Nvidia-backed AI data centre firm scraps landmark listing over market fears.
Context
What happened: Firmus, an Nvidia-backed AI data centre company, scrapped plans for what would have been one of Australia's biggest-ever stock market listings, citing recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions.
Key numbers: Firmus had planned a debut valuing it at more than $30bn. Australia has over 160 data centres.
Why it matters: An investment firm and UniSuper skipped the IPO over valuation concerns, with UniSuper calling the story compelling but the valuation not. The decision comes as analysts question AI spending and returns.