** Shares of NEXTDC NXT.AX rise as much as 9.3% to A$13.05, their steepest rise since December 5
** The data center operator's pro-forma contracted utilisation increases by 30% to 412MW since the last update on December 1 following further contract wins
** Co's pro-forma forward order book has increased to 301MW and will convert to billings, revenue, and EBITDA over FY26 to FY29
** Stock is down 16.9% YTD, including the session's moves
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
((anjali.singh2@thomsonreuters.com;))