German landlord Aroundtown looks to convert offices into data centres


FILE PHOTO: The skyline of the banking district is seen during sunset in Frankfurt, Germany, April 21, 2024. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

(Reuters) -Aroundtown, one of the largest German-listed landlords, is planning to convert office spaces into data centres as demand for them grows in Europe, the group said on Wednesday after announcing it had tripled its first-quarter profit.

Aroundtown has been facing higher vacancy rates in its office spaces, the biggest segment of its portfolio, since the COVID-19 pandemic led to a shift to remote work.

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