- City Developments (SGX:C09)'s 1H23 earnings were disappointing as the hospitality arm’s recovery was dragged by higher financing costs and lower development margins. We expect a better 2H23 on contributions from new hotel acquisitions, stronger hospitality performance, and higher contributions from the Singapore residential segment.
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- Rerating catalysts: Unlocking value via asset divestments and potential spin-offs into private funds/REITs that will lift ROE.
Singapore residential property portfolio remains resilient.
- Despite the recent set of additional property cooling measures, its latest launch, The Myst, saw a decent 32% of total 132 units sold at a ASP of S$2,057psf.
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- The next launch likely will be the Bukit Batok West Avenue executive condominiums (512 units) for which we expect to see strong demand.
- City Developments had earlier deferred the launch of Newport Residences (former Fuji Xerox Towers) that is part of a 45-storey mixed-use development, Newport Plaza – we think this may be pushed back to next year amid the weak sentiment for high-end real estate projects.
Expecting a better 2024 for the fund management business.
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