- Keppel DC REIT (SGX:AJBU) reported DPU of 4.549 cents for 1H24 (-9.9% y-o-y), which is above our expectations.
Favourable outcome for dispute with DXC.
- Gross revenue increased 11.9% y-o-y, boost by the settlement sum relating to the dispute with DXC. The settlement sum of S$11.2m was received in Apr 24 (after deducting related expenses and GST) and would be distributed in two equal tranches in 1H24 and 2H24.
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Positive rental reversion across the portfolio.
- Keppel DC REIT achieved positive reversion of more than 40% for a major renewal contract in Singapore in 2Q24, a reflection of strong demand and tight vacancy locally. Master leases for its fully fitted and shell & core data centres provide built-in rental escalations of 2-4% per year.
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- Keppel DC REIT provides stable cash flows due to its long portfolio WALE weighted by lettable area of 6.4 years.
Preparing for the worst in China.
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Above is the excerpt from report by UOB Kay Hian Research.
Clients of UOB Kay Hian may be the first to access the full report in PDF @ https://www.utrade.com.sg/.
Jonathan KOH CFA UOB Kay Hian Research | https://research.uobkayhian.com/ 2024-07-29
Read also UOB's most recent report:
2024-09-13 Keppel DC REIT - Positive Momentum To Sustain Into 2H24 & 2025.
Price targets by 3 other brokers at Keppel DC REIT Target Prices.
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