- Keppel DC REIT's 2H23 results were affected by provisions for arrears from Guangdong data centres of S$10.5m, equivalent to 5.5 months of rental income from DC 1 and DC 2 and coupon income from DC 3. Keppel DC REIT has drawn up a recovery road map and seeks to resolve the arrears amicably.
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- Geographical diversification has cushioned the negative impact from Guangdong data centres. Maintain BUY rating on Keppel DC REIT.
Keppel DC REIT's 2H23 Results
- Keppel DC REIT (SGX:AJBU) reported 2H23 DPU of 4.332 cents (-16.1% y-o-y), which was below our forecast of 4.8 cents. See Keppel DC REIT's dividend dates.
Taking the hit from Guangdong data centres.
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- The decline in Keppel DC REIT's distribution is entirely due to the provisions, which reduced 2H23 DPU by 0.649 cents or 15%.
Resolving the arrears amicably where possible.
- Read more at SGinvestors.io.
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Jonathan KOH CFA UOB Kay Hian Research | https://research.uobkayhian.com/ 2024-01-29
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