Data Center Expansion in Asia

Investment & Growth Strategy - The company secured investment from Blackstone, an infrastructure investor, to enhance growth optionality [2] - Warburg Pincus remains interested in further growth with the company after seven years [3] - The company aims to consolidate its market position through mergers and acquisitions to scale up and become a market leader in Asia [4] - Stone Peak provided a solution aligned with the company's objectives, positioning it to capture growth in Asia [4] Market Expansion & Customer Focus - The company prioritizes partners with a proven execution track record and deep capital resources, aligning with the needs of large hyperscalers [7] - The company plans to deepen its presence in existing markets like Japan and India, while also expanding into new markets such as Australia and South Korea [8] - The company aims to be a trusted partner for U S hyperscalers expanding in Asia [9] Supply Chain & Cost Management - The company has secured its supply chain for the next couple of years [10] - A significant portion of the company's supply chain manufacturing is located in Asia, providing a cost advantage [10] - The company is not currently experiencing cost pressures and sees opportunities to build large-scale data centers near sources of excess power at reasonable costs [11] Future Prospects - The company is considering an IPO or a trade sale [12] - The company aims to consolidate the market through acquisitions in the next 3 to 4 years to achieve a larger scale before potentially going public [13]