Suntec Reit to increase Singapore focus, sell three Australia properties
The plans come after a review that could help improve the real estate investment trust’s capital structure
Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Suntec Reit) is shifting its focus to Singapore and planning to sell three properties in Australia, according to a strategic review conducted by the Reit's new sponsor, Tang Organization. The review aims to strengthen portfolio performance and enhance capital efficiency. Tang Organization acquired ESR Asset Management earlier this year and initiated the review to support higher distributions in the coming years while maintaining long-term sustainability.
The three Australian properties - 177 Pacific Highway, 21 Harris Street, and 477 Collins Street - are slated for sale due to improving conditions in Australia's capital markets and continued investor interest. The sales are expected to bring Suntec Reit's aggregate leverage below 40%, enabling room for future acquisitions, unit buy-backs, and capital distributions.
The Reit's CEO, Chong Kee Hiong, confirmed that these moves will help improve the real estate investment trust's capital structure.
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