Director and Founding Member, Corporate Monitor Limited

Tan Yee Peng

Director and Founding Member

Strengthening Corporate Performance

Corporate Monitor Limited

Corporate Monitor was established to encourage better performance of companies, particularly companies listed on the SGX, and hold their management and boards to account, for the benefit of their shareholders and stakeholders.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Corporate Monitor Ltd’s(CML) 4th report on the REIT sector concluded that overall performance of REITs is poor, as 15 of the 38 failed to return more money to unitholders than the equity they raised (i.e. Return OF Capital or R-OF-C), and only 10 provided a return ON capital (or R-ON-C).</li><li>Another 13 can be said to have provided a return if the increase in net asset value (NAV) is taken into consideration.</li><li>Even here, CML is of the view that their performance is lacklustre.</li></ul>

Corporate Monitor Ltd’s(CML) 4th report on the REIT sector concluded that overall performance of REITs is poor, as 15 of the 38 failed to return more money to unitholders than the equity they raised (i.e. Return OF Capital or R-OF-C), and only 10 provided a return ON capital (or R-ON-C).Another 13 can be said to have provided a return if the increase in net asset value (NAV) is taken into consideration.Even here, CML is of the view that their performance is lacklustre.

Singapore Reit and Business Trust Sector: What Really Caused the Poor Performance?

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

Geoff Howie

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.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>AIMS APAC REIT led the iEdge S-REIT index with a 10.3% total return, 2.2% revenue growth, and 5.7% net property income growth in FY26.</li><li>Retail investors were net buyers of S$1 billion in S-REITs, while institutional investors were net sellers of a similar amount.</li><li>CAREIT attracted institutional interest, with Cohen & Steers increasing its stake, and added 3,112 beds through acquisitions and expansions.</li></ul>

AIMS APAC REIT led the iEdge S-REIT index with a 10.3% total return, 2.2% revenue growth, and 5.7% net property income growth in FY26.Retail investors were net buyers of S$1 billion in S-REITs, while institutional investors were net sellers of a similar amount.CAREIT attracted institutional interest, with Cohen & Steers increasing its stake, and added 3,112 beds through acquisitions and expansions.

REIT Watch - S-REITs maintain pockets of resilience despite headwinds in H1

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Cuscaden Peak, the sponsor of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/paragon-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5994:1" rel="noopener">Paragon REIT (PGNREIT SP)</a> and 61.5% shareholder, has offered S$0.98/unit, in cash; or S$1.003/unit, a 7% premium to NAV, when including FY24's S$0.0233/unit cash distribution.</li>
<li>The Offer is by way of a Scheme. The Offer price has NOT been declared final. A switch option into a voluntary Offer is afforded should a competing Offer emerge.</li>
<li>Looks pretty clean. Assuming mid-late May payment, pay up to S$0.97/share for a 4%/15% gross/annualised spread. It may trade tighter given the early distribution payment.</li>
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Cuscaden Peak, the sponsor of Paragon REIT (PGNREIT SP) and 61.5% shareholder, has offered S$0.98/unit, in cash; or S$1.003/unit, a 7% premium to NAV, when including FY24's S$0.0233/unit cash distribution.
The Offer is by way of a Scheme. The Offer price has NOT been declared final. A switch option into a voluntary Offer is afforded should a competing Offer emerge.
Looks pretty clean. Assuming mid-late May payment, pay up to S$0.97/share for a 4%/15% gross/annualised spread. It may trade tighter given the early distribution payment.


Paragon REIT (PGNREIT SP)'s Privatisation Offer

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<a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/suntec-reit">Suntec REIT</a> is demonstrating a renewed growth trajectory, driven by a strong recovery in its core Singapore portfolio and proactive capital management, which has led to significant financing cost savings.</li>
 <li>While the domestic performance is robust, the REIT's overseas assets in Australia and the United Kingdom have been a drag on overall performance, requiring progressive lease commencements to improve contributions.</li>
 <li>Valuation appears attractive, with the REIT trading at a significant discount to its book value. Key catalysts for future performance include the successful leasing of its Australian properties, refinancing of perpetual securities, and continued debt cost reduction.</li>
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Suntec REIT is demonstrating a renewed growth trajectory, driven by a strong recovery in its core Singapore portfolio and proactive capital management, which has led to significant financing cost savings.
  While the domestic performance is robust, the REIT's overseas assets in Australia and the United Kingdom have been a drag on overall performance, requiring progressive lease commencements to improve contributions.
  Valuation appears attractive, with the REIT trading at a significant discount to its book value. Key catalysts for future performance include the successful leasing of its Australian properties, refinancing of perpetual securities, and continued debt cost reduction.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

<ul><li>Retail investors were net buyers of S-Reits in March 2026, with inflows exceeding S$300 million. </li><li>Institutional investors were net sellers, with S$225 million outflows, except for selective inflows in Keppel DC Reit. </li><li>Suntec Reit saw positive performance due to corporate developments, including a S$190 million manager acquisition.</li></ul>

Retail investors were net buyers of S-Reits in March 2026, with inflows exceeding S$300 million.  Institutional investors were net sellers, with S$225 million outflows, except for selective inflows in Keppel DC Reit.  Suntec Reit saw positive performance due to corporate developments, including a S$190 million manager acquisition.

REIT Watch - Retail investors are net buyers of S‑Reits in March

Singapore

Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust invests in income-producing real estate primarily used for office and retail purposes. Its portfolio includes prime commercial properties in Singapore, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Singapore and was founded in 2004.

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Singapore Reit and Business Trust Sector: What Really Caused the Poor Performance?

Corporate Monitor Ltd’s(CML) 4th report on the REIT sector concluded that overall performance of REITs is poor, as 15 of the 38 failed to return...

Corporate Monitor Limited

REIT Watch - S-REITs maintain pockets of resilience despite headwinds in H1

AIMS APAC REIT led the iEdge S-REIT index with a 10.3% total return, 2.2% revenue growth, and 5.7% net property income growth in FY26. Retail...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Paragon REIT (PGNREIT SP)'s Privatisation Offer

Looks pretty clean. A 7% premium to NAV and a roughly two-year high. If payment on or around late May, I'd pay up to S$0.97/share for a gross...

David Blennerhassett

Primer: Suntec REIT (SUN SP) - Apr 2026

Suntec REIT is demonstrating a renewed growth trajectory, driven by a strong recovery in its core Singapore portfolio and proactive capital...

αSK Primers

REIT Watch - Retail investors are net buyers of S‑Reits in March

Retail investors were net buyers of S-Reits in March 2026, with inflows exceeding S$300 million. Institutional investors were net sellers, with...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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