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Unique growth model REIT-like characteristics enhance stability of distributions |
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Significant distribution growth Portfolio of high quality investment properties in India |
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Optimum captial structure Exposure to fast-growing Indian economy |
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Rising demand for business space across key IT centres |
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Proven track record of Ascendas |
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Strong organic growth potential |
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Medium-term leases with favourable escalation potential from
Operating Buildings of 3.6 million sq ft Owned SBA* |
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Completing Buildings of 1.1 million sq ft SBA* |
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High tenant retention rates |
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Tenants with good credit standing |
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Forecast Year 2008
1 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08 |
Projection Year 2009
1 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 |
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95% |
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96% |
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| 1 Weighted average for the Properties based on SBA. Figure for 31 Mar 07 is in relation to Committed Leases. |
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Forecast Year 2008
1 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08 |
Projection Year 2009
1 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 |
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| "In-built" development pipeline |
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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 |
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Right of first refusal (ROFR) from Ascendas which owns the CyberVale
IT park in Chennai |
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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 |
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Potential third party acquisitions of business space properties
across India |
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Commitment to distribute 100% of Distributable Income from
Listing Date to 31 March 2009 and at least 90% thereafter |
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Adherence to safeguarding provisions on allowable investments
under Property Fund Guidelines |
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Gearing limited to 35% of deposited property or 60% if credit
rating is obtained |
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Distributions are exempt from Singapore income tax |
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*Super Built-Up Area
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Expected 22% growth of a-iTrust’s distribution per unit
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Forecast Year 2008
1 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08 |
Projection Year 2009
1 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 |
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Increase in Forecast and Projected Distribution Yield
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Forecast Year 2008
1 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08 |
Projection Year 2009
1 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 |
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2 Offering Price of S$1.18 per Unit. |
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Distributions made by a-iTrust exempt from Singapore income tax in the hands of all Unitholders |
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Attractive and relatively safe opportunity to gain exposure to high-growth industry sectors and cities |
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Geographically diversified in the key high-growth IT and ITES centres of Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad |
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High quality and professionally-managed Properties with comprehensive ancillary facilities and services to benefit tenants |
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Substantially locked-in medium-term leases (with high security deposits) provide rental income stability |
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High committed occupancy rates and leased to diverse and good quality tenants |
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Modest gearing of 4.1% as at Listing Date increasing to 18.9%
assuming full draw down of Trust Loan Facilities |
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Conservative capital structure enhances future financing flexibility
for development projects and acquisitions |
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World's second fastest growing major economy which is forecast
to grow between 7% and 9% per annum over the next few years |
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Regulated financial environment, stable political outlook, growing
foreign exchange reserves and young demographic profile contribute
to sustainable growth |
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India is the world leader and centre for IT and ITES outsourcing
with a 55% to 60% global market share |
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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 |
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One of Asia's leading providers of business space solutions |
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Strong brand name with more than 20 years of presence in Asia |
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Manages a portfolio of properties comprising more than 34 million sq ft across Asia |
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14 years of presence in India |
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One of the few foreign investors who have successfully acquired and developed assets in India |
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Alignment of interest with that of Unitholders through substantial unitholding (17%) and ROFR |
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Committed to supporting a-iTrust over the long-term |
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Offers tenants the benefit of the "Ascendas Advantage" of quality business space, reliable business solutions and international business lifestyle |
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