Latest Data Centre Expansion News

NEXTDC has successfully closed the retail segment of its fully underwritten entitlement offer, securing A$480 million at A$12.70 per share. The total raise of approximately A$1.5 billion demonstrates strong investor backing ahead of the shares commencing trade on 19 May 2026.

Centuria Industrial REIT has executed $188 million in divestments at an average 17% premium to book value, trimming gearing by about 3%. The REIT also completed a key development in Direk, SA, and reaffirmed its FY26 earnings and distribution guidance.

NEXTDC has closed a A$1.7 billion subordinated hybrid securities offer fully backed by La Caisse, enhancing its liquidity to an estimated A$8.4 billion by June 30, 2026.

AGL Energy tightens its FY26 earnings outlook, buoyed by strong operational performance and strategic investments in batteries and gas peaking assets amid rising electricity demand driven by data centres and electrification.

HMC Capital has unveiled a streamlined strategy focusing on high-return platforms across real estate, digital infrastructure, private credit, and energy transition, reaffirming its FY26 operating EPS guidance above 40 cents pre-tax and announcing significant capital recycling and growth initiatives.

NEXTDC has locked in A$1.8 billion in new senior debt commitments, lifting its total senior debt capacity to A$8.2 billion and pro forma liquidity to about A$8.4 billion. The fresh capital will underpin ongoing data centre development and recent contract wins, with financial close targeted for July 2026.

NEXTDC has boosted its pro forma contracted utilisation by 60% to 667MW, prompting a A$1.5 billion entitlement offer and an expanded capital plan to accelerate its Western Sydney data centre developments.

Core Energy Minerals (ASX:CR3) has revealed significant rare earth element mineralisation at its Cummins Project in South Australia, highlighting broad zones of high-grade TREO with promising magnet rare earth oxide ratios and potential for in-situ recovery mining.

Sims Group’s North American Metal division reports a successful operational turnaround, strengthened leadership, and strategic acquisitions that position it well for growth despite geopolitical headwinds.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT reports a robust first half FY26 with a 15% rise in underlying EBITDA and advances its SYD1 data centre expansion, maintaining positive full-year guidance despite currency headwinds.

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX – CIP) reported a robust HY26 with strong income growth, portfolio valuation gains, and an upgraded full-year earnings forecast, underpinned by active leasing and strategic capital management.

Centuria Industrial REIT has reported robust HY26 financial results, underpinned by solid leasing activity, a $75 million valuation gain, and strategic expansion into the booming data centre sector. The REIT reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, signalling confidence in continued earnings growth amid favourable industrial market conditions.