Dividends collected 12 Sep

Updating latest dividends amount collected since various previous updates on 15 Aug.

SRS - Closing status 13 June

Received the SRS statement from the bank in this week for May month; collected the following dividends for my SRS stock holdings :-

$39.40 Keppel Reit
$160.00 SembCorp Marine
$154.95 Mapletree Greater China
$56.40 Sabana Reit 
$42.80 Cache Logistics
$37.80 Mapletree Logistics 

SRS stock holdings walk since previous posting :-

+$11,239 Total Returns as of 6 June

+$491 Dividends from Keppel Reit, Sabana Reit, SembCorp Marine, Cache Log, Mapletree Log, Mapletree GC

-$474 Unrealised positions worsened

+$11,256 Total Returns as of 13 June

previous posting :- SRS - Closing status 6 June

Remarks :- Profits locked in to-date $16,673 / year 2014 $4,071

CPF - Closing Status 13 June

Received the CPF Investment statement from the bank in this week for May month; collected the following dividends for my CPF stock holdings :-

$320.00 Capitaland
$160.00 SembCorp Marine
$154.95 Mapletree Greater China
$150.00 SPH
$42.80 Cache Logistics

CPF stock holdings walk since previous posting :-

-$5,028 Total Returns as of 6 June

+$828 Dividends from Cache Logistics, Capitaland, Mapletree Greater China, SembCorp Marine, SPH

-$96 Unrealised positions worsened

-$4,296 Total Returns as of 13 June

previous journal :- CPF - Closing Status 6 June

Remarks :- Profits locked in to-date $2,994 / year 2014 $2,349

Cash - Closing Status 30 May

Received the following dividends in this week for my Cash stock holdings :-

$23.20 Ascendas India Trust
$42.80 Cache Logistics
$39.40 Keppel Reit
$4.96 Suntec Reit

Reduced Keppel Reit 1 lot in this week for $24 nett gain as part of usual and active stock holdings re-balancing; remaining stock holding at 1 lot.  In its recent 1Q2014 financial results and versus last year;  DPU stayed the same at 1.97 cents;  Property expenses  now stabilized at +4.3%;  NPI higher by 14.7% resulted from improved performance from Ocean Financial Centre and Prudential Tower, as well as the additional income from 8 Exhibition Street in Melbourne;  Profit +20.1% due to higher NPI, higher interest income, higher share of results of associates and jv, lower trust expenses and lower amortization expenses; but offset by lower rental support, higher borrowing costs and management fees as a results of the larger portfolio of assets under management.  As of end Qtr 1, its NAV was valued at $1.39 but Mr Market believes that it is worth $1.305 as of its Friday closing price.  Recently, it sold away 92.8% of its stake in Prudential Tower and the sale proceeds will be used to repay existing debt in order to achieve greater financial flexibility, with the remaining amount to be used for general corporate and working capital purposes and/or for pursuing acquisition opportunities.  Post divestment, its aggregate leverage will decline from 42.1% to 38.8%.

Reduced GRP Ltd 40 lots in this week for $79 nett gain but re-invested into it again for 30 lots as part of usual and active stock holdings re-balancing; total holding in it now at 41 lots.  For its HY2014 financial results, revenue +5.7% with growth in all the three business divisions.  Strong demand in Hose & Marine and ramp up in orders from a middle east customer for its uPVC.   Administrative expenses -6.7%.  Profit 24.4%.  Free cash flow status at the moment.  Cannot understand reason(s) for not declaring any dividends with this set of good results.  It recently announced termination of its projects and development works in Myanmar.

Divested away Ascendas India Trust 1 lot at breakeven as part of usual and active stock holdings re-balancing.  For its 4Q2014 results, NPI +14% due to total property expenses declined by 10%; and hence a higher income available for distribution and higher DPU.   Occupancy rate at 97%.  Gearing at 22%.  NAV at $0.62 versus friday's closing $0.79.  

Divested away HPH Trust 2 lots in this week at breakeven as part of usual and active stock holdings re-balancing.  In its 1Q2014 revenue +2.7% and profit +18.6% versus last year.   The average revenue per TEU for Hong Kong was higher than last year due to favourable throughput mix of containers from liners, whereas that for China was higher than last year, primarily due to fewer concessions granted to some liners and a lower empty/laden container ratio.  Cost of services rendered +11.0% and Staff costs +3.0% due to higher container throughput, increase in external contractors’ costs and inflationary pressure.  Its end of Mar'14 NAV at HKD 7.32 (approx. SGD 1.18); last done share price on this Friday at $0.94.  Growth in the US and Europe is a major factor in determining the total volume of containers handled by HPH Trust.  Consensus outlook for both is favourable in 2014.  On 13 March 2014, HPH Trust entered into a strategic partnership with COSCO Pacific and CSTD through their investments of 40% and 20%, respectively, of effective equity and loan interests in ACT for an aggregate consideration of HK$2,472 million. The partnership will enhance its capabilities in servicing multiple mega-vessels simultaneously. It will further bolster all aspects of its port operations including its flexibility, efficiency, synergy and profitability.  

Divested away PCI Limited 3 lots in this week as part of usual stock holdings re-balancing for $38 nett gain.   For its 3Q2014 results, revenue -5.1%, profit +508.9%.   EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) revenue -5.9% due to weaker orders from key customers.  As a result of continuing efforts to manage cost, EMS operating profit margin was 3.1%.   No borrowings. 

Divested away Croesus Retail Trust 2 lots in this week for $20 nett gain as part of usual and active stock holdings re-balancing.  For its 3Q2014 results, NPI +12.3% and Income available for distribution per unit (SGD cents) +8.0% versus Forecast.  Higher NPI mainly due to better than expected tenant sales at Mallage Shobu.  Gearing 53.5%.  Majority lease expiry by gross rental income in FY2015 (21.5%) and FY2018 and beyond (67.5%).  NAV as of end Mar'14 at JPY 70.95 (SGD 0.87); friday close at $0.945.

Cash stock holdings walk since previous posting :-

+$7,386 Total Returns as of 23 May

+$110 Dividends from Keppel Reit, Ascendas India, Cache Logistics, Suntec Reit

+$162 Nett gain on sales of Keppel Reit, Ascendas India Trust, GRP, Croesus Retail, HPH Trust, PCI

+$818 Unrealised positions improved

+$8,477 Total Returns as of 30 May

Previous posting :- Cash - Closing Status 23 May

Remarks :- Profits locked in to-date $15,861 / year 2014 $4,369

 

SRS - Closing status 16 May

Divested away Cache Logistics Trust 2 lots in this week as part of usual SRS stock holdings re-balancing for $43 nett gain.  In its recent 1Q2014 financial results;  DPU lowered by 4.2% due to higher number of issued units.  NPI higher by 8.2% for 1Q2014 mainly due to rental contribution from new acquisitions made in 2013 and built-in rental escalation within the portfolio’s master leases.  As of end Qtr 1, its NAV was valued at $0.98 but Mr Market believes that it is worth more with its Friday closing price at $1.20.  Aggregate leverage at 29.1%.  Total borrowings, amounting to S$313.0 mil; 70% of the interest cost is hedged.  The aggregate leverage is expected to increase from 29.1% to approximately 34.8% at the completion of the BTS development for DHL Supply Chain Singapore.   94% of its property portfolio will be in modern ramp-up logistics warehouses.  

SRS stock holdings walk since previous posting :-

+$9,534 Total Returns as of 9 May

+$43 Nett gain on sales of Cache Logistics

+$395 Unrealised positions improved

+$9,971 Total Returns as of 16 May

previous posting :- SRS - Closing status 9 May

Remarks :- Profits locked in to-date $15,140 / year 2014 $2,538

CPF - Closing Status 16 May

Divested away Cache Logistics Trust 2 lots in this week as part of usual CPF stock holdings re-balancing for $32 nett gain.  In its recent 1Q2014 financial results;  DPU lowered by 4.2% due to higher number of issued units.  NPI higher by 8.2% for 1Q2014 mainly due to rental contribution from new acquisitions made in 2013 and built-in rental escalation within the portfolio’s master leases.  As of end Qtr 1, its NAV was valued at $0.98 but Mr Market believes that it is worth more with its Friday closing price at $1.20.  Aggregate leverage at 29.1%.  Total borrowings, amounting to S$313.0 mil; 70% of the interest cost is hedged.  The aggregate leverage is expected to increase from 29.1% to approximately 34.8% at the completion of the BTS development for DHL Supply Chain Singapore.   94% of its property portfolio will be in modern ramp-up logistics warehouses.  

Invested into CM Pacific 15 lots in this week as part of regular stock holdings re-balancing.  For its 1Q2014 financial results, revenue +6% driven by the revenue growth from Yongtaiwen Expressway which accounted for 80% of its revenue.  Profit +14% driven by higher profit contribution from its toll road assets and the recognition of deferred income and effective interest income on compensation receivable from the relocation of certain toll stations along the Guihuang Highway. This was partly offset by higher finance costs and withholding tax and lower exchange gain. 

CPF stock holdings walk since previous posting :-

-$6,517 Total Returns as of 17 Apr

+$32 Nett gain on sales of Cache Logistics

+$265 Unrealised positions improved

-$6,221 Total Returns as of 16 May

previous journal :- CPF - Closing Status 17 Apr

Remarks :- Profits locked in to-date $1,257 / year 2014 $613

SRS - Closing status 7 March

Received the SRS statement from the bank in this week for Feb month which showed the following dividends collected for my SRS portfolio :-

$45.30 Soilbuild Biz Reit
$65.70 Sabana Reit
$39.40 Keppel Reit
$222.40 CDL Hospitality Trust
$42.74 Cache Logistics Trust

Invested into DBS Group 300 shares in this week under SRS portfolio.  For its 3Q13 financial results and versus year ago :- Net interest income +6% because loans +19% but the impact was partially offset by lower loan spreads and yields on investment securitie; Non-interest income +11% because trade and transaction services, wealth management and treasury cross-selling contributed to the increase; Expenses +5% as staff and other operating costs were higher.  Net profit fwas flat as the increase in total income was offset by higher general and specific allowances, in line with faster loan growth. Non-performing loan rate at 1.2%.

Invested into GRP Ltd 78 lots in this week but reduced it by 28 lots within the same week for $37 nett gain; as part of usual portfolio re-balancing.  Total holding in it now at 50 lots.  For its HY2014 financial results, revenue +5.7% with growth in all the three business divisions.  Strong demand in Hose & Marine and ramp up in orders from a middle east customer for its uPVC.   Administrative expenses -6.7%.  Profit 24.4%.  Free cash flow status at the moment.  Cannot understand reason(s) for not declaring any dividends with this set of good results.  The ex-President of REDAS, Mr Teo Tong How will be part of GRP's independent non-executive director and chairman of the board of directors.  Mr. Teo will add tremendous value to GRP due to his vast knowledge, experience and network in property development, and property investments.

Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

+$6,242 Total Returns as of 28 Feb

+$416 Dividends from Cache Log, Sabana Reit, CDL HTrust, Keppel Reit, Soilbuild Biz Reit

+$37 Nett gain on sales of GRP
  
-$648 Unrealised positions worsened

+$6,046 Total Returns as of 7 Mar

previous posting :- SRS - Closing status 28 Feb

Remarks :- Profits locked in to-date $13,450 / year 2014 $848

CPF - Closing Status 7 Mar

Received the CPF Investment statement from the bank in this week for (Jan) and Feb month.

Collected the following dividends in February month for my CPF portfolio :-
$73.96 Ascott Reit 
$59.10 Keppel Reit
$36.80 Mapletree Logistics Trust
$42.74 Cache Logistics Trust

Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

-$9,008 Total Returns as of 28 Feb

+$213 Dividends received : Ascott Reit, Cache Logistics, Mapletree Logistics, Keppel Reit

-$386 Unrealised positions worsened

-$9,182 Total Returns as of 7 Mar

previous journal :- CPF - Closing Status 28 Feb

Remarks :- Profits locked in to-date $913 / year 2014 $268

Cash - Closing Status 28 February

Received the following dividends in this week for my Cash portfolio :-
$36.98 Ascott Reit 
$46.90 K-Green Trust
$102.48 Suntec Reit
$42.74 Cache Logistics Trust

Divested away Singapore Shipping Corp (SSC) 1 lot in this week for $19 nett gain as part of usual portfolio re-balancing.   For its 3Q2014 financial results, revenue +69.9%, profit +28.4%.  The newly acquired agency and logistics business helped to reduce revenue shortfall in ship owning and management.  Ship-owning reported a lower Q3 net profit owing to the offhire of a vessel for drydocking.  The lower depreciation rate for two vessels (in drydocking) and contributions from the newly acquired agency and logistics businesses more than made up for the shortfall in profits.  Lower net cash from operating activities because of lower income from ship-owning; but this was partially offset by contributions from agency and logistics businesses.  Ship-owning’s operating results are expected to be better in 4Q2014 and the next financial year as no downtime for drydocking is expected. The delivery of a 6,500-unit pure car and truck carrier for long-term charter to a blue chip operator is on schedule.  The sale of its car carrier "MV Singa Ace" was completed on 14 Feb'14 and the gain on disposal of approximately USD 0.9 million is highly likely to be accounted for in 4Q2014.  MV Singa Ace is 30 years old and its class survey and statutory certificates will expire on 20 February 2014.

Re-invested into Soilbuild Reit 1 lot in this week as part of usual portfolio re-balancing.  Its 4Q2013 financial results has exceeded the forecast set out in its IPO prospectus, with most of the key drivers to the result performing better than expectation.  Revenue, property expenses and finance costs all recorded positive variances and contributed to an overall outperformance on the distributable income line.  Its share price as of this Friday was at $0.76 and is currently below its NAV as of end Dec'13 of $0.80.  Earliest debt maturity is in year 2015, are equally spread out over three years (2015-2017).  It received a BBB- investment grade credit rating from Standard & Poor’s on Jan 22, and the management plans to raise its long term gearing target to between 35% and 40% from its current gearing of 29.3%, giving it an additional $75 million to $80 million in debt headroom for acquisitions. It plans to acquire industrial properties in Woodlands within FY2014.  Occupancy rate 99.9%.   17% of its net lettable area is due for renewal in 2014 and about 47% of that has been pre-committed, with the rest under negotiations.

Divested away K-Green Trust 2 lots in this week at break-even as part of usual portfolio re-balancing.  For its 4Q2013 financial results revenue -5.7% versus last year; profit -1.4%.  It is quite a defensive stock as all three assets in its portfolio have long-term concession agreements with NEA and PUB.   Senoko Trust and Tuas DBOO Trust derive most of their income from capacity payments, which offer a stable source of income with little correlation to economic or demographic fluctuations.  Ulu Pandan Tust's income is derived in equal parts from availability payments and from NEWater output payments.   Its current businesses have been locally based so far and probably likely to stay the same in the next financial year.  Let's see.

Increased HPH Trust 1 lot in this week as part of usual portfolio re-balancing; total holding in it now at 6 lots.  Attractive valuation after recent share price correction.  In its 4Q2013 revenue -0.8% and profit -34.2% versus last year.   The average revenue per TEU for Hong Kong came in lower due to one-off concession granted to liners after industrial action in HIT port;  also came in lower for China due to adverse throughput mix of containers from liners.  Cost of services rendered +10.3% and Staff costs +12.5% due to RMB appreciation, inflationary pressure, higher container throughput and ACT's staff costs after the acquisition.  Its share price dropped to a 52 weeks low at $0.755 on 11 Dec'13; its end of Dec'13 NAV at HKD 7.26 (approx. SGD 1.19); last done share price on this Friday at $0.795.  Growth in the US and Europe is a major factor in determining the total volume of containers handled by HPH Trust.  Consensus outlook for both is favourable in 2014.

Reduced GRP Ltd 20 lots in this week for $99 nett gain as part of usual portfolio re-balancing; total holding in it now at 11 lots.  For its HY2014 financial results, revenue +5.7% with growth in all the three business divisions.  Strong demand in Hose & Marine and ramp up in orders from a middle east customer for its uPVC.   Administrative expenses -6.7%.  Profit 24.4%.  Free cash flow status at the moment.  Cannot understand reason(s) for not declaring any dividends with this set of good results.

Divested Croesus Retail Trust 1 lot in this week for a small $5 nett gain but have decided to re-invest into it 1 lot within the same week; as part of usual portfolio re-balancing purpose.  It has 100% occupancy across all its four retail business properties in Japan.  Around 0.4% of leases are subjected for renewals in year 2014; and 25.7% of leases are for renewals in year 2015.  Each of the properties is strategically locate within its submarket, being directly connected via major transportation nodes.  63.4% of its gross rental income is derived from leases structured as fixed term leases, giving it greater flexibility to adjust rentals and tenant composition, or variable rent, allowing it to share any income upside with its tenants.  It has very high gearing of around 41.8% but at very cheap interest costs. It recently announced intention to acquire  two income-producing retail properties in Japan, namely Luz Omori and NIS Wave which upon completion will increase DPU approximately from 7.01 Singapore cents to 7.41 Singapore cents.

Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

+$2,940 Total Returns as of 21 February

+$229 Dividends from Ascott Reit, Cache Logistics, K-Green Trust, Suntec Reit

+$123 Nett gain on sales of Sp Ship, Croesus, GRP

+$456 Unrealised positions improved

+$3,748 Total Returns as of 28 February

Previous posting :- Cash - Closing Status 21 Feb

Remarks :- Profits locked in to-date $12,567 / year 2014 $1,075

Cash - Closing Status 27 December

Donated $100 to Bone Marrow Donor Programme last Sunday evening.

Reduced Cache Logistics Trust 1 lots in this week under Cash portfolio as part of usual portfolio re-balancing for $24 nett gain; total holding in it now at 2 lots.  In its recent 3Q2013 financial results;  DPU slightly lowered by 0.8% due to higher number of issued units.  NPI higher by 8.5% for 3Q2013.  Property expenses gone up 27.7% from Qtr 2 to Qtr 3 due to one off reversal of expense accrual in Qtr 2.   As of end Qtr 3, its NAV was valued at $0.97 but Mr Market believes that it is worth more with its Friday closing price at $1.115.  No debt re-financing requirement till 2015.  70% debts hedged by way of fixed interest rate swaps.  Its $375 mil secured term loan (includes $62 mil undrawn) are well spread out across 19 international banks.   Continued to maintain a portfolio occupancy at 100% in 3Q2013.  No lease expiry renewal risk for the remaining months of 2013.  And only 3% of total GFA lease to be renewed in year 2014.  Over 85% of GFA taken up by MNCs and government entities.

Reduced GRP Ltd 20 lots in this week as part of usual portfolio re-balancing for $90 nett gain; total holding in it now at 19 lots.  For its 2013 financial results, revenue -2.3% mainly due to lower non recurring projects completed in last year for its Measuring Instrument segment which also impacted profit.  Profit -30.3%.  Lower other income due to one time gain for the disposal of its China subsidiary in 2012.   It recently did a rights cum warrants issue for the required funding to develop and manage properties in Myanmar.  The rights cum warrants issue was 157.8% subscribed.

Re-invested into Duty Free 3 lots in this week under Cash portfolio.  For its 2Q2014 financial results, revenue -1.3%, profit -65.5%.  Profit lowered mainly due to decrease in revenue, higher net foreign exchange loss and rental of premises of RM5.9 mil and RM 3.0 mil respectively.  To improve operational efficiency, it recently completed an internal reorganization exercise and disposal of its shareholding in its so called Border Town and airport businesses and Down Town businesses.  

Added Tee International 10 lots in this week under Cash portfolio.  Total holding in it now at 45 lots.  Tee Intl delivered mix financial results for 1Q2014; revenue +ve 24% driven by ongoing and completed engineering projects and profit -ve 62% due to higher administrative expenses and higher opex.  Higher administrative expenses was due to one off bonus payment to employees and higher staff costs and headcount in line with its business and operations expansion.  Giving extra bonuses is a good thing to do as it motivates employees which is in recognition of their hard works.  Higher opex due to unrealized forex losses that resulted from the depreciation of the MYR against the SGD.  It is in net cash used at the moment mainly due to cash received from receivables net off payment to trade payables, interest and income tax expenses and decrease in development properties.  Its chief executive & managing director, Mr Phua has 51% shareholding in Tee Intl as shown in the 2013 annual report so one can be well assured that he will run this company with very much more care and growing it at the same time.  Recently, it has signed an MOU with Loxley Public Company, a public company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand to explore opportunities in renewable energy business and related activities in the Indochina region - Myanmar, Laos DPR, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. 

Reduced HPH Trust 2 lots in this week as part of usual portfolio re-balancing for $57 nett gain; total holding in it now at 4 lots.  Attractive valuation after recent share price correction.  Its 3Q2013 financial results did not go well with investors but l do not think it is justified.  Its 3Q2013 revenue and profit was +1% and -2% respectively versus last year <--- flat results.  A flat financial results is quite admirable when the world economy is still in turmoil and in spite of the depressed shipping industry which continue to stall freight rate recovery at the moment.   It is in Net Current Liabilities status as of end Sept'13 but overall still at Net Assets status; due to timing of US$3.6 billion term loan facility agreement for the refinancing of the existing facilities which was signed in late Sept'13.  It is still in free cash flow status.  Higher profit from new acquired Yantian container terminals was partially offset by lower profit in Hongkong international terminals.  Its share price dropped to a 52 weeks low recently at $0.755 (11 Dec) which is really absurb.  Its end of Sept'13 NAV at HKD 7.41 (approx. SGD 1.20).

Divested away Sabana Reit 1 lot in this week for $25 nett gain.  Per its recent 3Q2013 financial results,  NPI +4.6%, income available for distribution +3.7%, DPU +1.7%.  Its Friday closing price at $1.075 is par to its end Qtr 3 NAV of $1.08.  Its new purchase high-tech industrial building in Chai Chee Lane will increase its income stream even though it has 50% vacancy.  Of the 5 master leases expired on 25 Nov, it renewed 1 master lease and took over direct management of 4 other properties.   Lease expiring in 2014 is at 8.7% of (3Q2013) gross revenue.   As of end Qtr 3,  its gearing was quite high at 37.5%;  about 97% of its total debt was at fixed rates and this reduces the impact of fluctuations in profit rates on the distributable income.  In mid-Nov'13 it secured a new 3-year revolving loan called Commodity Murabaha Facility of up to S$48.0 mil.

Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

+$863 Total Returns as of 20 December

+$195 Nett Gain on sales of HPH Trust, Sabana Reit, GRP, Cache Logistics

-$100 Donations to Bone Marrow Donor Programme

+$1,002 Unrealised positions improved

+$1,961 Total Returns as of 27 December

Previous posting :- Cash - Closing Status 20 Dec

Remarks :- Profits locked in to-date $11,450 / year 2013 $8,581

Cash - Closing Status 13 December

Intended to increase Tee International 5 lots in this week under Cash portfolio but ended up with sell order input error.  So on the same day, l have added 6 lots of it with 5 lots of it to cover the oversold position which resulted in nett loss of $33.  l did not use my (previous) existing 19 lots holding to cover this so-called oversold position because it was not suppose to be a sell order in the first place so it's better to make a hard record of it for this mistake.  Despite keeping reminding myself to be extra careful, this mistake still making a comeback to haunt me time and again.   Total holding in it now at 20 lots.  Tee Intl delivered mix financial results for 1Q2014; revenue +ve 24% driven by ongoing and completed engineering projects and profit -ve 62% due to higher administrative expenses and higher opex.  Higher administrative expenses was due to one off bonus payment to employees and higher staff costs and headcount in line with its business and operations expansion.  Giving extra bonuses is a good thing to do as it motivates employees which is in recognition of their hard works.  Higher opex due to unrealized forex losses that resulted from the depreciation of the MYR against the SGD.  It is in net cash used at the moment mainly due to cash received from receivables net off payment to trade payables, interest and income tax expenses and decrease in development properties.  Its chief executive & managing director, Mr Phua has 51% shareholding in Tee Intl as shown in the 2013 annual report so one can be well assured that he will run this company with very much more care and growing it at the same time.  Recently, it has signed an MOU with Loxley Public Company, a public company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand to explore opportunities in renewable energy business and related activities in the Indochina region - Myanmar, Laos DPR, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia.  

Made a $25 donation to The Community Justice Centre in this week.

Added GRP Ltd 5 lots in this week under Cash portfolio; total holding in it now at 39 lots.  For its 2013 financial results, revenue -2.3% mainly due to lower non recurring projects completed in last year for its Measuring Instrument segment which also impacted profit.  Profit -30.3%.  Lower other income due to one time gain for the disposal of its China subsidiary in 2012.   It recently did a rights cum warrants issue for the required funding to develop and manage properties in Myanmar.  The rights cum warrants issue was 157.8% subscribed.  Also, this blog has an interesting read on GRP :- http://reaching4financialfreedom.blogspot.sg/2013/12/52-week-low-stocks-29-nov13-cheung-woh.html and also, http://sillyinvestor.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/grp-one-of-the-weirdest-company-i-have-seen

Re-invested into Duty Free 6 lots in this week under Cash portfolio but have divested it all away in the same week for $81 nett gain.  For its 2Q2014 financial results, revenue -1.3%, profit -65.5%.  Profit lowered mainly due to decrease in revenue, higher net foreign exchange loss and rental of premises of RM5.9 mil and RM 3.0 mil respectively.  To improve operational efficiency, it recently completed an internal reorganization exercise and disposal of its shareholding in its so called Border Town and airport businesses and Down Town businesses.     

Added Far East Hospitality Trust 1 lot so l have total holding 8 lots in it now.  In its 3Q2013 financial results, NPI -9.4% versus forecast, income available for distribution -7.4% versus forecast, DPU -7.8% versus forecast.  The operating environment remained challenging due to higher than expected price competition from the new supply of hotels and tight corporate budget.  The stronger SGD resulted in fewer bookings from key tourist markets, Indonesia and Malaysia. The acquisition of Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore and Rendezvous Gallery was completed on 1 August 2013; and has been repositioned as an art-inspired hotel. To address the competition in the mid-tier/upscale hospitality sector, it will focus on revenue management, growing the corporate segment and driving more direct bookings on its own website to improve yields.  On capital management, it has fixed the interest rate for all term loans maturing beyond 2016. This represents 62% of the total loan portfolio and will result in an expected composite interest cost of 2.3% per annum in the fourth quarter.  It plans to upgrade approximately 10% of the hotel rooms and serviced residence units in the portfolio in the next 12 months.

Re-invested into Sabana Reit 1 lot in this week.  Per its recent 3Q2013 financial results,  NPI +4.6%, income available for distribution +3.7%, DPU +1.7%.  Its Friday closing price at $1.035 is already below its end Qtr 3 NAV of $1.08.  Its new purchase high-tech industrial building in Chai Chee Lane will increase its income stream even though it has 50% vacancy.  Of the 5 master leases expired on 25 Nov, it renewed 1 master lease and took over direct management of 4 other properties.   Lease expiring in 2014 is at 8.7% of (3Q2013) gross revenue.   As of end Qtr 3,  its gearing was quite high at 37.5%;  about 97% of its total debt was at fixed rates and this reduces the impact of fluctuations in profit rates on the distributable income.  In mid-Nov'13 it secured a new 3-year revolving loan called Commodity Murabaha Facility of up to S$48.0 mil.

Invested into Soilbuild Reit 1 lot in this week.   Its 3Q2013 financial results has exceeded the forecast set out in its IPO prospectus, with most of the key drivers to the result performing better than expectation.  Revenue, property expenses and finance costs all recorded positive variances and contributed to an overall outperformance on the distributable income line.  Its share price as of this Friday at $0.75 is current below its NAV as of end Sept'13 of $0.80.  Earliest debt maturity is in year 2015 are equally spread out over three years (2015-2017).  Occupancy rate 99.8%.

Added Cache Logistics Trust 1 lots in this week under Cash portfolio; total holding in it now at 3 lots.  In its recent 3Q2013 financial results;  DPU slightly lowered by 0.8% due to higher number of issued units.  NPI higher by 8.5% for 3Q2013.  Property expenses gone up 27.7% from Qtr 2 to Qtr 3 due to one off reversal of expense accrual in Qtr 2.   As of end Qtr 3, its NAV was valued at $0.97 but Mr Market believes that it is worth more with its Friday closing price at $1.075.  No debt re-financing requirement till 2015.  70% debts hedged by way of fixed interest rate swaps.  Its $375 mil secured term loan (includes $62 mil undrawn) are well spread out across 19 international banks.   Continued to maintain a portfolio occupancy at 100% in 3Q2013.  No lease expiry renewal risk for the remaining months of 2013.  And only 3% of total GFA lease to be renewed in year 2014.  Over 85% of GFA taken up by MNCs and government entities.

 
Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

+$1,964 Total Returns as of 6 December

+$48 Nett Gain on sales of Tee Intl, Duty Free

-$995 Unrealised positions worsened

+$1,017 Total Returns as of 13 December

Previous posting :- Cash - Closing Status 6 Dec

CPF - Closing Status 6 December

Received the CPF Investment statement from the bank in this week for November month. Have updated CPF portfolio with the correct charges incurred on both investments and divestments made in November month.


Also from the CPF Investment statement, the following dividends were received in Nov'13 :-
$100.00 SingPost
$159.15 Mapletree Greater China Commercial Trust
$212.60 Cache Logistics
$125.00 Tee International

Invested into Ascott Reit 2 lots in this week under CPF portfolio.  In its 3Q2013 financial results, revenue +11% mainly driven by contributions from 17 properties in China, Germany, Japan and Singapore which were acquired in the 2nd half of 2012 and June 2013.  Increase in revenue was partially offset by the divestment in Sep'12 and lower contribution from existing properties in Philippines and Japan (due to depreciation of JPY against SGD).   Its recent rights issue 1.6 times subscribed.  Purposes of rights issue are to pay down its debt, to fund capex and AEI and for general corporate and working capital uses.    The increase in its debt headroom as a result of reduced borrowings will enhance its flexibility in pursuing potential acquisitions and at the same time improve its competitive positioning in the market via AEI plans.  Its gearing level post Rights will improve to 34.3% from 41.1% (end Sep'13 status).    

Invested into AIMS AMP Industrial Reit 2 lots in this week under CPF portfolio.  For its 2Q2014 financial results, NPI +23.6%; available distributable income +28.7%.  DPU +10%.  Its NAV as of end Sep'13 was at $1.52 and its last done share price on this Friday is already at a discount at $1.445.  Earliest debt expiry is in Oct'15. Aggregate leverage of 25.2%.  Portfolio occupancy rate at 98% as of end Sep'13.  Only 3.2% of NLA expiring in 2014.  It recently acquires 49% interest in Optus Centre in Sydney, Australia; which expected to be completed by 1Q2014.

l will know the exact investment costs and divestment proceeds when the bank send the CPF Investment statement to me after month end; which l will then make necessary update to the Total Returns.

Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

-$7,036 Total Returns as of 29 Nov

+$597 Dividends from SingPost, Cache, Tee Intl, Mapletree Greater China

-$1 Realized transactions differences per CPF Investment statement from bank

-$1,600 Unrealised positions worsened

-$8,040 Total Returns as of 6 Dec

previous journal :- CPF - Closing Status 29 Nov

Cash - Closing Status 29 November

Added GRP Ltd 24 lots in this week under Cash portfolio but within the same week l have divested some of it; first divestment of 13 lots for $23 nett gain and another divestment of 3 lots for $10 nett gain.  Remaining total holding of 19 lots.  For its 2013 financial results, revenue -2.3% mainly due to lower non recurring projects completed in last year for its Measuring Instrument segment which also impacted profit.  Profit -30.3%.  Lower other income due to one time gain for the disposal of its China subsidiary in 2012.   It recently did a rights cum warrants issue for the required funding to develop and manage properties in Myanmar.  Also, this blog has an interesting read on GRP :- http://reaching4financialfreedom.blogspot.sg/2013/12/52-week-low-stocks-29-nov13-cheung-woh.html and also, http://sillyinvestor.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/grp-one-of-the-weirdest-company-i-have-seen

Added Far East Hospitality Trust 1 lot and divested it away in the same week for $36 nett gain.  No change to total holding 7 lots.  In its 3Q2013 financial results, NPI -9.4% versus forecast, income available for distribution -7.4% versus forecast, DPU -7.8% versus forecast.  The operating environment remained challenging due to higher than expected price competition from the new supply of hotels and tight corporate budget.  The stronger SGD resulted in fewer bookings from key tourist markets, Indonesia and Malaysia. The acquisition of Rendezvous Grand Hotel Singapore and Rendezvous Gallery was completed on 1 August 2013; and has been repositioned as an art-inspired hotel. To address the competition in the mid-tier/upscale hospitality sector, it will focus on revenue management, growing the corporate segment and driving more direct bookings on its own website to improve yields.  On capital management, it has fixed the interest rate for all term loans maturing beyond 2016. This represents 62% of the total loan portfolio and will result in an expected composite interest cost of 2.3% per annum in the fourth quarter.  It plans to upgrade approximately 10% of the hotel rooms and serviced residence units in the portfolio in the next 12 months.

Invested into JMH 400US$ 40 shares in this week under Cash portfolio.  For its 1 July'13 to 5 Nov'13 financial results; earnings were broadly in line with last year and if this trend persists then it would be third consecutive years of flat profit.  Of the businesses directly held, Jardine Pacific - decline in profit, Jardine Motors - improved earnings, Jardine Lloyd Thompson - on acquisition spree lately.  Of the businesses held through Jardine Strategic, Hongkong Land - strong performance, Dairy Farm - compressed margins, Mandarin Oriental - faster growth in Europe but slow demand rebound in Asia, Astra - increased competition in the car market, high employee costs, lower commodity prices, weaker rupiah.

Received the following dividends in this week for my Cash portfolio :-
$91.56 Suntec Reit
$22.40 Ascendas India Trust
$1.80 Sabana Reit
$125.00 Tee International
$24.80 Keppel Reit
$127.56 Cache Logistics Trust

Reduced Tee International 8 lots in this week under Cash portfolio as part of usual portfolio re-balancing.  First divestment of 4 lots for $14 nett gain and another divestment, also of 4 lots for $14 nett gain.  Remaining total holding in it now at 9 lots.  It delivered mix financial results for 1Q2014; revenue +ve 24% driven by ongoing and completed engineering projects and profit -ve 62% due to higher administrative expenses and higher opex.  Higher administrative expenses was due to one off bonus payment to employees and higher staff costs and headcount in line with its business and operations expansion.  Giving extra bonuses is a good thing to do as it motivates employees which is in recognition of their hard works.  Higher opex due to unrealized forex losses that resulted from the depreciation of the MYR against the SGD.  It is in net cash used at the moment mainly due to cash received from receivables net off payment to trade payables, interest and income tax expenses and decrease in development properties.  Its chief executive & managing director, Mr Phua has 51% shareholding in Tee Intl as shown in the 2013 annual report so one can be well assured that he will run this company with very much more care and growing it at the same time.  Recently, it has signed an MOU with Loxley Public Company, a public company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand to explore opportunities in renewable energy business and related activities in the Indochina region - Myanmar, Laos DPR, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. 

Divested away Duty Free 5 lots in this week under Cash portfolio as part of usual portfolio re-balancing for $82 nett gain.  For its 2Q2014 financial results, revenue -1.3%, profit -65.5%.  Profit lowered mainly due to decrease in revenue, higher net foreign exchange loss and rental of premises of RM5.9 mil and RM 3.0 mil respectively.  To improve operational efficiency, in this week it announced internal reorganization exercise and disposal of its shareholding in its so called Border Town and airport businesses and Down Town businesses which scheduled to be completed within current financial year.    

Reduced Asian Pay TV(APTT) 3 lots at $28 nett gain as part of usual portfolio re-balancing.  Total holding in it now at 23 lots under Cash portfolio.  Subscriber households have grown, average revenue per subscriber is constant, penetration rates have increased, all leading to growth in recently acquired Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC) earnings.  Taiwan regulator already approved TBC expansion to greater Taichung which opens up opportunity to increase  household network coverage by up to 400,000.  NAV as of end Sep'13 at $0.91 and last done share price at discount of $0.78.  Interest rate swaps have been entered into, which fix a significant portion of the interest rate exposure from TBC's borrowings.  For growth in penetration rates, premium digital cable tv and broadband to increase as a result of up-selling and bundling strategies, increased set-top box penetration, greater availability of digital content, need for reliable internet access.  Network expansion through re-zoning is an opportunity for APTT.  Positive ongoing discussions with Taiwan tax authorities to resolve tax dispute.

Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

+$2,671 Total Returns as of 22 November

+$393 Dividends from Suntec Reit, Cache Logistics, Tee Intl, Sabana, Keppel Reit, Ascendas India

+$207 Gain on sales of Duty Free, Far East HTrust, Tee Intl, GRP, Asian Pay TV

-$72 Unrealised positions worsened

+$3,199 Total Returns as of 29 November

Previous posting :- Cash - Closing Status 22 Nov

CPF - Closing Status 22 November

Invested into Cache Logistics Trust 2 lots in this week under CPF portfolio.  In its recent 3Q2013 financial results;  DPU slightly lowered by 0.8% due to higher number of issued units.  NPI higher by 8.5% for 3Q2013.  Property expenses gone up 27.7% from Qtr 2 to Qtr 3 due to one off reversal of expense accrual in Qtr 2.   As of end Qtr 3, its NAV was valued at $0.97 but Mr Market believes that it is worth much more with its Friday closing price at $1.145.  No debt re-financing requirement till 2015.  70% debts hedged by way of fixed interest rate swaps.  Its $375 mil secured term loan (includes $62 mil undrawn) are well spread out across 19 international banks.   Continued to maintain a portfolio occupancy at 100% in 3Q2013.  No lease expiry renewal risk for the remaining months of 2013.  And only 3% of total GFA lease to be renewed in year 2014.  Over 85% of GFA taken up by MNCs and government entities.

Invested into Keppel Reit 3 lots in this week under CPF portfolio.  In its recent 3Q2013 financial results;  DPU was up slightly by 0.5%.  Property expenses gone up 19.2% from Qtr 2 to Qtr 3 due to higher repair and maintenance costs amounting close to $1 mil variance.  NPI higher by 6.8% for 3Q2013.  Profit +20% due to higher NPI, interest income, profit from its related companies and lower amortization expenses; but offset by lower rental support, higher borrowing costs and management fees as a results of the larger portfolio of assets under management.  As of end Qtr 3, its NAV was valued at $1.27 but Mr Market believes that it is worth much more with its Friday closing price at $1.18.  99.4% committed occupancy as at end Sep'13.  Six out of eight buildings are 100% occupied.  88% of assets in Singapore and 12% of assets in Australia.  100% of Singapore properties located in the prime CBD.   Ocean Financial Centre Phase 2 comprising the seven storey retail and car park annexe received TOP.  For Australia, five premium office buildings in the CBDs of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.  On 1 Aug'13, completed the acquisition of 50% interest in Melbourne which is immediately DPU accretive.  Leases expiring as a percentage of total portfolio NLA at 3.4% in year 2014 and 9.3% in year 2015.  There are no refinancing requirements over the next 24 months and nearly 70% of the borrowings are at fixed interest rates.  Completed early refinancing of 100% of borrowings due in 2013 and 2014.   

l will know the exact investment costs and divestment proceeds when the bank send the CPF Investment statement to me after month end; which l will then make necessary update to the Total Returns.

Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

-$6,606 Total Returns as of 15 Nov

-$386  Unrealised positions worsened

-$6,992 Total Returns as of 22 Nov

previous journal :- CPF - Closing Status 15 Nov