Firmus Talks Up Data Centre Sale-and-Leasebacks in IPO Pitch
The Australian Financial Review
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- Date Published
- 19 Apr 2026
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- Australian
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- 19 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm
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Firmus wants to spin off the land underpinning its data centres as it finishes them, as it tells fundies to expect $US14 billion in revenue “relatively soon”.
Summary
Firmus, an AI infrastructure firm, is detailing its financial projections and real estate strategy as part of an initial public offering pitch. The company outlines a $US9.1 billion revenue pipeline, though the majority of this concentration rests on two primary customers. While the article highlights the massive capital expansion required for AI data centers, it focuses on financial structures and equity markets rather than addressing existential risks or safety governance protocols. These infrastructure developments are significant for the scaling of frontier AI models within the Australian and global markets but remain centered on commercial viability.
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TechnologyStreet TalkPrint articleSarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma RapaportApr 19, 2026 – 5.53pmLast week, artificial intelligence hotshot Firmus kicked off its global charm offensive with a tantalising number – a revenue pipeline of $US9.1 billion ($13.1 billion).Now, a closer read of its initial public offering presentation shows nearly 90 per cent of this figure rests on the shoulders of just two customers, even as the company talks up big plans for the future which may include a real estate investment trust (REIT).Loading...Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones. Email Sarah at sarah.thompson@afr.comKanika Sood is a journalist based in Sydney who writes for the Street Talk column. Email Kanika at kanika.sood@afr.com.auEmma Rapaport is a co-editor of the Street Talk column. Prior to that, she was a markets reporter at The Australian Financial Review. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.rapaport@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreStreet TalkIPOBank of AmericaMorgan StanleyJPMorgan ChaseNvidiaAIData centresSee all Street Talk