Unique growth model    REIT-like characteristics enhance stability of distributions  
   Significant distribution growth    Portfolio of high quality investment properties in India  
   Optimum captial structure   Exposure to fast-growing Indian economy  
   Rising demand for business space across key IT centres  
   Proven track record of Ascendas  
     
 
Unique growth model

Strong organic growth potential
Medium-term leases with favourable escalation potential from Operating Buildings of 3.6 million sq ft Owned SBA*
Completing Buildings of 1.1 million sq ft SBA*
High tenant retention rates
Tenants with good credit standing
 
Property Income (S$ millions)
Forecast Year 2008
1 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
Projection Year 2009
1 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
Occupancy1 As at 31 Mar 07 Forecast Year
2008
Forecast Year
2009
Operating 95% 96% 96%
Operating & Completing 95% 90% 96%
1 Weighted average for the Properties based on SBA. Figure for 31 Mar 07 is in relation to Committed Leases.
 
Net Property Income (S$ millions)
Forecast Year 2008
1 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
Projection Year 2009
1 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
 
"In-built" development pipeline
Strong development pipeline of up to 4.2 million sq ft comprising:
 
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1.5 million sq ft SBA* of upcoming Proposed Developments
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2.7 million sq ft SBA* or 24 acres of Land Available for Development
 
External acquisitions
Right of first refusal (ROFR) from Ascendas which owns the CyberVale IT park in Chennai
ROFR from Ascendas India Development Trust which has a targeted investment value of S$1 billion and currently includes approximately 100 acres of land in Pune and Nagpur and other investments in the pipeline
Potential third party acquisitions of business space properties across India

REIT-like characteristics enhance stability of distributions...
Commitment to distribute 100% of Distributable Income from Listing Date to 31 March 2009 and at least 90% thereafter
Adherence to safeguarding provisions on allowable investments under Property Fund Guidelines
Gearing limited to 35% of deposited property or 60% if credit rating is obtained
Distributions are exempt from Singapore income tax
.... But retains upside potential from development activities with 20% development limit

*Super Built-Up Area

Significant distribution growth
Expected 22% growth of a-iTrust’s distribution per unit

DPU (cents) Estimates at Offering Price S$1.18
Forecast Year 2008
1 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
Projection Year 2009
1 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09

Increase in Forecast and Projected Distribution Yield

Forecast and Projected Distribution Yield2
Forecast Year 2008
1 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
Projection Year 2009
1 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09

2 Offering Price of S$1.18 per Unit.
Distributions made by a-iTrust exempt from Singapore income tax in the hands of all Unitholders

Portfolio of high quality investment properties in India
Attractive and relatively safe opportunity to gain exposure to high-growth industry sectors and cities
Geographically diversified in the key high-growth IT and ITES centres of Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad
 
India’s IT and ITES Revenue Break-Up by Location
Source: STPI, 2006
 
High quality and professionally-managed Properties with comprehensive ancillary facilities and services to benefit tenants
Substantially locked-in medium-term leases (with high security deposits) provide rental income stability
High committed occupancy rates and leased to diverse and good quality tenants
 
Tenant Trade Sectors of the Portfolio (by Base Rent)
as at 31 March 2007

Optimum capital structure
Modest gearing of 4.1% as at Listing Date increasing to 18.9% assuming full draw down of Trust Loan Facilities
Conservative capital structure enhances future financing flexibility for development projects and acquisitions

Exposure to fast-growing Indian economy
World's second fastest growing major economy which is forecast to grow between 7% and 9% per annum over the next few years
Regulated financial environment, stable political outlook, growing foreign exchange reserves and young demographic profile contribute to sustainable growth

Rising demand for business space across key IT centres
India is the world leader and centre for IT and ITES outsourcing with a 55% to 60% global market share
Strong demand from IT and ITES companies for business space to accommodate expansion plans expected to benefit major IT centres in India including Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad

 
 
Proven track record of Ascendas
One of Asia's leading providers of business space solutions
Strong brand name with more than 20 years of presence in Asia
Manages a portfolio of properties comprising more than 34 million sq ft across Asia
14 years of presence in India
One of the few foreign investors who have successfully acquired and developed assets in India
Alignment of interest with that of Unitholders through substantial unitholding (17%) and ROFR
Committed to supporting a-iTrust over the long-term
Offers tenants the benefit of the "Ascendas Advantage" of quality business space, reliable business solutions and international business lifestyle