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Headquartered in Singapore, SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) is an investment bank focusing on emerging growth companies across Asia, providing a full suite of investment banking services, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions advisory, equity capital markets, institutional equities sales and trading and equities research.

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<ul><li>Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP) to purchase 17 properties in China, Vietnam and Japan for ~S$1.4bn; DPU accretive by +2.2%</li><li>Ascendas India Trust (AIT SP) completes acquisition of Building Q1 in Aurum Q Parc at Navi Mumbai</li><li>Digital Realty seeks to list data centre-focused Digital Core REIT; FY22-23 dividend yield forecasts of 4.75-5%</li></ul>

Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP) to purchase 17 properties in China, Vietnam and Japan for ~S$1.4bn; DPU accretive by +2.2%Ascendas India Trust (AIT SP) completes acquisition of Building Q1 in Aurum Q Parc at Navi MumbaiDigital Realty seeks to list data centre-focused Digital Core REIT; FY22-23 dividend yield forecasts of 4.75-5%

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (23Nov21) - MLT Acquires CN, VN, JPN Logistics for ~S$1.4bn

<h2>Singapore</h2><p>SREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached)</p><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/237/882/original/image_38758426221635344719889.png?1635344723" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="237882"></figure><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-centrepoint-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2870" rel="noopener">Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT SP)</a> 2H21 DPU +39.3% YoY; Resilient occupancy and tenants’ sales amidst Phase-2 temporary setbacks</h3><p>2H21 revenue and NPI surged by 159.9% and 213.2% YoY, respectively, to S$167.5m and S$120.9m, mainly boosted by ARF acquisition. This brought FY21 revenue and NPI to S$341.2m (+107.5% YoY) and S$246.6m (+122.4%) or 96%/98% of BBG estimates, respectively. On a HoH basis, 2H21 revenue and NPI fell 3.5% and 3.8%, respectively, due to rental rebates provided to tenants in Sep21</p>

SingaporeSREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached)Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT SP) 2H21 DPU +39.3% YoY; Resilient occupancy and tenants’ sales amidst Phase-2 temporary setbacks2H21 revenue and NPI surged by 159.9% and 213.2% YoY, respectively, to S$167.5m and S$120.9m, mainly boosted by ARF acquisition. This brought FY21 revenue and NPI to S$341.2m (+107.5% YoY) and S$246.6m (+122.4%) or 96%/98% of BBG estimates, respectively. On a HoH basis, 2H21 revenue and NPI fell 3.5% and 3.8%, respectively, due to rental rebates provided to tenants in Sep21

<h2>Singapore</h2><p>SREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached)</p><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/237/629/original/image_32975221321635260585172.png?1635260588" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="237629"></figure><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/keppel-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:192" rel="noopener">Keppel REIT (KREIT SP)</a> 3Q21 Business Updates – Robust growth from acquisitions, healthy occupancy and collections</h3><ul><li>9M21 revenue and NPI increased by 34.8% and 36.8% YoY to S$162.2m (74.8% of BB est.) and S$129.4m (75.0% of BB est.), respectively. 9M21 DI was up 20.8% YoY to S$159.9m (83.3% of BB est.), mainly due to contributions from Victoria Police Centre, Pinnacle Office Park and Keppel Bay Tower. The increase in DI was partially offset by the impact of the divestment of 275 George Street in Jul21</li></ul>

SingaporeSREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached)Keppel REIT (KREIT SP) 3Q21 Business Updates – Robust growth from acquisitions, healthy occupancy and collections9M21 revenue and NPI increased by 34.8% and 36.8% YoY to S$162.2m (74.8% of BB est.) and S$129.4m (75.0% of BB est.), respectively. 9M21 DI was up 20.8% YoY to S$159.9m (83.3% of BB est.), mainly due to contributions from Victoria Police Centre, Pinnacle Office Park and Keppel Bay Tower. The increase in DI was partially offset by the impact of the divestment of 275 George Street in Jul21

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mapletree-logistics-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16035" rel="noopener">Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP)</a> acquires logistics facility in South Korea at 4.2% NPI yield; Accretive to DPU</h3><ul><li>MLT has proposed an acquisition of Yeoju Logistics Centre in South Korea for KRW135bn (S$153.8m). The property spans over 70,400sqm in total GFA on ~56,200sqm of freehold land, with two blocks of 3-storey dry warehouses that were completed in 2019. The property is equipped with high quality building specifications, including strong floor loading of over 20kg newton psm, high floor-to-ceiling height of 10-17m, large contiguous floor plates of up to 14,200sqm and a full sprinkler system. The Property was independently valued at KRW139.6bn as at 2Sep21</li><li>The Property is strategically located in northern Yeoju, a newly established logistics hub situated northeast of the Yongin-Icheon market, which is the traditional logistics cluster in the Seoul Metropolitan Area. It is fully leased to one of South Korea’s largest online fashion platforms and a domestic third-party logistics service provider. The acquisition will raise MLT’s e-commerce revenue exposure in South Korea from 24% to 31%. It comes with a WALE (by NLA) of ~3.1yrs and built-in annual rent escalations</li><li>The acquisition is estimated to generate a NPI yield of 4.2% based on the property purchase price and is expected to be DPU accretive. Assuming the acquisition is 100% debt funded, MLT’s aggregate gearing ratio will be ~40.3%. The acquisition is expected to be completed by 4Q21. Upon completion, MLT’s total portfolio will comprise 167 properties with AUM of S$11.1bn.</li></ul>

SingaporeMapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP) acquires logistics facility in South Korea at 4.2% NPI yield; Accretive to DPUMLT has proposed an acquisition of Yeoju Logistics Centre in South Korea for KRW135bn (S$153.8m). The property spans over 70,400sqm in total GFA on ~56,200sqm of freehold land, with two blocks of 3-storey dry warehouses that were completed in 2019. The property is equipped with high quality building specifications, including strong floor loading of over 20kg newton psm, high floor-to-ceiling height of 10-17m, large contiguous floor plates of up to 14,200sqm and a full sprinkler system. The Property was independently valued at KRW139.6bn as at 2Sep21The Property is strategically located in northern Yeoju, a newly established logistics hub situated northeast of the Yongin-Icheon market, which is the traditional logistics cluster in the Seoul Metropolitan Area. It is fully leased to one of South Korea’s largest online fashion platforms and a domestic third-party logistics service provider. The acquisition will raise MLT’s e-commerce revenue exposure in South Korea from 24% to 31%. It comes with a WALE (by NLA) of ~3.1yrs and built-in annual rent escalationsThe acquisition is estimated to generate a NPI yield of 4.2% based on the property purchase price and is expected to be DPU accretive. Assuming the acquisition is 100% debt funded, MLT’s aggregate gearing ratio will be ~40.3%. The acquisition is expected to be completed by 4Q21. Upon completion, MLT’s total portfolio will comprise 167 properties with AUM of S$11.1bn.

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mapletree-logistics-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16035" rel="noopener">Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP)</a> to acquire logistics facility in Malaysia with 5.4% NPI yield; Accretive to both NAV and DPU</h3><ul><li>MLT has proposed to acquire Mapletree Logistics Hub Shah Alam, Malaysia at a purchase price of RM404.8m (S$130.2m), 0.05% discount to an independent valuation of RM405m. The total transaction costs will be S$132.2m, comprising the acquisition price of ~RM404.8m (S$130.2), acquisition fee of ~S$0.7m and other fees and expenses of ~S$1.3m</li><li>The freehold property is s located in the free trade zone of the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Southern Johor. Spanning a total NLA of c.131,986sqm, the property is comprised a block of single-storey warehouse with mezzanine floor offices and two blocks of double-storey ramp-up warehouses with mezzanine floor offices and other ancillary buildings. The property has a diversified tenant base comprising end-users as well as 3PLs leasing the premises as their Southeast Asian distribution hub for predominantly consumer goods, including subsidiaries of Decathlon and Maersk. The occupancy rate stands at 95% as at 30Jun21 with a WALE of ~3.5 years with built in rental escalation</li><li>The acquisition is expected to generate an initial NPI yield of 5.4% (based on purchase price) and will be accretive on NAV and distribution level. It will funded through a combination of the proceeds from the Equity Fund Raising, a drawdown of debt facilities and the issuance of the Senior ABS MTNs. Upon completion, MLT’s aggregate leverage ratio is estimated to be c.39.0%.</li></ul>

SingaporeMapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP) to acquire logistics facility in Malaysia with 5.4% NPI yield; Accretive to both NAV and DPUMLT has proposed to acquire Mapletree Logistics Hub Shah Alam, Malaysia at a purchase price of RM404.8m (S$130.2m), 0.05% discount to an independent valuation of RM405m. The total transaction costs will be S$132.2m, comprising the acquisition price of ~RM404.8m (S$130.2), acquisition fee of ~S$0.7m and other fees and expenses of ~S$1.3mThe freehold property is s located in the free trade zone of the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Southern Johor. Spanning a total NLA of c.131,986sqm, the property is comprised a block of single-storey warehouse with mezzanine floor offices and two blocks of double-storey ramp-up warehouses with mezzanine floor offices and other ancillary buildings. The property has a diversified tenant base comprising end-users as well as 3PLs leasing the premises as their Southeast Asian distribution hub for predominantly consumer goods, including subsidiaries of Decathlon and Maersk. The occupancy rate stands at 95% as at 30Jun21 with a WALE of ~3.5 years with built in rental escalationThe acquisition is expected to generate an initial NPI yield of 5.4% (based on purchase price) and will be accretive on NAV and distribution level. It will funded through a combination of the proceeds from the Equity Fund Raising, a drawdown of debt facilities and the issuance of the Senior ABS MTNs. Upon completion, MLT’s aggregate leverage ratio is estimated to be c.39.0%.

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Mapletree Logistics Trust is an Asia-focused logistics real estate investment trust. The Company invests in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate which is used for logistics purposes.

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Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP)

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (23Nov21) - MLT Acquires CN, VN, JPN Logistics for ~S$1.4bn

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