- First REIT's 1H24 DPU of S$1.2 cents (flat q-o-q/-3% y-o-y) is in line with consensus and our forecast. In Iocal currency terms, revenue from its Indonesia/Singapore portfolios rose 4.4%/2.0% respectively, and it was flat for its Japan assets. Forex headwinds weighed down 1H24 headline growth.
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Key takeaways
- First REIT's 1H24 revenue/NPI were lower by 3.7%/3% y-o-y respectively, caused by forex headwinds.
- In our previous report First REIT - A Comeback Story Underpinned By Diversification, we noted MPU’s rental arrears. Management is optimistic MPU can meet its rental obligation after divesting a major asset. Other options include tapping into Siloam’s and MPU’s security deposits under their tripartite agreement to partially cover the arrears.
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Changing dynamics
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Above is the excerpt from report by Maybank Research.
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Li Jialin Maybank Research | https://www.maybank-ke.com.sg/ 2024-08-08
Read also Maybank's most recent report:
2024-11-10 First REIT - Navigating Forex Headwinds.
Price targets by 3 other brokers at First REIT Target Prices.
Listing of research reports at First REIT Analyst Reports.
Relevant links:
First REIT Share Price History,
First REIT Announcements,
First REIT Dividends & Corporate Actions,
First REIT News Articles
