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Far East Orchard Ltd. ( (SG:O10) ) has provided an update.
Far East Orchard reported a resilient first-quarter performance for fiscal 2026, with its hospitality and UK student accommodation businesses delivering stable operations despite a volatile macro environment. The consolidation of UK operator Homes for Students since late 2025 added to operating results, while property sales in Westminster Fire Station and a medical suite in Singapore marginally lifted operating profit.
Net profit after tax declined year-on-year due to the absence of a S$9.1 million one-off gain booked in the prior year and higher taxes from property disposals. Management highlighted that refurbishment works across hotels in Australia, Japan and Europe, and targeted upgrades across UK student accommodation assets, may weigh on near-term performance but are intended to enhance asset quality and support long-term recurring income.
In the UK PBSA segment, occupancy for the 2025/26 academic year moderated to 88%, but pre-leasing for 2026/27 is tracking slightly ahead of last year and development projects in Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester remain on schedule. The group is prioritising occupancy, tenant retention and sustainable income over short-term yield, while HFS continues to expand in Europe with a new 425-bed Italian property slated to open in 2026.
Far East Orchard cautioned that global growth headwinds, geopolitical tensions and rising energy and labour costs could pressure margins and demand in its key markets. However, it expects limited near-term impact from energy price volatility due to fixed or hedged contracts and is pursuing hedging, procurement and efficiency measures as it executes its FEOR30 strategy under a disciplined capital allocation framework.
More about Far East Orchard Ltd.
Far East Orchard Limited is a Singapore-listed real estate company focused on lodging, with a diversified portfolio across hospitality and purpose-built student accommodation in Asia Pacific and Europe. Through Far East Hospitality and joint ventures such as Toga Far East Hotels, it owns over 10 assets and manages more than 100 properties with over 18,000 rooms, and has a sizeable UK student accommodation platform spanning about 60,000 beds.
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