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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.

SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

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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

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

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3>SREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached)</h3><table class="table table-striped"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 14px;"> </td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 14px;">FLT</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 14px;">ARAUS (US$)</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 15px;">Period</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 15px;">3Q21</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 15px;">2Q21</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 15px;">Gross Revenue (S$m)</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 15px;">NA</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 15px;">33.3 (+69.9% QoQ)</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 14px;">NPI (S$m)</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 14px;">NA</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 14px;">8.7 (+2,075% QoQ)</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 14px;">DPU (S$ c)</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 14px;">NA</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 14px;">NA</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 14px;">NAV per Unit (S$)</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 14px;">Based on last qtr: 1.14</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 14px;">0.61</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 14px;">P/B (x)</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 14px;">1.33</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 14px;">0.87</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 14px;">Occupancy (%)</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 14px;">96.3</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 14px;">51.2 (Overall)55.8 (Hyatt Place)64.7 (Hyatt House)68 (AC Hotels)75.7 (Courtyard by Marriott)95 (Residence Inn)</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 7px;">Reversion (%)</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 7px;">0.8</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 7px;">RevPAR (% QoQ):66.7 (Overall Portfolio)70.6 (Hyatt Place)68.3 (Hyatt House)77.4 (AC Hotels)55.4 (Courtyard by Marriott)46.2 (Residence Inn)</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 14px;">Gearing (%)</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 14px;">36.4</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 14px;">49</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 14px;">Cost of Debt (%)</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 14px;">1.7</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 14px;">3.4</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 14px;">1 Yr Fwd Yield (%)</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 14px;">5.07</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 14px;">4.67</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 14px;">Debt Hedged (%)</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 14px;">69.4</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 14px;">76.7</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 14px;">Target Price</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 14px;">N/A</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 14px;">N/A</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 242.047px; height: 15px;">Rating</td><td style="width: 241.969px; height: 15px;">N/A</td><td style="width: 241.984px; height: 15px;">N/A</td></tr></tbody></table>

SingaporeSREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached) FLTARAUS (US$)Period3Q212Q21Gross Revenue (S$m)NA33.3 (+69.9% QoQ)NPI (S$m)NA8.7 (+2,075% QoQ)DPU (S$ c)NANANAV per Unit (S$)Based on last qtr: 1.140.61P/B (x)1.330.87Occupancy (%)96.351.2 (Overall)55.8 (Hyatt Place)64.7 (Hyatt House)68 (AC Hotels)75.7 (Courtyard by Marriott)95 (Residence Inn)Reversion (%)0.8RevPAR (% QoQ):66.7 (Overall Portfolio)70.6 (Hyatt Place)68.3 (Hyatt House)77.4 (AC Hotels)55.4 (Courtyard by Marriott)46.2 (Residence Inn)Gearing (%)36.449Cost of Debt (%)1.73.41 Yr Fwd Yield (%)5.074.67Debt Hedged (%)69.476.7Target PriceN/AN/ARatingN/AN/A

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (05Aug21) - FLT Acq-Driven Growth

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-centrepoint-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2870" rel="noopener">Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT SP)</a> to sell YewTee Point for S$220m; 75% upside from original purchase price</h3>FCT will divest YewTee Point for S$220m, having entered into a sale-and-purchase agreement with an unrelated third party. The transaction is expected to be completed on 28May21. The sales proceed will be used to repay debts and lower gearing level. The Choa Chu Kang mall was valued at S$200m by Savills as at 31Jan21. On a pro-forma FY20 (Sep20) basis, the DPU dilution is 2.33% and NAV would rise by 0.8%. The divestment is in line with the manager’s proactive portfolio management strategy to optimise the trust's portfolio composition. Upon completion of the divestment, FCT's retail portfolio will comprise nine retail properties, all located in the suburbs of Singapore.Comments: The S$220m offer price is ~16% higher than the latest book value (as at end FY20) and translates to S$2,986psf (based on NLA). It also represents a significant 75% upside from purchase price of S$125.7m in 2010.

SingaporeFrasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT SP) to sell YewTee Point for S$220m; 75% upside from original purchase priceFCT will divest YewTee Point for S$220m, having entered into a sale-and-purchase agreement with an unrelated third party. The transaction is expected to be completed on 28May21. The sales proceed will be used to repay debts and lower gearing level. The Choa Chu Kang mall was valued at S$200m by Savills as at 31Jan21. On a pro-forma FY20 (Sep20) basis, the DPU dilution is 2.33% and NAV would rise by 0.8%. The divestment is in line with the manager’s proactive portfolio management strategy to optimise the trust's portfolio composition. Upon completion of the divestment, FCT's retail portfolio will comprise nine retail properties, all located in the suburbs of Singapore.Comments: The S$220m offer price is ~16% higher than the latest book value (as at end FY20) and translates to S$2,986psf (based on NLA). It also represents a significant 75% upside from purchase price of S$125.7m in 2010.

ASEAN Builder's Scoop - FCT to Sell YewTee Point; Activists at SSREIT Asked ESR to Buy Assets

China

ESR Group Limited operates as an integrated logistics real estate platform. The Company provides real estate private equity fund management, real estate investment trust, and other services. ESR Group conducts businesses in China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, India, New Zealand, and other countries.

ESR Group (1821 HK)

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

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ASEAN Builder's Scoop - FCT to Sell YewTee Point; Activists at SSREIT Asked ESR to Buy Assets

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