Data centre demand drives Keppel's annual profit higher

Keppel's connectivity division, which runs its data centre business, saw its annual net profit increase by almost 45%. Data centres host the servers and equipment companies use to process and store data. The profit surge comes as demand for AI and digital infrastructure grows, driving higher investment in data centres across the Asia Pacific region.

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Singapore 's Keppel posted a 5% rise in its full-year underlying profit on Wednesday, as earnings for its connectivity segment were boosted by strong demand for digital infrastructure required for artificial intelligence-based services. Budget with ET Tax calculator Annual net profit for Keppel's connectivity arm, which operates its data centre business, rose nearly 45%. Data centres house computer servers and equipment that companies use to process and store data.

The jump in the segment's profit comes amid rising demand for AI and digital infrastructure which is set to fuel increased investment linked to data centres in the Asia Pacific region. Keppel, which was founded over 56 years ago and traces its roots to a shipbuilding yard, said in October that it intends to more than double its data centre funds under management and expand its capacity. Keppel's highest-earning infrastructure segment, on the other hand, saw its profit fall 4% to S$673 million for the 12 months ended Dec.



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The firm declared a final dividend of 19 Singapore cents per share, same as last year. ($1 = 1.3517 Singapore dollars).