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KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to DataBank Series 2026-1

12 Jan 2026   |   New York

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KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to two classes of notes (the Series 2026-1 Notes) from Databank Issuer, LLC and DatabankCo-Issuer, LLC Series 2026-1, a colocation data center ABS transaction. The transaction represents the fifth ABS issuance issued by DataBank Issuer, LLC and DataBank Co-Issuer, LLC. All series share in the same collateral pool, which will be increased with the additional collateral on the closing date of DB 2026-1. KBRA’s rating analysis incorporates all prior debt issuance of the Co-Issuers. In conjunction with the issuance of the Series 2026-1 Notes, the Series 2021-1, Class A-2 Notes, Series 2021-1, Class B Notes, and Series 2021-1, Class C Notes are expected to be repaid at which time KBRA will withdraw the ratings. At the same time, KBRA also anticipates affirming the ratings on the outstanding Series 2021-1, Class A-1 Notes, Series 2021-2 Notes, Series 2023-1 Notes, and Series 2024-1 Notes with the issuance of Series 2026-1 Notes .

The Notes are secured by 36 data centers generating approximately $433.0 million of Total Annualized Monthly Recurring Revenue (AMRR) and approximately $217.6 million of Annualized Adjusted Net Operating Income (AANOI) as of August 2025 (the Statistical Disclosure Date). This includes the fee simple ownership interests in 22 multi-customer enterprise data centers (72.5% of AANOI) located in ten markets and leasehold interests in 14 multi customer enterprise data centers (27.5% of AANOI) located in 11 markets. The 36 data centers are comprised of approximately 1,621,139 square feet (sf) of data center space and can provide approximately 257.6 megawatts (MW) of critical load power to customers.

The data center colocation customers use the data center space for power, space, and cooling of their data center equipment, cloud services, business continuity and other professional services. As of the Statistical Disclosure Date, the portfolio is comprised of 1,757 unique customers, pursuant to separate customer contracts with a weighted average remaining contract term of 2.0 years. The largest customer accounts for 3.9% of AMRR while the top 20 customers account for approximately 34.0% of AMRR. The portfolio of customers operate in 71 unique industries. The top three industries include Technology (23.1% of AMRR), Computer Software (9.7%), and Telecommunications (6.3%).

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Further information on key credit considerations, sensitivity analyses that consider what factors can affect these credit ratings and how they could lead to an upgrade or a downgrade, and ESG factors (where they are a key driver behind the change to the credit rating or rating outlook) can be found in the full rating report referenced above.

A description of all substantially material sources that were used to prepare the credit rating and information on the methodology(ies) (inclusive of any material models and sensitivity analyses of the relevant key rating assumptions, as applicable) used in determining the credit rating is available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) located here.

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Further disclosures relating to this rating action are available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) referenced above. Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com.

About KBRA

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA), one of the major credit rating agencies (CRA), is a full-service CRA registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. In addition, KBRA is designated as a Designated Rating Organization (DRO) by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency by Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission and is recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider (CRP) in the U.S.

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