External broker reports(aggregated public sources), UOB Kay Hian

UOB Kay Hian

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Backed by the UOB Group, UOB Kay Hian is one of Asia’s largest brokerage firms. Headquartered in Singapore, we are supported by more than 80 branches worldwide including a growing network of offices across Southeast Asia, Greater China, the United Kingdom and North America. Our global footprint and strong international presence have enabled us to feel the pulse of key financial markets and deliver incisive intelligence across industry sectors and asset classes. Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>We factor in potential valuation losses and the cost to reduce gearing to correctly appraise the valuation for Prime US REIT.</li><li>We estimate fair value of investment properties to drop 10% and aggregate leverage to hit 48% at end-23.</li><li>Valuation is attractive with Prime US REIT's 2024 distribution yield at 17.4% and P/NAV at 0.44x. Maintain BUY. Target price: US$0.61.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We factor in potential valuation losses and the cost to reduce gearing to correctly appraise the valuation for Prime US REIT.We estimate fair value of investment properties to drop 10% and aggregate leverage to hit 48% at end-23.Valuation is attractive with Prime US REIT's 2024 distribution yield at 17.4% and P/NAV at 0.44x. Maintain BUY. Target price: US$0.61.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Prime US REIT 1Q23 - Resiliency From Diversified Tenant Mix; Bombed-Out Valuations

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), RHB Invest

RHB Invest

RHB Investment Bank is one of the leading capital market players in Malaysia. Supported by an award-winning research team of experienced product specialists, RHB Group Investment Banking offers a full range of investment banking products and services covering primary markets, such as advisory (corporate & debt restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, takeovers), fundraising via both equity and debt instruments, and secondary markets including securities trading for both institutional and retail clients. 

Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

<ul><li>Prime US REIT's 1Q23 update shows resilient operational numbers.</li><li>While occupancy is expected to see slight fluctuations on tenant movements, we expect it to remain above 85% with slight positive rent reversions.</li><li>Keep BUY rating on Prime US REIT with new US$0.57 target price.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Prime US REIT's 1Q23 update shows resilient operational numbers.While occupancy is expected to see slight fluctuations on tenant movements, we expect it to remain above 85% with slight positive rent reversions.Keep BUY rating on Prime US REIT with new US$0.57 target price.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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

SCCM Asia Research

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)

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<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> 1H22 DPU -3.3% YoY; Cyclical downturn incoming, hotelisation trend emerging</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/prime-us-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28144" rel="noopener">Prime US REIT (PRIME SP)</a> 1H22 DPU +5.7% YoY; Operation metrics holding up well (for now) amidst recession</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ara-us-hospitality-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28048" rel="noopener">ARA US Hospitality Trust (ARAUS SP)</a> 1H22 DPU of US$1.43c declared; A significant recovery in occupancies and RevPAR</li>
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Manulife US REIT (MUST) (MUST SP) 1H22 DPU -3.3% YoY; Cyclical downturn incoming, hotelisation trend emerging

Prime US REIT (PRIME SP) 1H22 DPU +5.7% YoY; Operation metrics holding up well (for now) amidst recession

ARA US Hospitality Trust (ARAUS SP) 1H22 DPU of US$1.43c declared; A significant recovery in occupancies and RevPAR


ASEAN Builder's Scoop (4Aug22) - MUST Hotelisation Trend Emerging

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/capitaland-investment-ltd-si" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33774" rel="noopener">CapitaLand Investment (CLI SP)</a> 1Q22 Business Updates – FUM flat QoQ but lodging business picking up the slacks</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sasseur-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26807" rel="noopener">Sasseur REIT (SASSR SP)</a> 1Q22 DPU +3.6% YoY; Weathering the storm with robust occupancy</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bhg-retail-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21021" rel="noopener">BHG Retail REIT (BHGREIT SP)</a> 1Q22 Business Updates – Steady and robust occupancy</li></ul>

CapitaLand Investment (CLI SP) 1Q22 Business Updates – FUM flat QoQ but lodging business picking up the slacksSasseur REIT (SASSR SP) 1Q22 DPU +3.6% YoY; Weathering the storm with robust occupancyBHG Retail REIT (BHGREIT SP) 1Q22 Business Updates – Steady and robust occupancy

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12May22) - CLI Flat FUM but Lodging Picking Up

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/oue-commercial-real-estate-investment-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:912" rel="noopener">OUE Commercial REIT (OUECT SP)</a> 2H21 DPU -4.2% YoY; Weakness in MG and LP offset by office and hotel recovery</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/prime-us-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28144" rel="noopener">Prime US REIT (PRIME SP)</a> 2H21 DPU +0.9% YoY; Strong reversions continue but occupancy remains a struggle</li><li>Frasers Hospitality forays into Cambodia, to launch 3 more properties</li></ul>

OUE Commercial REIT (OUECT SP) 2H21 DPU -4.2% YoY; Weakness in MG and LP offset by office and hotel recoveryPrime US REIT (PRIME SP) 2H21 DPU +0.9% YoY; Strong reversions continue but occupancy remains a struggleFrasers Hospitality forays into Cambodia, to launch 3 more properties

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (17Feb22) - OUECT Persistent Weakness in MG and LP

Prime US REIT (PRIME SP)

Prime US REIT 1Q23 - Resiliency From Diversified Tenant Mix; Bombed-Out Valuations

We factor in potential valuation losses and the cost to reduce gearing to correctly appraise the valuation for Prime US REIT.

UOB Kay Hian

Prime US REIT - Focusing On Operations

Prime US REIT's 1Q23 update shows resilient operational numbers. While occupancy is expected to see slight fluctuations on tenant movements, we...

RHB Invest

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (4Aug22) - MUST Hotelisation Trend Emerging

PRIME operations holding up well for now; ARAUS significant recovery in RevPAR; Ascott first lyf brand in Tokyo; CBD office rents up 0.4% QoQ in...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12May22) - CLI Flat FUM but Lodging Picking Up

SASSR weathering the storm; BHGREIT robust occupancy; CERT office remains weak; IREIT active leasing ongoing; PRIME slowing reversions; DHLT steady...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (17Feb22) - OUECT Persistent Weakness in MG and LP

OUECT persistent weakness in MG and LP; PRIME strong reversions continue; Condo/HDB rents continued rising in Jan22; ALCO introducing FY23E...

SCCM Asia Research