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Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

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><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/city-developments-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:57" rel="noopener">City Developments (CIT SP)</a> divests Seoul Hotel with expected gain of ~S$530m; Divestment of non-core assets continues</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/parkway-life-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13422" rel="noopener">Parkway Life REIT (PREIT SP)</a> acquires Tokyo nursing home at 5.9% NPI yield </li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/8990-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22652" rel="noopener">8990 holdings (HOUSE PM)</a> current ~671ha Land bank can deliver PHP165bn sales</li></ul>

City Developments (CIT SP) divests Seoul Hotel with expected gain of ~S$530m; Divestment of non-core assets continuesParkway Life REIT (PREIT SP) acquires Tokyo nursing home at 5.9% NPI yield 8990 holdings (HOUSE PM) current ~671ha Land bank can deliver PHP165bn sales

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Dec21) - CIT Divests Seoul Hotel for ~S$530m Gain

<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/capitaland-china-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8859" rel="noopener">CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT SP)</a> maiden acquisition of four prime logistics properties; DPU accretive by +3.5%</h3><ul><li>CLCT has proposed to acquire a portfolio of four prime logistics assets in Shanghai, Kunshan, Wuhan and Chengdu, which are key logistics hubs in China. This marks CLCT’s first foray into China’s logistics sector and increases its exposure to new economy asset classes, following CLCT’s maiden purchase of a portfolio of five business park properties. The acquisition is based on an aggregate agreed property value of RMB1,683.4m (~S$350.7m), representing a discount of ~0.6% to the aggregate valuation by an independent valuer. CLCT’s total cost is estimated at ~S$297.7m</li><li>The portfolio of four modern logistics properties has a total GFA of 265,259sqm, with a committed occupancy of 96.3% and WALE of 2.1 years as at 31Aug21. Three of the properties were completed between 2016-18, while the fourth was completed in 2010. Classification of tenant base by GRI includes logistics and warehouse (57%), E-commerce (37%) and others (6%). More than 80% of the leases have rental escalations in place, with a step-up ranging from 3-5% per annum</li><li>The transaction implies NPI yield of 5.0% (including rent support and rent-free reimbursement). CLCT intends to finance the acquisition through a 60% debt and 40% EFR (raising of up to ~S$120m), which will be DPU accretive by +3.5% on a 31Dec21 pro forma basis. This transaction is expected to be completed by end of 2021. Post transaction gearing will be 38.2% (from 35.9%)</li><li>Post-acquisition, the proportion of new economy assets in CLCT’s enlarged portfolio will rise to 21.4% from 15.3% by asset value. AUM will increase by 8.0% to S$4,729.2m. Given the longer land tenure of China’s logistics properties at 50 years at inception compared with retail assets at 40 years at inception, the remaining weighted average land tenure expiry of CLCT’s enlarged portfolio will positively extend by 1.94 years post-acquisition</li><li>Under its five-year acquisition growth roadmap, CLCT plans to achieve a balanced portfolio mix of 40% in commercial/integrated developments, 30% in retail properties and 30% in new economy assets (including business parks, logistics and data centers) by 2026.</li></ul>

SingaporeCapitaLand China Trust (CLCT SP) maiden acquisition of four prime logistics properties; DPU accretive by +3.5%CLCT has proposed to acquire a portfolio of four prime logistics assets in Shanghai, Kunshan, Wuhan and Chengdu, which are key logistics hubs in China. This marks CLCT’s first foray into China’s logistics sector and increases its exposure to new economy asset classes, following CLCT’s maiden purchase of a portfolio of five business park properties. The acquisition is based on an aggregate agreed property value of RMB1,683.4m (~S$350.7m), representing a discount of ~0.6% to the aggregate valuation by an independent valuer. CLCT’s total cost is estimated at ~S$297.7mThe portfolio of four modern logistics properties has a total GFA of 265,259sqm, with a committed occupancy of 96.3% and WALE of 2.1 years as at 31Aug21. Three of the properties were completed between 2016-18, while the fourth was completed in 2010. Classification of tenant base by GRI includes logistics and warehouse (57%), E-commerce (37%) and others (6%). More than 80% of the leases have rental escalations in place, with a step-up ranging from 3-5% per annumThe transaction implies NPI yield of 5.0% (including rent support and rent-free reimbursement). CLCT intends to finance the acquisition through a 60% debt and 40% EFR (raising of up to ~S$120m), which will be DPU accretive by +3.5% on a 31Dec21 pro forma basis. This transaction is expected to be completed by end of 2021. Post transaction gearing will be 38.2% (from 35.9%)Post-acquisition, the proportion of new economy assets in CLCT’s enlarged portfolio will rise to 21.4% from 15.3% by asset value. AUM will increase by 8.0% to S$4,729.2m. Given the longer land tenure of China’s logistics properties at 50 years at inception compared with retail assets at 40 years at inception, the remaining weighted average land tenure expiry of CLCT’s enlarged portfolio will positively extend by 1.94 years post-acquisitionUnder its five-year acquisition growth roadmap, CLCT plans to achieve a balanced portfolio mix of 40% in commercial/integrated developments, 30% in retail properties and 30% in new economy assets (including business parks, logistics and data centers) by 2026.

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/esr-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10934" rel="noopener">ESR-REIT (EREIT SP)</a> to divest non-core industrial building for S$11.1m; 8% premium to book value (BUY; TP S$0.48/unit)</h3><ul><li>EREIT has entered into an agreement to divest an industrial building, 45 Changi South Avenue 2, for S$11.1m, a 7.8% premium to the property's independent valuation of S$10.3m</li><li>The net proceeds will be used to repay outstanding borrowings, finance upcoming asset enhancements and/or fund general working capital requirements. The divestment represents an opportunity for EREIT to divest one of their non-core assets at a premium to book value</li><li>The four-storey general industrial building has a GFA of 73,684sqft.</li></ul>Comments: Following the divestment of two assets in Apr21, EREIT continued to review its portfolio and divesting non-core assets. The multi-tenanted general industrial building contributed S$0.5m (or 0.2%) to EREIT’s FY20 Revenue and accounts for 0.7% of FY20 NAV. Assuming a 71.4% NPI margin (based on FY20 NPI Margin), the divestment yield would be 3.22%. The capital recycled into AEIs would lift future DPU (expected to return yield to cost of c.7-9%), if not maintained, should the proceeds are used to pare down debt (avg. cost of debt of 3.24%). The Sale Consideration also represents 33.7% higher than its purchase price of S$8.3m (acquired in 25Jul06). We have a BUY rating with TP of S$0.48/Unit.

SingaporeESR-REIT (EREIT SP) to divest non-core industrial building for S$11.1m; 8% premium to book value (BUY; TP S$0.48/unit)EREIT has entered into an agreement to divest an industrial building, 45 Changi South Avenue 2, for S$11.1m, a 7.8% premium to the property's independent valuation of S$10.3mThe net proceeds will be used to repay outstanding borrowings, finance upcoming asset enhancements and/or fund general working capital requirements. The divestment represents an opportunity for EREIT to divest one of their non-core assets at a premium to book valueThe four-storey general industrial building has a GFA of 73,684sqft.Comments: Following the divestment of two assets in Apr21, EREIT continued to review its portfolio and divesting non-core assets. The multi-tenanted general industrial building contributed S$0.5m (or 0.2%) to EREIT’s FY20 Revenue and accounts for 0.7% of FY20 NAV. Assuming a 71.4% NPI margin (based on FY20 NPI Margin), the divestment yield would be 3.22%. The capital recycled into AEIs would lift future DPU (expected to return yield to cost of c.7-9%), if not maintained, should the proceeds are used to pare down debt (avg. cost of debt of 3.24%). The Sale Consideration also represents 33.7% higher than its purchase price of S$8.3m (acquired in 25Jul06). We have a BUY rating with TP of S$0.48/Unit.

<h2>Singapore</h2>
<h3>SREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached)</h3>
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ECWREIT
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DASIN
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LREIT
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IREIT (€)
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Period
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2Q21
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1H21
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2H21
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1H21
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Gross Revenue (S$m)
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31.2 (10.6% YoY)
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51.3 (38.5% YoY)
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37 (+8.5%YoY)
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23.6 (+31.6% YoY)
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NPI (S$m)
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27.9 (8.1% YoY)
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38.2 (26.3% YoY)
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26.5 (+10% YoY)
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19.3 (+23.4% YoY)
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DPU (S$ c)
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1.532 (10.5% YoY)
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2.98 (55.2% YoY)
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2.34 (+32.8% YoY)
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1.43 (+14.4% YoY)
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NAV per Unit (S$)
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0.93
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1.46
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0.79
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0.5
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P/B (x)
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0.88
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0.34
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1.08
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0.81
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Occupancy (%)
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99.1
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95.7
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99.8 (Overall portfolio)
99.2 (313@Somerset)
100 (Sky Complex)
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95.9 (Overall)
99.8 (Germany)
85.2 (Spanish)
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NA
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Gearing (%)
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37.6
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36.7
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32
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33.3
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Cost of Debt (%)
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4.2
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N/A
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0.88
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1.8
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1 Yr Fwd Yield (%)
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7.36
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9.59
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5.78
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6.67
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Debt Hedged (%)
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100% of offshore facilities
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N/A
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NA
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Target Price
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Under Review
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Under Review
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Rating
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Under Review
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Under Review
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Singapore
SREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached)




 


ECWREIT


DASIN


LREIT


IREIT (€)




Period


2Q21


1H21


2H21


1H21




Gross Revenue (S$m)


31.2 (10.6% YoY)


51.3 (38.5% YoY)


37 (+8.5%YoY)


23.6 (+31.6% YoY)




NPI (S$m)


27.9 (8.1% YoY)


38.2 (26.3% YoY)


26.5 (+10% YoY)


19.3 (+23.4% YoY)




DPU (S$ c)


1.532 (10.5% YoY)


2.98 (55.2% YoY)


2.34 (+32.8% YoY)


1.43 (+14.4% YoY)




NAV per Unit (S$)


0.93


1.46


0.79


0.5




P/B (x)


0.88


0.34


1.08


0.81




Occupancy (%)


99.1


95.7


99.8 (Overall portfolio)
99.2 (313@Somerset)
100 (Sky Complex)


95.9 (Overall)
99.8 (Germany)
85.2 (Spanish)




Reversion (%)


N/A


N/A


NA


NA




Gearing (%)


37.6


36.7


32


33.3




Cost of Debt (%)


4.2


N/A


0.88


1.8




1 Yr Fwd Yield (%)


7.36


9.59


5.78


6.67




Debt Hedged (%)


100% of offshore facilities


N/A


Not Disclosed


NA




Target Price


Under Review


Under Review


NA


NA




Rating


Under Review


Under Review


NA


NA





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AREIT Inc. is the first and largest Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in the Philippines, investing in a diversified portfolio of income-generating commercial properties including offices, retail spaces, hotels, and industrial land. The company offers investment opportunities with stable yields, distributing at least 90% of its distributable income. AREIT Inc. was incorporated on September 4, 2006, and is headquartered in Makati City, Philippines.

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