Successful C-REIT Listing
CLCT, along with its sponsor, listed the C-REIT CLCR on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, marking China's first international sponsored retail C-REIT. It opened trading at 19.6% above its IPO price, with institutional oversubscription at 254x and retail at 535x.
Logistics Revenue Increase
Logistics revenue increased by 13% quarter-on-quarter, mainly due to improved occupancy at Shanghai Fengxian.
Retail Sector Performance
Retail sector saw a year-on-year increase in shopper traffic by 4.5% and tenant sales by 3.2%, with key sectors like F&B up 5.1%, Infotech up 12.8%, Toys and Hobbies up 56%, and Jewelry and Watches up 16.6%.
Debt Management Achievements
The average cost of debt improved from 3.42% to 3.36%. Gearing reduced to 28.8% due to temporary use of perpetual proceeds, and the target of 50% RMB-denominated debt was achieved.
Golden Week Performance
During China's Golden Week, there was a 4.6% year-on-year increase in traffic and a 4% increase in total sales.