Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)

Metro Holdings' student accommodation fund acquires property in Bristol, UK for $54.8 mil - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Property

Metro Holdings' student accommodation fund acquires property in Bristol, UK for $54.8 mil

The property was completed in August 2020 with 44 studios and 181 en-suite beds over six floors.
Ascott Residence Trust acquires first student accommodation asset in US for US$95 mil - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Property

Ascott Residence Trust acquires first student accommodation asset in US for US$95 mil

The accretive acquisition will increase the pro forma FY2020 distribution per stapled security (DPS) by some 4.4%.
Metro forms partnership, establishes fund to grow UK purpose-built student accommodation portfolio - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Deals, joint ventures & alliances

Metro forms partnership, establishes fund to grow UK purpose-built student accommodation portfolio

The fund has an initial aggregate committed capital of £60 million ($108 million) upon its first closing.
Covid-19 bug lingers in Centurion as revenue slips by 11% in 3Q2020 - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Results

Covid-19 bug lingers in Centurion as revenue slips by 11% in 3Q2020

“3Q2FY20 continues to show impact from COVID-19 on Centurion’s portfolio,” says CEO Kong Chee Min.

SGX Research Series: 10 in 10

Far East Orchard aims for more recurring income

Far East Orchard aims to continue growing recurring hospitality revenue through operating contracts and strategic partnerships.
Dorm operator Centurion Corp gets a thumbs up from UOB Kay Hian - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Broker's Calls

Dorm operator Centurion Corp gets a thumbs up from UOB Kay Hian

UOB Kay Hian initiates a buy call on Centurion Corp, at a target price of 44 cents. This gives it a 30.7% upside.

Broker's Calls

Centurion looks 'stable so far', says PhillipCapital

Centurion is better levered or geared despite the current bleak economic outlook, says PhillipCapital.

Broker's Calls

DBS maintains a neutral stance on Centurion despite 'decent' 1H2020 earnings, lowers TP

DBS Research Group is maintaining its ‘hold’ call on dormitory operator Centurion Corp, at a revised target price of 39 cents. 

Results

Centurion reels from Covid-19 as earnings dip 10% from costs to manage infection spread

As at June 30, cash and cash equivalents stood at $63.8 million, up from the $50.3 million it was at in the corresponding year before. No final dividend has been declared for 1H2020, compared to the 1.0 cents disbursed previously, as the group looks to

Broker's Calls

Analysts remain neutral on SPH as it fights off Covid-19 bug

SPH’s FY20F profit guidance indicates a significant fall in operating profit, below the $187 million it logged in FY19.
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