Suntec
announced 2Q results yesterday. I am more
than happy with the results announced, particularly on the stable DPU despite the
private placement in Mar 14 diluting shareholder base. Both Gross revenue and NPI
continues to grow, benefiting from the completion of ongoing Asset Enhancement
Initiatives (AEI). Suntec Reit is one of my biggest holdings, and seeing the positive
results further enhance my confidence in the company. I continue to like Suntec
potential growth going into FY15 and 16 with the due completion of final phases
AEI on Suntec Mall and the scheduled completion of Sydney 177 Pacific Highway
office development in 2016. There are also rumours that it may acquire Straits
Trading Building and raise its stake in Suntec convention centre going forward. Estimated 4.9% dividend yield seems low due to the potentials in growing, but price is also at 10% discount to the book value.
announced 2Q results yesterday. I am more
than happy with the results announced, particularly on the stable DPU despite the
private placement in Mar 14 diluting shareholder base. Both Gross revenue and NPI
continues to grow, benefiting from the completion of ongoing Asset Enhancement
Initiatives (AEI). Suntec Reit is one of my biggest holdings, and seeing the positive
results further enhance my confidence in the company. I continue to like Suntec
potential growth going into FY15 and 16 with the due completion of final phases
AEI on Suntec Mall and the scheduled completion of Sydney 177 Pacific Highway
office development in 2016. There are also rumours that it may acquire Straits
Trading Building and raise its stake in Suntec convention centre going forward. Estimated 4.9% dividend yield seems low due to the potentials in growing, but price is also at 10% discount to the book value.
Let
the “Fountain of Wealth” continues to flourish!
the “Fountain of Wealth” continues to flourish!
source: Suntec homepage
Results
- Distributable
income to Unitholders 2QFY14 grew 11.3% to S$56.6 million. - DPU
of 2.266 cts vs 2.249 cts yoy (0.8% increase). - Estimated
FY14 DPU of 9.0 cts (annualized from 1H DPU of 4.495c) - Dividend
yield 4.9% (last close price S$1.85) and 5.5% (at my cost) - P/E
~12.2 and P/B~0.89
Suntec benefits from completion of AEI
- Gross
revenue for 1Q14 increase 45.1% to S$68.1 million; 1H14 increase 38.8% to 134.1 million yoy - NPI for 1Q14 increase 64.9% to 46.1
million; 1H14 increase 53.3% to 89.9
million yoy. - Increase
in revenue and NPI due mainly to the opening of Suntec
Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre following the completion of its AEI initiatives in the second
quarter of 2013. - Although
gross revenue increase significantly, DPU rise was slight because of an
enlarged unit capital following its S$350mil private placement in March this
year to raise funds for debt repayment.
Strong Occupancy
- The
occupancy rates for office portfolio stands at 99.4%; retail at 97.6%. - For
JV ORQ and MBFC properties, occupancy is 100%. - Balance
of office and retail leases expiring in FY2014 stood at 5.6% and 6.3%
respectively.
Financing
- Leverage
ratio as of end June is 35.3%. - All-in
financing cost is 2.62% excluding one time write-off of unamortized transaction
cost. Including write off, ave financing stands at 3.05%. - Weighted average term to expiry extended to 4.13 years.
- No
re-financing in until FY16. - Interest
coverage ratio is at 4.3 times. - Credit
rating of “Baa2″ indicates Suntec Reit has an acceptable
ability to repay short-term obligations according to the ratings agency.
Outlook
- 2014
office portfolio performance continue to be positive. - DPU
continue to be stable. - Suntec City Mall Phase 2 revenue recognition in coming quarters.
- Phase 3 and 4 AEI upcoming and 2016 completion of
Sydney 177 office building signals more growth.
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How do you get a 10% discount to the book value? Just want to learn from you…
Hi Simoen,
This post was written close to 2 yrs ago. The discount is based entirely on pricing and net asset value (aka book value) at that time.
At Suntec current pricing, the price to book value is 0.78 or 22% discount.
Net asset value is total assets subtract total liabilities divided by the total number of shares.