- Keppel DC REIT's DPU of 5.133 Singapore cents for 1H25 (+12.8% y-o-y) was in line with our expectations, forming 51% of our FY25e estimates. The y-o-y increase was driven by the acquisitions of KDC SGP 7 & 8 and Tokyo DC 1, stronger contributions from contract renewals and escalations, and lower finance costs due to reduced interest rates and loan repayments.
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- Gearing remains low at 30%, though it is expected to rise to ~35% with the planned debt drawdown to finance the land lease extensions for KDC SGP 7 and 8.
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The Positives
Exceptionally strong positive rental reversions of 51% in 1H25.
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