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

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

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Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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Frasers Centrepoint Trust / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>S-Reit acquisitions continue with Clar’s S$218 million buy Earlier last week, CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar) announced the proposed acquisition of an integrated high-specification research and development (R&D) facility and business park property from Seagate Singapore International Headquarters for a purchase consideration of S$218.2 million.</li><li>In April, MLT announced the acquisition of six logistics assets located in Japan, and one logistics property in Sydney, Australia.</li></ul>

S-Reit acquisitions continue with Clar’s S$218 million buy Earlier last week, CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar) announced the proposed acquisition of an integrated high-specification research and development (R&D) facility and business park property from Seagate Singapore International Headquarters for a purchase consideration of S$218.2 million.In April, MLT announced the acquisition of six logistics assets located in Japan, and one logistics property in Sydney, Australia.

REIT Watch - S-Reit acquisitions continue with Clar’s S$218 million buy

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

UOB Kay Hian

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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.

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>The Shugart at one-north district provides attractive NPI yield of 8.3% (7.8% post-transaction costs).</li><li>The development of a six storey high-specification ramp-up logistics facility in Singapore provides attractive stabilised yield of 7.5-8.5%.</li><li>Including the potential acquisition in Europe, the basket of 3 initiatives provides DPU accretion of 1.2-1.3%.</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.

The Shugart at one-north district provides attractive NPI yield of 8.3% (7.8% post-transaction costs).The development of a six storey high-specification ramp-up logistics facility in Singapore provides attractive stabilised yield of 7.5-8.5%.Including the potential acquisition in Europe, the basket of 3 initiatives provides DPU accretion of 1.2-1.3%.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.

CLAR SP - Growing Through 3 Initiatives While Preserving Resiliency Of Balance Sheet

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), RHB Invest

RHB Invest

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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>CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX:A17U)’s proposed acquisition of Seagate’s R&amp;D facility is positive – we like the asset’s modern specifications, location, and long lease term.</li><li>It is also in the process of finalising another acquisition in Europe and redevelopment of a logistics facility in Singapore.</li><li>Overall, we believe the transaction reinforces CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s dominant positioning in the business space and life sciences sectors, and the one-north cluster.</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.

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX:A17U)’s proposed acquisition of Seagate’s R&amp;D facility is positive – we like the asset’s modern specifications, location, and long lease term.It is also in the process of finalising another acquisition in Europe and redevelopment of a logistics facility in Singapore.Overall, we believe the transaction reinforces CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s dominant positioning in the business space and life sciences sectors, and the one-north cluster.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.

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT - Strengthening Its Market Positioning; Stay BUY

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT - Growing Through 3 Initiatives

Capitaland Integrated Commercial Trust / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Capitaland Investment (CLI), one of Singapore’s largest global real estate investment managers, oversees S$133 billion in real estate asset under management (RE AUM) and S$89 billion in fund under management (FUM) as of Mar 31, 2023.</li><li>CLI’s fund management business includes 36 private funds and six listed real estate investment trusts (Reits) and business trusts, of which five are listed in Singapore.</li><li>CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) saw Q1 2023 gross profit increase by 59 per cent year on year due to stronger operating performance and contributions from new properties.</li></ul>

Capitaland Investment (CLI), one of Singapore’s largest global real estate investment managers, oversees S$133 billion in real estate asset under management (RE AUM) and S$89 billion in fund under management (FUM) as of Mar 31, 2023.CLI’s fund management business includes 36 private funds and six listed real estate investment trusts (Reits) and business trusts, of which five are listed in Singapore.CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) saw Q1 2023 gross profit increase by 59 per cent year on year due to stronger operating performance and contributions from new properties.

REIT Watch - CapitaLand Reits average 39% gearing; see operational growth

Singapore

Mapletree Industrial Trust is a Singapore-focused real estate investment trust with a large and diversified portfolio of industrial properties. The Trust invests in a diverse portfolio of industrial properties with the primary objective of achieving an attractive level of return from rental income and for long-term capital growth.

Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust is a Singapore-focused real estate investment trust. The Trust invests on a long-term basis, directly or indirectly, in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate used primarily for office and/or retail purposes, whether wholly or partially, as well as real estate-related assets.

Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MCT SP)

Mapletree Logistics Trust is an Asia-focused logistics real estate investment trust. The Company invests in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate which is used for logistics purposes.

Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust is a commercial real estate investment trust. The Trust invests in income-producing real estate that is primarily used for retail and/or office purposes.

Frasers Centrepoint Trust is a retail real estate investment trust focused on growing unitholder value through asset management, financial management and strategic investments.  The trust invests in retail properties in Singapore and overseas.

FLT offers investors an opportunity to invest in logistics and industrial real estate assets strategically located within major logistics and industrial markets of Australia, Germany and the Netherlands.

Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLT SP)

Keppel DC REIT is Asia's first pure-play data centre REIT listed on the Singapore Exchange. Keppel DC REIT's investment strategy is to principally invest, directly or indirectly, in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate assets which are used primarily for data centre purposes, as well as real estate related assets.

Keppel REIT operates as a commercial real estate investment trust. The Trust owns and invests in a portfolio of income-producing office buildings and related real estate assets. Keppel REIT offers its services in Asia and Australia.

SPH REIT is a Singapore-based REIT established principally to invest, directly or indirectly, in a portfolio of income-producing real estate which is used primarily for retail purposes in Asia-Pacific, as well as real estate-related assets.

ESR-LOGOS Real Estate Investment Trust (“ESR-LOGOS REIT”) is a leading New Economy and future-ready Asia Pacific S-REIT. Listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited since 25 July 2006, ESR-LOGOS REIT invests in quality income-producing industrial properties in key gateway markets.

As at 28 April 2022, ESR-LOGOS REIT holds interests in a diversified portfolio of logistics properties, high-specifications industrial properties, business parks and general industrial properties with total assets of approximately S$5.5 billion. Its portfolio comprises 84 properties located across the developed markets of Singapore (63 assets) and Australia (21 assets), with a total gross floor area of approximately 2.4 million sqm, as well as investments in three property funds in Australia. ESR-LOGOS REIT is also a constituent of the FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index. 

ESR-LOGOS REIT is managed by ESR-LOGOS Funds Management (S) Limited (the “Manager”) and sponsored by the ESR Group (“ESR”). The Manager is owned by ESR (67.3%), Shanghai Summit Pte. Ltd. (25.0%), and Mitsui & Co., Ltd (7.7%), respectively.

For further information on ESR-LOGOS REIT, please visit www.esr-logosreit.com.sg.

Kenedix Retail REIT Corporation is a real estate investment trust (REIT) which mainly invests in real estate and securitized real estate products. The Company invests mainly in commercial properties which are shopping centers, and super markets in Tokyo metropolitan, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka area.

Vicinity Centres retails asset and property management services. The Company offers a retail property investment and services organization involved in the ownership, management, and development of retail properties. The Company operates shopping centers across Australia.

Stockland is a diversified Australian property group. The Group develops and manages Retail centers, Residential Communities and Retirement Living assets with a focus on regional centers and outer metropolitan. Stockland also owns a portfolio of Office and Industrial assets.

Link REIT is a real estate investment trust in Hong Kong. The Trust owns and operates shopping centers, parking space facilities and real estate retail space.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment trust specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets.

Nippon Building Fund Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) which mainly invests in real estate and securitized real estate products. Properties are mainly Business offices and are located in Tokyo Major 5 wards and Kanto area.

CubeSmart is a self-administered and self-managed real estate company that owns, operates, acquires, and develops self-storage facilities in the United States.

Agree Realty Corporation is a real estate investment trust that owns, manages and develops primarily neighborhood community shopping centers or single tenant properties, located in twelve states and leased under net leases to major retail tenants.

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. is a self-administered and fully integrated real estate investment trust which owns, manages, acquires and develops bulk warehouses and light industrial properties. The Company's interests in its properties are held through various partnerships controlled by the company.

National Retail Properties Inc. is a real estate investment trust. The Company acquires, develops, and manages retail properties. National Retail Properties serves customers in the State of Florida.

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT is an industrial real estate investment trust. The Trust invests in business and science park properties, integrated development, amenities, and retail (IDAR) properties, high-specifications industrial properties and data centers, light industrial and flatted factories, and logistics and distribution centers.

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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR SP)

REIT Watch - S-Reit acquisitions continue with Clar’s S$218 million buy

S-Reit acquisitions continue with Clar’s S$218 million buy Earlier last week, CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar) announced the proposed acquisition...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

CLAR SP - Growing Through 3 Initiatives While Preserving Resiliency Of Balance Sheet

The development of a six storey high-specification ramp-up logistics facility in Singapore provides attractive stabilised yield of 7.5-8.5%.

UOB Kay Hian

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT - Strengthening Its Market Positioning; Stay BUY

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX:A17U)’s proposed acquisition of Seagate’s R&D facility is positive – we like the asset’s modern specifications,...

RHB Invest

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT - Growing Through 3 Initiatives

Growing Through 3 Initiatives While Preserving Resiliency Of Balance Sheet. The Shugart at one-north district provides attractive NPI yield of...

UOB Kay Hian

REIT Watch - CapitaLand Reits average 39% gearing; see operational growth

Capitaland Investment (CLI), one of Singapore’s largest global real estate investment managers, oversees S$133 billion in real estate asset under...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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