Basic Profile & Key Statistics
Key Indicators
Performance Highlight
Revenue and gross profit improved YoY mainly due to higher revenue from existing properties and contributions from new properties. Despite this improvement, total distribution remains similar mainly due to high finance costs, lower realized exchange gains, and higher tax expenses. DPS, on the other hand, has declined significantly due to a larger unitholder base resulting from a private placement in August 2023.
Revenue per Available Unit
The RevPAU in 2Q has improved YoY and reached 102% of the pre-COVID level, while RevPAR for 1H stands at S$145.
Acquisition
In January, CLAS acquired a rental housing property in Japan, while in June, CLAS acquired the remaining 10% stake in Standard at Columbia.
Divestment
CLAS has completed the divestment of 5 properties from January to March with a premium over book value. The divestment of Novotel Sydney Parramatta is expected to be completed in 3Q this year.
Development
The redevelopment of Somerset Liang Court Singapore is expected to be completed in 2026, delayed from 2H 2025 as mentioned in the 2H FY23 presentation slide.
Asset Enhancement Initiative
In 1H, 4 AEIs have been completed which include a full refurbishment of apartment units, public areas, corridors, gym, meeting rooms, and other mechanical and electrical works. 2 ongoing AEIs are targeted to be completed by 2H this year, while AEIs for The Cavendish London and Sydney Central Hotel are targeted to be completed by 2026.
Related Parties Shareholding
The REIT manager holds a relatively high number of shares, whereas the sponsor holds a relatively low number of shares.
Lease Profile
WALE is relatively long with a well-spread lease expiry.
Debt Profile
WADM is relatively long with well-spread debt maturity. While the cost of debt is low, the proportion of unsecured debt is also low. In contrast, the proportion of hybrid securities is relatively high.
Diversification Profile
Overall, the diversification profile is excellent.
Key Financial Metrics
The operating distributable income margin and operating distribution proportion are on the lower side.
- TTM Distributable Income Breakdown:
- 89.3% from Operation
- 10.7% from Management Fees Paid in Units
Trends (Up to 10 Years)
- Slight Downtrend: Adjusted Interest Coverage Ratio
- Downtrend: DPU from Operations, NAV per Unit, Property Yield, Operating Distributable Income over Manager's Fees, Operating Distributable Income on Capital, Operating Distributable Income Margin, Operating Distribution Proportion
Price Range & Relative Valuation Metrics
- Dividend Yield - Average for 1y & 10y; Above +1SD for 3y & 5y
- P/NAV - Average for 1y & 3y; Below -1SD for 3y & 10y
Compared to the previous half-year, gross revenue and gross profit have declined due to seasonal tourism demand, where 2H generally performs better than 1H. However, distribution and DPU have dropped more than 30% due to a combination of lower gross profit, high finance costs, lower forex gains, and higher tax expenses. More than half of the decline stems from lower forex gains. Nonetheless, RevPAU has continued to improve YoY. Regarding debt, 10% will mature in the coming 6 months.
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