APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC IPOs & Placements

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We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

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Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pavilion-real-estate-investment-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17395:1" rel="noopener">Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT MK)</a> is expected to raise MYR$1.27bn (US$280m) to partially fund its acquisition of Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall (PBJ mall). </li>
<li>Non-Interested unitholders will vote on the planned acquisition in the next EGM to be held on 22 March 2023.</li>
<li>In this note, we will discuss the deal dynamics, details on the planned acquisition, and the REIT's recent financial performance. </li>
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Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT MK) is expected to raise MYR$1.27bn (US$280m) to partially fund its acquisition of Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall (PBJ mall). 
Non-Interested unitholders will vote on the planned acquisition in the next EGM to be held on 22 March 2023.
In this note, we will discuss the deal dynamics, details on the planned acquisition, and the REIT's recent financial performance. 


Pavilion REIT Placement - MY$2.2bn (US$487m) Acquisition Expected to Increase Distributable Income

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)

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apple-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666" rel="noopener">Apple Inc (AAPL US)</a> acquires UE BizHub Central at Ang Mo Kio for S$55m from United Engineers</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/keppel-dc-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:85" rel="noopener">Keppel DC REIT (KDCREIT SP)</a> looks to pick up more Asia-Pac Data Centre hubs</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hotel-properties-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5801" rel="noopener">Hotel Properties Limited (HPL SP)</a> to reap S$29m gain from London hotel sale</li></ul>

Apple Inc (AAPL US) acquires UE BizHub Central at Ang Mo Kio for S$55m from United EngineersKeppel DC REIT (KDCREIT SP) looks to pick up more Asia-Pac Data Centre hubsHotel Properties Limited (HPL SP) to reap S$29m gain from London hotel sale

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (11Apr22) - AAPL Buys UE Bizhub Central for S$55m

<ul><li>Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust (FLT SP) 2H21 DPU +6.3% YoY; Weak reversions though occupancy remains steady</li><li>IREIT Global (IREIT SP) 3Q21 Business Updates – Leasing improvements reduce risk, dual currency trading and EUR distribution +ve</li><li>United Hampshire US REIT (UHU SP) 3Q21 Business Updates – Lower rental rates despite occupancy holding up</li></ul>

Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust (FLT SP) 2H21 DPU +6.3% YoY; Weak reversions though occupancy remains steadyIREIT Global (IREIT SP) 3Q21 Business Updates – Leasing improvements reduce risk, dual currency trading and EUR distribution +veUnited Hampshire US REIT (UHU SP) 3Q21 Business Updates – Lower rental rates despite occupancy holding up

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (11Nov21) - FLT Weak Reversions

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/starhill-global-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10791" rel="noopener">Starhill Global REIT (SGREIT SP)</a> – Starting FY22E on a high note (BUY; TP S$0.71/Unit)</h3>
2H21 Revenue/NPI have recovered to 90%/88% of 2H19’s. Recent resurgence of Covid-19 cases could weigh against rental reversions and demand further rental assistance. However, SGREIT’s resilient occupancy and master lease structure should offer DPU support. Reiterate BUY with higher TP $0.71/unit, as we rollover our valuations to FY22E. Faster than expected reopening of SG economy and tourism revival would be potential re-rating catalyst in FY22E.
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<li>Positive surprise with rental rebates reversals and lower expenses. 2H21 revenue and NPI increased 10.5% and 20.2% YoY to S$92.9m and S$69.8m, respectively, mainly due to lower rental assistance and stronger AUD. FY21 revenue and NPI grew 0.3% and 2.0% YoY to S$181.3m and S$134.7m, respectively. S$3.2m of rental rebates reversals from Ngee Ann City and AUS assets were offset by higher rental rebates given to Wisma Atria tenants in 2H21. Overall, rental assistance amounted to c.S$9.6m in FY21 (vs. S$17m in FY20). Combined with adjustment to reflect timing difference of property tax refunds in SG, the absence of S$3.7m one-off capital allowance claim in 2H20, and release of S$4.6m deferred FY20 DI, 2H21 DPU was 195.7% higher at S$2.07c, bringing FY21 DPU 33.4% YoY higher to S$3.95c. The S$7.7m retained FY20 DI has been fully been released with S$0.14c in 1H21 and S$0.21c in 2H21. Excluding the deferred FY20 DI, DPU increased 77.1% and 8.8% YoY in 2H21 and FY21, respectively. FY21 revenue, NPI and DPU exceeded our full-year forecasts by 3.7%, 5.4%, and 12.1%, respectively</li>
<li>Sales has yet to recover to pre-Covid level but occupancies offer silver linings. Pressure at WA (Retail) persists with lower occupancy, lower rent and higher OpEx in 2H21. FY21 rent reversion for Retail came in at -11% vs. Office at -6%. Nonetheless, we take comfort in the resilient portfolio occupancy at 96.7% and committed SG Retail occupancy at 99.3%, supported by new tenant demand. With 15.1% of GRI is due for expiry in FY22E (of which, 11.6% are Retail leases and 3.6% are Office leases), mgmt. expects rent reversion, particularly for Retail’s, to be slight negative, alongside further rental rebates and lease restructuring in view of the renewed movement restrictions in SG and AUS</li>
<li>Reiterate BUY with higher TP of S$0.71/unit, as we roll over our valuations to FY22E. 36.1% gearing level would provide SGREIT financial flexibility in executing its long[1]term strategy to diversify into assets that generate stable cash flows and offers attractive yields. Mgmt. targets to acquire offi ce properties in key gateway cities in SG, AUS and JP, thus bringing revenue mix of Retail vs. Office to 50:50 (currently at 86:14) over the next 3-5 years. Potential launches of travel bubble, further easing of safe distancing measures, and greater proportion of workers returning to office should expedite SGREIT’s recovery in FY22E.</li>
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Singapore

Starhill Global REIT (SGREIT SP) – Starting FY22E on a high note (BUY; TP S$0.71/Unit)
2H21 Revenue/NPI have recovered to 90%/88% of 2H19’s. Recent resurgence of Covid-19 cases could weigh against rental reversions and demand further rental assistance. However, SGREIT’s resilient occupancy and master lease structure should offer DPU support. Reiterate BUY with higher TP $0.71/unit, as we rollover our valuations to FY22E. Faster than expected reopening of SG economy and tourism revival would be potential re-rating catalyst in FY22E.

Positive surprise with rental rebates reversals and lower expenses. 2H21 revenue and NPI increased 10.5% and 20.2% YoY to S$92.9m and S$69.8m, respectively, mainly due to lower rental assistance and stronger AUD. FY21 revenue and NPI grew 0.3% and 2.0% YoY to S$181.3m and S$134.7m, respectively. S$3.2m of rental rebates reversals from Ngee Ann City and AUS assets were offset by higher rental rebates given to Wisma Atria tenants in 2H21. Overall, rental assistance amounted to c.S$9.6m in FY21 (vs. S$17m in FY20). Combined with adjustment to reflect timing difference of property tax refunds in SG, the absence of S$3.7m one-off capital allowance claim in 2H20, and release of S$4.6m deferred FY20 DI, 2H21 DPU was 195.7% higher at S$2.07c, bringing FY21 DPU 33.4% YoY higher to S$3.95c. The S$7.7m retained FY20 DI has been fully been released with S$0.14c in 1H21 and S$0.21c in 2H21. Excluding the deferred FY20 DI, DPU increased 77.1% and 8.8% YoY in 2H21 and FY21, respectively. FY21 revenue, NPI and DPU exceeded our full-year forecasts by 3.7%, 5.4%, and 12.1%, respectively
Sales has yet to recover to pre-Covid level but occupancies offer silver linings. Pressure at WA (Retail) persists with lower occupancy, lower rent and higher OpEx in 2H21. FY21 rent reversion for Retail came in at -11% vs. Office at -6%. Nonetheless, we take comfort in the resilient portfolio occupancy at 96.7% and committed SG Retail occupancy at 99.3%, supported by new tenant demand. With 15.1% of GRI is due for expiry in FY22E (of which, 11.6% are Retail leases and 3.6% are Office leases), mgmt. expects rent reversion, particularly for Retail’s, to be slight negative, alongside further rental rebates and lease restructuring in view of the renewed movement restrictions in SG and AUS
Reiterate BUY with higher TP of S$0.71/unit, as we roll over our valuations to FY22E. 36.1% gearing level would provide SGREIT financial flexibility in executing its long[1]term strategy to diversify into assets that generate stable cash flows and offers attractive yields. Mgmt. targets to acquire offi ce properties in key gateway cities in SG, AUS and JP, thus bringing revenue mix of Retail vs. Office to 50:50 (currently at 86:14) over the next 3-5 years. Potential launches of travel bubble, further easing of safe distancing measures, and greater proportion of workers returning to office should expedite SGREIT’s recovery in FY22E.


ASEAN Builder's Scoop (06Aug21) - SGREIT Starting FY22E on a High Note

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

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Equity Bottom-Up

Investors have sold off some of the Malaysian stocks posts general election yet <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/14363" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14363:1">Gamuda Bhd (GAM MK)</a> escaped that as it deems to be not related to the previous administration. When the incoming PM canceled the High-Speed Railway (HSR) between Malaysia and Singapore, the stock took a tumble of 35% within days. A closer look at its existing project shows that the HSR project is not yet a contributor to the earnings despite Gamuda being selected as the builder for the northern part of the project as the project will start in 2018. This is the timeline of the project:<ul><li>19 July 2016: Signing of MOU for KL–Singapore HSR project</li><li>August 2016: Singapore to call the tender for advanced engineering studies. Singapore–Malaysia joint tender for Joint Development Partner</li><li>13 December 2016: Bilateral agreement signed</li><li>Late 2017: Civil works and tender for private entity overseeing train and rail assets</li><li>2018–2025: Construction</li><li>Late 2023: International and domestic operators tender</li><li>2024–2026: Testing and commissioning</li><li>By December 31, 2026: Operations to begin</li></ul>Since December 2016 to its highest, Gamuda share price has only gone up by 13.45% - a relatively mild for such an important project (the most prestigious railway project in the country) yet its share price dropped 35% when the cancellation was announced. A value stock in Malaysia?

Investors have sold off some of the Malaysian stocks posts general election yet Gamuda Bhd (GAM MK) escaped that as it deems to be not related to the previous administration. When the incoming PM canceled the High-Speed Railway (HSR) between Malaysia and Singapore, the stock took a tumble of 35% within days. A closer look at its existing project shows that the HSR project is not yet a contributor to the earnings despite Gamuda being selected as the builder for the northern part of the project as the project will start in 2018. This is the timeline of the project:19 July 2016: Signing of MOU for KL–Singapore HSR projectAugust 2016: Singapore to call the tender for advanced engineering studies. Singapore–Malaysia joint tender for Joint Development Partner13 December 2016: Bilateral agreement signedLate 2017: Civil works and tender for private entity overseeing train and rail assets2018–2025: ConstructionLate 2023: International and domestic operators tender2024–2026: Testing and commissioningBy December 31, 2026: Operations to beginSince December 2016 to its highest, Gamuda share price has only gone up by 13.45% - a relatively mild for such an important project (the most prestigious railway project in the country) yet its share price dropped 35% when the cancellation was announced. A value stock in Malaysia? 

Malaysia

Sentral REIT is a real estate investment trust. The trust invests in office and retail buildings, business and technology parks, data processing centers, and car parking facilities primarily in Malaysia.

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