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

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

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<p>According to the UN Environmental Programme, the real estate sector has one of the largest carbon footprints, contributing to 30 per cent of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and consumes around 40 per cent of the world's energy.</p>

<p>This explains the increasing focus on climate change issues and responsible investment practices.</p>

<p>SGX and UOB Asset Management have jointly launched the iEdge-UOB Apac Yield Focus Green Reit Index, an index which tracks the performance of 50 higher-yielding Reits in Asia-Pacific (Apac) with positive environmental attributes based on the GRESB assessment framework.<br><br>
GRESB is the global leader for ESG research of real assets, covering more than 1,500 property companies, Reits, funds and developers with US$5.7 trillion in assets under management.<br><br>
Out of the 50 constituents, nine are S-REITs &amp; Property Trusts: CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Mapletree Logistics Trust, Mapletree Industrial Trust, Mapletree Commercial Trust, Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust, Suntec REIT, Keppel REIT, Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust, and Ascendas India Trust.<br><br>
The iEdge-UOB Apac Yield Focus Green Reit Index is the first index globally to go beyond using the overall GRESB score and focus on four key environmental indicators to determine the environmental attributes - energy consumption, water consumption, GHG emissions, and green building certifications.<br><br>
The index is expected to be fully investable and tradable, as Apac Reits are included into the index based on minimum size of US$1 billion in free-float market capitalisation, liquidity requirements of at least US$400,000 in median daily average traded value, dividend yield-ranking within market cap quartiles, and a minimum GRESB public disclosure score among others.</p>

<p>After which a green tilt is applied using the GRESB Real Estate Assessment environmental scores.</p>

<p>Reits that have more favourable environmental attributes will be rewarded with a higher weighting factor, compared to Reits that have relative lower environmental scores.</p>

<p>By applying the green portfolio tilt, the iEdge-UOB Apac Yield Focus Green Reit Index constituents emit 7 per cent less GHG, consume 12 per cent less water and 9 per cent less energy than the non-green market-cap weighted version of the index.</p>

<p>Green building certification by floor area is also 13 per cent for certifications obtained at the time of design, construction or renovation, and 10 per cent for operational green building certifications.</p>

<p>All constituent weights are capped at 7 per cent and overall country exposure capped at 40 per cent.</p>

<p>Japan makes up 40 per cent of the index, while Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong are at 36 per cent, 16 per cent and 8 per cent respectively.</p>

<p>The index has a trailing 12-month dividend yield of 4.25 per cent.</p>

<p>The UOB Apac Green Reit ETF, which has filed a prospectus with an expected listing on Nov 23, will track the iEdge-UOB Apac Yield Focus Green Reit Index.</p>

<p>The ETF has a target dividend distribution policy of up to 4 per cent of net asset value per annum on a quarterly basis. <br><br><strong><em>REIT Watch is a weekly column on The Business Times,<a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/retail-and-hospitality-sector-s-reits-outperform-in-october"> </a><a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nine-s-reits-in-yield-focus-index-based-on-positive-environmental-attributes">read</a><a href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/retail-and-hospitality-sector-s-reits-outperform-in-october"> </a>the original version.</em></strong></p>
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According to the UN Environmental Programme, the real estate sector has one of the largest carbon footprints, contributing to 30 per cent of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and consumes around 40 per cent of the world's energy.

This explains the increasing focus on climate change issues and responsible investment practices.

SGX and UOB Asset Management have jointly launched the iEdge-UOB Apac Yield Focus Green Reit Index, an index which tracks the performance of 50 higher-yielding Reits in Asia-Pacific (Apac) with positive environmental attributes based on the GRESB assessment framework.  
GRESB is the global leader for ESG research of real assets, covering more than 1,500 property companies, Reits, funds and developers with US$5.7 trillion in assets under management.  
Out of the 50 constituents, nine are S-REITs &amp; Property Trusts: CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Mapletree Logistics Trust, Mapletree Industrial Trust, Mapletree Commercial Trust, Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust, Suntec REIT, Keppel REIT, Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust, and Ascendas India Trust.  
The iEdge-UOB Apac Yield Focus Green Reit Index is the first index globally to go beyond using the overall GRESB score and focus on four key environmental indicators to determine the environmental attributes - energy consumption, water consumption, GHG emissions, and green building certifications.  
The index is expected to be fully investable and tradable, as Apac Reits are included into the index based on minimum size of US$1 billion in free-float market capitalisation, liquidity requirements of at least US$400,000 in median daily average traded value, dividend yield-ranking within market cap quartiles, and a minimum GRESB public disclosure score among others.

After which a green tilt is applied using the GRESB Real Estate Assessment environmental scores.

Reits that have more favourable environmental attributes will be rewarded with a higher weighting factor, compared to Reits that have relative lower environmental scores.

By applying the green portfolio tilt, the iEdge-UOB Apac Yield Focus Green Reit Index constituents emit 7 per cent less GHG, consume 12 per cent less water and 9 per cent less energy than the non-green market-cap weighted version of the index.

Green building certification by floor area is also 13 per cent for certifications obtained at the time of design, construction or renovation, and 10 per cent for operational green building certifications.

All constituent weights are capped at 7 per cent and overall country exposure capped at 40 per cent.

Japan makes up 40 per cent of the index, while Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong are at 36 per cent, 16 per cent and 8 per cent respectively.

The index has a trailing 12-month dividend yield of 4.25 per cent.

The UOB Apac Green Reit ETF, which has filed a prospectus with an expected listing on Nov 23, will track the iEdge-UOB Apac Yield Focus Green Reit Index.

The ETF has a target dividend distribution policy of up to 4 per cent of net asset value per annum on a quarterly basis.   REIT Watch is a weekly column on The Business Times, read the original version.



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<h2>Singapore</h2><p>SREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached)</p><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/237/882/original/image_38758426221635344719889.png?1635344723" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="237882"></figure><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-centrepoint-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2870" rel="noopener">Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT SP)</a> 2H21 DPU +39.3% YoY; Resilient occupancy and tenants’ sales amidst Phase-2 temporary setbacks</h3><p>2H21 revenue and NPI surged by 159.9% and 213.2% YoY, respectively, to S$167.5m and S$120.9m, mainly boosted by ARF acquisition. This brought FY21 revenue and NPI to S$341.2m (+107.5% YoY) and S$246.6m (+122.4%) or 96%/98% of BBG estimates, respectively. On a HoH basis, 2H21 revenue and NPI fell 3.5% and 3.8%, respectively, due to rental rebates provided to tenants in Sep21</p>

SingaporeSREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached)Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT SP) 2H21 DPU +39.3% YoY; Resilient occupancy and tenants’ sales amidst Phase-2 temporary setbacks2H21 revenue and NPI surged by 159.9% and 213.2% YoY, respectively, to S$167.5m and S$120.9m, mainly boosted by ARF acquisition. This brought FY21 revenue and NPI to S$341.2m (+107.5% YoY) and S$246.6m (+122.4%) or 96%/98% of BBG estimates, respectively. On a HoH basis, 2H21 revenue and NPI fell 3.5% and 3.8%, respectively, due to rental rebates provided to tenants in Sep21

<h2>Singapore</h2><p>SREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached)</p><figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/237/629/original/image_32975221321635260585172.png?1635260588" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="237629"></figure><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/keppel-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:192" rel="noopener">Keppel REIT (KREIT SP)</a> 3Q21 Business Updates – Robust growth from acquisitions, healthy occupancy and collections</h3><ul><li>9M21 revenue and NPI increased by 34.8% and 36.8% YoY to S$162.2m (74.8% of BB est.) and S$129.4m (75.0% of BB est.), respectively. 9M21 DI was up 20.8% YoY to S$159.9m (83.3% of BB est.), mainly due to contributions from Victoria Police Centre, Pinnacle Office Park and Keppel Bay Tower. The increase in DI was partially offset by the impact of the divestment of 275 George Street in Jul21</li></ul>

SingaporeSREITs results in a glance (see detailed spreadsheet and calendar attached)Keppel REIT (KREIT SP) 3Q21 Business Updates – Robust growth from acquisitions, healthy occupancy and collections9M21 revenue and NPI increased by 34.8% and 36.8% YoY to S$162.2m (74.8% of BB est.) and S$129.4m (75.0% of BB est.), respectively. 9M21 DI was up 20.8% YoY to S$159.9m (83.3% of BB est.), mainly due to contributions from Victoria Police Centre, Pinnacle Office Park and Keppel Bay Tower. The increase in DI was partially offset by the impact of the divestment of 275 George Street in Jul21

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US equities ended higher with the S&amp;P and Nasdaq up 0.5% and 0.9%. Sectoral gains were led by Consumer Discretionary and Energy, up 2.1% and 1.4%. US 10Y Treasury yields eased 1bp to 1.63%. European stocks were mixed with the DAX and FTSE up 0.4% and 0.3% while the CAC was down 0.3%. Brazil’s Bovespa was up 2.3%. In the Middle East, UAE’s ADX was down 0.2% while Saudi TASI was up 0.4%. Asian markets have opened broadly mixed – Shanghai was flat, Nikkei higher by 1.8% while HSI and STI were down 0.4% and 0.3% respectively. US IG and HY CDS spreads were 0.7bp and 0.5bp tighter. EU Main and Crossover CDS spreads were 0.2bp and 0.3bp tighter. Asia ex-Japan CDS spreads tightened by 1.1bp.

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<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mapletree-logistics-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16035" rel="noopener">Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP)</a> acquires logistics facility in South Korea at 4.2% NPI yield; Accretive to DPU</h3><ul><li>MLT has proposed an acquisition of Yeoju Logistics Centre in South Korea for KRW135bn (S$153.8m). The property spans over 70,400sqm in total GFA on ~56,200sqm of freehold land, with two blocks of 3-storey dry warehouses that were completed in 2019. The property is equipped with high quality building specifications, including strong floor loading of over 20kg newton psm, high floor-to-ceiling height of 10-17m, large contiguous floor plates of up to 14,200sqm and a full sprinkler system. The Property was independently valued at KRW139.6bn as at 2Sep21</li><li>The Property is strategically located in northern Yeoju, a newly established logistics hub situated northeast of the Yongin-Icheon market, which is the traditional logistics cluster in the Seoul Metropolitan Area. It is fully leased to one of South Korea’s largest online fashion platforms and a domestic third-party logistics service provider. The acquisition will raise MLT’s e-commerce revenue exposure in South Korea from 24% to 31%. It comes with a WALE (by NLA) of ~3.1yrs and built-in annual rent escalations</li><li>The acquisition is estimated to generate a NPI yield of 4.2% based on the property purchase price and is expected to be DPU accretive. Assuming the acquisition is 100% debt funded, MLT’s aggregate gearing ratio will be ~40.3%. The acquisition is expected to be completed by 4Q21. Upon completion, MLT’s total portfolio will comprise 167 properties with AUM of S$11.1bn.</li></ul>

SingaporeMapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP) acquires logistics facility in South Korea at 4.2% NPI yield; Accretive to DPUMLT has proposed an acquisition of Yeoju Logistics Centre in South Korea for KRW135bn (S$153.8m). The property spans over 70,400sqm in total GFA on ~56,200sqm of freehold land, with two blocks of 3-storey dry warehouses that were completed in 2019. The property is equipped with high quality building specifications, including strong floor loading of over 20kg newton psm, high floor-to-ceiling height of 10-17m, large contiguous floor plates of up to 14,200sqm and a full sprinkler system. The Property was independently valued at KRW139.6bn as at 2Sep21The Property is strategically located in northern Yeoju, a newly established logistics hub situated northeast of the Yongin-Icheon market, which is the traditional logistics cluster in the Seoul Metropolitan Area. It is fully leased to one of South Korea’s largest online fashion platforms and a domestic third-party logistics service provider. The acquisition will raise MLT’s e-commerce revenue exposure in South Korea from 24% to 31%. It comes with a WALE (by NLA) of ~3.1yrs and built-in annual rent escalationsThe acquisition is estimated to generate a NPI yield of 4.2% based on the property purchase price and is expected to be DPU accretive. Assuming the acquisition is 100% debt funded, MLT’s aggregate gearing ratio will be ~40.3%. The acquisition is expected to be completed by 4Q21. Upon completion, MLT’s total portfolio will comprise 167 properties with AUM of S$11.1bn.

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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.

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