Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>As discussed in <a href="https://skr.ma/CRvUL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cromwell Prop (CMW AU): ESR Exit Post-Privatization?</a>,  after <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/esr-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27983:1" rel="noopener">ESR (1821 HK)</a> acquired ARA Asset Management in 2021, it said <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cromwell-property-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2780:1" rel="noopener">Cromwell Property (CMW AU)</a> was a non-core holding.</li>
<li>After ESR announced a privatisation by Warburg/Starwood on the 4th December 2024, I mused whether this would accelerate the sale as part of a wider strategic review. </li>
<li>Two months ago, ESR initiated a block trade for part of its 31% stake in Cromwell. Now Brookfield is seeking ESR's remaining 19.9% stake @A$0.38/share. Subject to FIRB approval.
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As discussed in Cromwell Prop (CMW AU): ESR Exit Post-Privatization?,  after ESR (1821 HK) acquired ARA Asset Management in 2021, it said Cromwell Property (CMW AU) was a non-core holding.
After ESR announced a privatisation by Warburg/Starwood on the 4th December 2024, I mused whether this would accelerate the sale as part of a wider strategic review. 
Two months ago, ESR initiated a block trade for part of its 31% stake in Cromwell. Now Brookfield is seeking ESR's remaining 19.9% stake @A$0.38/share. Subject to FIRB approval.



Cromwell Prop (CMW AU): Brookfield's Stake Foreshadows A Full Takeover

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<li>Back in August 2021, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/esr-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27983:1" rel="noopener">ESR Group (1821 HK)</a> acquired unlisted ARA Asset Management for US$5.2bn. This was discussed in <a href="https://skr.ma/fJECF" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESR Cayman (1821 HK) Takes Out ARA Asset Management</a>. </li>
<li>Included in the transaction (completed early-2022) was ARA's ~30.7% stake in office play <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cromwell-property-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2780:1" rel="noopener">Cromwell Property (CMW AU)</a>. </li>
<li>ESR has in the past said Cromwell was a non-core holding. With ESR now expected to be privatized by Warburg/Starwood, does this accelerate the narrative?</li>
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Back in August 2021, ESR Group (1821 HK) acquired unlisted ARA Asset Management for US$5.2bn. This was discussed in ESR Cayman (1821 HK) Takes Out ARA Asset Management. 
Included in the transaction (completed early-2022) was ARA's ~30.7% stake in office play Cromwell Property (CMW AU). 
ESR has in the past said Cromwell was a non-core holding. With ESR now expected to be privatized by Warburg/Starwood, does this accelerate the narrative?


Cromwell Prop (CMW AU): ESR Exit Post-Privatization?

Alpha-Centric ESG Research

Kyle Rudden

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>New SGX climate-related disclosure requirements based on ISSB's standards are more stringent than current requirements, most notably regarding mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting.</li><li>The implications for S-REITs are significant. Real Estate is one of the most emissions-intensive sectors, and Scope 3 emissions comprise 85-95% of total emissions for real estate companies.</li><li>Motivated by a strong "business case" for best-in-class climate performance and transparency, many S-REITs are ahead of the curve, evidenced by prominence in climate-related indexes.</li></ul>

New SGX climate-related disclosure requirements based on ISSB's standards are more stringent than current requirements, most notably regarding mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting.The implications for S-REITs are significant. Real Estate is one of the most emissions-intensive sectors, and Scope 3 emissions comprise 85-95% of total emissions for real estate companies.Motivated by a strong "business case" for best-in-class climate performance and transparency, many S-REITs are ahead of the curve, evidenced by prominence in climate-related indexes.

S-REITs: Climate Disclosures and Inclusion in ESG-Related Equity Indexes

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)

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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.

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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.

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

SCCM Asia Research

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<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cromwell-european-real-estate" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25889" rel="noopener">Cromwell European REIT (CERT SP)</a> to divest 3 light industrial/logistics asset in Germany and France for EUR22m</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/esr-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27983" rel="noopener">ESR Group (1821 HK)</a> in partnership with GIC to launch its Australia third core-plus logistics fund</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kop-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8401" rel="noopener">Kop Ltd (KOPL SP)</a> auditors flagged material uncertainty as a going concern</li></ul>

Cromwell European REIT (CERT SP) to divest 3 light industrial/logistics asset in Germany and France for EUR22mESR Group (1821 HK) in partnership with GIC to launch its Australia third core-plus logistics fundKop Ltd (KOPL SP) auditors flagged material uncertainty as a going concern

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Cromwell Prop (CMW AU): Brookfield's Stake Foreshadows A Full Takeover

Brookfield won't stop at 19.9%. Precedent transactions for A-REITs that focus on office properties were ~NTA.CMW's recent NTA was A$0.57/share....

David Blennerhassett

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David Blennerhassett

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Kyle Rudden

10 in 10 with Cromwell European REIT - Unlocking value from logistics pivot

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Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Sep22) - CERT Divests 3 Logistics Assets for EUR22m

ESR/GIC launching 3rd AUS fund; KOPL auditors flagged material uncertainty; RCR detailed value-accretive infusions; Colliers Phils - FDI to drive...

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