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<h2>Singapore</h2><h3>WeWork closes operations at <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> California property; Discussion over lease obligations ongoing</h3>PRIME is in discussions with tenant WeWork on the resolution of the latter's lease obligations at Tower 1 at Emeryville, a Class-A office property in California, after WeWork decided to close its co-working operation at the building. WeWork occupies 56,977sqft of space within the real estate investment trust's 3.89m sqft portfolio. The co-working operator also contributes about 2.5% of PRIME’s cash rental income as at 30Jun. WeWork previously approached the REIT with a proposal to restructure its lease. PRIME's security in relation to that WeWork lease consists of a combination of protections. If the counterparty honours its obligations, such protections will cover the tenant's monthly lease obligations through as much as end-2022.

SingaporeWeWork closes operations at Prime US REIT (PRIME SP) California property; Discussion over lease obligations ongoingPRIME is in discussions with tenant WeWork on the resolution of the latter's lease obligations at Tower 1 at Emeryville, a Class-A office property in California, after WeWork decided to close its co-working operation at the building. WeWork occupies 56,977sqft of space within the real estate investment trust's 3.89m sqft portfolio. The co-working operator also contributes about 2.5% of PRIME’s cash rental income as at 30Jun. WeWork previously approached the REIT with a proposal to restructure its lease. PRIME's security in relation to that WeWork lease consists of a combination of protections. If the counterparty honours its obligations, such protections will cover the tenant's monthly lease obligations through as much as end-2022.

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ascott-residence-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6560" rel="noopener">Ascott Residence Trust (ART SP)</a> acquires student accommodation property in Texas for US$70m; 5.1% EBITDA yield</h3><ul><li>ART has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement to acquire a student accommodation property located in Texas, USA for US$70m (~S$93.8m). Based on the independent valuation, the property is valued at US$72.0m (~S$96.5m). The property is a freehold, off-campus facility with 1,005 beds and serves Texas Tech University and is 100% leased for the 2021 academic year. Texas Tech University has over 40,000 students</li><li>On a pro forma basis, the acquisition is expected to contribute additional EBITDA of US$3.6m (~S$4.8m), translating to an expected EBITDA yield of 5.1%, and increase distributable income by S$3.3m for FY20, translating to an increase in pro forma distribution per stapled security of ~1.5%</li><li>Completion is subject to and conditional upon, the fulfilment of the conditions precedent in the Sale and Purchase Agreement and is expected to take place on or around 21Sep. ART proposes to finance the total acquisition costs from the private placement to raise gross proceeds of ~S$150.0m and debt financing. Following completion of the acquisition, ART’s aggregate leverage would remain at 35.9%.</li></ul>

SingaporeAscott Residence Trust (ART SP) acquires student accommodation property in Texas for US$70m; 5.1% EBITDA yieldART has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement to acquire a student accommodation property located in Texas, USA for US$70m (~S$93.8m). Based on the independent valuation, the property is valued at US$72.0m (~S$96.5m). The property is a freehold, off-campus facility with 1,005 beds and serves Texas Tech University and is 100% leased for the 2021 academic year. Texas Tech University has over 40,000 studentsOn a pro forma basis, the acquisition is expected to contribute additional EBITDA of US$3.6m (~S$4.8m), translating to an expected EBITDA yield of 5.1%, and increase distributable income by S$3.3m for FY20, translating to an increase in pro forma distribution per stapled security of ~1.5%Completion is subject to and conditional upon, the fulfilment of the conditions precedent in the Sale and Purchase Agreement and is expected to take place on or around 21Sep. ART proposes to finance the total acquisition costs from the private placement to raise gross proceeds of ~S$150.0m and debt financing. Following completion of the acquisition, ART’s aggregate leverage would remain at 35.9%.

<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: 146.859px; height: 12px;"> </td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 12px;">AREIT</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 12px;">MINT</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 12px;">AAREIT</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 12px;">EREIT</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 13px;">Period</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 13px;">1H21</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 13px;">1Q22</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 13px;">1Q22</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 13px;">2Q21</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 13px;">Gross Revenue (S$ m)</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 13px;">586.0 (+12.4% YoY)</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 13px;">128.1 (+29.2% YoY)</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 13px;">31.8 (+16.8% YoY)</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 13px;">59.5 (+6.25% YoY)</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 12px;">NPI (S$ m)</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 12px;">445.6 (+14.8% YoY)</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 12px;">104.7 (+33.1% YoY)</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 12px;">23.1 (+23.9% YoY)</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 12px;">42.9 (+9.4% YoY)</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 12px;">DPU (S$ c)</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 12px;">7.66 (+5.4% YoY)</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 12px;">3.35 (+16.7% YoY)</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 12px;">2.25 (+12.5% YoY)</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 12px;">0.754 (13.9% YoY)</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 12px;">NAV per Unit (S$)</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 12px;">2.27</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 12px;">1.75</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 12px;">1.35</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 12px;">0.398</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 12px;">P/B (x)</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 12px;">1.37</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 12px;">1.65</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 12px;">1.15</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 12px;">1.1</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 12px;">Occupancy (%)</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 12px;">91.3</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 12px;">94.3 (Overall); 97.8 (North American); 93.4 (Singapore)</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 12px;">95.7</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 12px;">91.7</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 6px;">Reversion (%)</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 6px;">6.4</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 6px;">Not Disclosed</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 6px;">Not disclosed</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 6px;">-0.2</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 12px;">Gearing (%)</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 12px;">37.6</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 12px;">31</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 12px;">34.3</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 12px;">42.9</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 12px;">Cost of Debt (%)</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 12px;">2.4</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 12px;">2.7</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 12px;">2.8</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 12px;">3.24</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 12px;">1 Yr Fwd Yield (%)</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 12px;">5.06</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 12px;">4.69</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 12px;">6.1</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 12px;">7.05</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 12px;">Debt Hedged (%)</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 12px;">75.2</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 12px;">95.8</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 12px;">77.2</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 12px;">75</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 12px;">Target Price</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 12px;">Under Review</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 12px;">N/A</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 12px;">Under Review</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 12px;">N/A</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 146.859px; height: 13px;">Rating</td><td style="width: 143.312px; height: 13px;">Under Review</td><td style="width: 147.344px; height: 13px;">N/A</td><td style="width: 145.031px; height: 13px;">Under Review</td><td style="width: 143.453px; height: 13px;">Under Review</td></tr></tbody></table>

SingaporeSREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached) AREITMINTAAREITEREITPeriod1H211Q221Q222Q21Gross Revenue (S$ m)586.0 (+12.4% YoY)128.1 (+29.2% YoY)31.8 (+16.8% YoY)59.5 (+6.25% YoY)NPI (S$ m)445.6 (+14.8% YoY)104.7 (+33.1% YoY)23.1 (+23.9% YoY)42.9 (+9.4% YoY)DPU (S$ c)7.66 (+5.4% YoY)3.35 (+16.7% YoY)2.25 (+12.5% YoY)0.754 (13.9% YoY)NAV per Unit (S$)2.271.751.350.398P/B (x)1.371.651.151.1Occupancy (%)91.394.3 (Overall); 97.8 (North American); 93.4 (Singapore)95.791.7Reversion (%)6.4Not DisclosedNot disclosed-0.2Gearing (%)37.63134.342.9Cost of Debt (%)2.42.72.83.241 Yr Fwd Yield (%)5.064.696.17.05Debt Hedged (%)75.295.877.275Target PriceUnder ReviewN/AUnder ReviewN/ARatingUnder ReviewN/AUnder ReviewUnder Review

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<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/city-developments-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:57" rel="noopener">City Developments (CIT SP)</a> will not support Sincere Property’s financial obligations; Remaining exposure at S$126m</h3>CIT was made aware of the bankruptcy claim filed by Beijing Yi He Mercury Investment Co Ltd against Sincere Property on 5Jul. CIT reiterated that it has ring-fenced its current financial exposure to its investment in Sincere Property and will not support the continuing financial obligations of Sincere Property. In Feb21, CIT booked a substantial impairment loss of S$1.78bn on its investment in China-based Sincere, which dragged the group into a net loss of S$1.92bn in 2H20. CIT's remaining exposure amounts to only S$126m as at 31Dec20.

SingaporeCity Developments (CIT SP) will not support Sincere Property’s financial obligations; Remaining exposure at S$126mCIT was made aware of the bankruptcy claim filed by Beijing Yi He Mercury Investment Co Ltd against Sincere Property on 5Jul. CIT reiterated that it has ring-fenced its current financial exposure to its investment in Sincere Property and will not support the continuing financial obligations of Sincere Property. In Feb21, CIT booked a substantial impairment loss of S$1.78bn on its investment in China-based Sincere, which dragged the group into a net loss of S$1.92bn in 2H20. CIT's remaining exposure amounts to only S$126m as at 31Dec20.

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<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><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> in talks with WeWork on proposed lease restructuring</h3><ul><li>Co-working space operator WeWork has approached PRIME with a proposal to restructure its lease at the latter's Class-A office property in California, and discussions are ongoing. The tenant occupies 56,977sqft within Tower I at Emeryville, out of the building's NLA of 222,606sqft. The tenant contributes less than 2.5% of PRIME's cash rental income as at end-Mar. It added that the tenant has been current on its rental obligations till mid-Jun21, and the lease terms are currently under evaluation</li><li>PRIME has called on the tenant to continue to meet its rental obligations, and also called upon the existing security package for the payment of such obligations. PRIME's security in relation to that WeWork lease consists of a combination of protections. If the counterparty honours its obligations, such protections will cover the tenant's monthly lease obligations through as much as end-2022. PRIME does not expect the matter to have any impact on the distribution per unit of PRIME for FY21, in light of the security. Based on the independent valuation sought, this will not materially affect the value of PRIME's portfolio as compared to the portfolio appraisal conducted as at last Dec.</li></ul>

SingaporePrime US REIT (PRIME SP) in talks with WeWork on proposed lease restructuringCo-working space operator WeWork has approached PRIME with a proposal to restructure its lease at the latter's Class-A office property in California, and discussions are ongoing. The tenant occupies 56,977sqft within Tower I at Emeryville, out of the building's NLA of 222,606sqft. The tenant contributes less than 2.5% of PRIME's cash rental income as at end-Mar. It added that the tenant has been current on its rental obligations till mid-Jun21, and the lease terms are currently under evaluationPRIME has called on the tenant to continue to meet its rental obligations, and also called upon the existing security package for the payment of such obligations. PRIME's security in relation to that WeWork lease consists of a combination of protections. If the counterparty honours its obligations, such protections will cover the tenant's monthly lease obligations through as much as end-2022. PRIME does not expect the matter to have any impact on the distribution per unit of PRIME for FY21, in light of the security. Based on the independent valuation sought, this will not materially affect the value of PRIME's portfolio as compared to the portfolio appraisal conducted as at last Dec.

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (18Jun21) - PRIME/WeWork Lease Restructuring

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Lippo Karawaci is Indonesia's leading integrated real estate and healthcare platform, engaged in the development and management of townships, residential homes, retail malls, hospitals, and hotels. The company's diverse portfolio also includes asset management and lifestyle offerings. It was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Tangerang, Indonesia.

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