Portfolio Occupancy and Rental Reversion
Portfolio occupancy remained high at 91.8%, with a high rental reversion of 9.5% for leases renewed in the first half.
Healthy Gearing and Debt Management
Gearing is healthy at 37.4%, with a stable cost of debt at 3.7%. The debt expiry profile is well spread out, with about $900 million due for refinancing per annum.
Acquisition and Redevelopment Success
The acquisition of DHL Logistics Center in the U.S. and the redevelopment of 1 Science Park Drive were completed, with a total development cost of about $884 million. Plans are set to add another $725 million of interim producing assets in Singapore.
Positive Rental Reversion Across Geographies
The total portfolio achieved a positive rental reversion of 8%, with Singapore at 7.8%, U.S. at 10.9%, and Australia at 3.5%.
Successful Divestment
Divested Parkside business-based property in the U.S. at a 45% premium to market valuation.