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UOB KAYHIAN

UOB KAYHIAN

Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP)
3QFY25: Cautious Stance In View Of Upcoming Uncertainties
 
China incurred a negative rental reversion of -10.2% in 3QFY25 and the weakness is expected to persist in the near term. MLT also cautioned moderation in positive rental reversion in Hong Kong (weak consumption) and South Korea (excess supply). Management is closely monitoring trade policies under the Trump administration and the potential negative impact on international trade and logistics. MLT provides FY26 distribution yield of 6.4% (FLT: 7.3%). Maintain HOLD. Target price: S$1.35.
 
 
 
  
 

Sunny Optical (2382 HK)

Smartphone And Automobile Businesses To Support Growth In 2025

 

Sunny is expecting the smartphone market in 2025 to remain robust due to the ongoing spec upgrades and the recently-announced trade-in subsidy programme. In particular, the mid-to-high-end segment is likely to be the key volume driver. For the automobile business, the rapid advancements of ADAS systems are a boon for VLS shipments, which are expected to outpace vehicle shipments growth in the year. Maintain BUY and target price of HK$85.00.

 

 

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CGS CIMB

MAYBANK KIM ENG

Singapore Strategy

Capital goods could stand out

 

■ We expect the majority of the companies (~80%) under our coverage to report 4Q24 results in line with our initial forecasts.

■ Companies with potential to surprise on the upside: SCI, STM, IFAST, DBS, FLT, KDCREIT, ST, and SIA.

■ Names that could see downside: WIL, SGX, CDREIT, EREIT and FEHT.

 

 

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Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT SP)

Continued portfolio rebalancing

 

Slight uptick in operating data MLT reported 3QDPU of SGD2.003c, -1.2% QoQ/-11.1% YoY. Key headwinds of negative reversion in China, higher borrowing expense and adverse FX were unchanged but intensity was sequentially less. Portfolio occupancy inched up while reversions, including China, were positive. Borrowing cost was stable while leverage inched up. Focus remains on portfolio reconstitution with unchanged annual divestment target. Maintain BUY and SGD1.60 DDM-based TP on back of recycling, relative value and less intense headwinds.

 

 

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MAYBANK KIM ENG DBS RESEARCH

Malaysia Strategy

JS-SEZ: Realising Opportunities

 

JS-SEZ: It is for “RRR”eal!

Our recent visit to Johor, a week after the signing of the JS-SEZ agreement reaffirms our confidence of its success. The cherry on top of our trip is the meeting with the Chief Minister of Johor who shared his views and the commitment of both Malaysia and Singapore to see this agreement through. We met with JLand Group, and more importantly, a site visit to the data centre hotspot, Sedenak, a testimony of the burgeoning activity there. Not forgetting, sighting landbank of a handful of property companies, as we had identified the property sector as a key beneficiary of the JS-SEZ. A view of the progress of the RTS suggests that the project is on track to complete by end-2026. Our JS-SEZ proxies are ECW, ITMAX, DIALOG, YTLP while plantation beneficiaries are SDG, GENP and KLK.

 

 

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Fraser Centerpoint Trust

1QFY25 Update Summary: Growth Engine Restarts in Suburbs

  • Occupancy & Tenant Sales: Committed occupancy remains resilient at 99.5% (-20 bps q/q, -40 bps y/y). Tenant sales rose 2.5% y/y, supported by increased shopper traffic (+2.7% y/y), partly driven by post-AEI completion at Tampines 1.
  • Hougang AEI Progress: The asset enhancement initiative (AEI) at Hougang Mall is on track, with ~50% of AEI space pre-committed ahead of completion. SGD 51M is budgeted for this project, targeting a 7% ROI.
  • Debt Refinancing & Cost Savings: FY25 debt has been fully refinanced, achieving a 10 bps q/q reduction in interest cost to 4.0%. Gearing is stable at 39.3%, and the interest coverage ratio remains healthy at 3.3x.
  • Portfolio Highlights:
  • Recent AEI completions (e.g., Tampines 1, Hougang Mall, Tiong Bahru Mall) support tenant sales and reversions.
  • The upcoming Woodlands-Johor Bahru RTS system is expected to enhance growth in northern Singapore malls like Causeway Point and Northpoint City, which have seen strong revenue recovery post-pandemic (c.10-12% growth FY19-FY24).
  • Outlook: Positive momentum is sustained with lower interest costs, strong tenant sales, and improving mall fundamentals.

Recommendation: Maintain BUY rating as a top sector pick, with a target price (TP) of SGD 2.75.

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