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Lippo Karawaci
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First REIT’s price surge readies it for acquisitions in Myanmar, China or Japan
First REIT's price surge could ready it for acquisitions in Myanmar, China or Japan.
November 25, 2021
REITs
For First REIT investors, it is either restructure or default
First REIT's unitholders have little choice but to vote a for a restructure despite a dilutive rights issue.
January 15, 2021
REITs
As First REIT's master leases approach 15-year mark, ill winds seen buffeting rental support
On June 1, Lippo Karawaci (LPKR) announced it wanted to restructure its rental support agreements with First REIT.
June 05, 2020
Covid-19
Lippo Karawaci to renegotiate rental support with First REIT
According to the Lippo Karawaci, revenues in some hospitals are down as much as 40-50% y-o-y
June 01, 2020
In print this week
LMIRT, First REIT under pressure as acquisitions loom
SINGAPORE (Apr 15): Although stresses at Lippo Karawaci have been alleviated, they remain in other parts of the group, which could put pressure on its Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (REITs).
April 15, 2019
Broker's Calls
More challenges loom for First REIT after completion of ownership restructuring: OCBC
SINGAPORE (Dec 13): OCBC Investment Research is maintaining its “hold” call on First REIT with a lower fair value of $1.05 from $1.34 previously, after factoring in various risks pertaining to the REIT’s master leases and portfolio balancing.
December 13, 2018
Credit downgrade
Lippo Karawaci says Fitch credit downgrade 'regretted'; fund-raising progressing smoothly
SINGAPORE (Nov 20): Indonesian property developer Lippo Karawaci has expressed regret over a credit downgrade by Fitch Ratings, saying its IDR 6 trillion ($564 million) divestment plan to strengthen capital was progressing smoothly.
November 20, 2018
Broker's Calls
This REIT is awaiting accretive acquisitions
SINGAPORE (April 19): OCBC says a price of $1.25 and below would be a more favourable entry point for investors of First REIT as it awaits management to pursue accretive acquisitions during the remainder of the year, supported by its healthy gearing ratio
April 19, 2017
Indonesia tycoons line up for tax amnesty in boost for plan
JAKARTA (Sept 2): Two of Indonesia's wealthiest men said they will participate in a government-led tax amnesty to clear their past omissions, boosting the credibility of the programme.
September 02, 2016