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CDC Independent Valuation – 30 September 2025

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CDC Independent Valuation – 30 September 2025


CDC’s valuation increased in the quarter as it continues to establish itself as a global leader in

data centre development and operations, with a substantial pipeline and strong demand for

capacity across Australasia. Public announcements in the quarter included expansion plans for a

new region in Perth, Western Australia and the securing of approximately 100MW of new

contracted capacity.


The 30 September 2025 independent valuation of CDC shows an increase of A$77 million since

30 June 2025, to A$13.6 billion, reflecting the mid-point of the assessed valuation range of A$12.8

billion to A$14.5 billion. On this basis, Infratil’s 49.72% interest in CDC is valued at A$6,780 million,

up A$32 million from A$6,748 million at 30 June 2025.


The September valuation was undertaken by a new independent valuer, consistent with policy

requirements to periodically change valuers. The key drivers of valuation change this quarter

were:

• Minor operational and business plan updates since June 2025.

• Adjustments in the valuation approach applied by the new valuer, including changes to the

shape of the forward yield curve and an increase in the calculation of the cost of equity by

0.33%, from 11.05% in June to 11.38% in September.


The increase in cost of equity was driven by an increase in the forecast gearing ratio and partially

offset by a reduction in the Asset Specific Risk Premium (ASRP).

• The increase in gearing does not reflect a material change in CDC’s forecast capital

structure, but rather a change in the calculation approach applied by the new valuer.

• The reduction in ASRP reflects the valuer’s overall assessment of the blended risk across

CDC’s operating, under construction and future build development sites, as well as the

progress made since June, including the recent announcement of new contracts for

approximately 100MW of additional capacity.


The growth forecast underpinning CDC’s build programme to FY34 remains broadly consistent

with the June 2025 update. Consistent with prior announcements, Infratil expects to commit a

further A$250 million to CDC’s development pipeline within the next six months to support

continued growth.


Further valuation details are included in the attached presentation document.

Enquiries should be directed to:


Brett Jackson

Investor Relations

Email: brett.jackson@infratil.com


Authorised for release by:


Andrew Carroll

Infratil Chief Financial Officer

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CDC INDEPENDENT
VALUATION

30 SEPTEMBER 2025

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CDC’s valuation increased in the quarter as it continues to establish itself as a global leader in data centre development and operations, with

a substantial pipeline and strong demand for capacity across Australasia. Public announcements in the quarter included expansion plans for

a new region in Perth, Western Australia and the securing of approximately 100MW of new contracted capacity.

The 30 September 2025 independent valuation of CDC shows an increase of A$77 million since 30 June 2025, to A$13.6 billion, reflecting

the mid-point of the assessed valuation range of A$12.8 billion to A$14.5 billion.

On this basis, Infratil’s 49.72% interest in CDC is valued at A$6,780 million, up A$32 million from A$6,748 million at 30 June 2025.

The September valuation was undertaken by a new independent valuer, consistent with policy requirements to periodically change valuers.

The key drivers of valuation change this quarter were:

–Minor operational and business plan updates since June 2025.

–Adjustments in the valuation approach applied by the new valuer, including changes to the shape of the forward yield curve and an

increase in the calculation of the cost of equity by 0.33%, from 11.05% in June to 11.38% in September.

The increase in cost of equity was driven by an increase in the forecast gearing ratio and partially offset by a reduction in the Asset Specific

Risk Premium (ASRP).

–The increase in gearing does not reflect a material change in CDC’s forecast capital structure, but rather a change in the calculation

approach applied by the new valuer.

–The reduction in ASRP reflects the valuer’s overall assessment of the blended risk across CDC’s operating, under construction and future

build development sites, as well as the progress made since June, including the recent announcement of new contracts for

approximately 100MW of additional capacity.

The growth forecast underpinning CDC’s build programme to FY34 remains broadly consistent with the June 2025 update.

Consistent with prior announcements, Infratil expects to commit a further A$250 million to CDC’s development pipeline within the next six

months to support continued growth.

CDC Independent Valuation Update- 30 September 2025

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Valuation Methodology30 September 202530 June 2025

Primary valuation methodologyDCF using FCFE

(with a cross check to market multiples and precedent

transactions)

DCF using FCFE

(with a cross check to market calibration, comparable

companies and precedent transactions)

Terminal year20552055

Enterprise valueA$18,068 millionA$17,630 million

Equity valueA$13,637 millionA$13,560 million

Equity value(Infratil share)A$6,780 million (49.72%)A$6,748 million (49.76%)

Net debt

Including accrued Management Share payments

A$4,431 millionA$4,070 million

Key valuation assumptions

Risk free rate4.00%4.00%

Asset beta0.5750.575

Cost of equity (blended rate)

Reflects the assessed risk of the spectrum of CDC’s

portfolio, from operating data centres with contracted

revenues through to developing projects without

contracted revenues.

11.38%

(increase primarily reflects a change in the

approach to gearing applied by the new valuer)

11.05%

Long term EBITDA margin83% (2055)83% (2055)

CapexValuation assumes no development beyond 2040Valuation assumes no development beyond 2040

Independent Valuer Assumptions

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CDC publishes its development pipeline showing its current

planned build programme out to FY34 (per the table opposite).

The independent valuer assumes CDC continues to develop to

2040 (per the previous slide).

During the quarter, operating capacity remained unchanged at

372MW, while capacity under construction was unchanged at

453MW

Future build capacity to FY34 increased modestly from 1,629MW

to 1,636MW, reflecting ongoing site design refinements.

Built Capacity Pipeline by

Region to FY34 (MW)

September 2025June 2025

Operating capacity

Canberra117117

Sydney123123

Melbourne3434

Auckland9898

Total372372

Under construction capacity

Canberra5858

Sydney168168

Melbourne226226

Auckland--

Total453453

Future build capacity

Canberra7373

Sydney878869

Melbourne525525

Australian expansion3436

Auckland126126

Total1,6361,629

Total Capacity Pipeline2,4612,454

CDC Development Pipeline

318

372372

382

453453

1,754

1,629

1,636

2,4542,454

2,461

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

Mar-25Jun-25Sep-25

CDC Built Capacity Pipeline (MW) to 2034

OperatingUnder constructionFuture build

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