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<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/capitaland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55" rel="noopener">Capitaland (CAPL SP)</a> 3Q21 Business Updates – A good start with key metrics growing robustly</h3><ul><li>9M21 revenue came in at S$1.6bn with Fee income Related Business (FRB) making up 40% of total revenue and Real-estate investment business making up the remaining 60%. 9M21 FRB rose by 19% YoY to S$656m, with fund management rising by 35% YoY to S$292m, followed by property management rising by 2.6% YoY to S$236m and lodging management rising by 23% to S$128m, respectively     </li></ul>

SingaporeCapitaland (CAPL SP) 3Q21 Business Updates – A good start with key metrics growing robustly9M21 revenue came in at S$1.6bn with Fee income Related Business (FRB) making up 40% of total revenue and Real-estate investment business making up the remaining 60%. 9M21 FRB rose by 19% YoY to S$656m, with fund management rising by 35% YoY to S$292m, followed by property management rising by 2.6% YoY to S$236m and lodging management rising by 23% to S$128m, respectively     

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/capitaland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55" rel="noopener">Capitaland (CAPL SP)</a> shares debut at S$2.95/share; Total RE AUM at S$119bn</h3><p>CLI made its trading debut at S$2.95/share (US$11.4bn market cap) on the Singapore Exchange under the trading name CapitaLandInvest. CLI takes over from CapitaLand Limited, which ceased trading at S$4.00 and will delist from the SGX on 21Sep. For every 100 CapitaLand shares owned, shareholders received 100 shares of CLI, S$95.10 in cash and 15.5 units of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust. The total implied consideration was S$4.102/share, with CLI shares valued at S$2.823 each. CLI's listing comes after CapitaLand Limited restructured business to form two distinct entities – CLI, the listed real estate investment management business; and CapitaLand Development, the privatised property development arm. The former had about S$119bn of RE AUM as at 30Jun21, of which more than 80% are located in Asia. Its real estate funds under management stood at about S$83bn, spanning six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts and over 20 private funds.</p>

SingaporeCapitaland (CAPL SP) shares debut at S$2.95/share; Total RE AUM at S$119bnCLI made its trading debut at S$2.95/share (US$11.4bn market cap) on the Singapore Exchange under the trading name CapitaLandInvest. CLI takes over from CapitaLand Limited, which ceased trading at S$4.00 and will delist from the SGX on 21Sep. For every 100 CapitaLand shares owned, shareholders received 100 shares of CLI, S$95.10 in cash and 15.5 units of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust. The total implied consideration was S$4.102/share, with CLI shares valued at S$2.823 each. CLI's listing comes after CapitaLand Limited restructured business to form two distinct entities – CLI, the listed real estate investment management business; and CapitaLand Development, the privatised property development arm. The former had about S$119bn of RE AUM as at 30Jun21, of which more than 80% are located in Asia. Its real estate funds under management stood at about S$83bn, spanning six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts and over 20 private funds.

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/capitaland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55" rel="noopener">Capitaland (CAPL SP)</a> and City Developments (CIT SP) set to launch CanningHill Piers in 4Q21</h3><p>CanningHill Piers, a 696-unit development located between Fort Canning Hill and Singapore River, is set to launch in 4Q21. The development, by joint developers CAPL and CIT, will feature two residential towers. One of them is 48 storeys at 180m tall, which the developers say will be the tallest residential development along the Singapore River. The other tower of 24 storeys overlooks Fort Canning Hill and is 100m in height. Unit types range from one- to five-bedders, Sky Suites, and a penthouse unit, of sizes from 410-8,950sqft.</p><h3>Strata office deals heating up; 1H21 transaction value at record high</h3><p>A 3,079sqft, strata-titled office unit on the 37th floor of Suntec Tower 1 of Suntec City changed hands recently for S$10.52m (S$3,417psf). The price achieved translates to a capital gain of 44% over two years as the seller had purchased the unit in Mar19 for S$7.3m (S$2,347psf). Total strata office transaction volume climbed steadily to 162 units in 1H21, up 20.9% HoH from 134 in 2H20, while total transaction values increased 106.6% over the same period to S$691.5m. This surpassed all previous half-yearly transaction values that hovered below S$600 m since 1H15. Many of the larger quantum sales took place in 2Q21, with 81 strata office deals worth S$454m recorded for 2Q21. This was up from S$237.5m in 1Q21 for the same number of units.</p>

SingaporeCapitaland (CAPL SP) and City Developments (CIT SP) set to launch CanningHill Piers in 4Q21CanningHill Piers, a 696-unit development located between Fort Canning Hill and Singapore River, is set to launch in 4Q21. The development, by joint developers CAPL and CIT, will feature two residential towers. One of them is 48 storeys at 180m tall, which the developers say will be the tallest residential development along the Singapore River. The other tower of 24 storeys overlooks Fort Canning Hill and is 100m in height. Unit types range from one- to five-bedders, Sky Suites, and a penthouse unit, of sizes from 410-8,950sqft.Strata office deals heating up; 1H21 transaction value at record highA 3,079sqft, strata-titled office unit on the 37th floor of Suntec Tower 1 of Suntec City changed hands recently for S$10.52m (S$3,417psf). The price achieved translates to a capital gain of 44% over two years as the seller had purchased the unit in Mar19 for S$7.3m (S$2,347psf). Total strata office transaction volume climbed steadily to 162 units in 1H21, up 20.9% HoH from 134 in 2H20, while total transaction values increased 106.6% over the same period to S$691.5m. This surpassed all previous half-yearly transaction values that hovered below S$600 m since 1H15. Many of the larger quantum sales took place in 2Q21, with 81 strata office deals worth S$454m recorded for 2Q21. This was up from S$237.5m in 1Q21 for the same number of units.

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/capitaland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55" rel="noopener">Capitaland (CAPL SP)</a> 1H21 PATMI +846% YoY; Solid divestments and investments YTD, fund management and residential the bright spot</h3><ul><li>1H21 revenue increased by 34.7% YoY to S$2,730m, mainly driven by development projects as more units were handed over in China and higher progressive revenue recognition from One Pearl Bank in Singapore, partially offset by lower handover of units in Vietnam. The increase was also attributed to lower rental rebates granted to tenants in Singapore and China, higher transactional fee from the listed REITs and unlisted funds, as well as contribution from the newly acquired business park properties in China and an office building in Singapore, 79 Robinson Road, which commenced operation 2H20</li><li>1H21 PATMI increased by 845.5% YoY and came in at S$922.2m, while operating PATMI increased by 66% YoY to S$433.6m. CAPL booked portfolio/FV gains of S$489m and no FV losses/impairments in 1H21. As at 30Jun21, net D/E ratio was at 0.64x and total cash and available undrawn facilities amounted to ~S$14.8bn. CAPL made total S$3.6bn investments (&gt;S$3bn in new economy) and S$11.2bn gross divestments (effective value of S$3.3bn) YTD (vs annual recycling target of S$3bn)</li><li>Residential – In SG, CAPL sold 197 units with sales value of S$330m (close to 6x of 1H20). ~92% of launched units have been sold. CanningHill Piers is targeted to be launched in 2H21. In China, CAPL sold 2,625 units in 1H21 (+48.4% YoY), which translated to sales value of RMB8,007m (+43% YoY). In terms of handovers from 3Q21 onwards, CAPL is expected to recognise ~RMB14.1bn from a total of ~6,700 units sold. In Vietnam, CAPL Achieved 80% of 1H21 handover plan of 177 units. Handover pipeline comprising 554 units with a value of S$193m expected to be handed over from 3Q21 onwards. ~87% of launched units have been sold as of 1H21. Two projects are targeted to be launched in 2H21</li><li>Retail and Commercial – CN registered increase in shoppers’ traffic and tenant’s sales YoY in 2Q21, but SG’s recovery is interrupted by new restrictions  in 2Q21. SG’s shoppers’ traffic and tenant’s sales recorded low improvement in 2Q21. Retail occupancy in CN, SG, MY stood at 91.9%, 97.1% and 86% in 2Q21 (vs 90.7%, 97.2% and 87.6% in 1Q21 and 89%, 97.8% and 88.2% in 4Q20), respectively. Office occupancy in SG, Japan, South Korea and Germany stood at 90.4%, 93.9%, 96.8% and 95.5%, respectively</li><li>Lodging – &gt;3,000 units turned operational YTD 2021, bringing total operational units to 71,901 for 7M21 and &gt;8,300 new units secured via management contracts YTD 2021. There was an increase in overall 2Q21 RevPAU by 53% YoY and 19% QoQ from S$43 to S$66, led by Europe (+44% QoQ), China (+22%), Gulf Region (+19%), Singapore (+9%), SEA (+6%) and North Asia (+4%). CAPL is on track to meet 2023 target of 160K units under management with currently c.129K units under management</li><li>1H21 fund management fee income came in at S$188.7m, a 29% YoY increase and 18% HoH. 1H21 fund AUM rose 6.9% YoY to S$83bn, on track to meet 2024 AUM target of S$100bn. CAPL set up 3 new private funds totalling US$800m in Korea, India, Hong Kong and China</li><li>CAPL is currently trading at 19.7x FY21E P/E and 0.92x P/B.</li></ul>

SingaporeCapitaland (CAPL SP) 1H21 PATMI +846% YoY; Solid divestments and investments YTD, fund management and residential the bright spot1H21 revenue increased by 34.7% YoY to S$2,730m, mainly driven by development projects as more units were handed over in China and higher progressive revenue recognition from One Pearl Bank in Singapore, partially offset by lower handover of units in Vietnam. The increase was also attributed to lower rental rebates granted to tenants in Singapore and China, higher transactional fee from the listed REITs and unlisted funds, as well as contribution from the newly acquired business park properties in China and an office building in Singapore, 79 Robinson Road, which commenced operation 2H201H21 PATMI increased by 845.5% YoY and came in at S$922.2m, while operating PATMI increased by 66% YoY to S$433.6m. CAPL booked portfolio/FV gains of S$489m and no FV losses/impairments in 1H21. As at 30Jun21, net D/E ratio was at 0.64x and total cash and available undrawn facilities amounted to ~S$14.8bn. CAPL made total S$3.6bn investments (&gt;S$3bn in new economy) and S$11.2bn gross divestments (effective value of S$3.3bn) YTD (vs annual recycling target of S$3bn)Residential – In SG, CAPL sold 197 units with sales value of S$330m (close to 6x of 1H20). ~92% of launched units have been sold. CanningHill Piers is targeted to be launched in 2H21. In China, CAPL sold 2,625 units in 1H21 (+48.4% YoY), which translated to sales value of RMB8,007m (+43% YoY). In terms of handovers from 3Q21 onwards, CAPL is expected to recognise ~RMB14.1bn from a total of ~6,700 units sold. In Vietnam, CAPL Achieved 80% of 1H21 handover plan of 177 units. Handover pipeline comprising 554 units with a value of S$193m expected to be handed over from 3Q21 onwards. ~87% of launched units have been sold as of 1H21. Two projects are targeted to be launched in 2H21Retail and Commercial – CN registered increase in shoppers’ traffic and tenant’s sales YoY in 2Q21, but SG’s recovery is interrupted by new restrictions  in 2Q21. SG’s shoppers’ traffic and tenant’s sales recorded low improvement in 2Q21. Retail occupancy in CN, SG, MY stood at 91.9%, 97.1% and 86% in 2Q21 (vs 90.7%, 97.2% and 87.6% in 1Q21 and 89%, 97.8% and 88.2% in 4Q20), respectively. Office occupancy in SG, Japan, South Korea and Germany stood at 90.4%, 93.9%, 96.8% and 95.5%, respectivelyLodging – &gt;3,000 units turned operational YTD 2021, bringing total operational units to 71,901 for 7M21 and &gt;8,300 new units secured via management contracts YTD 2021. There was an increase in overall 2Q21 RevPAU by 53% YoY and 19% QoQ from S$43 to S$66, led by Europe (+44% QoQ), China (+22%), Gulf Region (+19%), Singapore (+9%), SEA (+6%) and North Asia (+4%). CAPL is on track to meet 2023 target of 160K units under management with currently c.129K units under management1H21 fund management fee income came in at S$188.7m, a 29% YoY increase and 18% HoH. 1H21 fund AUM rose 6.9% YoY to S$83bn, on track to meet 2024 AUM target of S$100bn. CAPL set up 3 new private funds totalling US$800m in Korea, India, Hong Kong and ChinaCAPL is currently trading at 19.7x FY21E P/E and 0.92x P/B.

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (13Aug21) - CAPL Residential and FM Bright Spots

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/capitaland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55" rel="noopener">Capitaland (CAPL SP)</a> shareholders vote in favour of restructuring plans</h3><ul><li>CAPL shareholders have voted in favour to privatise CAPL’s development arm and to list its fund-management and property-investment business. From Sep21, CAPL will operate as two distinct entities, the new, listed unit CapitaLand Investments (CLI) and the privatised CapitaLand Development. CLI shares are expected to list on 16Sep and 3Sept is expected to be the last day of trade for the shares of CapitaLand Limited</li><li>Over 3,400 shareholders voted by proxy at a virtual extraordinary general meeting and a scheme meeting, among which 99.6% backed the resolution to approve the capital reduction and distribution in specie. The scheme of arrangement received approval from 97.6% of the number of shareholders holding approximately 99.8% in value of the total number of shares voted</li><li>CLI is expected to become a leading listed real estate investment manager globally, with pro forma total real estate AUM of ~S$115bn as at 31Dec20. On a pro forma basis, it had ~S$78bn of real estate funds under management held via its managed listed funds and unlisted funds across the Asia-Pacific, Europe and the USA. CLI aims to achieve S$100bn in funds under management by 2024 and grow its lodging business to 160,000 units under management by 2023.</li></ul>

SingaporeCapitaland (CAPL SP) shareholders vote in favour of restructuring plansCAPL shareholders have voted in favour to privatise CAPL’s development arm and to list its fund-management and property-investment business. From Sep21, CAPL will operate as two distinct entities, the new, listed unit CapitaLand Investments (CLI) and the privatised CapitaLand Development. CLI shares are expected to list on 16Sep and 3Sept is expected to be the last day of trade for the shares of CapitaLand LimitedOver 3,400 shareholders voted by proxy at a virtual extraordinary general meeting and a scheme meeting, among which 99.6% backed the resolution to approve the capital reduction and distribution in specie. The scheme of arrangement received approval from 97.6% of the number of shareholders holding approximately 99.8% in value of the total number of shares votedCLI is expected to become a leading listed real estate investment manager globally, with pro forma total real estate AUM of ~S$115bn as at 31Dec20. On a pro forma basis, it had ~S$78bn of real estate funds under management held via its managed listed funds and unlisted funds across the Asia-Pacific, Europe and the USA. CLI aims to achieve S$100bn in funds under management by 2024 and grow its lodging business to 160,000 units under management by 2023.

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (11Aug21) - CAPL Gets Nod for Restructuring Plan

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CapitaLand is a global real estate investment manager that focuses on the investment, development, and management of a diversified portfolio including retail, office, lodging, industrial, logistics, business parks, and data centers. The company also provides lodging management and manages real estate investment vehicles. Headquartered in Singapore, it was founded in 2000.

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