Positive
+ Stronger sales momentum and higher ASPs recorded in Singapore development projects: Revenue from property development grew 19% YoY to S$221.2 million amid accelerated sales and higher selling prices of existing development projects, The Clement Canopy and Principal Garden. We noted that ASPs of the two developments projects grew an average of 5.6% QoQ.
+ Bulk of retail and commercial space expiring in FY17 has been renewed and were better than expectations: More than 70% of the Group’s retail and commercial space NLA expiring in FY17 reported rental reversions in the “single digit” percentage growth. This was better than our expectations as we were expecting pressures in rental reversions amid the oversupply of office space and lacklustre retail sales in 1H17, and pressures to only begin easing in 2H17.
Negative
– Hospitality segment remained weak in Singapore and a mixed bag in Australia: RevPAR growth in Singapore was down 2% YoY (versus an industry average of 1.1%) amid ongoing weakness in the upscale hotel segment. While management mentioned that Sydney and Melbourne hotels grew at a “high single” digit and 2% YoY respectively, RevPAR of Pan Pacific Perth (1.7% of RNAV) registered a “double digit” decline.
Outlook
Maintained a rating of “Accumulate” with an upgraded TP of S$8.93, based on our FY17 RNAV estimates
We continue to favour the Group’s prospects, especially in Singapore development amid its solid execution and improving sentiments. The Group remains on track to launch two new Singapore development projects next year in 2018.
Valuations
Figure 1. RNAV Table