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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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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aims-amp-capital-industrial" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:933" rel="noopener">AIMS APAC REIT (AAREIT SP)</a> extends target date for 315 Alexandra Road to 1Jul22</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-hampshire-us-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28874" rel="noopener">United Hampshire US REIT (UHU SP)</a> acquires US$85.7m grocery-anchored freehold asset; DPU accretive by ~2.1%</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mapletree-industrial-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40" rel="noopener">Mapletree Industrial Trust (MINT SP)</a> divests Michigan’s Data Centre for US$10m</li></ul>

AIMS APAC REIT (AAREIT SP) extends target date for 315 Alexandra Road to 1Jul22United Hampshire US REIT (UHU SP) acquires US$85.7m grocery-anchored freehold asset; DPU accretive by ~2.1%Mapletree Industrial Trust (MINT SP) divests Michigan’s Data Centre for US$10m

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (10Jun22) - AAREIT Extends 315 Alexandra Target Date to 1Jul22

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<li>Condo and HDB rents gained momentum in 2021, but supply will rise in 2022 and 2023</li>
<li>Singapore’s flexible office space ranks 3rd most expensive globally</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46" rel="noopener">Astra International (ASII IJ)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hongkong-land-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15465" rel="noopener">Hongkong Land (HKL SP)</a> to form warehousing JV with LOGOS SE Asia</li>
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Condo and HDB rents gained momentum in 2021, but supply will rise in 2022 and 2023
Singapore’s flexible office space ranks 3rd most expensive globally

Astra International (ASII IJ) and Hongkong Land (HKL SP) to form warehousing JV with LOGOS SE Asia


ASEAN Builder's Scoop (29Mar22) - SG Flexible Office Ranks 3rd Most Pricey

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cdl-hospitality-trusts" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:936" rel="noopener">CDL Hospitality Trusts (CDREIT SP)</a> acquires Hotel Brooklyn in Manchester, UK; ~1.1% accretion to DPU</li><li>Joint investment of Sumitomo units and ARA invest S$297m in Capital Square</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sm-prime-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:89" rel="noopener">Sm Prime Holdings (SMPH PM)</a> earnings surprise on the upside (Regina Capital)</li></ul>

CDL Hospitality Trusts (CDREIT SP) acquires Hotel Brooklyn in Manchester, UK; ~1.1% accretion to DPUJoint investment of Sumitomo units and ARA invest S$297m in Capital SquareSm Prime Holdings (SMPH PM) earnings surprise on the upside (Regina Capital)

ASEAN Builder's Scoop 22Feb22 - CDREIT Buys Manchester Hotel

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/manulife-us-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:567" rel="noopener">Manulife US REIT (MUST) (MUST SP)</a> 2H21 DPU +1.5% YoY; 4Q21 -7.1% reversions a concern, further M&amp;As may hinge on fundraising efforts</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ascendas-real-estate-investment-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39" rel="noopener">Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (AREIT SP)</a> 2H21 DPU +2.4% YoY; Improved occupancy while reversions remain relatively robust</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yanlord-land-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14152" rel="noopener">Yanlord Land (YLLG SP)</a> Jan22 contracted pre-sales rose 87.7% YoY</li></ul>

Manulife US REIT (MUST) (MUST SP) 2H21 DPU +1.5% YoY; 4Q21 -7.1% reversions a concern, further M&amp;As may hinge on fundraising effortsAscendas Real Estate Investment Trust (AREIT SP) 2H21 DPU +2.4% YoY; Improved occupancy while reversions remain relatively robustYanlord Land (YLLG SP) Jan22 contracted pre-sales rose 87.7% YoY

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (9Feb22) - MUST Weak 4Q21 Reversions a Concern

<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> looks to acquire a Changi logistics property for S$24.5m; Stabilized NPI yield of ~6.2% </h3><ul><li>MLT has been granted an option to acquire 9 Changi South Street 2 from RSH Holdings for a purchase price of S$24.5m (vs. independent valuation of S$24.6m as at 25Jun21). The property, a purpose-built facility comprising a part 3-storey, part 4-storey temperature-controlled warehouse with ancillary office and other amenities, has a GFA of 11,506sqm. It is located at a prime location and a relatively long remaining land tenure of ~33.3 years. The property is also adjacent to its existing property at 15 Changi South Street 2, thus presenting the opportunity for potential economies of scale</li><li>Its favourable location should attract demand from industries involved in high-value and time-sensitive goods such as electronics and pharmaceutical, as well as e-commerce firms and third-party logistics players (“3PLs”) looking to expand in the Changi South/East region. The Property will be sold with vacant possession and the Manager is in talks with an international 3PL to lease it as the anchor tenant</li><li>The Proposed Acquisition is subject to, among others, approval from JTC Corporation and exercise of the OTP by MLT. The total purchase consideration of S$27.2m (including transaction costs of c.S$2.7m) will be funded by debt and is expected to be completed by 3QFY21/22</li><li>Upon completion, MLT’s aggregate leverage ratio will be ~38.5%, while MLT’s total portfolio will comprise 164 properties with total AUM of S$10.8bn. The proposed acquisition is expected to generate a stabilised NPI yield of ~6.2% based on the purchase price and initial land premium, and it is also expected to be DPU accretive.</li></ul>

SingaporeMapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP) looks to acquire a Changi logistics property for S$24.5m; Stabilized NPI yield of ~6.2% MLT has been granted an option to acquire 9 Changi South Street 2 from RSH Holdings for a purchase price of S$24.5m (vs. independent valuation of S$24.6m as at 25Jun21). The property, a purpose-built facility comprising a part 3-storey, part 4-storey temperature-controlled warehouse with ancillary office and other amenities, has a GFA of 11,506sqm. It is located at a prime location and a relatively long remaining land tenure of ~33.3 years. The property is also adjacent to its existing property at 15 Changi South Street 2, thus presenting the opportunity for potential economies of scaleIts favourable location should attract demand from industries involved in high-value and time-sensitive goods such as electronics and pharmaceutical, as well as e-commerce firms and third-party logistics players (“3PLs”) looking to expand in the Changi South/East region. The Property will be sold with vacant possession and the Manager is in talks with an international 3PL to lease it as the anchor tenantThe Proposed Acquisition is subject to, among others, approval from JTC Corporation and exercise of the OTP by MLT. The total purchase consideration of S$27.2m (including transaction costs of c.S$2.7m) will be funded by debt and is expected to be completed by 3QFY21/22Upon completion, MLT’s aggregate leverage ratio will be ~38.5%, while MLT’s total portfolio will comprise 164 properties with total AUM of S$10.8bn. The proposed acquisition is expected to generate a stabilised NPI yield of ~6.2% based on the purchase price and initial land premium, and it is also expected to be DPU accretive.

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Jul21) - MLT Acquires Changi Logistics at 6.2% Yield

Hong Kong

Hongkong Land is a major listed property investment, management and development group. 

The Group owns and manages more than 850,000 sq. m. of prime office and luxury retail property in key Asian cities, principally in Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing and Jakarta.  The Group also has a number of high quality residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects under development in cities across Greater China and Southeast Asia.  In Singapore, its subsidiary, MCL Land, is a well-established residential developer.  

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited is incorporated in Bermuda and has a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore.  The Group’s assets and investments are managed from Hong Kong by Hongkong Land Limited.  Hongkong Land is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

Hongkong Land (HKL SP)

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (10Jun22) - AAREIT Extends 315 Alexandra Target Date to 1Jul22

UHU buys freehold asset for US$85.7m; MINT divests MI data center for US$10m; TCC seeks loan to privatize FHT; Cape Royale Sentosa up for sale from...

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ASEAN Builder's Scoop (29Mar22) - SG Flexible Office Ranks 3rd Most Pricey

Astra Land Indo/LOGOS forms Indo warehousing JV; Thai resi oversupply risk with record launches; Phils office demand to grow

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ASEAN Builder's Scoop 22Feb22 - CDREIT Buys Manchester Hotel

ARA JVs invests ~S$300m in Capital Square; SMPH earnings surprised on upside; Stable revs buoys RCR earnings; Astra Land JVs with HKL to grow...

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ASEAN Builder's Scoop (9Feb22) - MUST Weak 4Q21 Reversions a Concern

MUST weak 4Q21 reversions a concern; AREIT improved occupancy and steady reversions; SG may levy prop-related wealth tax; ASII/HKL/Logos Indo...

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ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Jul21) - MLT Acquires Changi Logistics at 6.2% Yield

MLT acquires Changi logistics at 6.2% yield; FRAG privatization offer; Selo Group enters Malaysian market; AWC bets on tourism rebound; BI to...

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