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Smartkarma Insights: Centurion Corp -  Paving the Way for Workers and Students

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<li>A recent <a href="https://smartkarma.zoom.us/rec/share/8cEdT_Qz7dpsnQZLBvQzIIHCzP1Zo9S0VV6j8MTNwF4HvRnZisg3SA8yTPehbPFA.YUhED11fP5tNNJxN" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/smartkarma-corporate-webinar-centurion-quality-housing-for-workers-and-students-the-world-over&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712027211924000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_XIhINSinsiFSc-alyY2E" rel="noopener">Smartkarma Corporate Webinar | Centurion: Quality Housing for Workers and Students the World Over</a>, showcased <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/centurion-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/centurion-corp-ltd&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712027211924000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0mXImAYC3SFUs2q1IKSW-j" rel="noopener">Centurion Corp (CENT SP)</a>, a leader in purpose-built accommodation for workers and students.<br>
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<div>The outlook for both worker and student accommodation looks positive for the coming two years. Valuations look attractive with Centurion Corp trading at a 56% discount to NAV.</div>
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<p><em>This Insight is part of the Smartkarma Corporate Webinar series, supported by SGX through the Investor Education Fund.</em></p>


A recent Smartkarma Corporate Webinar | Centurion: Quality Housing for Workers and Students the World Over, showcased Centurion Corp (CENT SP), a leader in purpose-built accommodation for workers and students. 



The company is a leader in purpose-built worker accommodation in Singapore and Malaysia and a major player in purpose-built student accommodation in Australia, the UK, and the US. 



The outlook for both worker and student accommodation looks positive for the coming two years. Valuations look attractive with Centurion Corp trading at a 56% discount to NAV.


This Insight is part of the Smartkarma Corporate Webinar series, supported by SGX through the Investor Education Fund.

Centurion Corp (CENT SP) - Paving the Way for Workers and Students

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<ul><li>Foreign worker dormitories and student accommodations continue to contribute to revenue growth.</li><li>Total revenue for 2H23 rose by 22% YoY from S$89.9mn to S$109.3mn.</li><li>Despite revenue growth being partially offset by the cessation of management contracts of two onboard centres in Singapore, 2H23 revenue still managed to grow 22% YoY, showing strength in its rental rate revisions and occupancy rates across its PBWAs and PBSAs. </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Foreign worker dormitories and student accommodations continue to contribute to revenue growth.Total revenue for 2H23 rose by 22% YoY from S$89.9mn to S$109.3mn.Despite revenue growth being partially offset by the cessation of management contracts of two onboard centres in Singapore, 2H23 revenue still managed to grow 22% YoY, showing strength in its rental rate revisions and occupancy rates across its PBWAs and PBSAs. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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<p>For our next Corporate Webinar, we are glad to welcome Centurion Corp’s CEO, Mr Kong Chee Min. </p>
<p>In the upcoming webinar, Chee Min will share a short company presentation after which, he will engage in a fireside chat with Smartkarma Insight Provider, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/angus-mackintosh" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:937" rel="noopener">Angus Mackintosh</a>.</p>
<p>Angus will also be providing an industry overview, featuring landscape commentary and returns analysis. The Corporate Webinar will include a live Q&amp;A session</p>
<p><em>In the spirit of giving back to our community, one of the attendees will also be awarded an Amazon Kindle as part of our exclusive lucky draw. </em></p>
<h3>The Corporate Webinar will be hosted on Thursday, 21 March 2024, 19:00 SGT.</h3>
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<h3>About Centurion Corporation </h3>
<p>Centurion Corporation Limited (“Centurion” or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) owns, develops and manages quality, purpose-built workers accommodation assets in Singapore and Malaysia, and student accommodation assets in Australia, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and the United States (“US”). The Group owns and manages a strong portfolio of 34 operational accommodation assets totalling approximately 66,607 beds as of 30 September 2023. Centurion’s established portfolio of workers accommodation assets are managed under the “Westlite Accommodation” brand and comprises nine workers accommodation assets in Singapore as well as eight workers accommodation assets in Malaysia. The Group’s student accommodation assets are managed under the “Dwell” brand, with ten assets in the UK, five assets in US and two assets in Australia. With global reach and a clear growth strategy to actively enhance and manage its assets, identify strategic acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as develop customised accommodation management services, Centurion is well-positioned as a leading provider of quality, purpose-built accommodation.</p>

For our next Corporate Webinar, we are glad to welcome Centurion Corp’s CEO, Mr Kong Chee Min. 
In the upcoming webinar, Chee Min will share a short company presentation after which, he will engage in a fireside chat with Smartkarma Insight Provider, Angus Mackintosh.
Angus will also be providing an industry overview, featuring landscape commentary and returns analysis. The Corporate Webinar will include a live Q&amp;A session
In the spirit of giving back to our community, one of the attendees will also be awarded an Amazon Kindle as part of our exclusive lucky draw. 
The Corporate Webinar will be hosted on Thursday, 21 March 2024, 19:00 SGT.











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About Centurion Corporation 
Centurion Corporation Limited (“Centurion” or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) owns, develops and manages quality, purpose-built workers accommodation assets in Singapore and Malaysia, and student accommodation assets in Australia, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and the United States (“US”). The Group owns and manages a strong portfolio of 34 operational accommodation assets totalling approximately 66,607 beds as of 30 September 2023. Centurion’s established portfolio of workers accommodation assets are managed under the “Westlite Accommodation” brand and comprises nine workers accommodation assets in Singapore as well as eight workers accommodation assets in Malaysia. The Group’s student accommodation assets are managed under the “Dwell” brand, with ten assets in the UK, five assets in US and two assets in Australia. With global reach and a clear growth strategy to actively enhance and manage its assets, identify strategic acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as develop customised accommodation management services, Centurion is well-positioned as a leading provider of quality, purpose-built accommodation.

Smartkarma Corporate Webinar | Centurion: Quality Housing for Workers and Students the World Over

<ul><li>Director filings and buybacks continue at stronger pace INSTITUTIONS were net sellers of Singapore stocks over the five trading sessions through to Mar 7, with S$224 million of net institutional outflow, as 26 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$24.4 million, quadrupling the buyback consideration of the preceding five sessions.</li><li>This increased his total interest from 53.27 per cent to 53.61 per cent.</li><li>This followed his acquisition of 4.5 million shares between Feb 27 and 28.</li></ul>

Director filings and buybacks continue at stronger pace INSTITUTIONS were net sellers of Singapore stocks over the five trading sessions through to Mar 7, with S$224 million of net institutional outflow, as 26 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$24.4 million, quadrupling the buyback consideration of the preceding five sessions.This increased his total interest from 53.27 per cent to 53.61 per cent.This followed his acquisition of 4.5 million shares between Feb 27 and 28.

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Centurion Corporation Limited owns, develops and manages quality, purpose-built workers accommodation assets in Singapore and Malaysia, and student accommodation assets in Australia, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Smartkarma Insights: Centurion Corp - Paving the Way for Workers and Students

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Centurion Corp (CENT SP) - Paving the Way for Workers and Students

The outlook for both purpose-built worker and student accommodation looks positive for the coming two years with Centurion Corp at the front and...

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Centurion Corp Ltd - Centre of Excellence.

Foreign worker dormitories and student accommodations continue to contribute to revenue growth. Total revenue for 2H23 rose by 22% YoY from...

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Smartkarma Corporate Webinar | Centurion: Quality Housing for Workers and Students the World Over

For our next Corporate Webinar we are glad to welcome Centurion Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Kong Chee Min.

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Director filings and buybacks continue at stronger pace INSTITUTIONS were net sellers of Singapore stocks over the five trading sessions through...

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