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CDC Independent Valuation – 30 June 2025

Operational Update3 July 2025IFTUtilities

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4 July 2025


CDC Independent Valuation – 30 June 2025


The 30 June 2025 independent valuation of Infratil’s investment in CDC shows an increase of

A$148 million over the three months since the 31 March 2025 valuation.


The increase reflects the completion of the Transaction announced in February 2025, with Infratil

acquiring a 1.58% stake in CDC for A$220 million (including typical completion adjustments),

increasing its shareholding from 48.17% in March 2025 to 49.76% in June 2025. This was slightly

offset by a 1% decline in the assessed equity valuation of CDC on a 100% basis from A$13,701

million in March 2025 to A$13,560 million as at 30 June 2025.


Infratil’s 49.76% investment in CDC is now valued at between A$6,208 million to A$7,363 million

(with a midpoint of A$6,748 million), compared with A$6,066 million to A$7,208 million (with a

midpoint of A$6,600 million) based on Infratil’s 48.17% shareholding at the end of March 2025.


The growth forecast underpinning CDC’s build capacity to FY2034 remains consistent with the

March 2025 update. During the period CDC commenced additional construction in Melbourne and

Canberra, increasing capacity under construction to 453MW. CDC also increased operational

capacity by 54MW in Auckland, to reach a portfolio total of 372MW. With the progression of these

developments, CDC continues to demonstrate its strong track record of delivering projects on time

and to budget.


Region

Status

Build Capacity

(MW) to FY34,

as at

31 March 2025

Build Capacity

(MW) to FY34,

as at

30 June 2025

Canberra

Operating 117 117

Sydney

Operating 123 123

Melbourne

Operating

34 34

Auckland

Operating

44 98

Total Operating Capacity 318 372

Canberra Under Construction 39 58

Sydney

Under Construction 168 168

Melbourne

Under Construction 121 226

Auckland

Under Construction 54 0

Total Under Construction Capacity 382 453

Canberra Future Build 93 73

Sydney Future Build

869 869

Melbourne Future Build 630 525

Australian Expansion Future Build 36 36

Auckland Future Build 126 126

Total Future Build Capacity 1,754 1,629

Total Capacity 2,454 2,454



The primary valuation methodology applied by the independent valuer at 30 June 2025 was a

Discounted Cash Flow (‘DCF’) approach. This represents an adjustment from the Historical

Transaction approach adopted as the primary methodology in March 2025, albeit in line with the

primary valuation methodology from prior quarters and widely adopted as the preferred valuation



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methodology for assets of this nature. The valuer performed various market calibration and

multiple cross checks in support of the primary approach.


The blended cost of equity used in the valuation remains unchanged from the implied discount

rate of 11.05% (rounded) assessed in March 2025. A 10 basis point increase in the risk-free rate

from 3.9% to 4.0% was offset by a slight reduction in the asset-specific risk premium, reflecting

the progress of certain sites through the development pipeline as highlighted above.


The decline in the total equity valuation primarily reflects an increase in the valuer’s assessment

of the future base rate curve, leading to increased future interest costs and a resulting reduction

in valuation, as well as minor movements in other operating assumptions. In line with prior

communication, Infratil expects to commit a further A$250 million within the next 12 months to

continue to fund the development pipeline.



Enquiries should be directed to:


Mark Flesher

Investor Relations

Email: mark.flesher@infratil.com

Authorised for release by:


Andrew Carroll

Infratil Chief Financial Officer



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Appendix 1 – Independent Valuation Summary 30 June 2025

Valuation Methodology 30 June 2025 31 March 2025

Primary valuation

methodology

DCF using FCFE

(with a cross check to market

calibration, comparable

companies and precedent

transactions)

Historical Transaction

(with a cross check to DCF,

comparable companies and

precedent transactions)

Forecast period

30 years (2055) 30 years (2055)

Enterprise value

A$17,630 million A$17,264 million

Equity value

A$13,560 million

(IFT share: A$6,748 million)

A$13,701 million

(IFT share: A$6,600 million)

Net debt including accrued

RMS payments

A$4,070 million A$3,563 million

Key Valuation Assumptions

Risk free rate 4.00% 3.90%

Asset beta 0.575 0.575

Cost of equity

(blended rate) reflecting the

assessed risk of the spectrum of

CDC’s activity, from operating data

centres with contracted revenues

through to developing projects

without contracted revenues.

11.05%

11.07% (Implied)

11.05% (Rounded)

Terminal growth rate 2.5% 2.5%

Long term EBITDA margin 83% (2055) 83% (2055)

Capex

Future capex reflects CDC’s

published development pipeline

Valuation assumes no

development beyond 2040

Valuation assumes no

development beyond 2040

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