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Megaport (ASX: MP1) — Secures A$254 Million in Binding GPU, Compute and Storage Contracts Across Two US-Based AI Customers
On 14 May 2026, Megaport Limited (ASX: MP1) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Latitude.sh, has secured three binding, fixed-term contracts for GPU, CPU, network, and storage services across two US-based technology customers running AI applications and inference workloads. The contracts have a combined total contract value (TCV) of approximately US$182.9 million (A$254.0 million), representing approximately US$65.2 million (A$90.6 million) in annualised recurring revenue (ARR). Two of the three contracts have 36-month initial terms (~90% of TCV), with the third on a 24-month term. Revenue is committed and fixed irrespective of usage levels. The contracts require approximately US$101.0 million (A$140.3 million) in incremental capital expenditure, primarily for NVIDIA GPU, compute, network, and storage hardware, with a payback period of approximately 2 years. Hardware delivery is expected in late FY26 or early FY27, with phased deployment commencing in H1 FY27 and full ARR contribution expected by the end of H1 FY27.
Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Contract Value (TCV) | ~US$182.9 million (A$254.0 million) |
| Annualised Recurring Revenue (ARR) | ~US$65.2 million (A$90.6 million) |
| Number of Contracts | 3 binding contracts across 2 customers |
| Contract Terms | 2 × 36 months (~90% of TCV); 1 × 24 months |
| Revenue Structure | Committed, fixed-term, irrespective of usage |
| Incremental Capex | ~US$101.0 million (A$140.3 million) |
| Capex Payback | ~2 years (cumulative EBITDA vs compute server capex) |
| Hardware | NVIDIA GPU, compute, network, and storage |
| Hardware Delivery | Late FY26 or early FY27 |
| Full ARR Run-Rate | Expected by end of H1 FY27 |
| Customer Profile | Two US-based technology companies (AI/inference workloads), institutional-backed |
| Funding | Existing cash reserves + A$150 million committed debt facility (newly upsized) |
| FX Rate | A$0.72:US$1.00 (as at 13 May 2026) |
How the Contracts Work — Compute-as-a-Service via Latitude.sh
The contracts are delivered through Latitude.sh, the compute subsidiary acquired by Megaport in November 2025. Latitude.sh provides dedicated, high-performance GPU, CPU, network, and storage infrastructure to enterprise customers requiring distributed compute at scale. Revenue under the contracts is committed and fixed for the full contract term regardless of customer utilisation — the customer pays whether or not they use the full capacity.
Megaport will purchase NVIDIA GPU and supporting hardware, deploy it within its global data centre footprint (1,100+ enabled locations), and provide it to the two customers as managed infrastructure. At the end of each contract term, the hardware remains within the Latitude.sh compute pool and is available to generate ongoing revenue — either through contract renewal or as part of the on-demand platform.
The contracts combine Megaport's global network automation platform (spanning 1,100+ data centre locations) with Latitude.sh's compute and storage capabilities, positioning the combined group as what the company describes as a "global automated infrastructure platform" for the AI ecosystem.
Financial Impact and Funding
The A$90.6 million ARR will be recognised incrementally as hardware is deployed and becomes operational, with full ARR contribution expected on a run-rate basis by end of H1 FY27.
The A$140.3 million in incremental capex will be funded via a combination of existing cash reserves and available capacity under a newly upsized A$150 million committed debt facility. Pro-forma liquidity as at 31 December 2025 (including these contracts and the A$35.4 million strategic compute deal announced on 27 April 2026) would have been approximately A$199.1 million.
The capex investment satisfies the committed US$86.0 million capex undertaking agreed for CY26 and CY27 as part of the Latitude.sh acquisition. The timing for assessment and payment (if any) of Performance Payments and the Integration Payment under the Latitude.sh acquisition remains unchanged.
FY26 revenue and EBITDA guidance is reaffirmed. FY26 Group Capex guidance of A$90–100 million remains unchanged excluding these contracts — however, to the extent hardware is delivered before 30 June 2026, FY26 capex could increase by up to A$140.3 million.
Latitude.sh Acquisition Context
Megaport acquired Latitude.sh in November 2025 as part of an equity-raising-funded acquisition strategy to expand beyond network connectivity into compute and storage infrastructure. The Latitude.sh acquisition included committed capex undertakings of US$86.0 million for CY26–CY27, along with performance-linked vendor payments. These new contracts fulfil the capex commitment and validate the acquisition thesis.
One of the two customers is an existing Megaport customer, demonstrating upsell from the legacy network product into the combined compute/network platform.
Market Context
MP1 closed at $12.580 on the announcement day, up +27.7% from a previous close of $9.850, with an intraday high of $13.510. The 52-week range spans $6.40 to $17.87. The announcement follows the A$35.4 million compute contract announced on 27 April 2026, and comes amid strong demand for AI infrastructure and GPU compute capacity globally.
Risks & Considerations
Customer identity not disclosed: The two US-based customers have not been named, described only as "technology providers running AI applications and inference workloads, supported by institutional shareholders." Megaport states it does not consider customer identity to be material, but counterparty risk cannot be independently assessed without this information.
Significant capex commitment: The A$140.3 million in incremental capex represents a substantial investment relative to Megaport's existing balance sheet (A$206.3 million cash as at 31 December 2025). The investment is funded partly through a new A$150 million debt facility, increasing the company's leverage.
Hardware delivery and deployment timing: Revenue recognition depends on hardware delivery and deployment. Hardware orders have been placed but delivery is expected in late FY26 or early FY27, with full ARR run-rate by end of H1 FY27. Delays in NVIDIA GPU delivery or deployment could defer revenue recognition.
Technology and asset depreciation risk: The contracts are underpinned by NVIDIA GPU and compute hardware, which depreciates and faces obsolescence risk as newer hardware generations are released. At contract expiry, the residual value and revenue-generating capacity of the hardware on the Latitude.sh on-demand platform is uncertain.
Concentration risk: Three contracts across two customers represent a significant concentration of the Latitude.sh revenue base. Loss of either customer at contract expiry or during the term could materially impact compute segment revenue.
FX exposure: The contracts are denominated in USD while Megaport reports in AUD. The A$254 million TCV assumes AUD:USD of 0.72. Fluctuations in the exchange rate will impact the AUD-equivalent revenue, costs, and margins.
Latitude.sh is a recent acquisition: Latitude.sh was acquired in November 2025. The integration of compute and network capabilities is still ongoing. The performance payment and integration payment structures under the acquisition remain in place.
ARR is incremental, not immediate: The A$90.6 million ARR is not yet being generated — it will ramp as hardware is deployed through H1 FY27. Current revenue and EBITDA guidance remains unchanged.
Key Dates & Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | Megaport acquires Latitude.sh (equity-raising funded) |
| 20 February 2026 | H1 FY26 results and FY26 guidance provided |
| 27 April 2026 | A$35.4 million compute contract announced (3-year term) |
| 14 May 2026 | A$254 million in binding compute contracts announced; share price moved +27.7% |
| Late FY26 / Early FY27 | Hardware delivery expected |
| H1 FY27 | Phased deployment commences; full ARR run-rate expected by end of H1 FY27 |
| August 2026 | Full year financial results (further network + compute financial detail expected) |
| CY26–CY27 | US$86.0 million Latitude.sh capex undertaking satisfied by these contracts |
Price Data
- Previous Close: $9.850
- Close Price (14 May 2026): $12.580
- Change (14 May 2026): +27.7%
- 52-Week Range: $6.400 – $17.870
Notable Price Levels
- $14.185 — upper range of prior trading activity
- $13.760 — earlier consolidation zone
- $13.510 — intraday high on announcement day
- $12.940 — prior trading level
- $12.580 — announcement-day close
- $11.985 — near the pre-announcement trading range
- $11.625 — prior consolidation zone
- $11.100 — lower range of recent activity
- $9.850 — pre-announcement close
Key Takeaways
- MP1 moved +27.7% on 14 May 2026 following a price-sensitive ASX disclosure, with an intraday high of $13.510.
- The announcement — Megaport Secures Major Compute, Network & Storage Contracts — was the primary catalyst for the price movement.
- Megaport's subsidiary Latitude.sh has secured three binding contracts with two US-based AI customers for a combined TCV of ~US$182.9 million (A$254.0 million) and ARR of ~US$65.2 million (A$90.6 million), with committed revenue irrespective of usage.
- The contracts require ~US$101.0 million (A$140.3 million) in incremental capex, primarily for NVIDIA GPU hardware, with a ~2-year payback period. Full ARR contribution is expected by end of H1 FY27.
- Funding is via existing cash and a newly upsized A$150 million committed debt facility. Pro-forma liquidity (as at 31 December 2025) including these contracts and the 27 April deal was ~A$199.1 million.
- Customer identities were not disclosed. FY26 revenue and EBITDA guidance is reaffirmed. These contracts satisfy the US$86 million Latitude.sh acquisition capex commitment.
Summary
Megaport announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Latitude.sh has secured three binding, fixed-term contracts with two US-based AI technology customers for a combined total contract value of approximately US$182.9 million (A$254.0 million) and annualised recurring revenue of approximately US$65.2 million (A$90.6 million). Revenue is committed irrespective of usage, with two contracts on 36-month terms and one on 24 months. The announcement coincided with a +27.7% move to $12.580. The contracts require approximately US$101.0 million (A$140.3 million) in incremental capex for NVIDIA GPU, compute, network, and storage hardware, funded via existing cash and a newly upsized A$150 million debt facility. Hardware delivery is expected in late FY26 or early FY27, with full ARR contribution on a run-rate basis by end of H1 FY27. Customer identities were not disclosed. FY26 revenue and EBITDA guidance is reaffirmed, and the contracts satisfy the US$86 million Latitude.sh acquisition capex undertaking.
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