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Michael Fritzell

Research from Asian Century Stocks

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Asian Century Stocks

Asian Century Stocks is a newsletter providing financial journalism for companies and stocks in the Asia-Pacific. 
The Asian Century Stocks logotype “百” stands for “one hundred” or a “century”. The economic centre of gravity is moving towards Asia. Yet most global investors are missing out.

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<li>I spent the past few days in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.</li>
<li>Since Southeast Asia’s borders opened up in 2022, it’s become easier to travel across the region.</li>
<li>Not only am I now able to better understand the companies in my coverage universe. I’m also able to pass on any insights to you.</li>
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I spent the past few days in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
Since Southeast Asia’s borders opened up in 2022, it’s become easier to travel across the region.
Not only am I now able to better understand the companies in my coverage universe. I’m also able to pass on any insights to you.


Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia), SCCM Asia Research

SCCM Asia Research

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

<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%.

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/city-developments-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:57" rel="noopener">City Developments (CIT SP)</a> will not support Sincere Property’s financial obligations; Remaining exposure at S$126m</h3><p>CIT was made aware of the bankruptcy claim filed by Beijing Yi He Mercury Investment Co Ltd against Sincere Property on 5Jul. CIT reiterated that it has ring-fenced its current financial exposure to its investment in Sincere Property and will not support the continuing financial obligations of Sincere Property. In Feb21, CIT booked a substantial impairment loss of S$1.78bn on its investment in China-based Sincere, which dragged the group into a net loss of S$1.92bn in 2H20. CIT's remaining exposure amounts to only S$126m as at 31Dec20.</p>

SingaporeCity Developments (CIT SP) will not support Sincere Property’s financial obligations; Remaining exposure at S$126mCIT was made aware of the bankruptcy claim filed by Beijing Yi He Mercury Investment Co Ltd against Sincere Property on 5Jul. CIT reiterated that it has ring-fenced its current financial exposure to its investment in Sincere Property and will not support the continuing financial obligations of Sincere Property. In Feb21, CIT booked a substantial impairment loss of S$1.78bn on its investment in China-based Sincere, which dragged the group into a net loss of S$1.92bn in 2H20. CIT's remaining exposure amounts to only S$126m as at 31Dec20.

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (9Jul21) - CIT Remaining Exposure S$126m at Sincere Property

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3>Strong leasing interest for part of Standard Chartered Bank’s vacating space in MBFC T1</h3><p>The asset manager of the Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC) has received strong interest from potential tenants for about 200,000sqft office space in Tower 1. This is part of the roughly 400,000sqft currently leased to Standard Chartered (StanChart) in the tower. The profiles of occupiers that have shown the strongest interest are tech firms from the United States, China and Singapore, as well as companies in media and financial services. It added that rents of between S$11-12psf a month are expected to be achieved. The final amount of space that StanChart will give up remains uncertain. In all, the London-headquartered bank currently leases 18.5 levels in the 33-storey Tower 1, which has office floor plates ranging from 18,000-22,000sqft. StanChart’s lease expires in late-Oct22, with an option for renewal. StanChart also has its own premises in Changi Business Park.</p><section class="figure"><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/210/859/original/image003.png?1622683137" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="210859"></figure></section>

SingaporeStrong leasing interest for part of Standard Chartered Bank’s vacating space in MBFC T1The asset manager of the Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC) has received strong interest from potential tenants for about 200,000sqft office space in Tower 1. This is part of the roughly 400,000sqft currently leased to Standard Chartered (StanChart) in the tower. The profiles of occupiers that have shown the strongest interest are tech firms from the United States, China and Singapore, as well as companies in media and financial services. It added that rents of between S$11-12psf a month are expected to be achieved. The final amount of space that StanChart will give up remains uncertain. In all, the London-headquartered bank currently leases 18.5 levels in the 33-storey Tower 1, which has office floor plates ranging from 18,000-22,000sqft. StanChart’s lease expires in late-Oct22, with an option for renewal. StanChart also has its own premises in Changi Business Park.

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (3Jun21) - Standchart Space at MBFC T1 Drew Strong Interest

Philippines

Jollibee Foods Corporation owns, franchises and manages a network of fast food restaurants under the trade name Jollibee. The Company was incorporated in 1978.

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