Keppel DC REIT

Keppel DC REIT, a pioneering data center real estate investment trust (REIT), commenced trading on the Singapore Exchange (SGX-ST) on December 12, 2014, marking its position as Asia's first REIT exclusively focused on data center assets. Its core investment strategy is to acquire and manage, both directly and indirectly, a diverse portfolio of income-generating properties primarily utilized for data center operations, alongside other real estate-related holdings. As of December 31, 2020, the REIT's portfolio comprised 19 data centers strategically located within key global data center hubs. These facilities collectively boast a total net lettable area of approximately 2,089,085 square feet, spanning 12 cities across eight countries in both the Asia Pacific region and Europe. Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation Ltd (Keppel T&T), the REIT's sponsor, has further strengthened its growth prospects by granting it Rights of First Refusal (ROFR) for future acquisitions of its data center properties. The REIT is managed by Keppel DC REIT Management Pte. Ltd., a company in which Keppel Capital Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Keppel Capital) holds a 50% interest, with Keppel T&T owning the remaining stake. Keppel Capital is recognized as a leading asset manager in Asia, overseeing a substantial portfolio that includes real estate, infrastructure, and data center properties across major global markets. The Manager's principal aims are to deliver consistent and reliable distributions to unitholders, achieve sustained long-term capital appreciation, and maintain a sound financial framework for the REIT.