CDC Data Centres signs a major data centre contract in Australia, prompting a rise in shares of Infratil, its largest holder. According to reports, the deal is described as Australia’s largest data centre contract and will support expectations of higher earnings over the next three years. CDC Data Centres forecasts a surge in earnings during that period, which market participants link to improved outlook for Infratil. Both outlets report that the announcement lifts sentiment around Infratil’s valuation due to its ownership position in CDC Data Centres. The companies do not provide additional deal terms in the excerpts, but the coverage highlights the scale of the contract and the financial forecast as the main drivers of the share movement. Overall, the reporting agrees that CDC’s new contract strengthens the near- to medium-term earnings outlook and directly influences expectations for Infratil’s returns.