Shares & Derivatives
CapitaLand China Trust Makes a S$350 Million Foray into Chinese Logistics Properties: 5 Things You Need to Know
By The Smart Investor  •  October 14, 2021
Acquisitions are an effective method used by REITs to grow their distribution per unit (DPU). And when it comes to acquisitions, CapitaLand China Trust (SGX: AU8U), or CLCT, has been hard at work. CLCT’s current portfolio comprises 11 shopping malls and five business parks located across 10 Chinese cities. The REIT has a strong sponsor in CapitaLand Investment (SGX: 9CI), the investment arm offshoot of CapitaLand Group that started trading in late September. Because of the pandemic, CLCT announced an expansion of its investment strategy to include commercial and industrial properties in addition to retail malls. This week, the REIT made its first foray into the Chinese logistics sector with the acquisition of four prime logistics properties for around S$350.7 million. This acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Here’s what investors need to know about this major transaction. 1. Increases proportion of New Economy assets...
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The Smart Investor is co-founded by David Kuo, Joanna Sng, and Chin Hui Leong. The company was formed in late 2019 from the ashes of the Motley Fool Singapore. The Smart Investor believes that everybody can learn how to invest, smartly. We aim to educate people on how to invest smartly by providing investing education, stock commentary and market coverage for Singapore and around the world.
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