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<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

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River Valley Asset Management

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Singapore-based boutique asset management firm

River Valley Asset Management is a Singapore-based boutique asset management firm. Our team at RVAM strongly believes in being a trusted steward of our clients' wealth across generations.

Each of our fund managers has years of rich portfolio management experience over multiple market cycles at world-class investment houses. We bring our clients the combined strength of our investment team to manage their financial portfolios and to provide bespoke guidance on all aspects of their financial health.

We offer multi-asset class expert investment advice to accredited investors who are family offices, high net worth individuals and institutional investors to preserve and grow our clients' wealth.

The fund management team of the company includes Homiyar Vasania, Anand Ramachandran and Jamshed Desai.

<p><span lang="EN-SG">As a mature economy with stable businesses, Singapore's equity benchmarks are dominated by Banks &amp; Government Linked Companies (GLC's) which have grown large over time. The large listed companies in Singapore (private as well as GLC’s) are now facing headwinds from tight labour markets resulting in rising costs and, in the absence of growth, the need to focus on raising productivity. <br></span><br><span lang="EN-SG"><span lang="EN-SG">It is therefore not surprising that the Singapore markets do not excite the average investor. However, within this space we have been finding many hidden gems which have consistently delivered and increasingly fit the needs of a Singaporean investor looking for stable returns in a low growth environment: the REIT marketplace. Over the last seven years the REIT index has delivered over 10% p.a. annualized return which stands in stark contrast to the meagre 4% returns from benchmark STI index.</span></span></p>

As a mature economy with stable businesses, Singapore's equity benchmarks are dominated by Banks &amp; Government Linked Companies (GLC's) which have grown large over time. The large listed companies in Singapore (private as well as GLC’s) are now facing headwinds from tight labour markets resulting in rising costs and, in the absence of growth, the need to focus on raising productivity.   It is therefore not surprising that the Singapore markets do not excite the average investor. However, within this space we have been finding many hidden gems which have consistently delivered and increasingly fit the needs of a Singaporean investor looking for stable returns in a low growth environment: the REIT marketplace. Over the last seven years the REIT index has delivered over 10% p.a. annualized return which stands in stark contrast to the meagre 4% returns from benchmark STI index.

Asia Real Estate News Tracker, Asia Real Estate Tracker

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Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

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<ul><li>Robert Ng, a significant figure at Sino, is implicated in Singapore's foreign political interference law due to his involvement with children.</li><li>Cuscaden Peak secures approval for the $2.1B privatization deal of Singapore's Paragon REIT, marking a significant milestone in the real estate industry.</li><li>PAG DCU appoints Sanjay Goel, formerly of American Tower, as their new CEO, signaling a strategic move in their leadership team.</li></ul>

Robert Ng, a significant figure at Sino, is implicated in Singapore's foreign political interference law due to his involvement with children.Cuscaden Peak secures approval for the $2.1B privatization deal of Singapore's Paragon REIT, marking a significant milestone in the real estate industry.PAG DCU appoints Sanjay Goel, formerly of American Tower, as their new CEO, signaling a strategic move in their leadership team.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (23-Apr-2025): Sino's Robert Ng, kids tagged under SG foreign interference law

<ul><li>CapitaLand Investment secures Osaka site for $700M data centre project, expanding presence in Asia's growing tech market.</li><li>Singapore's Temasek boosts investment in CenterSquare's commercial real estate debt fund with $200M injection for growth.</li><li>Gordon Tang faces setback as Suntec REIT buyout likely to fail with extended deadline, raising uncertainty in real estate market.</li></ul>

CapitaLand Investment secures Osaka site for $700M data centre project, expanding presence in Asia's growing tech market.Singapore's Temasek boosts investment in CenterSquare's commercial real estate debt fund with $200M injection for growth.Gordon Tang faces setback as Suntec REIT buyout likely to fail with extended deadline, raising uncertainty in real estate market.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (05-Feb-2025): CapitaLand buys Osaka site for $700M data centre.

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

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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.

<ul><li>Wing Tai chairman Cheng Wai Keung continues building deemed interest Heavy lifting specialist Sin Heng Heavy Machinery also bought back 648,200 shares at an average price of S$0.49 per share.</li><li>Wing Tai Holdings chairman and managing director Cheng Wai Keung continued to build his deemed interest in the company, through his spouse Helen Chow acquiring shares.</li></ul>

Wing Tai chairman Cheng Wai Keung continues building deemed interest Heavy lifting specialist Sin Heng Heavy Machinery also bought back 648,200 shares at an average price of S$0.49 per share.Wing Tai Holdings chairman and managing director Cheng Wai Keung continued to build his deemed interest in the company, through his spouse Helen Chow acquiring shares.

Wing Tai Chair Cheng Wai Keung Continues Building Deemed Interest

Singapore

Mapletree Logistics Trust is a Singapore-based real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in a diversified portfolio of income-producing logistics real estate and related assets across Asia Pacific. It provides logistics spaces and offers services such as leasing, sale & leaseback, asset enhancement, and development. The company is headquartered in Singapore and was founded in 2004.

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Mapletree Logistics (MLT SP)

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Asia Real Estate Tracker (23-Apr-2025): Sino's Robert Ng, kids tagged under SG foreign interference law

Robert Ng of Sino implicated in foreign political interference, Cuscaden Peak secures $2.1B for Paragon REIT privatization, PAG DCU appoints Sanjay...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker (05-Feb-2025): CapitaLand buys Osaka site for $700M data centre.

CapitaLand Investment acquires Osaka site for $700M data centre, Temasek invests $200M in CenterSquare, and Suntec REIT buyout deadline extended.

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Wing Tai Chair Cheng Wai Keung Continues Building Deemed Interest

Wing Tai chairman Cheng Wai Keung continues building deemed interest Heavy lifting specialist Sin Heng Heavy Machinery also bought back 648,200...

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