SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Suntec REIT's 1Q 2025 gross revenue increased 3.4% y-o-y to S$113.5 million, with DPU up 3.4% y-o-y.  </li><li>CICT's 1Q 2025 gross revenue was S$395.3 million, up 1.1% y-o-y, with NPI increasing 1.4% y-o-y.  </li><li>Suntec REIT completed S$730 million refinancing, resulting in annual interest savings of approximately S$1.8 million.</li></ul>

Suntec REIT's 1Q 2025 gross revenue increased 3.4% y-o-y to S$113.5 million, with DPU up 3.4% y-o-y.  CICT's 1Q 2025 gross revenue was S$395.3 million, up 1.1% y-o-y, with NPI increasing 1.4% y-o-y.  Suntec REIT completed S$730 million refinancing, resulting in annual interest savings of approximately S$1.8 million.

REIT Watch - Diversified S-REITs’ operating performance remain resilient amid market uncertainties

<ul><li>Keppel DC REIT re-enters the STI, increasing S-REITs' combined weight to over 10%, with a market cap of S$4.9 billion.</li><li>In 1Q 2025, Keppel DC REIT's distributable income rose 59.4% year-on-year, with a 14.2% increase in distribution per unit.</li><li>Keppel DC REIT's 2024 acquisitions included Tokyo Data Centre 1 and two AI-ready hyperscale data centres in Singapore.</li></ul>

Keppel DC REIT re-enters the STI, increasing S-REITs' combined weight to over 10%, with a market cap of S$4.9 billion.In 1Q 2025, Keppel DC REIT's distributable income rose 59.4% year-on-year, with a 14.2% increase in distribution per unit.Keppel DC REIT's 2024 acquisitions included Tokyo Data Centre 1 and two AI-ready hyperscale data centres in Singapore.

REIT Watch - Keppel DC REIT scheduled to join STI from 23 June

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust / Equity Bottom-Up

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT SP)

<ul><li>Six S-REITs with Singapore office exposure reported positive rental reversions, with Keppel REIT achieving 10.6% growth.</li><li>Occupancy rates remained high, with Suntec REIT at 98.7% and LREIT's Jem office fully occupied.</li><li>Limited new office supply in Singapore's CBD from 2025-2027 is expected to support rental stability.</li></ul>

Six S-REITs with Singapore office exposure reported positive rental reversions, with Keppel REIT achieving 10.6% growth.Occupancy rates remained high, with Suntec REIT at 98.7% and LREIT's Jem office fully occupied.Limited new office supply in Singapore's CBD from 2025-2027 is expected to support rental stability.

REIT Watch - S-REITs with Singapore office assets post resilient 1Q 2025 amid positive rent reversions and high occupancy

<ul><li>In April 2025, S-REITs recorded a total net institutional selling of S$90.3 million and retail selling of S$54.6 million.</li><li>ParkwayLife REIT, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, and Frasers Hospitality Trust were the top three year-to-date gainers in 2025.</li><li>Stoneweg European REIT obtained unitholders' approval for stapling to form Stoneweg European Stapled Trust, enhancing tax efficiency and investment scope.</li></ul>

In April 2025, S-REITs recorded a total net institutional selling of S$90.3 million and retail selling of S$54.6 million.ParkwayLife REIT, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, and Frasers Hospitality Trust were the top three year-to-date gainers in 2025.Stoneweg European REIT obtained unitholders' approval for stapling to form Stoneweg European Stapled Trust, enhancing tax efficiency and investment scope.

REIT Watch - S-REITs rebound 9.5% from Apr 9 lows, tracking volatility in global markets

<ul><li>Sabana Industrial REIT reported a 26.5% year-on-year growth in 1Q25 DPU, with NPI and gross revenue increasing by 22.0% and 4.6% respectively.</li><li>Keppel DC REIT achieved a 14.2% year-on-year growth in DPU, driven by acquisitions and contract renewals, with NPI and gross revenue growing 24.1% and 22.6% respectively.</li><li>Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT experienced a 19.3% year-on-year decline in income available for distribution due to lower rental income.</li></ul>

Sabana Industrial REIT reported a 26.5% year-on-year growth in 1Q25 DPU, with NPI and gross revenue increasing by 22.0% and 4.6% respectively.Keppel DC REIT achieved a 14.2% year-on-year growth in DPU, driven by acquisitions and contract renewals, with NPI and gross revenue growing 24.1% and 22.6% respectively.Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT experienced a 19.3% year-on-year decline in income available for distribution due to lower rental income.

S-REITs kick off earnings season; Sabana REIT and Keppel DC REIT report double-digit jump in DPU so far

Singapore

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and invests in income-producing commercial properties, including retail malls, office buildings, and integrated developments. Its diversified portfolio is predominantly located in Singapore, with additional assets in Germany and Australia. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was formed in 2020.

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CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT SP)

REIT Watch - Diversified S-REITs’ operating performance remain resilient amid market uncertainties

Suntec REIT's 1Q 2025 gross revenue increased 3.4% y-o-y to S$113.5 million, with DPU up 3.4% y-o-y. CICT's 1Q 2025 gross revenue was S$395.3...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

REIT Watch - Keppel DC REIT scheduled to join STI from 23 June

Keppel DC REIT re-enters the STI, increasing S-REITs' combined weight to over 10%, with a market cap of S$4.9 billion. In 1Q 2025, Keppel DC...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

REIT Watch - S-REITs with Singapore office assets post resilient 1Q 2025 amid positive rent reversions and high occupancy

Six S-REITs with Singapore office exposure reported positive rental reversions, with Keppel REIT achieving 10.6% growth. Occupancy rates remained...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

REIT Watch - S-REITs rebound 9.5% from Apr 9 lows, tracking volatility in global markets

In April 2025, S-REITs recorded a total net institutional selling of S$90.3 million and retail selling of S$54.6 million. ParkwayLife REIT,...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

S-REITs kick off earnings season; Sabana REIT and Keppel DC REIT report double-digit jump in DPU so far

Sabana Industrial REIT reported a 26.5% year-on-year growth in 1Q25 DPU, with NPI and gross revenue increasing by 22.0% and 4.6%...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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