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Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)
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.
January 29, 2021
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%.
January 27, 2021
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.
December 21, 2020
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.
November 15, 2020
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.
October 30, 2020
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.
October 22, 2020
Broker's Calls
Centurion looks 'stable so far', says PhillipCapital
Centurion is better levered or geared despite the current bleak economic outlook, says PhillipCapital.
August 20, 2020
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.
August 13, 2020
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
August 12, 2020
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.
July 15, 2020