Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust
Sunlight REIT Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 31 December 2017
Hong Kong, 12 February 2018 ( Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the “Manager“) is pleased to announce the interim results of Sunlight REIT for the six months ended 31 December 2017 (the “Reporting Period“). Sunlight REIT reported net property income of HK$310.2 million for the Reporting Period, up 3.7% year-on-year (“YoY“), mainly attributable to higher contribution from its retail properties. Thanks to decent saving on interest expenses, distributable income rose 4.4%[1] YoY to HK$214.1 million. The Board has resolved to declare an interim distribution of HK 12.6 cents per unit, which implies a payout ratio of 96.6%. The distribution per unit increased 3.3% YoY, and represented an annualized distribution yield of 4.7%[2]. The appraised value of Sunlight REIT’s portfolio expanded 8.6%[3] from six months ago to HK$18,535.1 million. Meanwhile, its net assets grew 4.5% to HK$14,526.4 million, which translates to a net asset value of HK$8.85 per unit. Through its refinancing arrangement near the end of FY2016/17, Sunlight REIT is equipped with a more flexible funding structure while enjoying a lower loan interest margin. With approximately 66% of debt being hedged to fixed rates, Sunlight REIT is reasonably cushioned from interest rate fluctuations in the short-to-medium term. Furthermore, the acquisition of Fung Shun Commercial Building at Nathan Road of Mong Kok and the disposal of the Palatial Stand Property have demonstrated the Manager’s capability and resolve to swiftly conduct accretive transactions. Operating Highlights At 31 December 2017, the overall occupancy of Sunlight REIT’s portfolio was 97.6% (30 June 2017: 96.9%). The occupancies of its office and retail portfolios were 97.3% and 98.2% (30 June 2017: 97.3% and 96.2%) respectively. Their respective passing rent were HK$33.4 per sq. ft. and HK$72.8 per sq. ft. which were supported by rental reversions of 6.5% and 9.8% respectively. The top three properties of Sunlight REIT performed well with Sunlight Tower recording a rental reversion of 12.0%. Sheung Shui Centre Shopping Arcade made reasonable headway during the Reporting Period as its shopping ambience has obviously been lifted by the renovation and the recent establishment of pop-up stores, while Metro City Phase I Property continued to benefit from its balanced trade-mix with a particular focus on necessity shopping. About the Manager The Manager of Sunlight REIT is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Henderson Land Development Company Limited (恒基兆業地產有限公司); its responsibility is to manage Sunlight REIT in the sole interest of the unitholders in accordance with the Trust Deed. This press release is issued by Cornerstones Communications Ltd. on behalf of the Manager. For further information, please contact: Document: http://n.eqs.com/c/fncls.ssp?u=FXUFVACMQL Document title: Sunlight REIT_IR2017-18 Press release_Eng_12 Feb 2018 (final).pdf
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