Following the recent divestment of two Australian properties (80 Hartley Street and Lot 102 Coghlan Road), the manager of Frasers Logistics and Industrial Trust had completed the acquisition of two prime properties in Australia for A$62.6 Million. This is no surprise and as per their previous announcement that they will use the proceeds from the divestment to fund potential acquisition opportunities.
The manager has mentioned that the acquisition is expected to improve the distribution per unit. Stock analysts have estimated a debt headroom of A$190m before reaching the 40% gearing ratio. Thus, I do not foresee any further acquisition in the near term.
Given the above news which I deemed positive, I have slightly increased my holdings in Frasers Logistics and Industrial Trust which I shall update at the end of this month.
Below are the details of the two new Australian properties that have been acquired ......