8月20日，万国数据2025财年中报归属股东应占溢利6.907亿人民币，同比增长220.85%，基本每股收益 0.44人民币。 资料显示，万国数据控股有限公司(纳斯达克股票代码:GDS;港交所股票代码:9698)是中国及东南亚地区 领先的高性能数据中心运营商和服务商。公司的数据中心分布于对高性能数据中心需求广泛的中国核心 经济枢纽地区。为了满足客户更广泛的需求,公司还根据客户的选择在非一线城市地区建设和运营数据 中心。公司的数据中心规模大,电力供应充沛、密度高且高效,所有关键系统均具备多重冗余。公司中立 于运营商及云服务提供商,客户可自由选择与主要电信运营商连接,以及接入托管于公司数据中心的多家 云服务提供商。万国数据可为客户提供托管和管理服务,包括与领先的公有云进行直接私有连接、独特 创新的混合云管理服务平台,以及在需要时转售公有云服务。公司拥有23年安全可靠的数据中心托管及 管理服务经验,成功满足国内大型客户对于外包数据中心服务的高标准要求,目前所服务的客户主要包括 超大规模云服务供应商、大型互联网公司、金融机构、电信与IT服务提供商,以及国内大型企业和跨国 公司。 8月22日，万国数据(GDS)盘中上涨 ...

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities reports that the migration speed of clients for GDS Holdings in Q2 remains similar to Q1, driven by the delivery of a previously signed 152 MW large-scale order, with an expected acceleration in migration speed from Q3 to Q4 [1] Group 1: Business Performance - The international business segment, DayOne, shows strong order growth, with an additional committed capacity of 246 MW in Q2, including new orders from Thailand and Finland [1] - DayOne has secured its second site in Finland for Q3, indicating ongoing expansion [1] - Management believes DayOne has achieved its initial three-year commitment of 1 GW in installed capacity ahead of schedule, with annual additions expected to reach 300 to 500 MW in the coming years [1] Group 2: Financial Adjustments - Bank of America Securities has adjusted the company's adjusted EBITDA forecast down by 2% for 2026 to 2027 [1] - The target price for the company's US stock has been raised from $47.6 to $50.6, while the target price for its Hong Kong stock has increased from HKD 46.7 to HKD 49.7 [1] - The firm reiterates a "Buy" rating for the company [1]

Core Viewpoint - The management of the company expects a significant acceleration in customer onboarding in the second half of 2025, driven by a previously signed 152MW large-scale order, despite uncertainties in chip supply [1][3]. Group 1: Customer Onboarding and Revenue Growth - The company anticipates that customer onboarding will noticeably increase in Q3 and Q4 of 2025, primarily due to the delivery of the 152MW large-scale customer order [3]. - The company currently has 185,000 square meters of backlog projects, with plans to deliver 35% in the second half of 2025 and another 35% in 2026, indicating a stable revenue growth foundation [3]. - In Q2 of this year, the company added 22,700 square meters of committed area, mainly from traditional internet and cloud service businesses, with a current utilization rate of 77.5% in the Chinese market, reflecting robust demand [3]. Group 2: AI Demand as a Growth Driver - Despite uncertainties in chip supply affecting new orders in the AI sector, the management remains optimistic about the future demand for AI, particularly in inference, which is expected to be a key driver for data center demand [6]. - The company holds a favorable position in this trend, with multiple sites around Beijing and Shanghai ready for quick deployment to meet AI inference demand [6]. - Long-term, the company has 900MW of future development capacity in first-tier cities and surrounding areas, providing ample infrastructure support for the anticipated growth in AI inference demand [6]. Group 3: Overseas Business Performance - The company's overseas business platform, DayOne, performed strongly in Q2, adding 246MW of committed orders, including new orders from Thailand and Finland, bringing total IT power commitments to 783MW [7][10]. - DayOne is expected to achieve its original goal of 1GW total power commitments ahead of schedule, with projections of adding 300-500MW of commitments annually in the coming years [10]. - The company is currently undergoing C-round equity financing and plans to achieve an IPO within 18 months, reflecting confidence in the future prospects of its overseas business [10].

本报讯 （记者李春莲）8月20日，万国数据控股有限公司（以下简称"万国数据"或"公司"）公布截至 2025年6月30日第二季度未经审计的财务业绩。2025年第二季度净收入为29亿元，同比增长12.4%；调 整后EBITDA为13.718亿元，同比增长11.2%；经调整EBITDA率为47.3%。 万国数据董事长兼首席执行官黄伟表示："通过对既有战略的高效执行，我们在2025年第二季度继续保 持稳健的运营表现和财务业绩。近期，南方万国数据中心封闭式基础设施证券投资基金在上海证券交易 所成功挂牌，这是我们战略发展过程中的又一重要里程碑。展望下半年，在人工智能浪潮的大力推动 下，国内一线市场将涌现更多新商机，我们已为此做好充足准备，将充分把握市场机遇。" 2025年第二季度，万国数据的数据中心签约面积新增2.27万平方米，同比增长8.1%，主要来自互联网和 云服务商。签约订单中包含三笔超大规模订单，总IT容量超40MW，来自位于京津冀核心枢纽城市的四 座数据中心。截至本季度末，公司数据中心总签约面积达66.4万平方米。 2025年第二季度，万国数据新增数据中心使用面积2.24万平方米，同比增长14.1%，与过去五个 ...

Summary of GDS Holdings and DayOne 2Q25 Results Company Overview - **Company**: GDS Holdings (GDS/9698.HK) - **Industry**: Data Center and Cloud Services Key Financial Results - **GDS Holdings 2Q25 Results**: - **Net Revenue**: RMB 2.9 billion, up 12% YoY, beating consensus estimates by 1% and 3% respectively [3][6] - **Adjusted EBITDA**: RMB 1.372 billion, up 11% YoY, exceeding estimates by 5% and 3% respectively [3][6] - **Net Debt/EBITDA**: Reduced to <6x post C-REIT listing, indicating improved financial health [1][9] - **DayOne 2Q25 Results**: - **Revenue**: US$ 85.5 million, up 144% YoY, slightly below estimates by 1% [10] - **Adjusted EBITDA**: US$ 29.7 million, up 156% YoY, exceeding estimates by 11% [10] - **Adjusted EBITDA Margin**: Expanded to 34.7% [10] Market Trends and Management Insights - **AI Demand**: Management noted a quiet period for AI demand in 2Q25 due to uncertainties in chip availability, but remains optimistic about future demand driven by next-gen Nvidia chips [1][7] - **Capacity Growth**: GDS is preparing for a multi-year growth phase with 900MW capacity held for future development, aimed at reducing lead times [1][9] - **New Commitments**: GDS China secured 14.4k sqm of new commitments, reflecting a 2% QoQ and 8% YoY increase [6][7] Operational Metrics - **Area Utilized**: Increased by 9% YoY, with a utilization rate of 77.5% [7] - **MSR (Monthly Service Revenue)**: Stable YoY and improved by 4% QoQ, influenced by market pricing and data center site mix [7] Guidance and Future Outlook - **Revenue and EBITDA Guidance**: Management maintains FY25 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance unchanged, with updated capex guidance of RMB 2.7 billion net of proceeds [7] - **Growth Strategy**: DayOne is ahead of schedule in achieving its 1GW commitment target, with plans for expansion in Europe and APAC [9][11] Risks and Considerations - **Price Target Risks**: Key risks include below-expected move-in demand, slower overseas revenue ramp-up, and customer churn [12] - **Investment Rating**: GDS is rated as a "Buy" with a 12-month target price of US$40/HK$39, indicating a potential upside of approximately 26.6% [13] Conclusion GDS Holdings and DayOne have demonstrated strong financial performance in 2Q25, with positive growth metrics and a constructive outlook for the future. Management's focus on capacity expansion and readiness for AI demand positions the companies favorably in the evolving data center market.

Core Viewpoint - The company, GDS Holdings Limited, reported strong financial results for the first half of 2025, showing significant growth in revenue and profitability, alongside strategic investments in data center expansion [1] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, GDS achieved a net revenue of approximately 56.23 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.2% [1] - The gross profit was around 13.34 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.71% [1] - The net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders was approximately 6.64 billion yuan, marking a turnaround from a loss to profitability [1] Strategic Developments - GDS's equity investment target, DayOne, announced plans to construct a large-scale data center in Lahti, Finland, with an estimated total investment of about 12 billion euros, expected to be operational by 2027 [1] - The potential total capacity of the data center is projected to be 128 megawatts, with the first server cluster having a capacity of 50 megawatts [1] - The company is reportedly advancing a Series C equity financing round to support future project development and market expansion [1] - Management indicated that the performance of the equity financing on the first day exceeded expectations, with DayOne aiming for an initial public offering within 18 months [1]

值得注意的是，万国数据股权投资对象DayOne近日宣布，将在芬兰拉赫蒂建设超大规模数据中心，预 计2027年投运，总投资额可达约12亿欧元，该数据中心的潜在总容量预计为128兆瓦，首个服务器集群 的容量为50兆瓦。此外，市场有消息称，目前该公司正在推进C轮股权融资，以支持后续项目建设和市 场拓展。管理层于业绩电话会议上称"股权融资第一天表现超出预期"，据悉DayOne目标在18个月内进 行首次公开募股。 消息面上，万国数据发布业绩，于2025年上半年，实现净收入约56.23亿元，同比增长12.2%；毛利约 13.34亿元，同比增长22.71%；归属于万国数据控股有限公司普通股股东的净利润为约6.64亿元，同比 扭亏为盈。 万国数据-SW(09698)绩后高开逾6%，截至发稿，涨6.45%，报33.32港元，成交额664.08万港元。 ...

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Summary of GDS Holdings Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: GDS Holdings Limited - **Industry**: Data Center and Cloud Services Key Financial Performance - **Q2 2025 Revenue**: Increased by 12.4% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA growth of 11.2% [3] - **Total Usage Area**: Grew by 14.1%, while the monthly service revenue (MSR) per square meter decreased by 1.7% [3] - **Adjusted EBITDA Margin**: 47.3%, slightly down from 47.8% in the same period of 2020 [3] - **Impact of Asset Divestiture**: Future revenue and EBITDA growth data will not be directly comparable due to asset divestiture, with an expected reduction of approximately 6 percentage points in year-over-year growth rates if not adjusted for asset sales [2][3] Capital Market Activities - **Capital Raised**: GDS raised a net amount of $676 million through convertible bonds and stock issuance to strengthen its balance sheet [2][5] - **Convertible Bonds**: Issued a 7-year convertible bond raising $535 million at a coupon rate of 2.25% with a conversion premium of 35% [5] - **Asset-backed Securities (ABS)**: Completed China's first data center ABS transaction, demonstrating the ability to recover capital from data center assets [6] Strategic Developments - **AI Infrastructure Preparation**: Despite short-term uncertainties in chip supply, GDS is confident in long-term AI demand and has begun site preparations for AI infrastructure [2][7] - **Future Capacity Plans**: Plans to develop approximately 900 MW of power land, particularly around Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, to meet upcoming AI demands [4][9] - **Day One Capacity**: Added 246 MW of customer commitment capacity, bringing total commitments to over 780 MW, with a goal of reaching 1 GW in three years [8] Market and Customer Insights - **Customer Base**: Currently, about 30% of committed power comes from international clients, with a long-term goal of achieving a 50:50 distribution between international and Chinese clients [14] - **AI Demand**: AI demand is expected to be concentrated in inference applications, which are sensitive to delays and require large-scale infrastructure [7][11] Future Outlook - **IPO Plans**: GDS plans to conduct an IPO within the next 18 months, with potential for additional funding rounds driven by business performance [12] - **Debt Management**: Aiming to maintain a net debt to EBITDA ratio around 5 times, with flexibility to adjust based on new investment opportunities [10] Additional Considerations - **Market Stability**: The market has remained stable since mid-last year, with expectations of continued low single-digit percentage declines in MSR due to contract price resets [11][12] - **Geographic Expansion**: GDS is expanding in Europe, particularly in Finland, where it has secured significant commitments from major clients [13] Conclusion GDS Holdings is positioned for growth with a strong focus on AI infrastructure, strategic capital management, and geographic expansion, while navigating challenges in the current market environment.

Group 1 - GDS Holdings Limited's stock price increased by 2.22% to $32.29 per share, with a total market capitalization of $6.664 billion as of August 20 [1] - For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, GDS reported total revenue of 2.723 billion RMB, representing a year-on-year growth of 11.96%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 763 million RMB, reflecting a significant increase of 320.64% [1] - GDS is set to release its fiscal year 2025 interim report on August 20, prior to the market opening in the Eastern Time zone [1] Group 2 - GDS Holdings is a leading high-performance data center operator and service provider in China and Southeast Asia, with data centers located in key economic hubs [2] - The company builds and operates data centers in both first-tier and non-first-tier cities to meet diverse customer needs, offering high-density, efficient facilities with robust power supply and redundancy [2] - GDS operates neutrally with respect to telecom operators and cloud service providers, allowing customers to connect freely with major telecom operators and access multiple cloud service providers hosted in GDS data centers [2] - The company has 23 years of experience in providing reliable data center hosting and management services, catering to large domestic clients, including hyperscale cloud service providers, major internet companies, financial institutions, and multinational corporations [2]