CFOs are leveraging AI to accelerate IPO timelines and manage costs effectively. AI's analytical capabilities allow for precise pricing strategies, attracting investors while optimising value. AI models assess data from previous IPOs, financial performance of similar companies, investor demand, and market sentiment to produce data-driven pricing. AI can also simulate market conditions to anticipate investor reactions, enabling companies to refine their strategies.
Singtel's Group CFO, Arthur Lang, discussed growth opportunities through partnerships, including KKR. KKR is set to acquire a 20% stake in Singtel's regional data centre business for £645 million, valuing the business at £3.2 billion. This collaboration aims to scale Singtel's data centre platform, capitalising on digitalisation and AI adoption across ASEAN markets like Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand, with potential expansion into Malaysia. Singtel's data centre capacity is projected to exceed 155MW by 2025, with further scaling potential.
