Friday 23 August 2013

Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust

OCBC on 22 Aug 2013

The IDR has weakened some 7.4% against the SGD since 28 Jun, with SGD1 buying IDR8558.25 as at 21 Aug, compared to IDR7922.96 on 28 Jun (Bloomberg). We understand that only ~65% of the cash flow from the properties for 2H13 are likely hedged for depreciation of IDR against SGD. In addition, the weakening of the IDR against the SGD does not bode well for the valuation of LMIRT’s properties in SGD terms, which means that NAV would likely be affected negatively. To reflect a higher risk profile for LMRT, especially given the outflow of funds from emerging markets, we incorporate a higher cost of equity of 10.8%, versus 9.7% previously, and trim our DDM-based FV to S$0.44 from S$0.49. Maintain HOLD.

Concern over FX movement
The IDR has weakened some 7.4% against the SGD since 28 Jun, with SGD1 buying IDR8558.25 as at 21 Aug, compared to IDR7922.96 on 28 Jun (Bloomberg). We understand that only ~65% of the cash flow from the properties for 2H13 are likely hedged for depreciation of IDR against SGD. In addition, the weakening of the IDR against the SGD does not bode well for the valuation of LMIRT’s properties in SGD terms, which means that NAV would likely be affected negatively.

No surprises in 2Q13
To recap, LMIRT posted 2Q13 gross rental income of S$40.1m, up 30.2% YoY. The increase was mainly due to the acquisition of the six new malls in 4Q12, and positive rental reversions of 15.5% for the existing malls. Total revenue (equivalent to gross rental income in 2Q13) fell 12.5% YoY due to the inclusion of service charge and utilities recovery income from the malls’ operational activities in 2Q12. Such activities have been outsourced to a third party operating company with effect from 1 May 2012 and there is also a related decrease in expenses registered in 2Q13. Distributable income increased by 19.5% YoY to S$20.5m and DPU climbed 17.7% YoY to 0.93 S cents. Results for the quarter were in line with our expectations and consensus’. 1H13 DPU of 1.82 S cents forms 50.6% of our FY13 estimate of 3.6 S cents, which we maintain for now. 

Plans to acquire property this year
Gearing remains healthy at 24.2%. LMIRT may refinance the S$147.5m term loan due Jun 2014 as early as late 2013. Approximately 68% of LMIRT’s S$1.77b portfolio remains unencumbered, providing LMIRT with financial flexibility for future acquisitions. Management hopes to acquire at least one property this year. 

Maintain HOLD
To reflect a higher risk profile for LMRT’s unit price, especially given the outflow of funds from emerging markets, we incorporate a higher cost of equity of 10.8%, versus 9.7% previously, and trim our DDM-based FV to S$0.44 from S$0.49. MaintainHOLD. We estimate a FY13F yield of 7.9%.

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