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）及香港中央結算有限公 司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不就因 本公告全部或任何部分內容所產生或因依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 萬國數據控股有限公司*（「本公司」）以不同投票權控制。股東及有意投資者務請留意投資不同 投票權架構公司的潛在風險，特別是不同投票權受益人的利益未必總與股東整體利益一致，而 不論其他股東如何投票，不同投票權受益人會對股東決議案的結果有重大影響。我們的美國存 託股（每股美國存託股代表八股A類普通股）於美國納斯達克全球市場上市，股份代號為GDS。 GDS Holdings Limited 萬國數據控股有限公司* （於開曼群島以GDS Holdings Limited的名稱註冊成立及以不同投票權控制的有限公司， 並以GDS WanGuo Holdings Limited於香港經營業務） （股份代號：9698) 1 GDSH已決定不行使其在B輪股權融資中的優先購買權。於交割後及按已轉換基 準，GDSH將以普通股形式持有GDSI約37.6%的股權。B輪認購價意味著GDSH於 ...

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage on GDS Holdings with a "Recommend" rating [2][3] Core Views - GDS Holdings is a global leader in data center services, with a strong presence in China and expanding into Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia [2] - The company's revenue has shown steady growth, with overseas business surging by 494% YoY in 2023 [2] - The domestic market for data centers in China is growing due to increasing demand for computing power and digital transformation [2] - Southeast Asia's data center market has significant growth potential, driven by rapid expansion in the digital economy and AI technology [2] - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 114.2/135.8/160.1 billion RMB in 2024-2026, with EBITDA of 48.6/55.5/64.5 billion RMB [2] Company Overview - GDS Holdings has transitioned from a service-oriented model to a resource-driven model since 2009, expanding its data center coverage across key regions in China and internationally [2][6] - The company has a robust portfolio of self-developed and third-party data centers, with a total net floor area of 565,062 square meters as of December 31, 2023 [9] - GDS Holdings uses a VIE structure for its operations in mainland China and directly controls its subsidiaries in Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia [10] Financial Performance - In 2023, GDS Holdings reported total revenue of 9,957 billion RMB, with a 6.8% YoY growth [2][15] - The company's overseas business revenue reached 223 billion RMB in 2023, with a 494% YoY increase [15] - EBITDA margin improved to 24.7% in the first half of 2024, indicating a recovery in profitability [19] Market Trends - China's data center market is experiencing a clusterization trend, with deployments shifting from central to peripheral areas and from east to west [25][26] - The Southeast Asian digital economy is expanding rapidly, with a projected growth rate of 15.8% over the next five years, surpassing the US and EU [36] - AI technology is driving increased demand for data centers in Southeast Asia, with the AI market expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.53% from 2024 to 2030 [42] Strategic Initiatives - GDS Holdings is focusing on green data center solutions, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 [34] - The company is accelerating its overseas expansion, particularly in Southeast Asia, with new data center projects in Malaysia and Indonesia [48] - GDS Holdings has partnered with overseas power companies to ensure stable electricity supply and is exploring fuel cell power solutions [49] Valuation and Forecast - The company's EV/EBITDA is projected to be 14/12/10x for 2024-2026, with a revenue CAGR of 14.7%/18.9%/17.9% [2][54] - GDS Holdings is expected to increase its operational area to 67/80/87 million square meters by 2026, with a corresponding rise in revenue [50]