S&P Global Ratings analysts held a live interactive webinar on Thursday, August 1, 2024, discussing the various analytical approaches to rating data centers.

Key discussion points included:

• What are the four main rating approaches for data centers?
• What are the key rating factors behind each approach?
• How does S&P Global Ratings view construction risks or projects under development?   
• How do multi-jurisdictions affect the rating analysis? 
• What does stabilized rent or leased income mean?

Speakers:
Abhishek Dangra, Analytical Manager, SSEA & Pacific Infrastructure Ratings
Clifford Waits Kurz, Lead Analyst, China Technology & Telecom, Corporate Ratings
Craig Parker, Lead Analyst, Pacific Corporate Ratings
Eric Gretch, Managing Director, Methodologies
Jie Liang, Sector Lead, U.S. Esoteric ABS, Structured Finance Ratings
Narelle Coneybeare, Sector Lead, Pacific Structured Finance Ratings
Simon Wong, Lead Analyst, South and Southeast Asia (SSEA) Corporate Ratings

Moderator:
Christopher Lee, Chief Analytical Officer, Asia-Pacific

This webinar replay is free of charge.