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Use this blank worksheet when deciding what to do with an owned data center or a facility whose original purpose has changed. Compare the alternatives against the same owner objectives, asset information and timeframe. The output is a conditional decision and a list of evidence requests, not an assumed transaction recommendation.
Copy it into a private working document. Leave unknown values blank and label estimates. The empty comparison below is illustrative structure; it contains no client result, valuation or available buyer.
1. Establish the owner's decision brief
| Working field | Your entry |
|---|---|
| Asset reference, worksheet date and decision deadline | — |
| Decision authority and approval process | — |
| Current use, occupancy and remaining operational requirements | — |
| Desired outcome and how success will be assessed | — |
| Hard constraints: continuity, timing, capital or control | — |
| Comparison horizon and intended decision milestones | — |
| Required retained access, services or capacity after a change | — |
| Alternatives already considered and assumptions to test | — |
A sale with continuing occupancy differs from a vacant disposal. Retaining a facility for current operations differs from holding it for a possible future use. Define the version of each alternative before comparing it.
Use evidence statuses consistently
| Status | Meaning in this worksheet |
|---|---|
| Unknown | The relevant information or source has not been identified. |
| Requested | A specific request has an owner and due date; its answer has not been assessed. |
| Received — not reviewed | Material is available, but the relevant claim has not been checked. |
| Reviewed — unresolved | Material has been examined, but a gap, condition or conflict prevents a conclusion on this claim. |
| Verified — with scope | A specific claim has been checked against the recorded source. Record the check, reviewer role, date and limits. |
These workflow labels complement the evidence and editorial methodology. Mark reported statements, assumptions and estimates explicitly. “Verified” applies only to the stated check; it does not guarantee delivery, establish legal enforceability or certify the whole site. A document can confirm one claim while leaving another unresolved. Split those claims into separate entries.
2. Establish the common asset evidence
| Evidence area | Questions to answer before comparing alternatives |
|---|---|
| Power position | What capacity and service arrangement are documented, under which conditions, for which use and location? What changes would each alternative require? |
| Building and systems | What is installed, what condition is supported by inspection records, and what maintenance or replacement work remains? |
| Current obligations | Which occupancy, service, access, financing or other commitments affect timing and practical options? Refer interpretation to the relevant advisers. |
| Workload and continuity | What must remain operational, what can migrate or close, and what acceptance evidence is needed before a transition? |
| Alternative uses | What requirements would a prospective use impose, and which are supported or unresolved for this asset? |
| Market input | Which party supplied an indication, on what date and scope, and what conditions or exclusions apply? Distinguish interest from an executable proposal. |
For each material claim, keep a record containing its ID, status, source and date, check performed, reviewer role, supported finding, open conditions, and next action. Apply the same evidence threshold across alternatives.
3. Define the alternatives on one basis
Complete the blank cells with the option actually under consideration. If more than one repositioning route is credible, give each its own column in the working version.
| Comparison field | Sell | Retain | Reposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific transaction or operating scenario | — | — | — |
| Owner objective served; objective not served | — | — | — |
| Proposed use and required power/workload fit | — | — | — |
| Work needed before the option is usable | — | — | — |
| Capital and operating responsibilities | — | — | — |
| Continuity and transition requirements | — | — | — |
| Earliest supported milestone; material dependencies | — | — | — |
| Retained obligations and control | — | — | — |
| Conditions for a later exit or change of use | — | — | — |
| Evidence gaps that could change the decision | — | — | — |
An attractive indicative price cannot resolve a continuity requirement or an unsupported power assumption. A retained asset is not cost-free while the owner waits. A repositioning plan needs a defined use and scope before its economics can be compared meaningfully.
4. Compare commercial assumptions transparently
Use the same horizon and stated operating assumptions. Separate cash received, cash spent and timing. Identify whether each entry is an indication, quote, assumption or estimate; a blank is not a zero. Avoid counting an item twice under different labels.
| Commercial item to record | Scope, timing and evidence needed |
|---|---|
| Sale consideration or other proceeds | Basis, date, conditions, exclusions and costs needed to reach completion |
| Continuing operating and holding costs | Included services, maintenance, staffing and timing under each option |
| Capital and transition work | Defined scope, estimate basis, exclusions, responsible party and when incurred |
| Lost or retained operating value | Stated business assumption and how it affects the owner objective |
| Future proceeds or residual value | Explicit scenario assumption, source and sensitivity; not cash already realized |
| Financing, tax and other specialist inputs | Record the assumptions supplied by the appropriate advisers and which comparison depends on them |
Do not present gross sale proceeds alongside a multi-year net operating figure as though they cover the same period and scope. If a financial model is needed, record its inputs and have the appropriate advisers review the comparison basis.
5. Test what could reverse the decision
| Change to test | Alternative affected | Evidence/action needed and effect on the comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Timing or transition takes longer | — | — |
| Required works differ from the current scope | — | — |
| Power or service conditions differ from the proposed use | — | — |
| An indication is withdrawn or materially revised | — | — |
| Owner demand, continuity needs or capital availability changes | — | — |
Distinguish an adverse finding from an evidence gap. The former may change the option; the latter identifies work needed before a conclusion is justified.
6. Set the next decision
| Decision field | Your entry |
|---|---|
| Alternatives that remain under consideration and why | — |
| Alternatives set aside for now; evidence that would reopen them | — |
| Next step supported by the current evidence | — |
| Conditions that must be resolved before advancing further | — |
| Evidence requests, responsible parties and due dates | — |
| Next review date and approval needed | — |
For help framing the options, explore the Asset Position Review. Where the power position drives the decision, use the power-delivery evidence guide. Contact Stacked AI with the asset type, decision and deadline; agree a suitable process before sharing confidential records.