Tokyo Data Centre Acquisition
Keppel DC REIT acquires two Tokyo data centres in 190 billion yen deal.
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The existing operator will retain a 10% stake in each data centre after completion, ensuring alignment of interests.
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WaLE (weighted-average lease expiry) figures show Tokyo Data Centre 4 at about 4.5 years and Tokyo Data Centre 5 at about 10.6 years, indicating longer-term cashflow stability for DC5.
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The purchase price of JPY 190.0 billion represents roughly a 2.1% discount to the assets' valuation of JPY 194.0 billion.
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Keppel DC REIT plans a private placement raising not less than $600 million, with new units priced between $2.096 and $2.142.
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The two data centres are fully occupied by four investment-grade tenants, underscoring quality and visibility of near-term income.
Keppel DC REIT and its sponsor Keppel plan to acquire 90% effective interests in two Tokyo data centres for 190 billion yen (about US$1.2 billion), with the deal expected to close in Q4 2026. REITSWEEK reports the purchase price represents a 2.1% discount to the assets' 194 billion yen valuation, positioning it as an immediately accretive deal for the real estate investment trust.
The acquisition deepens Keppel DC REIT's Japan exposure and will lift assets under management to roughly $7.6 billion. w.media notes the two freehold hyperscale data centres in Inzai City are fully leased to four investment-grade tenants, with pro forma FY2025 distributions per unit expected to rise about 2.6%.
Two Tokyo Centres Offer Long-Term Cashflow Stability
Tokyo Data Centre 4 and 5 are fully occupied and feature contracted rent escalators of roughly 2.8% annually. sg.headtopics.com confirms both assets are currently under-rented by about 30% to market rates, creating embedded growth and potential for income reversion. Tokyo Data Centre 5 shows a weighted-average lease expiry of 10.6 years, providing longer-term stability.
Ownership Split and Existing Operator Alignment
After completion, Keppel DC REIT and Keppel will own 88.62% of each data centre combined, while the existing operator retains a 10% stake in both. theedgemalaysia.com explains this structure ensures the incumbent operator remains aligned with the assets' long-term success and operational quality.
Private Placement to Fund Acquisition
Keppel DC REIT is launching a private placement to raise at least $600 million toward the purchase. New units will be priced between $2.096 and $2.142 per share. The capital raise underscores investor confidence in Japan's data centre market and Keppel's expansion strategy.
Currency Hedging May Offset Near-Term DPU Gains
The deal increases yen-denominated rental income, making Singapore-dollar results more sensitive to yen-Singapore dollar exchange rate movements. mjengohub.co.ke reports that hedging costs could partially offset near-term distribution gains. Singaporean assets will still anchor roughly 60% of rental income after the acquisition closes.
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