Earnings season for the second quarter of 2020 is about to commence.
This is a big season too.
The second quarter is one where Singapore underwent harsh “circuit breaker” measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
REITs such as Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U), Keppel DC REIT (SGX: AJBU) and CapitaLand Mall Trust (SGX: C38U) will be reporting this week.
Their financial and operating numbers will be closely scrutinised to assess the impact of the pandemic.
On the bright side, investors can also expect commentary on whether the situation has improved, and the steps each REIT is taking to mitigate this crisis.
Here’s a list of our top reads this week.
1. 4 Benefits from the ESR-REIT and Sabana REIT Merger
Yet another REIT merger has been announced, this time between ESR-REIT (SGX: J91U) and Sabana REIT (SGX: M1GU). We look at four benefits unitholders can enjoy from this transaction.
2. 3 REITs Looking to Boost Their Distributions...