- The MAS is proposing to subject all S-REITs to a minimum interest coverage ratio (ICR) threshold of 1.5x and an aggregate leverage limit of 50%. Managers will also be required to disclose sensitivity of ICR to change in interest rates and operating income.
Higher gearing limit, lower coverage floor
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- We find the timing of proposal interesting: it comes on the eve of the reporting season and policy rates are expected to be cut. Or, is there more darkness before the eventual dawn?
Proposed rules
- The MAS is proposing a minimum ICR of 1.5 times is applied at all times to all the REITs. To simplify the rules further, MAS is proposing to simplify the requirements, MAS is proposing a single aggregate leverage limit of 50% for all REITs going forward.
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- The minimum ICR requirement will not be considered breached if it is due to circumstances beyond the control of the manager. However, in such a situation, the REIT should not incur additional borrowings or enter into further deferred payment arrangements but can continue to refinance its existing borrowings.
How is it different from current rules?
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