Ascendas REIT (A-REIT) reported 1QFY15 DPU of 3.64 S cents, up 2.5% YoY. This is in line with our expectations. For the quarter, we note that positive rental reversion averaging 11.8% was achieved for leases renewed, as passing rents were still below the current market levels. Notably, the percentage of A-REIT’s rental due for renewal has been reduced from 21.3% at the start of FY15 to 15.4%, thanks to A-REIT’s proactive marketing and negotiation efforts. Looking ahead, management expects reversions to stay positive at mid-to-high single-digit rates in FY15. A-REIT announced two new asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs) to maximise the plot ratio and improve the marketability of the assets. We note that the acquisition of Hyflux Innovation Centre and AEI at 5 Toh Guan Road East was completed in 1Q, and both properties are expected to start contributing to A-REIT’s income. We maintain BUY with an unchanged fair value of S$2.45 on A-REIT.
No surprises for 1QFY15 results
Ascendas REIT (A-REIT) reported a consistent set of 1QFY15 results last evening. NPI grew by 7.7% YoY to S$116.3m, while distributable income increased 2.8% to S$87.6m. The improved performance was mainly due to the recognition of rental income from Nexus@one-north, A-REIT City@Jinqiao and higher secured rentals within portfolio. DPU for the quarter stood at 3.64 S cents, up by a similar 2.5% YoY. This is in line with expectations, as the interim DPU formed 24.0% of both ours and consensus FY15 distribution forecasts. However, as A-REIT has changed its distribution frequency to semi-annual basis with effect from FY15, no payout will be made this quarter.
Portfolio operating metrics largely stable
For the quarter, we note that positive rental reversion averaging 11.8% (FY14: +14.8%) was achieved for leases renewed, as passing rents were still below the current market levels. Portfolio occupancy, on the other hand, eased from 89.6% in Mar to 88.1% as a result of the expiry of leases of two single-user assets. We understand that one is 61.2% occupied while the other is vacant. Nonetheless, management guided that the latter is expected to be fully occupied by Aug, which should bring the overall occupancy above the 90% level. Notably, the percentage of A-REIT’s rental due for renewal has been reduced from 21.3% at the start of FY15 to 15.4%, thanks to A-REIT’s proactive marketing and negotiation efforts. Looking ahead, management expects reversions to stay positive at mid-to-high single-digit rates in FY15.
Maintain BUY
A-REIT announced two new asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs) at the Gemini-Aries and Science Hub with an aggregate estimated value of S$25.6m to maximise the plot ratio and improve the marketability of the assets. We note that the acquisition of Hyflux Innovation Centre and AEI at 5 Toh Guan Road East was completed in 1Q, and both properties are expected to start contributing to A-REIT’s income. We maintain BUY with an unchanged fair value of S$2.45 on A-REIT.
Ascendas REIT (A-REIT) reported a consistent set of 1QFY15 results last evening. NPI grew by 7.7% YoY to S$116.3m, while distributable income increased 2.8% to S$87.6m. The improved performance was mainly due to the recognition of rental income from Nexus@one-north, A-REIT City@Jinqiao and higher secured rentals within portfolio. DPU for the quarter stood at 3.64 S cents, up by a similar 2.5% YoY. This is in line with expectations, as the interim DPU formed 24.0% of both ours and consensus FY15 distribution forecasts. However, as A-REIT has changed its distribution frequency to semi-annual basis with effect from FY15, no payout will be made this quarter.
Portfolio operating metrics largely stable
For the quarter, we note that positive rental reversion averaging 11.8% (FY14: +14.8%) was achieved for leases renewed, as passing rents were still below the current market levels. Portfolio occupancy, on the other hand, eased from 89.6% in Mar to 88.1% as a result of the expiry of leases of two single-user assets. We understand that one is 61.2% occupied while the other is vacant. Nonetheless, management guided that the latter is expected to be fully occupied by Aug, which should bring the overall occupancy above the 90% level. Notably, the percentage of A-REIT’s rental due for renewal has been reduced from 21.3% at the start of FY15 to 15.4%, thanks to A-REIT’s proactive marketing and negotiation efforts. Looking ahead, management expects reversions to stay positive at mid-to-high single-digit rates in FY15.
Maintain BUY
A-REIT announced two new asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs) at the Gemini-Aries and Science Hub with an aggregate estimated value of S$25.6m to maximise the plot ratio and improve the marketability of the assets. We note that the acquisition of Hyflux Innovation Centre and AEI at 5 Toh Guan Road East was completed in 1Q, and both properties are expected to start contributing to A-REIT’s income. We maintain BUY with an unchanged fair value of S$2.45 on A-REIT.
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