Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Core FFO per share of $1.86 for Q4 2025 and $7.39 for the full year, representing a 10% increase over 2024 [5][25] - Core FFO per share grew by 8% year-over-year in Q4 2025, reflecting strong core growth and continued growth in fee income [19][25] - Same capital cash NOI growth was 8.6% year-over-year in Q4, driven by an 8.2% increase in data center revenue [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The 0-1 MW-plus interconnection product set posted nearly $340 million in bookings, a record and 35%+ increase over 2024 levels [9] - The company signed leases representing $400 million of annualized rent in Q4, with strong demand for both larger capacity blocks and smaller colocation capacity [20] - The 0-1 MW-plus interconnection category set a new quarterly leasing record of $96 million, 7% higher than the previous record [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - New leasing activity was particularly strong in the Americas, accounting for 65% of bookings in Q4 [20] - Interconnection bookings increased by 22% year-over-year, driven by record bookings in EMEA and momentum within the ServiceFabric product [22] - Hyperscale leasing exceeded $800 million in 2025, indicating strong demand in the Americas [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to evolve its funding strategy to support the growth of hyperscale data center capacity, with over $3.2 billion in LP equity commitments to its closed-end fund [6][31] - The strategy focuses on a global, full-spectrum, and connectivity-rich platform, emphasizing operational excellence and disciplined capital allocation [8] - The company is expanding its footprint in the APAC region, with recent investments in Indonesia and Malaysia to strengthen its presence in fast-growing markets [12][80] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that data centers have gained prominence due to accelerated AI adoption and cloud platform scaling, with power becoming a primary constraint in the industry [8] - The company anticipates continued strong demand for cloud and AI services, with infrastructure needs evolving to support low-latency, secure, and cost-efficient AI workflows [15] - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to meet future demand, citing a robust backlog of nearly $1.4 billion [23][33] Other Important Information - The company plans to enhance its reporting by transitioning to power-based metrics, aligning occupancy reporting with IT load [26] - The total development pipeline is valued at over $10 billion, with an expected stabilized yield of 11.9% [29] - The company raised EUR 1.4 billion in a dual tranche green Eurobond offering to support its capital needs [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on hyperscaler activity and bookings - Management noted a significant increase in hyperscaler demand, particularly in Northern Virginia, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Dallas, with customers looking further out for power capacity [38] Question: Context around inference scaling in 2026 - Management indicated that both hyperscale and enterprise businesses are seeing increased demand for AI-related capacity, with a mix of cloud and AI use cases becoming a priority [41] Question: Impact of industry capacity growth on bookings - Management stated that while there is a significant amount of capacity coming online in 2027 and 2028, demand remains strong, and the company is well-positioned to meet this demand [66] Question: Disconnect between public and private data center valuations - Management discussed that asset mix influences valuations and emphasized the company's strong backlog and execution, which positions it well for future growth [72][74] Question: Investments in new markets and interconnection-focused facilities - Management highlighted strategic acquisitions in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Portugal, focusing on network-dense, highly connected assets to support growth [78]