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Recent updates: Added easier equity injection schedule, two optional waterfalls (IRR hurdles / pref), full sources and uses, simplified line of credit functionality, and added MWs stats as well as kW pricing calculations.

This Excel-based model is a highly flexible solution for assessing new data center projects over a 10-year horizon. It integrates three financial statements, a DCF framework, IRR/equity multiple metrics, and both investor and operator views. Users can configure up to 10 rack types across four revenue streams, define utilization and pricing changes, and break down direct costs on a per-rack basis. CAPEX is easily managed via a simple schedule, and the model supports up to three types of leverage, including a construction loan with interest-only and term phases. All assumptions flow through monthly and annual pro formas, while clear color formatting distinguishes inputs from calculations. Interactive charts and KPIs (such as revenue per rack, cash flow, and margins) provide visual insights. The entire spreadsheet is unlocked, enabling users to edit formulas and adapt the framework as needed.

Comprehensive Summary of the Financial Model

Purpose & Flexibility

Built in Excel for maximum flexibility in evaluating data center projects over a 10-year (up to 120-month) horizon.
Fully unlocked, allowing users to edit formulas and adapt the framework to specific project needs.

Three-Statement Integration

Automatically generates income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow based on user inputs.
Incorporates DCF analysis, IRR, and equity multiple calculations.
Offers both investor and operator views for high-level decision-making.

Revenue Configuration

Supports up to four distinct revenue streams.
Configure up to 10 rack types (cohorts) for pricing, utilization, and other revenue drivers.
Optionally break out revenue into multiple components (rack rent, power charges, cross-connects, managed services).
Each revenue element can be driven by utilization over time and adjustable pricing assumptions.

Direct Costs

Break out expenses by variable factors tied to each revenue stream (e.g., kWh per rack, maintenance, software fees).
Additional global inputs allow costs to be set on a per-rack basis—both utilized and total racks.

CAPEX Management

Streamlined monthly schedule for specifying up to 15 capital expenditure items plus contingency costs.
Distributes costs over time, supporting phased or future expansions.

Leverage Options

Up to three debt instruments:

An optional construction loan with interest-only followed by a term structure.
Two additional working capital loans, each with standard term structures.

Loans can start at any point in the model timeline, dynamically reflecting debt service.

Pro Forma Views & Visualization

Detailed monthly and annual pro formas update automatically as assumptions change.
Clear color-coding distinguishes input cells from calculated fields.
Dashboards and charts track key metrics like revenue per rack, utilization rates, EBITDA, margins, and cash flow trends over time.

This comprehensive model equips users with a robust toolkit for projecting revenue, planning expenses, managing capital expenditure, and testing multiple financing scenarios—all in a single, fully integrated Excel file.

This is included in the ‘all models bundle‘ as well.

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