The Positives
+ FY23 FRB revenue grew 8.7% YoY, boosted by lodging management fees (+28.3%), recurring fund management fees (+9.3%), and commercial management fees (+10.8%). This is partially offset by lower event-driven fees (-52% YoY) in a market that is less conducive to deal-making. Including S$10bn in committed equity pending deployment, CLI currently has S$100bn in FUM and is targeting to reach S$200bn in five years.
The Negative
– FY23 REIB revenue fell 8.5% YoY due to lower corporate leasing income in the USA and lower rental revenue from properties in China. Rental reversions in China remain negative across all operating segments.
– Significant fair value losses of S$600mn, which came mainly from China (-S$511mn) due to weaker rents and market outlook, as well as USA (-S$231mn) due to cap rate expansion. This is partially offset by gains in Singapore (+165mn) and India (+S$44mn).
Darren has over three years of experience on the buy-side as a fund manager. During his time as fund manager, he has managed multiple funds and mandates including dividend income, growth, customised, Singapore focused and regionally focused funds. He graduated from the University of London with a First-Class Honours degree in Banking and Finance.