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<ul><li>UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP to 99 US cents, highlighting positive developments in the company.</li><li>UOB Kay Hian maintains 'buy' rating on SingPost, stating that divestments are progressing as planned.</li><li>DBS notes that despite a soft Singapore retail sector, premium groceries have long-term potential for growth. UOB Kay Hian also reveals top Malaysian stock picks in property, construction, and energy sectors.</li></ul>

UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP to 99 US cents, highlighting positive developments in the company.UOB Kay Hian maintains 'buy' rating on SingPost, stating that divestments are progressing as planned.DBS notes that despite a soft Singapore retail sector, premium groceries have long-term potential for growth. UOB Kay Hian also reveals top Malaysian stock picks in property, construction, and energy sectors.

Singapore Market Roundup (09-Jan-2025): UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP to 99 US cents.

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<ul><li>Ever wondered what is currently driving the local and regional markets? Pranay Yadav is a Senior Research Analyst at Mint Finance, a Singapore based research and consulting firm offering nuanced and deep insights on global macro and its impact on Singapore stocks, REITs, and ETFs.</li><li>From Pranay Yadav, Senior Research Analyst, Mint Finance: Among Singapore REITs with exposure to data centre properties, only Digital Core REIT (DCRU) and Keppel DC REIT (AJBU) have models focused entirely on data centres.</li></ul>

Ever wondered what is currently driving the local and regional markets? Pranay Yadav is a Senior Research Analyst at Mint Finance, a Singapore based research and consulting firm offering nuanced and deep insights on global macro and its impact on Singapore stocks, REITs, and ETFs.From Pranay Yadav, Senior Research Analyst, Mint Finance: Among Singapore REITs with exposure to data centre properties, only Digital Core REIT (DCRU) and Keppel DC REIT (AJBU) have models focused entirely on data centres.

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<ul><li>CPPIB is set to sell a China mall to Dajia Insurance for $163M, showcasing a significant real estate deal in Asia.</li><li>GDS announces rebranding of its international unit as DayOne, reflecting a strategic shift within the company.</li><li>Henderson Land plans expansion in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong, while Schroders markets Kowloon Complex floor after canceled auction. Singapore private home prices surge in Q4 with 3-5% growth predicted for 2025.</li></ul>

CPPIB is set to sell a China mall to Dajia Insurance for $163M, showcasing a significant real estate deal in Asia.GDS announces rebranding of its international unit as DayOne, reflecting a strategic shift within the company.Henderson Land plans expansion in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong, while Schroders markets Kowloon Complex floor after canceled auction. Singapore private home prices surge in Q4 with 3-5% growth predicted for 2025.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (06-Jan-2025): Asia Real Estate News 2025-01-06

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chindata-group-holdings-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29274:1" rel="noopener">Chindata Group (CD US)</a> disclosed a preliminary non-binding proposal from Bain Capital at US$8.00 per ADS, a 27.4% premium to the undisturbed price of US$6.28 per ADS.</li>
<li>For privatisation to succeed, shareholders representing two-thirds of the shares present and voting need to approve the deal. The offeror represents 87.39% of the total voting power. </li>
<li>While the offer is unattractive, Bain Capital’s voting rights ensure that the vote will pass. The key risks are regulatory approvals and timing. </li>
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Chindata Group (CD US) disclosed a preliminary non-binding proposal from Bain Capital at US$8.00 per ADS, a 27.4% premium to the undisturbed price of US$6.28 per ADS.
For privatisation to succeed, shareholders representing two-thirds of the shares present and voting need to approve the deal. The offeror represents 87.39% of the total voting power. 
While the offer is unattractive, Bain Capital’s voting rights ensure that the vote will pass. The key risks are regulatory approvals and timing. 


Chindata (CD US): Bain Capital’s Low-Balled Privatisation Offer

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chindata-group-holdings-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29274:1" rel="noopener">Chindata Group (CD US)</a>’s 3Q22 results beat both revenue and adjusted EBITDA consensus estimates. Chindata raised its full-year guidance for the second time this year.</li>
<li>Chindata continues to attract rumours of takeover interest, most recently from China Merchants. Its track record of beating guidance, modest leverage and beaten-down rating make it a target. </li>
<li>A forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.8x, in line with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/21-vianet-group-inc-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8489:1" rel="noopener">21Vianet Group (VNET US)</a>’s multiple implied by its founder’s offer (at US$8.20), would imply Chindata’s price of US$8 per ADS.  </li>
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Chindata Group (CD US)’s 3Q22 results beat both revenue and adjusted EBITDA consensus estimates. Chindata raised its full-year guidance for the second time this year.
Chindata continues to attract rumours of takeover interest, most recently from China Merchants. Its track record of beating guidance, modest leverage and beaten-down rating make it a target. 
A forward EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.8x, in line with 21Vianet Group (VNET US)’s multiple implied by its founder’s offer (at US$8.20), would imply Chindata’s price of US$8 per ADS.  


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Digital Realty Trust, Inc. owns, acquires, repositions, and manages technology-related real estate.  The Company's properties contain applications and operations critical to the day-to-day operations of technology industry tenants and corporate enterprise data center tenants.  Digital's property portfolio is located throughout the United States and in England.

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Singapore Market Roundup (09-Jan-2025): UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP to 99 US cents.

UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP, maintains 'buy' on SingPost, highlights potential in premium groceries; DBS notes soft retail sector and...

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CPPIB sells China mall to Dajia Insurance, GDS rebrands international unit, Henderson Land expanding in Mid-Levels, Schroders markets Kowloon...

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Chindata (CD US): Bain Capital’s Low-Balled Privatisation Offer

While the offer is unattractive, Bain Capital’s voting rights ensure that the vote will pass. The key risks are regulatory approvals and timing.

Arun George

2023 High Conviction: Chindata's Track Record & Rating Makes It a Takeover Target

Chindata raised its full-year guidance for the second time this year. Its track record of beating guidance, modest leverage and beaten-down rating...

Arun George

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Singapore Market Roundup (09-Jan-2025): UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP to 99 US cents.

UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP, maintains 'buy' on SingPost, highlights potential in premium groceries; DBS notes soft retail sector and...

Singapore Market Roundup

What's Trending: GenAI unleashes hyper demand for Data Centres

Ever wondered what is currently driving the local and regional markets? Pranay Yadav is a Senior Research Analyst at Mint Finance, a Singapore...

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Asia Real Estate Tracker (06-Jan-2025): Asia Real Estate News 2025-01-06

CPPIB sells China mall to Dajia Insurance, GDS rebrands international unit, Henderson Land expanding in Mid-Levels, Schroders markets Kowloon...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Chindata (CD US): Bain Capital’s Low-Balled Privatisation Offer

While the offer is unattractive, Bain Capital’s voting rights ensure that the vote will pass. The key risks are regulatory approvals and timing.

Arun George

2023 High Conviction: Chindata's Track Record & Rating Makes It a Takeover Target

Chindata raised its full-year guidance for the second time this year. Its track record of beating guidance, modest leverage and beaten-down rating...

Arun George