CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
(REG. NO. 196300316Z)
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
PART I - INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS OF QUARTERLY (Q1, Q2 & Q3), HALF-YEAR AND FULL YEAR RESULTS
1(a)(i) An income statement (for the Group) together with a comparative statement for the corresponding period of the
immediately preceding financial year. | |||||
These figures have not been audited. | The Group | ||||
Half year ended | Incr/ | ||||
30 June | |||||
2020 | 2019 | (Decr) | |||
S$'000 | S$'000 | % | |||
Revenue (1) | |||||
1,072,904 | 1,596,528 | (32.8) | |||
Cost of sales | (626,440) | (825,122) | (24.1) | ||
Gross profit (2) | |||||
446,464 | 771,406 | (42.1) | |||
Other income (3) | 95,485 | 161,620 | (40.9) | ||
Administrative expenses (4) | (259,336) | (282,207) | (8.1) | ||
Other operating expenses (5) | (220,903) | (227,176) | (2.8) | ||
Profit from operating activities | (85.4) | ||||
61,710 | 423,643 | ||||
Finance income | 71.8 | ||||
91,335 | 53,155 | ||||
Finance costs | (126,693) | (93,036) | 36.2 | ||
Net finance costs (6) | |||||
(35,358) | (39,881) | (11.3) | |||
Share of after-tax profit of associates (7) | 20,233 | 58,288 | (65.3) | ||
Share of after-tax (loss)/profit of joint ventures (8) | (32,790) | 48,248 | NM | ||
Profit before tax | (97.2) | ||||
13,795 | 490,298 | ||||
Tax expense (9) | (13,397) | (96,082) | (86.1) | ||
Profit for the period | (99.9) | ||||
398 | 394,216 | ||||
Attributable to: | (99.1) | ||||
Owners of the Company | 3,145 | 361,961 | |||
Non-controlling interests | (2,747) | 32,255 | NM | ||
Profit for the period | (99.9) | ||||
398 | 394,216 | ||||
Earnings per share | (0.4) cents | 39.2 cents | NM | ||
- basic | |||||
- diluted | (0.4) cents | 38.0 cents | NM | ||
NM: not meaningful
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Notes to the Group's Income Statement:
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The decrease in revenue for 1H 2020 was primarily attributable to a substantial decline in contribution from hotel operations segment as a result of the adverse impact from COVID-19 outbreak which brought about an unprecedented downturn in global tourism and travel. Property development and investment properties segments were also impacted to varying extent.
In 1H 2020, the Group's hotels located in all regions recorded significantly lower RevPAR as the local governments in many countries imposed measures including quarantine, strict social distancing, lockdown of cities and closure of international borders to curb the spread of the pandemic. This led to surge in hotel booking cancellations and mass cancellations or postponement of events. Additionally, several of the Group's hotels were closed temporarily for different time period whilst those opened were generally operating at much lower occupancies than before with the exception of Singapore hotels which were aided by accommodation demand from foreign workers affected by Malaysia border closures and returnees from overseas serving out Stay Home Notices in hotels.
1H 2020 revenue from property development segment included contributions largely from The Tapestry, Whistler Grand and Amber Park, which were recognised progressively based on their stages of construction of sold units, and balance units for completed projects including Gramercy Park and Hongqiao Royal Lake, Shanghai. In Singapore, the Group registered lower sales volume due to closure of all six operating sales galleries during Phase 1 of Circuit Breaker, and constructions works were also delayed. New home sales for the Group's overseas launched projects also slowed due to lockdowns imposed by local governments. 1H 2019 revenue was primarily derived from Gramercy Park, New Futura, Suzhou Hong Leong City Center (HLCC) and Hongqiao Royal Lake as well as The Tapestry and Whistler Grand.
Lower revenue was also reported by the investment properties segment due to rental rebates granted to tenants for buildings located in Singapore and China, particularly the retail malls. Additionally, hotels under master lease arrangements, held primarily under CDL Hospitality Trusts, generated lower rental income as well.
Items 14 and 15 further analyse the performance by segments. - Gross profit margin achieved for 1H 2020 was 42% as compared to 48% in 1H 2019. This was mainly due to thinner profit margins achieved for those Singapore residential projects that are still under construction as compared to those high-end completed projects including Gramercy Park and New Futura that commanded better margins, coupled with a more compressed margin from hotel operations segment led by lower room rate seen in most regions.
- Other income for 1H 2020 comprised mainly divestment gains from disposal of Millennium Hotel Cincinnati of $26.4 million and equity stake in Sceptre Hospitality Resources (SHR) of $23.5 million, as well as a negative goodwill of $43.2 million on acquisition of an effective 51.01% joint controlling interest in Sincere Property Group (Sincere), a real estate developer in China, in 1H 2020.
Other income for 1H 2019 relate largely to the unwinding of the Group's first and second Profit Participation Securities (PPS) structures. For PPS 1, the Group acquired the remaining PPS instruments issued by Sunbright Holdings Limited (Sunbright), an associate of the Group, which was established in 2014 under this structure, in connection with the non-residential components of the Quayside Collection comprising W Singapore - Sentosa Cove and Quayside Isle, that the Group did not own. As part of the purchase price allocation exercise, a net gain of about $7 million was recorded due to remeasurement of its existing stake in these properties at fair value. For PPS 2, the Group realised a deferred gain of $144.3 million and $9.6 million from the divestment of Manulife Centre and 7 & 9 Tampines Grande respectively, from the Group's PPS 2 structure established in 2015 via Golden Crest Holdings (Golden Crest).
Additionally, the Group received distribution of $43.3 million in 1H 2019 from Golden Crest for its 40% investment in PPS 2 in accordance with the stipulated waterfall distribution. This was accounted under share of after-tax profit of associates. - Administrative expenses comprised mainly depreciation, hotel administrative expenses and salaries and related expenses.
The decrease in administrative expenses in 1H 2020 was largely due to lower hotel administrative expenses and salaries expenses, in tandem with lower revenue generated from hotel operations, cost containment measures undertaken by hotels and wage support received from local governments.
The decrease was partially offset by higher depreciation contributed by investment properties added to the Group's portfolio in 2H 2019 which included The Biltmore Mayfair (reopened in September 2019), Hong Leong Hongqiao Centre (formerly Shanghai Hongqiao Sincere Centre (Phase 2)) (acquired in November 2019), two towers within Hong Leong Plaza Hongqiao (they were transferred from development properties to investment properties upon tenants being secured in December 2019) and a leasehold industrial building for laundry operations (construction completed in June 2019). Further, the Group's acquisition of W Singapore - Sentosa Cove and Quayside Isle in April 2019 via the abovementioned PPS 1 financial instruments also contributed to the higher depreciation in 1H 2020.
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- Other operating expenses included impairment losses recognised on property, plant and equipment, property taxes, insurance and other operating expenses on hotels.
1H 2020 included impairment losses of $33.9 million on six hotels in the United States of America (US), one hotel in the United Kingdom (UK) and one hotel in Europe. Additionally, $7.0 million allowance for doubtful receivables was made mainly for rent receivables from Pullman Hotel Munich and Hotel Cerretani Firenze which have payment difficulties due to COVID-19, and on aged receivables of several other US and UK hotels. This was substantially offset by lower hotel operating expenses in view of hotels closures and cost containment measures implemented. - Net finance costs comprised the following:
The Group | |||||
Half year ended | |||||
30 June | |||||
2020 | 2019 | Incr/ | |||
Note | S$'000 | S$'000 | (Decr) | ||
Finance income | % | ||||
Interest income | (i) | 42,543 | 27,320 | 55.7 | |
Fair value gain on financial derivatives | (ii) | - | 8,922 | NM | |
Fair value gain on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss (net) | (iii) | 39,548 | 16,915 | NM | |
Net exchange gain | (iv) | 9,495 | - | NM | |
Less: finance income capitalised | (251) | (2) | NM | ||
Finance costs | 91,335 | 53,155 | 71.8 | ||
Amortisation of transaction costs capitalised | (4,056) | (3,911) | 3.7 | ||
Interest expenses | (v) | (115,024) | (95,518) | 20.4 | |
Fair value loss on financial derivatives | (ii) | (18,938) | - | NM | |
Net exchange loss | (iv) | - | (5,182) | NM | |
Unwinding of discount on non-current liabilities | (234) | (305) | (23.3) | ||
Less: finance costs capitalised | 11,559 | 11,880 | (2.7) | ||
(126,693) | (93,036) | 36.2 | |||
Net finance costs | (11.3) | ||||
(35,358) | (39,881) | ||||
NM: not meaningful
- The increase in interest income in 1H 2020 was largely due to the interest income earned on a US$230 million bond issued by Sincere in end June 2019 which the Group subscribed.
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Fair value gain/(loss) on financial derivatives relate mainly to the net effect arising from the remeasurement of foreign exchange forward contracts and Euro/United States dollar (USD) cross-currency interest rate swap contract (CCS) entered into by CDL Hospitality Trusts (CDLHT), Sterling Pound/Singapore dollar (SGD), Japanese Yen/SGD, Euro/SGD and Renminbi/SGD CCS, foreign currency exchange swap and floating-for-fixed SGD interest rate swaps entered into by the Group.
Fair value loss for 1H 2020 was mainly due to $23.8 million loss (1H 2019: $6.5 million gain) recognised on Renminbi/SGD foreign currency exchange swap entered by the Group in connection with the loan granted to Sincere. Pursuant to the Group's acquisition of Sincere in April 2020, the foreign currency exchange swap has been designated as a hedge of net investment in Sincere and subsequent fair value changes are recognised in other comprehensive income. The fair value loss was partially offset by $7.7 million fair value gain on a call option granted to acquire an additional 9.0% effective equity interest in Sincere, which is exercisable at the Group's discretion on the later of 18 months from acquisition completion date or 1 July 2022.
- This mainly arose from remeasurement of unquoted debt instruments and investments in equities and funds measured at fair value through profit or loss.
The gain for 1H 2020 was largely attributable to net fair value gain on the abovementioned Renminbi loan granted to Sincere, which was classified as an unquoted debt instrument measured at fair value through profit or loss. Fair value gain on this debt instrument included interest income of $15.5 million and a translation gain of $19.8 million from the appreciation of Renminbi against SGD. The loan has been reclassified to amount owing from joint ventures following the acquisition of the 51.01% effective stake in Sincere and upon repayment in May 2020, the funds were rechanneled to subscribe for preference shares in HCP Chongqing Property Development Co Ltd (HCP), the indirect controlling shareholder of Sincere .
The gain for 1H 2019 was attributable to interest income of $22.1 million earned from the aforesaid loan to Sincere which was partially offset by fair value loss on remeasurement of certain quoted equities.
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(REG. NO. 196300316Z)
- Net exchange gain for 1H 2020 related mainly to translation gain on the US$230 million bond issued by Sincere following the strengthening of USD against SGD, and strengthening of Australian dollar, USD and Euro denominated receivables and bank deposits against SGD.
Net exchange loss in 1H 2019 was mainly attributable to the translation loss from the weakening of a Sterling Pound denominated intercompany loan receivable. - The increase in interest expenses for 1H 2020 was mainly due to the Group's higher borrowings to provide various funding requirements including the acquisition of an effective 51.01% joint controlling interest in Sincere in 1H 2020, subscription of US dollar bond issued by Sincere in end June 2019, acquisition and development of land sites/properties in Singapore and overseas, and privatisation of Millennium & Copthorne plc in late 2019.
- Net exchange gain for 1H 2020 related mainly to translation gain on the US$230 million bond issued by Sincere following the strengthening of USD against SGD, and strengthening of Australian dollar, USD and Euro denominated receivables and bank deposits against SGD.
- The decrease in share of after-tax profit of associates was mainly attributable to the lower share of distribution progressively received from Golden Crest arising from the unwinding of PPS 2 structure in 1H 2020 of $2.6 million (1H 2019: $43.3 million).
- 1H 2020 share of after-tax losses of joint ventures was primarily contributed by Sincere and lackluster hotel performance from JW Marriot Hotel South Beach, St Regis Hotel, JW Marriot Hotel Hong Kong and New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel due to immense negative impact from COVID-19 outbreak. There was also lower contribution from South Beach Residences, Forest Woods and the Ivy and Eve project in Brisbane. This was partially mitigated by stronger contribution from Boulevard 88 which was launched for sale in 1H 2019.
- Tax expense for the period was derived at by applying the varying statutory tax rates on the taxable profit/(loss) and taxable/deductible temporary differences of the different countries in which the Group operates.
The tax charge relates to the following:
Profit for the period One-off deferred tax credit Land appreciation tax Overprovision in respect of prior periods
The Group
Half year ended
30 June
2020 2019
S$'m S$'m
36.1 88.6
(17.6) -
5.8 11.6
(10.9) (4.1)
13.4 96.1
1H 2020 included a deferred tax credit of $18 million recognised following the reintroduction of tax depreciation on commercial and industrial buildings in New Zealand effective from 1 January 2020, as part of the New Zealand government's COVID-19 Business Continuity Package.
Excluding this deferred tax credit, the higher effective tax rate in 1H 2020 was primarily due to losses incurred by foreign subsidiaries (mostly in the US) which were not available for set off against profits of local subsidiaries and deferred tax assets were recognised only to the extent that it is probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.
(10) | Profit before tax included the following: | ||
The Group | |||
Half year ended | |||
30 June | |||
2020 | 2019 | ||
S$'000 | S$'000 | ||
Allowance made for doubtful receivables and bad debts written off | (7,059) | (270) | |
Allowance written back for foreseeable loss on development properties | - | 1,782 | |
Dividend income | 576 | 1,746 | |
Depreciation and amortisation | (140,544) | (131,252) | |
Gain on loss of control in a subsidiary | 23,471 | - | |
Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest in an associate which | |||
became a subsidiary | - | 6,608 | |
Impairment losses on property, plant and equipment | (33,930) | - | |
Loss on dilution of an associate | (946) | - | |
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment and investment properties (net) | 26,373 | 153,893 | |
Negative goodwill on acquisition of a joint venture | 43,234 | - |
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CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
(REG. NO. 196300316Z)
1(a)(ii) Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
The Group
Half year ended
30 June
2020 2019
S$'000 S$'000
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive income:
Item that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:Change in fair value of equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges Exchange differences on hedges of net investment in foreign operations Exchange differences on monetary items forming part of net investment in foreign operations
Exchange differences reclassified to profit or loss on loss of control in a foreign operation
Share of translation differences of equity-accounted investees Translation differences arising on consolidation of foreign operations
Total other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the period
Attributable to:
Owners of the Company
Non-controlling interests
Total comprehensive income for the period
398 394,216
(11,347) 2,408
(5,222) (4,739)
- 1,330
21,801 (5,192)
16 -
8,787 (5,931)
60,673 (46,976)
74,023 (59,100)
74,421 335,116
57,096 326,641
17,325 8,475
74,421 335,116
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(REG. NO. 196300316Z)
1(b)(i) A statement of financial position (for the issuer and Group), together with a comparative statement as at the end of the immediately preceding financial year.
Note | The Group | The Company | ||||||
As at | As at | As at | As at | |||||
30.06.2020 | 31.12.2019 | 30.06.2020 | 31.12.2019 | |||||
Non-current assets | S$'000 | S$'000 | S$'000 | S$'000 | ||||
Property, plant and equipment | 5,421,492 | 5,462,367 | 40,254 | 43,677 | ||||
Investment properties | 4,457,127 | 4,410,261 | 430,649 | 436,510 | ||||
Investments in subsidiaries | - | - | 2,025,003 | 2,024,934 | ||||
Investments in associates | (1) | 615,380 | 562,876 | - | - | |||
Investments in joint ventures | (2) | 1,993,139 | 1,192,456 | 37,360 | 37,360 | |||
Financial assets | 1,080,642 | 1,060,292 | 375,655 | 375,964 | ||||
Other non-current assets | (3) | 694,600 | 677,732 | 5,932,942 | 5,134,558 | |||
Current assets | 14,262,380 | 13,365,984 | 8,841,863 | 8,053,003 | ||||
Development properties | (4) | 5,608,109 | 5,155,642 | 181,699 | 181,735 | |||
Contract costs | 28,501 | 26,151 | - | - | ||||
Contract assets | (5) | 364,536 | 242,048 | - | - | |||
Consumable stocks | 10,902 | 16,650 | - | - | ||||
Financial assets | (6) | 20,107 | 562,681 | - | - | |||
Trade and other receivables | (7) | 998,963 | 822,074 | 5,531,254 | 5,521,625 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,401,671 | 2,797,652 | 1,127,659 | 1,269,235 | ||||
9,432,789 | 9,622,898 | 6,840,612 | 6,972,595 | |||||
Assets held for sale | (8) | 160,605 | 211,375 | - | - | |||
9,593,394 | 9,834,273 | 6,840,612 | 6,972,595 | |||||
Total assets | ||||||||
23,855,774 | 23,200,257 | 15,682,475 | 15,025,598 | |||||
Equity attributable to Owners of | ||||||||
the Company | ||||||||
Share capital | 1,991,397 | 1,991,397 | 1,991,397 | 1,991,397 | ||||
Reserves | 8,580,354 | 8,528,853 | 4,617,010 | 4,615,886 | ||||
10,571,751 | 10,520,250 | 6,608,407 | 6,607,283 | |||||
Non-controlling interests | 719,212 | 746,306 | - | - | ||||
Total equity | ||||||||
11,290,963 | 11,266,556 | 6,608,407 | 6,607,283 | |||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||||
Interest-bearing borrowings* | (9) | 8,655,014 | 7,673,152 | 5,231,542 | 4,211,386 | |||
Employee benefits | 29,430 | 28,662 | - | - | ||||
Lease liabilities | 185,714 | 189,448 | 17,057 | 20,003 | ||||
Other liabilities | 139,487 | 130,825 | 8,969 | 9,912 | ||||
Provisions | 31,781 | 26,809 | - | - | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 82,220 | 107,592 | 20,793 | 21,242 | ||||
Current liabilities | 9,123,646 | 8,156,488 | 5,278,361 | 4,262,543 | ||||
Trade and other payables | 1,075,757 | 1,198,907 | 2,729,720 | 2,799,268 | ||||
Lease liabilities | 16,546 | 17,752 | 5,851 | 5,769 | ||||
Contract liabilities | (5) | 236,637 | 209,503 | - | - | |||
Interest-bearing borrowings* | (9) | 1,798,469 | 2,037,999 | 1,049,721 | 1,341,294 | |||
Employee benefits | 27,364 | 27,495 | 3,339 | 2,364 | ||||
Provision for taxation | 265,137 | 249,506 | 7,076 | 7,077 | ||||
Provisions | 21,255 | 28,471 | - | - | ||||
3,441,165 | 3,769,633 | 3,795,707 | 4,155,772 | |||||
Liabilities directly associated with | ||||||||
the assets held for sale | (8) | - | 7,580 | - | - | |||
Total liabilities | ||||||||
12,564,811 | 11,933,701 | 9,074,068 | 8,418,315 | |||||
Total equity and liabilities | ||||||||
23,855,774 | 23,200,257 | 15,682,475 | 15,025,598 | |||||
* These balances are stated at amortised cost after taking into consideration their related transaction costs.
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CITY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
(REG. NO. 196300316Z)
The Group had reviewed its property, plant and equipment, investment properties and development properties for the half year ended 30 June 2020, to ascertain the appropriateness of the assets' carrying value in the financial statements amid the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
Property, Plant and Equipment ("PPE")
The Group's PPE relates largely to the hotel portfolio and is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
In line with accounting standards, the Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Group will estimate the recoverable amount of the asset. Due to the geographical distribution of the hotels, the Group typically conducts external valuations for hotels that it considers have a risk of impairment loss at year end.
For the half year ended 30 June 2020, the Group focused its impairment assessment on the hotels with 20% or less headroom to its last available valuations. The recoverable amounts of these hotels, being the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and the value-in-use, were predominantly determined using the fair value less costs to sell approach and were estimated using the discounted cash flow method. These valuations were performed in-house. This exercise excluded hotels owned under CDL Hospitality Trusts ("CDLHT") and M&C Hotels New Zealand Limited ("MCHNZ"), both of which are separately listed.
CDLHT and MCHNZ are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited and New Zealand Stock Exchange, respectively. In the SGX announcement issued by CDLHT on 29 July 2020 on its unaudited financial statements for the half year ended 30 June 2020, CDLHT had indicated that they had not carried out independent valuations as at 30 June 2020, and the carrying amounts of its investment properties and PPE as at 30 June 2020 were based on independent valuations as at 31 December 2019 and had not taken into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which may be significant. In line with the requirements of Appendix 6 of the Code on Collective Investment Schemes, CDLHT will continue to conduct property valuations on an annual basis at the end of the financial year and any fair value gains or losses on properties will only be recorded in the full year results. In the case of MCHNZ, they had conducted internal valuations for the New Zealand hotels. Based on the MCHNZ hotel internal valuations, no impairment loss is required for the New Zealand hotels as the carrying values of these hotels are lower at the Group level.
The hospitality sector is greatly disrupted and there is still high volatility surrounding future cashflows and limited market transactions available for benchmarking to adopt meaningful changes to the capitalisation rates in the current market. With the COVID-19 pandemic still at large globally, the speed of the recovery for the tourism and accommodation sectors is uncertain and is dependent on several factors including international air travel volumes, border restrictions, recovery of economies in key markets and the development of a vaccine to contain the pandemic, all of which are currently unknown and evolving.
The in-house valuations conducted by the Group considered the underlying cash flows and assumptions regarding projection of future cash flows and the operations of the hotels. The key inputs and assumptions that require significant judgement include the expected rate of recovery in revenue, projected occupancy and average room rates, operational and maintenance expenditure profiles, discount rates and capitalisation rates.
For the assets that were impaired in 1H 2020, the key assumptions adopted are tabled as follows:
Capitalisation | Discount rates | RevPAR decline in | RevPAR | RevPAR | |||
Rates | 2020 | CAGR* for | CAGR* for | ||||
2021 | - 2023 | 2024 - 2030 | |||||
New York and | 5.15% | - 7.15% | 7.25% - 9.75% | 74% - 79% | 63% | - 68% | 3.0% - 5.9% |
Chicago | |||||||
Regional US | 10% | - 11% | 12.5% - 13.5% | 23% - 79% | 10% | - 47% | 2.2% - 5.1% |
Europe | 4% - 6.5% | 6.15% - 8.35% | 68% - 72% | 47% | - 51% | 2.2% - 2.7% |
* Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Based on the above impairment assessment, the Group recognised a $33.9 million of impairment losses for the half year ended 30 June 2020. The Group maintains its long-term view on our hotel portfolio and will continue to monitor the performance of the hotels.
Sensitivity Analysis (for illustration purposes only)
Capitalisation | Discount rates | |||
Rates | ||||
New York and Chicago | 5.5% | - 7.5% | 7.75% - 10.25% | |
Regional US | 10.25% | - 11.25% | 12.75% | - 13.75% |
Europe | 4.25% | - 6.75% | 6.4% | - 8.6% |
Assuming that all other variables are constant, and varying the capitalisation and discount rates as tabled above could result in further potential impairment losses to the Group of $25.4 million.
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(REG. NO. 196300316Z)
Investment Properties
The Group's investment properties include its commercial portfolio held for rental income (comprising office, retail, industrial and residential for lease), as well as hotels that are under the master lease structure, which earn rental income.
The Group adopts a conservative accounting policy to account for its investment properties and hotels, at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses vis-à-vis the fair value model for investment properties.
Carrying Value in | Fair Value in | ||
aggregate* | aggregate* | ||
$ Million | $ Million | ||
30 | June 2020 | 4,457 | 8,915 |
31 | December 2019 | 4,410 | 8,780 |
*The hotels under the CDLHT portfolio that are accounted for as investment properties comprises 10% of the carrying value of the investment properties of the Group as at 30 June 2020. Notably, the fair value of the CDLHT portfolio that are accounted for as investment properties as at 30 June 2020 are based on valuations as at 31 December 2019 (see note above).
In arriving at the fair value of the commercial portfolio, the Group had carried out in-house valuations. The valuations were based on the direct comparison and income capitalisation methods. The direct comparison method involves an analysis of comparable sales of similar properties and adjusting the transacted prices to those reflective of the investment properties of the Group. The income capitalisation method capitalises an income stream into a present value using revenue multipliers or single-year capitalisation rates. The capitalisation rates assumed were in the range of 3.5% to 5.0%, save for carpark assets with a higher capitalisation rate of 7.5%.
In view of the substantial headroom over fair value for most assets in the commercial portfolio, the Group is of the view that no impairment losses are considered necessary as at 30 June 2020 for its investment properties, excluding the hotels under the CDLHT portfolio which the Group will further assess at year end when valuations of the CDLHT portfolio are available.
Sensitivity Analysis for the CDLHT portfolio (for illustration purposes only)
A decline of 5%, 10% and 20% in the valuations of the CDLHT hotel portfolio as at 31 December 2019 could result in potential impairment losses to the Group as follows:
5% decline | 10% decline | 20% decline | |
Pre-tax profits | ↓$15 million | ↓$35 million | ↓$98 million |
PATMI | ↓$6 million | ↓$13 million | ↓$37 million |
Development properties
The Group accounts for its development properties at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and selling expenses.
The Group had reviewed the estimated selling prices of its development properties and is of the view that no further allowance for foreseeable losses is considered necessary as at 30 June 2020.
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Notes to the statements of financial position of the Group and the Company
- The increase in investments in associates at the Group was mainly due to the acquisition of additional stake in IREIT Global in 1H 2020 for a consideration of approximately $26 million, representing an increase from 12.52% to 20.87% stake as well as share of profit for the period contributed primarily from First Sponsor Group Limited (FSGL).
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The increase in investments in joint ventures at the Group was mainly due to the acquisition of an effective 51.01% joint controlling interest in Sincere via an offshore investment vehicle for $882 million (RMB 4.39 billion), completed in 1H 2020.
The purchase consideration of $882 million (RMB 4.39 billion) was based on an agreed valuation of Sincere at RMB 8.6 billion. The Group completed the acquisition of Sincere on 30 April 2020 and is currently performing a purchase price allocation exercise on its investment in Sincere and has equity accounted for Sincere based on provisional amounts of the fair value of its identifiable net assets, estimated at RMB 9 billion. Based on this RMB 9 billion fair value of identifiable net assets of Sincere, the Group recognised a $43.2 million of negative goodwill for its 51.01% effective joint controlling interest in Sincere.
Furthermore, the Group has a call option to acquire an additional 9.0% effective equity interest in Sincere, which is exercisable at the Group's discretion on the later of 18 months from acquisition completion date or 1 July 2022, at the same valuation of RMB 8.6 billion This call option is accounted for as a financial asset. Based on this RMB 9 billion fair value of the identifiable net assets, the mark to market fair value gain on the call option is $7.7 million.
In April 2020, the Group announced that the unaudited net asset value ("NAV") of Sincere was RMB 16.5 billion as at 31 December 2019. As at 30 April 2020, the unaudited NAV of Sincere stands at RMB 15.4 billion due to losses incurred by Sincere for the period from January to April 2020 largely due to significantly lower handover of properties, compounded by high financing costs and marketing and administrative costs. In addition, the Group had made adjustments to lower the fair value of its investment properties as at 30 April 2020, based on valuation conducted by an international valuer, Cushman and Wakefield. The lower valuation is largely due to the economic slowdown, further dampened by the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The Group expects to complete the purchase price allocation exercise by the end of the year. - The increase in other non-current assets at the Company was mainly due to additional loans granted to subsidiaries to meet several funding requirements including the acquisition of 51.01% effective joint controlling stake in Sincere. This was partially reduced by repayment of loans owing by subsidiaries.
- The increase in development properties was due to new acquisitions, development costs incurred, partially offset by progressive cost recognition for projects under construction as well as the handover of units for completed projects. The increase in development projects at the Group was due to acquisition of a land parcel at Irwell Bank Road, additional development costs incurred for Whistler Grand, Piermont Grand, Amber Park, Haus on Handy, The Tapestry and UK development projects. This was partially reduced by progressive sales recognised for Whistler Grand, The Tapestry, Amber Park and Haus on Handy, along with sold units from completed projects including UK projects, Gramercy Park, Hongqiao Royal Lake, Park Court Aoyama The Tower, New Futura and Phase 2 of HLCC being handed over.
- Contract assets and liabilities at the Group increased due to timing of revenue recognition vis-à-vis progress billings to the purchasers for various projects.
- Short-termfinancial assets at the Group decreased significantly as the RMB 2.75 billion loan granted to Sincere, previously classified as unquoted debt instrument measured at fair value through profit or loss, was repaid in 1H 2020 and the Group utilised the amount received to pay for the subscription of preference shares in HCP.
- The increase in trade and other receivables at the Group was mainly due to additional loans granted to Sincere, which is now a joint venture of the Group, in 1H 2020.
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Assets held for sale as at 30 June 2020 relate to the proposed divestment of Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay completed on 15 July 2020.
Assets held for sale and the liabilities directly associated with the assets held for sale as at 31 December 2019 relate to the proposed divestments of Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay, SHR and Millennium Hotel Cincinnati. The divestments of SHR and Millennium Hotel Cincinnati were completed in 1H 2020. - The overall increase in interest-bearing borrowings (current and non-current portion) at the Group and Company was mainly due to loans taken up and new medium term notes issued to provide several funding requirements including the investment in 51.01% effective stake in Sincere and payment for the land parcel at Irwell Bank Road.
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1(b)(ii) Aggregate amount of Group's borrowings and debt securities.
The Group's net borrowings refer to aggregate borrowings from banks, financial institutions and lease liabilities, after deducting cash and cash equivalents. Unamortised balance of transaction costs had not been deducted from the gross borrowings.
As at | As at | ||
30.06.2020 | 31.12.2019 | ||
Unsecured | S$'000 | S$'000 | |
- repayable within one year | 1,555,535 | 1,827,113 | |
- repayable after one year | (a) | 7,058,506 | 6,027,540 |
8,614,041 | 7,854,653 | ||
Secured | |||
- repayable within one year | 261,299 | 229,583 | |
- repayable after one year | (b) | 1,796,840 | 1,850,621 |
2,058,139 | 2,080,204 | ||
Gross borrowings | (a) + (b) | 10,672,180 | 9,934,857 |
Less: cash and cash equivalents as shown | |||
in the statement of financial position | (2,401,671) | (2,797,652) | |
Less: restricted deposits included in other | |||
non-current assets | (286,529) | (284,691) | |
Less: cash and cash equivalents classified under | |||
assets held for sale | - | (1,429) | |
Net borrowings | 7,983,980 | 6,851,085 | |
Details of any collateral
Where secured, borrowings are collateralised by:
- mortgages on the borrowing companies' hotels, investment and development properties;
- assignment of all rights and benefits to sale, lease and insurance proceeds in respect of hotels, investment and development properties;
- pledge of cash deposits;
- pledge of shares in subsidiaries;
- a statutory lien on certain assets of foreign subsidiaries; and
- statutory preferred right over the assets of a foreign subsidiary.
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1(c) A statement of cash flows (for the Group), together with a comparative statement for the corresponding period of the immediately preceding financial year.
Half Year Ended | ||
30 June | ||
2020 | 2019 | |
S$'000 | S$'000 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | ||
Profit for the period | 398 | 394,216 |
Adjustments for: | ||
Depreciation and amortisation | 140,544 | 131,252 |
Dividend income | (576) | (1,746) |
Finance costs | 125,980 | 93,045 |
Finance income | (81,840) | (59,931) |
Gain on loss of control in a subsidiary | (23,471) | - |
Loss on dilution of an associate | 946 | - |
Impairment losses on property, plant and equipment | 33,930 | - |
Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest in an associate w hich became a subsidiary | - | (6,608) |
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment and investment properties (net) | (26,373) | (153,893) |
Property, plant and equipment and investment properties w ritten off | 126 | 2,435 |
Negative goodw ill on acquistion of a joint venture | (43,234) | - |
Share of after-tax profit of associates | (20,233) | (58,288) |
Share of after-tax loss/(profit) of joint ventures | 32,790 | (48,248) |
Tax expense | 13,397 | 96,082 |
Operating profit before w orking capital changes | 152,384 | 388,316 |
Changes in working capital | ||
Development properties | (434,755) | 149,770 |
Consumable stocks and trade and other receivables | 23,110 | (34,969) |
Contract costs | (2,350) | 1,980 |
Contract assets | (122,488) | 12,802 |
Trade and other payables | (138,156) | (33,983) |
Contract liabilities | 26,657 | 69,449 |
Employee benefits | 1,008 | 1,735 |
Cash (used in)/generated from operations | (494,590) | 555,100 |
Tax paid | (31,325) | (142,564) |
Net cash (used in)/from operating activities (1) | (525,915) | 412,536 |
Cash flows from investing activities | ||
Acquisition of subsidiaries (net of cash acquired) (2) | - | (92,045) |
Advances granted to a real estate developer in China (3) | - | (657,853) |
Payments for capital expenditure on investment properties | (53,004) | (29,935) |
Dividends received: | ||
- associates | 10,270 | 47,211 |
- joint ventures | 9,099 | 23,231 |
- financial investments | 576 | 1,746 |
Decrease/(Increase) in amounts ow ing by equity-accounted investees (non-trade)(4) | 408,343 | (214,796) |
Increase in investments in associates (5) | (31,968) | (59,826) |
(Increase)/Decrease in investments in joint ventures (6) | (812,853) | 38,304 |
Interest received | 38,016 | 30,836 |
Payments for intangible assets | (181) | - |
Payments for purchase of property, plant and equipment | (46,819) | (95,270) |
Purchase of investment properties (7) | (32,721) | - |
Proceeds from loss of control in a subsidiary (net of cash disposed) (8) | 44,719 | - |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment (9) | 48,711 | 456 |
Purchase of financial assets (net) (10) | (18,373) | (379,341) |
Proceeds from distribution from investments in financial assets | 3,833 | 135,246 |
Settlement of financial derivatives | (17,938) | 13,777 |
Cash flows used in investing activities | (450,290) | (1,238,259) |
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Half year ended | ||
30 June | ||
2020 | 2019 | |
S$'000 | S$'000 | |
Cash flows from financing activities | ||
Capital distribution to non-controlling interests (net) | (7,922) | (5,644) |
(Increase)/Decrease in deposits pledged to financial institutions | (2,160) | 41,313 |
Dividends paid | (40,989) | (179,238) |
Repayment of lease liabilities and finance lease payables | (9,143) | (4,825) |
Decrease/(Increase) in restricted cash | 724 | (16) |
Increase in other liabilities | - | 6,911 |
Interest paid (including amounts capitalised in investment properties, property, plant | ||
and equipment and development properties) | (109,886) | (83,981) |
Net increase in amounts ow ing to related parties (non-trade) | 18,811 | 20,178 |
Net (repayment to)/proceeds from revolving credit facilities and short-term bank borrow ings | (2,448) | 1,115,024 |
Payment of financing transaction costs | (4,356) | (8,805) |
Proceeds from bank borrow ings | 566,596 | 663,188 |
Proceeds from issuance of bonds and notes | 529,000 | 850,000 |
Repayment of bank borrow ings | (60,363) | (532,551) |
Repayment of bonds and notes | (311,805) | (255,580) |
Cash flows from financing activities (11) | 566,059 | 1,625,974 |
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (410,146) | 800,251 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 2,789,569 | 2,162,373 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on balances held in foreign currencies | 12,601 | (3,394) |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | ||
2,392,024 | 2,959,230 | |
Cash and cash equivalents comprise:- | ||
Cash and cash equivalents as show n in the statement of financial position | 2,401,671 | 2,963,550 |
Restricted deposits included in other non-current assets | 286,529 | 305,623 |
Less: Deposits pledged to financial institutions | (291,072) | (305,857) |
Less: Restricted cash | (4,838) | (1,376) |
Less: Bank overdrafts | (266) | (2,710) |
2,392,024 | 2,959,230 | |
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Notes to the statement of cash flows
- The cash outflows for 1H 2020 were mainly due to payment for land site at Irwell Bank Road of $636 million. Excluding the payment for Irwell land, there was a net cash inflow from operating activities of $110 million.
- The cash outflows for 1H 2019 were due to payments made to acquire the remaining PPS 1 instruments issued by Sunbright, in connection to the non-residential components of the Quayside Collection which the Group did not own and the acquisition of 100% interest in entities which own a freehold site located at Monk Bridge in Leeds, UK.
- The cash outflows for 1H 2019 were in relation to the loan granted to Sincere. The loan was reclassified to amount owing from joint ventures upon the completion of the acquisition of 51.01% effective joint controlling stake in Sincere in April 2020 and was repaid subsequently.
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The cash inflows for 1H 2020 were mainly due to repayment of the abovementioned loan granted to Sincere partially offset by new loans granted to Sincere.
The cash outflows for 1H 2019 were due to advances granted to equity-accounted investees to fund the acquisition of Liang Court retail mall and a land site at Sims Drive. - The cash outflows for 1H 2020 were due to payments made by the Group to acquire additional units in IREIT Global which increased the Group's stake from 12.52% to 20.87%.
The cash outflows for 1H 2019 were largely due to the Group's acquisition of 12.52% stake in IREIT Global. - The net cash outflows for 1H 2020 were mainly due to acquisition of 51.01% effective joint controlling interest in Sincere, partially offset by cash inflows arising from the return of capital from South Beach Consortium (SBC).
The net cash inflows for 1H 2019 were mainly due to the return of capital from SBC partially offset by cash outflows for investment in 50% stake in IREIT Global Group Pte. Ltd. (the trust manager for IREIT Global) as well as additional investment in Shanghai Distrii Technology Development Co., Ltd, a leading operator of co-working spaces in China. - The cash outflows for 1H 2020 were due to the acquisition of 2 private rental sector (PRS) projects in Osaka, Japan.
- The cash inflows for 1H 2020 relate to the consideration received for divestment of equity interest of 75.1% in SHR.
- The proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment for 1H 2020 relate mainly to the proceeds received from the divestment of Millennium Hotel Cincinnati.
- The cash outflows for 1H 2019 were largely due to the Group's subscription of a US$230 million bond issued by Sincere.
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The Group had net cash inflows from financing activities of $566.1 million (1H 2019: $1,626.0 million) for 1H 2020.
The net cash inflows for 1H 2020 were mainly due to a net increase in borrowings of $721.0 million, which were raised to provide various funding requirements including the acquisition of 51.01% effective joint controlling interest in Sincere, along with loan granted to them, and acquisition/development of land sites/properties both in Singapore and overseas. This was partially offset by dividends paid during the period.
The net cash inflows for 1H 2019 were largely due to a net increase in borrowings of $1,840.1 million raised to finance the subscription of bond issued by Sincere and loan granted to them, privatisation of M&C, and acquisition/development of land sites/properties in Singapore and overseas. This was partially offset by dividends paid during the period.
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1(d)(i) A statement (for the issuer and Group) showing either (i) all changes in equity or (ii) changes in equity other than those arising from capitalisation issues and distributions to shareholders, together with a comparative statement for the corresponding period of the immediately preceding financial year.
Exch. | Non- | ||||||||
The Group | Share | Cap. | Other | Fluct. | Accum. | controlling | Total | ||
Capital | Res. | Res.* | Res. | Profits | Total | Interests | Equity | ||
S$m | S$m | S$m | S$m | S$m | S$m | S$m | S$m | ||
At 1 January 2020 | 1,991.4 | 280.3 | 75.9 | (165.1) | 8,337.7 | 10,520.2 | 746.3 | 11,266.5 | |
Profit for the period | |||||||||
- | - | - | - | 3.1 | 3.1 | (2.7) | 0.4 | ||
Other comprehensive income for the period, | - | - | (16.5) | 70.5 | - | 54.0 | 20.0 | 74.0 | |
net of tax | |||||||||
Total comprehensive income for the period | - | - | (16.5) | 70.5 | 3.1 | 57.1 | 17.3 | 74.4 | |
Transactions with owners, recorded | |||||||||
directly in equity | |||||||||
Distributions to owners | |||||||||
Capital distribution to non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - | - | - | (6.8) | (6.8) | |
Dividends paid to owners of the Company | - | - | - | - | (6.4) | (6.4) | - | (6.4) | |
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - | - | - | (35.7) | (35.7) | |
Total distributions to owners | - | - | - | - | (6.4) | (6.4) | (42.5) | (48.9) | |
Change in ownership interests in subsidiaries | |||||||||
Change of interests in a subsidiary with loss of control | - | - | - | - | - | - | (1.1) | (1.1) | |
Change of interests in subsidiaries without loss of control | - | 0.8 | - | - | - | 0.8 | (0.8) | - | |
Total change in ownership interests in subsidiaries | - | 0.8 | - | - | - | 0.8 | (1.9) | (1.1) | |
Total transactions with owners | |||||||||
- | 0.8 | - | - | (6.4) | (5.6) | (44.4) | (50.0) | ||
At 30 June 2020 | |||||||||
1,991.4 | 281.1 | 59.4 | (94.6) | 8,334.4 | 10,571.7 | 719.2 | 11,290.9 | ||
At 1 January 2019 | 1,991.4 | 185.9 | 16.6 | (119.5) | 7,966.3 | 10,040.7 | 2,233.2 | 12,273.9 | |
Profit for the period | |||||||||
- | - | - | - | 362.0 | 362.0 | 32.2 | 394.2 | ||
Other comprehensive income for the period, | - | - | (6.1) | (34.1) | 4.8 | (35.4) | (23.7) | (59.1) | |
net of tax | |||||||||
Total comprehensive income for the period | - | - | (6.1) | (34.1) | 366.8 | 326.6 | 8.5 | 335.1 | |
Transactions with owners, recorded | |||||||||
directly in equity | |||||||||
Distributions to owners | |||||||||
Capital distribution to non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - | - | - | (5.6) | (5.6) | |
Dividends paid to owners of the Company | - | - | - | - | (133.5) | (133.5) | - | (133.5) | |
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - | - | - | (45.7) | (45.7) | |
Total distributions to owners | - | - | - | - | (133.5) | (133.5) | (51.3) | (184.8) | |
Change in ownership interests in subsidiaries | |||||||||
Change of interests in a subsidiary without loss of control | - | 1.7 | - | - | - | 1.7 | (1.7) | - | |
Total change in ownership interests in subsidiaries | - | 1.7 | - | - | - | 1.7 | (1.7) | - | |
Total transactions with owners | |||||||||
- | 1.7 | - | - | (133.5) | (131.8) | (53.0) | (184.8) | ||
At 30 June 2019 | |||||||||
1,991.4 | 187.6 | 10.5 | (153.6) | 8,199.6 | 10,235.5 | 2,188.7 | 12,424.2 |
- Other reserves comprise mainly fair value reserve arising from re-measurement of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income, hedging reserve, share of other reserve of associates, statutory reserve and share option reserve.
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The Company | Share | Capital | Other | Accumulated | |
Capital | Reserve | Reserve* | Profits | Total | |
S$m | S$m | S$m | S$m | S$m | |
At 1 January 2020 | 1,991.4 | 63.7 | (4.7) | 4,556.9 | 6,607.3 |
Profit for the period | |||||
- | - | - | 9.7 | 9.7 | |
Other comprehensive income | |||||
Change in fair value of equity investments measured | |||||
at fair value through other comprehensive income | - | - | (2.2) | - | (2.2) |
Total other comprehensive income for the period, | |||||
net of tax | - | - | (2.2) | - | (2.2) |
Total comprehensive income for the period | - | - | (2.2) | 9.7 | 7.5 |
Transaction with owners, recorded directly | |||||
in equity | |||||
Distributions to ow ners | |||||
Dividends | - | - | - | (6.4) | (6.4) |
Total distributions to owners | - | - | - | (6.4) | (6.4) |
Total transactions with owners | |||||
- | - | - | (6.4) | (6.4) | |
At 30 June 2020 | |||||
1,991.4 | 63.7 | (6.9) | 4,560.2 | 6,608.4 | |
At 1 January 2019 | 1,991.4 | 63.7 | (29.0) | 4,671.4 | 6,697.5 |
Profit for the period | |||||
- | - | - | 78.4 | 78.4 | |
Other comprehensive income | |||||
Change in fair value of equity investments measured | |||||
at fair value through other comprehensive income | - | - | 1.7 | - | 1.7 |
Total other comprehensive income for the | |||||
period, net of tax | - | - | 1.7 | - | 1.7 |
Total comprehensive income for the period | - | - | 1.7 | 78.4 | 80.1 |
Transaction with owners, recorded directly | |||||
in equity | |||||
Distributions to ow ners | |||||
Dividends | - | - | - | (133.5) | (133.5) |
Total distributions to owners | - | - | - | (133.5) | (133.5) |
Total transactions with owners | |||||
- | - | - | (133.5) | (133.5) | |
At 30 June 2019 | |||||
1,991.4 | 63.7 | (27.3) | 4,616.3 | 6,644.1 | |
- Other reserves comprise mainly fair value reserve arising from re-measurement of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income and hedging reserve.
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1(d)(ii) Details of any changes in the company's share capital arising from rights issue, bonus issue, share buy-backs, exercise of share options or warrants, conversion of other issues of equity securities, issue of shares for cash or as consideration for acquisition or for any other purpose since the end of the previous period reported on. State also the number of shares that may be issued on conversion of all the outstanding convertibles as well as the number of shares held as treasury shares, if any, against the total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares of the Company, as at the end of the current financial period reported on and as at the end of the corresponding period of the immediately preceding financial year.
Ordinary share capital
There was no change in the Company's issued share capital during the six months ended 30 June 2020.
Preference share capital
There was no change in the Company's issued preference share capital during the six months ended 30 June 2020.
As at 30 June 2020, the maximum number of ordinary shares that may be issued upon full conversion of all of the non- redeemable convertible non-cumulative preference shares of the Company ("Preference Shares") at the sole option of the Company is 44,998,898 ordinary shares (30 June 2019: 44,998,898 ordinary shares).
1(d)(iii) To show the total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares as at the end of the current financial period and as at the end of the immediately preceding year.
Ordinary share capital
As at 30 June 2020, the total number of issued ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares) was 906,901,330 (31 December 2019: 906,901,330).
Preference share capital
The total number of issued Preference Shares as at 30 June 2020 and 31 December 2019 was 330,874,257.
Treasury Shares
As at 30 June 2020, the Company held 2,400,000 treasury shares (31 December 2019: 2,400,000) which represented 0.26% of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares).
1(d)(iv) A statement showing all sales, transfers, cancellation and/or use of treasury shares as at the end of the current financial period reported on.
There were no sales, transfers, disposal, cancellation and/or use of treasury shares during the six months ended 30 June 2020.
1(d)(v) A statement showing all sales, transfers, cancellation and/or use of subsidiary holdings as at the end of the current financial period reported on.
Not applicable.
- Whether the figures have been audited or reviewed and in accordance with which auditing standard or practice. The figures have neither been audited nor reviewed by our auditors.
-
Where the figures have been audited or reviewed, the auditors' report (including any qualifications or emphasis of a matter).
Not applicable. - Whether the same accounting policies and methods of computation as in the issuer's most recently audited annual financial statements have been applied.
Except as disclosed in item 5 below, the Group has applied the same accounting policies and methods of computation in the financial statements for the current financial period as those applied in the Group's most recently audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019.
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5. If there are any changes in the accounting policies and methods of computation, including any required by an accounting standard, what has changed, as well as the reasons for, and the effect of, the change.
The Group has applied the following amendments to SFRS(I)s that are effective for the annual periods beginning on or after
1 January 2020:
- Amendments to SFRS(I) 1-1 and SFRS(I) 1-8Definition of Material
- Amendments to References to Conceptual Framework in SFRS(I) Standards
In addition to the above, the Group has early adopted the Amendments to SFRS(I) 16 COVID-19-RelatedRent Concessions which is effective for annual periods beginning after 1 June 2020 with earlier application permitted.
The adoption of the above amendments to SFRS(I)s did not have any significant impact on the financial statements of the Group.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the comparatives to conform to current year presentation. The reclassification adjustments do not have any impact to the income statement of the Group for 1H 2019.
Income Statement | As previously | |
As restated | reported | |
$'000 | $'000 | |
Finance income | 53,155 | 58,346 |
Finance costs | (93,036) | (98,227) |
6. Earnings per ordinary share of the Group for the current financial period reported on and the corresponding period of the immediately preceding financial year, after deducting any provision for preference dividends.
Half year ended | |||
30 June | |||
Basic Earnings per share (cents) | 2020 | 2019 | |
(0.4) | 39.2 | ||
Diluted Earnings per share (cents) | (0.4) | 38.0 | |
Earnings per share is calculated based on: | |||
a) Profit attributable to owners of the Company (S$'000) (*) | (3,272) | 355,527 | |
b) Profit used for computing diluted earnings | |||
per share (S$'000) | (3,272) | 361,961 | |
c) Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue: | |||
- basic | 906,901,330 | 906,901,330 | |
- diluted (**) | 906,901,330 | 951,900,228 | |
- After deducting preference dividends of $6,417,000 paid in 1H 2020 (1H 2019: $6,434,000 paid).
- For computation of diluted earnings per share, the weighted average number of ordinary shares has been adjusted for any dilutive effect of potential ordinary shares arising from the conversion of all preference shares. For the six months ended 30 June 2020, the preference shares were antidilutive and therefore excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.
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7. Net asset value (for the issuer and Group) per ordinary share based on the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) of the issuer at the end of the: -
- current financial period reported on; and
- immediately preceding financial year.
The Group | The Company | |||
30.06.2020 | 31.12.2019 | 30.06.2020 | 31.12.2019 | |
S$ | S$ | S$ | S$ | |
Net Asset Value per ordinary share based on the number of | ||||
issued 906,901,330 ordinary shares (excluding treasury | 11.66 | 11.60 | 7.29 | 7.29 |
shares) as at 30 June 2020 (906,901,330 ordinary shares | ||||
(excluding treasury shares) as at 31 December 2019) | ||||
8. A review of the performance of the Group, to the extent necessary for a reasonable understanding of the Group's business. It must include a discussion of the following: -
- any significant factors that affected the turnover, costs, and earnings of the Group for the current financial period reported on, including (where applicable) seasonal or cyclical factors; and
- any material factors that affected the cash flow, working capital, assets or liabilities of the Group during the current financial period reported on.
Group Performance
For the half year ended 30 June 2020 (1H 2020), the Group's performance across its core business segments was severely impacted by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. The hospitality industry was adversely affected by the extensive travel restrictions, strict social distancing measures and a complete lockdown of cities which resulted in a global collapse in demand for air travel, lodging and tourism.
Revenue
Revenue for 1H 2020 decreased by 32.8% to $1.1 billion (1H 2019: $1.6 billion). The decline was across all business segments with hotel operations accounting for 82%. Hotel operations segment was most impacted in Q2 2020 as COVID-19 infections surged across the globe, with immediate restrictions placed on travel across international and domestic borders to contain the outbreak, thus decimating the travel industry. As at 30 June 2020, 28% of the Group's 152 hotels worldwide were temporarily closed and those that remained opened were operating at much lower occupancies than before. In constant currency, the Group's global hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell by 56.6% to $60.3 (1H 2019: $139.1), and global occupancy dropped to 39.4% (1H 2019: 72.2%).
The property development segment achieved a lower revenue due to the timing of profit recognition. 1H 2020 revenue was mainly from projects that are currently under construction, such as The Tapestry, Whistler Grand and Amber Park. Comparatively, 1H 2019 revenue was derived from fully completed projects such as Gramercy Park, New Futura, Suzhou Hong Leong City Center (HLCC) and Shanghai Hongqiao Royal Lake where revenue and profit were recognised in entirety upon handover.
The investment properties segment generated lower rental income for 1H 2020 due to rental rebates granted to tenants, especially for the Group's retail tenants at its malls in Singapore, Phuket and Suzhou, as their activities were significantly impacted by the lockdowns and cut in discretionary spending. In addition, there was also lower rental contributions from hotels owned by CDL Hospitality Trust (CDLHT), which are accounted as investment properties due to master lease arrangements.
Profit Before Tax (PBT)
The Group registered a pre-tax profit of $13.8 million for 1H 2020, a substantial decline from 1H 2019, partly due to lower divestment gains (1H 2019: $490.3 million). Included in 1H 2019 was a substantial $197.2 million pre-tax gain from the unwinding of the Group's Profit Participation Securities (PPS) 2 platform with the divestment of Manulife Centre and 7 & 9 Tampines Grande. In contrast, the divestment gains in 1H 2020 totalled $49.9 million from the sale of Millennium Hotel Cincinnati ($26.4 million) and the disposal of the Group's entire 75% stake in a subsidiary, Sceptre Hospitality Resources (Sceptre) ($23.5 million).
The property development segment was the lead contributor to 1H 2020 PBT, albeit lower than 1H 2019. This is in tandem with the lower sales volume and compressed profit margins for projects like The Tapestry, Whistler Grand and Amber Park vis-à-vis 1H 2019 contributors such as Gramercy Park, New Futura, HLCC and Hongqiao Royal Lake, which yielded higher profit margins.
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With a decline in hotel operations revenue by $430.0 million, the hotel operations segment reported a pre-tax loss of $208.2 million, including $33.9 million of impairment losses. In contrast to the sharper decline in revenue, the pre-tax loss was mitigated by cost containment measures implemented by the Group as well as tapping on applicable stimulus packages such as wage subsidies and tax reliefs provided by governments across its operating regions. The US, Europe and Asia regions have all generated pre-tax losses for 1H 2020 with the biggest impact being in New York due to the severity of COVID-19 and the resultant lockdowns as well as high cost structures.
The investment properties segment saw a decline in pre-tax profits due to significantly lower divestment gains for 1H 2020 versus 1H 2019, alongside lower revenues, higher financing costs and depreciation allocable to this segment.
The Group's Others segment reported a significant increase in pre-tax profit due to the divestment gain for Sceptre, higher share of contribution from First Sponsor Group Limited in relation to its property financing business, coupled with interest income earned from bonds issued by Sincere Property Group (Sincere) and subscribed by the Group in June 2019.
In addition, the Group's acquisition of an effective 51.01% joint controlling stake in Sincere, an established real estate developer in China, was completed in April 2020. Sincere's core business activities include largely development and investment properties. A negative goodwill and fair value of the call option to further acquire 9% in Sincere totalling $50.9 million was recognised in 1H 2020. However, the Group also accounts for a post-acquisition share of loss of Sincere due to financing and marketing costs incurred by Sincere, and depreciation of Sincere's investment properties due to alignment of accounting policy.
Profit After Tax and Non-controlling Interests (PATMI)
For 1H 2020, the Group reported a PATMI of $3.1 million, a substantial decline from 1H 2019 PATMI of $362.0 million.
After factoring in the preference dividends of $6.4 million for 1H 2020, basic earnings per share stands at (0.4) cents for 1H 2020 (1H 2019: 39.2 cents).
Capital Position
The Group's financial position remains robust with sufficient liquidity to meet its operational needs and financial commitments. As at 30 June 2020, the Group has cash reserves of $2.7 billion. It maintains a strong liquidity position comprising cash and available undrawn committed bank facilities totalling $4.0 billion. To date, this position has improved to $5.1 billion. Net gearing ratio (after factoring in fair value on investment properties) stands at 50%.
Operational Highlights
Property Development
Singapore
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to the Singapore economy with Circuit Breaker (CB) measures, safe distancing regulations and weak demand affecting most businesses. The Singapore economy sank into a technical recession in Q2 2020 for the first time since 2009, with GDP contracting 42.9% quarter-on-quarter, deepening the 3.3% decline in Q1 2020. Year-on-year, GDP declined 13.2% in Q2 2020.
The construction sector was severely affected and witnessed a quarter-on-quarter decline of 97.1% in Q2 2020, and year-on- year decline of 59.3% in the same period. This is attributed by the halting of work at construction sites during the CB period, and the Phase 2 restart in June was painfully slow.
For 1H 2020, the Group and its joint venture (JV) associates sold 356 residential units including Executive Condominiums (ECs), with total sales value amounting to $514.7 million (1H 2019: $1.6 billion comprising 505 units). The sales value for 1H 2020 was lower compared with the corresponding period, as majority of the units sold were from projects like The Tapestry, Whistler Grand and Piermont Grand EC, whereas 1H 2019 was mainly ultra-luxury projects like Boulevard 88 and South Beach Residences. Sales volume was also down due to the CB period where the Group's sales galleries were temporarily closed and only allowed to reopen on 19 June.
During the CB period, the Group actively promoted sales through digital marketing and saw encouraging results. To date, the Group's 861-unit The Tapestry and the 716-unit Whistler Grand have sold 842 and 576 units respectively while Amber Park sold 211 of its 592 units. The Group's JV projects, the 820-unit Piermont Grand EC and the 680-unit Sengkang Grand Residences, have sold 577 and 255 units respectively.
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Overseas Markets
Australia
Despite the weak economic backdrop, the Group's 195-unit JV project in Melbourne, The Marker, has exchanged contracts for over 70% of the apartments. Construction commenced in Q2 2020 with completion expected by Q4 2021.
Following the successful completion of Ivy & Eve in Brisbane, the Group is preparing to launch its second residential project
- Brickworks Park in 2H 2020. The 222-unit development comprises apartments and townhouses located in the prestigious Alderley suburb in North Brisbane. To be developed on an expansive 4.67-hectare site, it has a unique blend of beautifully conserved brickworks architecture as well as modern amenities such as a lagoon pool, bocce court and an art studio.
The Group's collaboration with Waterbrook Lifestyle for the 135-unit retirement village project in Bowral, Sydney, has received reservations on over 70% of the 77 units available and is targeting to commence construction in 2H 2020.
Japan
To date, 158 units (99%) out of 160 units at Park Court Aoyama The Tower in Tokyo, a JV residential project in which the Group holds a 20% interest, have been handed over to the buyers.
UK
The UK's 2019 General Election and its subsequent exit from the European Union on 31 January 2020 have contributed to a temporary upswing in the housing market, which was unfortunately disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following the national lockdown announced in late March 2020, property sales and leasing activities have curtailed with social distancing measures in place. The Group has actively utilised virtual tools as an alternative to physical viewings. With the reopening of England's housing market in mid-May, market sentiments have gradually improved and physical viewings have resumed for the Group's launched projects.
To date, the six-unithigh-end residential project at Chesham Street in Belgravia area has sold one unit and leased out four other units. Another luxury eight-unit residential (cum one ground floor retail unit) project at 100 Sydney Street in Chelsea area has achieved three apartment sales to date.
Teddington Riverside, the 239-unit development in Teddington, South West London, is expected to be completed in Q3 2020. Over 40% of the units launched in Phase 1 (76 units) have been sold or leased. Phase 2 of the development, comprising six townhouses and a weir cottage, will be launched in 2H 2020. The Group believes that the sales rate of Teddington Riverside will improve with the recent announcement on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) where the nil rate threshold for SDLT would be increased from £125,000 to £500,000.
China
CDL China Limited
In 1H 2020, the Group's wholly-owned subsidiary, CDL China Limited, and its JV associates sold 272 units and four villas in China, achieving sales value of RMB 750 million (approximately $149 million) (1H 2019: 347 units with total sales value of RMB 1.08 billion ($213 million)).
To date, the Group has sold 1,655 (92%) out of 1,804 units in the residential component of HLCC, an integrated mixed-use development in Suzhou. Current occupancy at HLCC's Grade A office tower and mall stands at 75% and 79% respectively. The 295-roomfive-star M Social Hotel is expected to be operational in Q4 2021.
Emerald, the 820-unit JV residential project in Chongqing, has sold 730 units (89%) while the 126-unit Eling Palace has sold 98 units to date (78%).
Hongqiao Royal Lake in Qingpu District, Shanghai, has sold 61 out of the 85 villas (72%). As the lockdown eases in China, the Group observes the returning demand for luxury developments such as villas, where low-density and prestige living are favourably viewed.
Strategic Partnership
On 15 April 2020, the Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an effective 51.01% joint controlling interest in Sincere, for an initial investment of RMB 4.39 billion (approximately $0.88 billion).
This strategic investment into Sincere marks a transformative move for the Group in China. A new professional management team was onboarded in Q2 2020 to commence on the integration and restructuring of the company, focusing on capital management and portfolio recalibration initiatives to strengthen Sincere's financial position and fundamentals. China remains one of the Group's key overseas markets and the Group holds a positive view of the long-term growth and market outlook there.
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Investment Properties
The Group's retail and Food & Beverage (F&B) tenants in Singapore and overseas have been severely impacted by the prolonged closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak and they grapple with operating restrictions and cash flow constraints. Besides offering flexibility in tenancy terms, the Group committed over $30 million of property tax and rental rebates to help its tenants to tide over this difficult period. While most of the Group's retail tenants have since reopened as lockdowns eased, the drop in income from retail and F&B sales is significant due to ongoing safe management requirements.
Notwithstanding the challenging situation, the Group's office portfolio remains resilient with a committed occupancy of 90.6% as at 30 June 2020, higher than the national average of 87.9%.
UK
The Group's two freehold commercial office buildings in Central London - Aldgate House and 125 Old Broad Street, remained open during the lockdown period, with committed occupancies of 85.9% and 93.6% respectively. While leasing transactions are muted, two lettings that took place during the pandemic underlined the resilient office fundamentals. The downturn might have curbed short-term demand for office space but bolstered by low vacancy rates and a constrained pipeline, the economic recovery will likely boost the office market.
The Group will continue to explore asset enhancement initiatives (AEI) for its UK office assets, to increase and optimise net lettable areas (NLA) and boost long-term rental growth of its assets. Aldgate House's basement and mezzanine space were repurposed in Q2 2020 into a basement gym.
The Group remains optimistic of the UK as a key global financial hub that is well-positioned for a rebound due to its strategic connectivity and well-established commercial infrastructure.
Private Rented Sector (PRS)
The Group's freehold site in Monk Bridge, Leeds, one of UK's major gateway cities, has obtained full planning permission for a 665-unitbuild-to-rent residential project coupled with 16,000 sq ft of lettable commercial/retail space to serve its residents in future. The development is slated for completion in 2023. This PRS project is in line with the Group's focus to enhance recurring income and to leverage on the strong potential of rental accommodation in the UK. The fundamentals underpinning investments in the UK PRS sector have not changed and are unlikely to curb investors' growing appetite for such investments in the long run.
Japan
In line with its expansion into PRS to enhance its recurring income streams, the Group completed the acquisition of two residential projects in Osaka, namely B-PROUD Tenmabashi and Pregio Miyakojima Hondori in 1H 2020. In total, it now has four residential projects in Osaka totalling 159 apartments and five shop units for lease. Despite the COVID-19 situation, demand for rental housing in Japan remains resilient with stable rent and occupancy levels.
China
Shanghai's Hongqiao Sincere Centre (Phase 2), which was acquired in November 2019, has been rebranded as Hong Leong Hongqiao Centre.
Fund Management
The Group continues to build its pipeline and is in active collaborations with capital partners to acquire new AUM and will accelerate growth by setting up a private fund and/or a REIT. It will continue to strengthen its fund management expertise and track record through strategic acquisitions and investments.
In April 2020, the Group acquired an additional 8.4% stake in Singapore-listed IREIT Global, a pan-European real estate investment trust, increasing its stake to 20.9% of the total issued units. It remains confident in the long-term fundamentals of the established European economies.
The Group is currently exploring the establishment of a REIT with commercial assets located in the UK, to be listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Preliminary discussions with banks and various parties are ongoing and details such as the properties to be injected, the size of the offering or time frame have not been finalised. The Group continues to pursue this as a pipeline initiative and the timeline is subject to market conditions.
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Hotel Operations
The magnitude of the COVID-19 crisis on the hospitality industry is unprecedented and the Group's hotels remain vulnerable to the evolving situation. The Group's focus has been to prudently manage near-term operational and cashflow requirements to fund its operations and ride out this crisis.
Key operating statistics for hotels owned by the Group:
Room Occupancy | Average Room Rate | RevPAR | |||||||||
1H | 1H | Incr / | 1H | 1H | Incr / | 1H | 1H | Incr / | |||
2020 | 2019 | (Decr) | 2020 | 2019 * | (Decr) | 2020 | 2019 * | (Decr) | |||
% | % | % pts | $ | $ | % | $ | $ | % | |||
Singapore | 65.5 | 84.7 | (19.2) | 126.2 | 185.5 | (32.0) | 82.6 | 157.1 | (47.4) | ||
Rest of Asia | 29.4 | 67.4 | (38.0) | 128.8 | 161.9 | (20.4) | 37.9 | 109.2 | (65.3) | ||
Total Asia | 43.7 | 74.2 | (30.5) | 127.3 | 172.4 | (26.2) | 55.6 | 127.9 | (56.5) | ||
Australasia | 45.9 | 84.0 | (38.1) | 163.4 | 151.5 | 7.9 | 75.0 | 127.3 | (41.1) | ||
London | 24.6 | 78.1 | (53.5) | 221.4 | 218.7 | 1.2 | 54.4 | 170.7 | (68.1) | ||
Rest of Europe | 27.9 | 69.8 | (41.9) | 134.4 | 153.8 | (12.6) | 37.5 | 107.4 | (65.1) | ||
Total Europe | 26.3 | 73.4 | (47.1) | 172.8 | 184.0 | (6.1) | 45.5 | 135.1 | (66.3) | ||
New York | 53.3 | 82.5 | (29.2) | 205.2 | 323.7 | (36.6) | 109.3 | 267.0 | (59.1) | ||
Regional US | 34.9 | 56.4 | (21.5) | 148.0 | 188.2 | (21.4) | 51.6 | 106.1 | (51.4) | ||
Total US | 41.9 | 65.0 | (23.1) | 175.6 | 245.0 | (28.3) | 73.5 | 159.3 | (53.9) | ||
Total Group | 39.4 | 72.2 | (32.8) | 153.2 | 192.6 | (20.5) | 60.3 | 139.1 | (56.6) | ||
*For comparability, 1H 2019 Average Room Rate and RevPAR had been translated at constant exchange rates (30 June 2020).
Asia
Asia RevPAR for 1H 2020 decreased by 56.5% to $56 (1H 2019: $128).
Singapore RevPAR decreased by 47.4% to $83 (1H 2019: $157) as the impact of the pandemic and CB was mitigated by accommodation demand from foreign workers affected by border closures as well as from Government contracts.
Rest of Asia saw a steeper fall in RevPAR by 65.3% to $38 (1H 2019: $109) due to the severe COVID-19 impact in Beijing, Seoul and Taipei.
Australasia
Australasia RevPAR for 1H 2020 fell 41.1% to $75 (1H 2019: $127), being severely impacted by the effects of the New Zealand ("NZ") Alert Level 4 lockdown from 26 March through to 28 April 2020. Even with the Alert Level being lowered since May 2020, domestic travel remains saddled with restrictions.
While all social distancing measures are no longer necessary, and hotels can resume normal operations, there is still a long road to recovery as NZ is predominantly an international leisure-driven market.
Europe
Europe RevPAR for 1H 2020 decreased by 66.3% to $46 (1H 2019: $135).
London RevPAR was down by 68.1% to $54 (1H 2019: $171) with RevPAR for rest of Europe down by 65.1% to $38 (1H
2019: $107).
Following the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring COVID-19 a pandemic on 11 March 2020, the UK joined Paris and Rome with national lockdowns that immediately eroded hotel occupancies overnight as most of the UK hotels were forced to close. UK's economic results illustrated the severity of the impact, pinpointing the hospitality sector as contributing to the largest GDP drop on record of 20.4%. The Group's hotels in London, Paris and Rome typically have a majority base of international customers and remain affected by the continuing travel restrictions in place for most of Europe.
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US
US RevPAR for 1H 2020 decreased by 53.9% to $74 (1H 2019: $159). New York (NY) RevPAR decreased by 59.1% to $109
(1H 2019: $267) and Regional US decreased by 51.4% to $52 (1H 2019: $106).
The US government closed the external borders at the end of March 2020 to China, Asia and Europe, suspending all airlift in and out of the US. Restrictions on gathering size were imposed, and most 2020 large scale events, tradeshows, concerts and sports were cancelled, severely impacting business, group and leisure customer segments.
The Novotel NY hotel, operated by Accor, was closed on 25 March 2020 due in part to the hotel's historically high level of European business. It remains closed as are approximately 40% of hotels in NY. The Group's three other NY hotels were able to secure medical-related businesses as well as serving essential workers to mitigate the losses.
The lockdowns equally impacted the regional US hotels, particularly Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Refurbishments
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Group is focused on cost containment and cash preservation. The refurbishment works which commenced at the Millennium Gloucester and Millennium Hotel Paris Opera have since been put on hold. The planned refurbishment of the Millennium Hilton NY Downtown is also on hold.
In 1H 2020, Copthorne King's Singapore completed the renovation of 142 rooms at the Tower Wing. Refurbishment work is nearly complete at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront and the hotel will reopen for business in Q4 2020.
Developments
The Group is progressing with its plans to develop the Sunnyvale California project comprising a 263-room M Social hotel and a 250-unit residential project. It aims to capitalise on Sunnyvale's location as the headquarters of many technology companies which is part of the technology belt of Silicon Valley. Construction for the apartment block has commenced and completion is expected in the next two years.
Review is still ongoing for the design of a 300-room hotel and a 250-unit serviced apartment complex on Yangdong development land, situated adjacent to Millennium Seoul Hilton. The commencement for this project is being evaluated.
Divestments
The 872-room Millennium Cincinnati Hotel was closed on 31 December 2019 and sold on 14 February 2020 for US$36 million (approximately $49 million).
The sale of W Singapore - Sentosa Cove hotel to CDLHT for $324 million was completed on 16 July 2020.
In December 2013, as a result of a compulsory purchase order by Birmingham City Council for the Copthorne Hotel Birmingham, the Group entered into various commercial arrangements with Birmingham City Council and Paradise Circus Limited Partnership (PCLP), the developer of Birmingham's Paradise Circus redevelopment scheme. The Group has exercised its put option to sell the existing site to PCLP for £17.2 million ($30.8 million) and expects to complete this in Q3 2021.
Management Changes
With the resignation of M&C's Group CEO on 2 August 2020, the Group will not be actively searching for a replacement. Mr Kwek Leng Beng, the Executive Chairman of M&C and CDL, will continue to lead and guide M&C's senior management team through this challenging period.
9. Where a forecast, or a prospect statement, has been previously disclosed to shareholders, any variance between it and the actual results.
The Group's performance for the period under review was in line with the profit guidance announced on 13 July 2020 except for the recognition of impairment losses on hotels of $33.9 million.
In accordance to regulatory statements issued by ACRA and SGX which highlighted key areas that care should be exercised when preparing interim financial statements including assets valuations, the management has reviewed the carrying amounts of the properties for indicators of impairment and conducted internal valuations where impairment losses on eight hotels were recognised in 1H 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant market uncertainty and valuations may change as the conditions evolve.
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10. A commentary at the date of the announcement of the significant trends and competitive conditions of the industry in which the Group operates and any known factors or events that may affect the Group in the next reporting period and the next 12 months.
Singapore
As COVID-19 pandemic dampens economic growth, the Singapore residential property market will likely face demand test for the rest of 2020 and beyond. Despite the muted outlook and closure of show galleries during the CB period which moderated sales volumes, the use of virtual marketing tools and the eventual Phase 2 reopening in late June 2020 kicked off with an encouraging start, fuelled by the keen pent-up demand for mass and mid-market segments. Furthermore, the low interest rate environment is also supporting housing demand for wealth preservation and portfolio diversification. Sales are expected to improve over time.
The 2H 2020 Government Land Sales (GLS) programme has been moderated with only three Confirmed List residential sites with a potential supply of approximately 1,370 apartment units, reflecting a 23% reduction from the 1H 2020 Confirmed List. This is the lowest level of supply since 2H 2009, where the global financial crisis resulted in no confirmed sites being released. The tightened land supply coupled with developers pacing out their launches will help to avoid potential oversupply aggravating the market.
In May 2020, the Government granted a six-month extension on Project Completion Period (PCP), Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) on land and Qualifying Certificate (QC) deadlines for property developers affected by disruptions to construction timelines and residential sales. This has provided temporary relief to accommodate possible delays due to manpower and supply chain challenges.
The majority of the Group's projects under construction are expected to obtain their Temporary Occupation Permits (TOPs) only from 2022 onwards, which provides some buffer to catch up on lost time. Barring further unforeseen disruptions, the Group endeavours to complete Forest Woods by Q4 2020 as site manpower resumes.
In Q3 2020, the Group's 60% JV partner, Hong Leong Holdings Limited, is planning to launch the 566-unit Penrose located at Sims Drive, within walking distance to Aljunied MRT station. It is also one MRT station from Paya Lebar, which has transformed into an established regional hub. The project is also close to popular schools, making it an attractive location for young families and working professionals.
The Group currently has two residential launches in the pipeline for 2021. The first is an upmarket condominium comprising about 540 units on Irwell Bank Road, located 200 metres from the upcoming Great World MRT station. The Group had successfully tendered for this prime site in January 2020 for $583.9 million or $1,515 psf ppr, and the project is slated for sales launch in 1H 2021. The second project is the residential component of the Liang Court JV redevelopment project with around 700 apartments. In July 2020, the Group and its JV partner completed the acquisition of the entire Liang Court site which will be redeveloped into an integrated mixed-use development comprising residences, a commercial component, a hotel and a serviced residence with a hotel licence.
With many business premises closed temporarily and working from home being the current default mode, sentiments remain subdued and companies may temporarily put expansion plans on hold. The Group expects the office market to remain relatively resilient in the mid- to long-term as Singapore remains a favourable and stable destination for corporate entities. Flexible working space and the technology sector continue to drive new demand, albeit at a slower pace than 2019. Moreover, the supply of new office space has moderated while older office assets have been taken off the market for redevelopment.
Redevelopment and AEI
As part of portfolio rejuvenation and capitalising on the Urban Redevelopment Authority's CBD Incentive Scheme, the Group is progressing on its redevelopment plans for Fuji Xerox Towers, a freehold office building. Subject to the approval of relevant authorities, it plans to develop a mixed-use integrated project comprising around 60% of residential units for sale and serviced apartments for rent, with the remaining 40% for commercial purposes. The submission for Provisional Permission is being prepared and demolition related works are currently planned for commencement in 2H 2021.
The Group is also actively exploring the redevelopment of Central Mall, a freehold commercial building with a cluster of adjoining 99-year conservation shophouses. It plans to positively transform and revitalise the area with a proposed mixed- use integrated development comprising office, retail, serviced apartments and hotel components that are integrated with its surroundings. Preliminary planning applications are currently being reviewed.
In Thailand, the Group has deferred the commencement of the AEI for Jungceylon, its major shopping mall in Phuket, and will proceed when there is further clarity on the COVID-19 situation.
Hotels
While the pandemic is gradually under control in many countries, the threat of a second wave remains, as seen in the US, Melbourne and Hong Kong. Though this results in uncertainty on when normalcy will return, many countries are actively establishing green lanes and travel bubbles, which offers hope for the safe reopening of borders and an upside on travel volumes. The Group is optimistic that when a vaccine is available, likely next year, the road to recovery for the hotel sector will be accelerated with pent-up demand.
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The Group will continue to contain costs and conserve cash by maintaining tight controls on discretionary expenditure, right- sizing the workforce, deferring non-essential capital expenditure and working with suppliers, contractors and partners to push for cost reductions. It will also focus on each market's domestic business which tends to be more resilient. This crisis offers an opportunity for the Group to reformulate its strategies and create fresh experiences for new market segments so as to stay relevant in this new normal. It will be reviewing its hotel portfolio holistically to come up with opportunities for AEI, redevelopment and divestment.
The Group expects this segment to remain challenging for the subsequent quarters of this financial year.
Outlook
In Q2 2020, Singapore posted its worst quarterly contraction on record, sinking into a deeper recession than its earlier estimates. GDP for 2020 is narrowed to -5% to -7% from the previous forecast range of -4% to -7%. The sharp plunge reflects an ultra-challenging and uncertain operating environment, with weak near-term economic recovery expected both domestically and globally.
The COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed core business fundamentals and eroded organic growth. SMEs and MNCs alike are grappling with macroeconomic uncertainties beyond their control. Under these precarious circumstances, the Group has shifted to an interim crisis management mode where cost-containment measures are prioritised. Cash preservation, prudent capital management and business optimisation are enforced to enhance liquidity. These efforts will help to fortify the Group's balance sheet.
The Group benefits from its diversified portfolio. Although hotel operations are expected to continue to bear the brunt of COVID-19, the Group has put in place turnaround strategies to tap on new segments. Positive progress in terms of improved occupancy in the US offers confidence that the Group's overseas hotels are beginning to see some light. Property development and investment properties segments have been relatively resilient. Given Singapore's stable political environment, high transparency, good governance and well-developed infrastructure, it is noticeable that overseas property buyers continue to find Singapore an attractive investment destination.
As part of its capital recycling efforts and to extract greater value from its assets, the Group is also actively looking into asset divestment for both non-core hotels held by the Group as well as the investment properties held by Sincere.
During this downtime, the Group is reviewing its strategies, reinforcing frameworks and retooling itself to future-proof its business. It will continue to focus on its Growth, Enhancement and Transformation (G-E-T) strategy to enhance value and improve execution.
Over the Group's 57-year history and track record, it has survived numerous challenging times, each one more difficult than the last. While the outlook for Singapore and the global economy can seem grim, the agility, resilience and foresight that have been the hallmarks of the Group's compass will help it navigate through this storm and emerge stronger.
11. Dividend
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Current Financial Period Reported On
Any dividend declared for the current financial period reported on? Yes.
The Company had on 12 May 2020 declared a tax-exempt(one-tier)non-cumulative preference dividend to holders of City Developments Limited Preference Shares of 1.94 cents per Preference Share, calculated at the dividend rate of 3.9% per annum of the issued price of $1.00 for each Preference Share, for the dividend period from 31 December 2019 to 29 June 2020. The said preference dividend was paid on 30 June 2020.
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- Corresponding Period of the Immediately Preceding Financial Year
Any dividend declared for the corresponding period of the immediately preceding financial year? Yes.
Name of Dividend | Tax-exempt(One-tier) Special Interim | Tax-exempt(One-tier) Preference |
Ordinary Dividend | Dividend | |
Date of Payment | 12 September 2019 | 1 July 2019 |
Dividend Type | Cash | Cash |
Dividend Amount (in cents) | 6.0 cents per Ordinary Share | 1.94 cents per Preference Share^ |
Dividend rate (in %) | N.A. | 3.9% per annum on the issue price of |
each Preference Share | ||
Dividend Period | N.A. | From 31 December 2018 to 30 June |
2019 (both dates inclusive) | ||
Issue Price | N.A. | $1.00 per Preference Share |
- Preference dividend for each Preference Share is calculated at the dividend rate of 3.9% per annum of the issue price of $1.00 for each Preference Share on the basis of the actual number of days comprised in the dividend period divided by 365 days.
- Date payable Not applicable.
- Books Closure Date Not applicable.
12. If no dividend has been declared/recommended, a statement to that effect. Not applicable.
13. Interested Person Transactions
No interested person transactions ("IPTs") were conducted for the six months ended 30 June 2020 under the Company's IPT Mandate pursuant to Rule 920 of the Listing Manual (excluding transactions less than $100,000).
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14. | Segment Reporting | |||
By Business Segments | ||||
The Group | ||||
Half year ended | ||||
30 June | ||||
2020 | 2019 | |||
Revenue | S$'000 | S$'000 | ||
Property Development | 463,735 | 536,000 | ||
Hotel Operations* | 355,289 | 785,281 | ||
Investment Properties | 185,467 | 207,508 | ||
Others | 68,413 | 67,739 | ||
1,072,904 | 1,596,528 | |||
Profit/(Loss) before tax** | ||||
Property Development | 114,973 | 179,620 | ||
Hotel Operations | (208,171) | 29,512 | ||
Investment Properties | 26,307 | 258,427 | ||
Others | 80,686 | 22,739 | ||
13,795 | 490,298 | |||
- Revenue from hotel operations includes room revenue of $230.6 million (1H 2019: $529.7 million) for 1H 2020 from hotels that are owned by the Group.
- Includes share of after-tax (loss)/profit of associates and joint ventures.
15. In the review of performance, the factors leading to any material changes in contributions to turnover and earnings by the business or geographical segments.
Property Development
Revenue decreased by $72.3 million to $463.7 million (1H 2019: $536.0 million) for 1H 2020. Pre-tax profit decreased by
$64.6 million to $115.0 million (1H 2019: $179.6 million) for 1H 2020.
Projects that contributed to both revenue and profit in 1H 2020 include The Tapestry, Whistler Grand, Amber Park, Gramercy Park, Hongqiao Royal Lake, 100 Sydney Street project in Chelsea and Phase 1 of Teddington Riverside in the Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Sales of landbank residential sections in New Zealand and units in Zenith Residences also contributed to the Group's revenue and pre-tax profit for this segment. In accordance with the Group's policy of equity accounting for the results of its joint ventures, whilst revenue from joint venture developments such as South Beach Residences, Boulevard 88, The Jovell and Forest Woods had not been consolidated into the Group's total revenue, the Group's share of profit arising from joint venture developments had been included in pre-tax profit.
The decrease in revenue for 1H 2020 was largely due to timing of profit recognition. For Singapore private residential units, profit is recognised progressively based on the stages of construction and sales status. The decrease in revenue for 1H 2020 was mainly attributable to lower contribution from completed projects which were recognised in entirety in the same period, such as Gramercy Park, New Futura, HLCC and Hongqiao Royal Lake. This was partially mitigated by higher progressive contribution from Whistler Grand and Amber Park (launched in May 2019) due to higher percentage of completion achieved, as well as higher contribution from the two abovementioned UK projects.
The decrease in pre-tax profit for 1H 2020 was in tandem with the decrease in revenue, coupled with thinner margins for The Tapestry, Whistler Grand and Amber Park, the main contributors for 1H 2020. Comparatively, 1H 2019 pre-tax profit included significant contribution from Gramercy Park and New Futura, both higher margin projects which were fully recognised upon sale completion. Also, there was lower share of profits from joint venture project, South Beach Residences in 1H 2020 due to lower sales volume, along with lower returns recognised from the sale of units in the Ivy and Eve project in Australia which was fully sold in 2019. Higher financing costs being expensed off for 1H 2020, as well as share of losses from newly acquired joint venture, Sincere, also contributed to the decrease in pre-tax profit for 1H 2020.
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Hotel Operations
Revenue decreased by $430.0 million to $355.3 million (1H 2019: $785.3 million) for 1H 2020. This segment reported a pre-
tax loss of $208.2 million (1H 2019: pre-tax profit of $29.5 million) for 1H 2020.
This is primarily due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in widespread travel restrictions, an unprecedented collapse in global tourism, and mass cancellation or postponement of events. Many countries have responded to the outbreak by imposing measures such as quarantines, strict social distancing and complete lockdown of cities. These measures had adversely impacted the Group's hotel operations, even with the receipt of applicable government grants and aggressive cost containment measures which mitigated the impact. Other than being the worst hit region, the United States also experienced civil unrest/riots in 1H 2020 regarding racial injustice, which further worsened hotel performance.
Based on market conditions and internal assessment by in-house valuers, in addition, an impairment loss of $33.9 million had been provided in 1H 2020 in light of the challenges faced by the hospitality industry during the pandemic.
The pre-tax loss for 1H 2020 was partially mitigated by divestment gain on Millennium Hotel Cincinnati of $26.4 million.
Investment Properties
Revenue decreased by 10.6% to $185.5 million (1H 2019: $207.5 million) for 1H 2020. Pre-tax profit decreased by $232.1
million to $26.3 million (1H 2019: $258.4 million) for 1H 2020.
The decrease in revenue for 1H 2020 was largely due to rental rebates provided to retail tenants and lower revenue for hotels under the master lease structure for CDLHT, resulting from the pandemic. In Singapore, retail and F&B businesses have been impacted by the decline in customer demand, strict safe distancing measures and closures for non-essential services. In overseas markets, the retail sectors were similarly impacted by lockdowns imposed by local authorities, where Jungceylon Retail Mall, Phuket was particularly affected due to a period of closure in 1H 2020. Contributions from hotels under master lease agreements, including Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo, Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay and Angsana Velavaru, were also significantly reduced.
The decrease in pre-tax profit for 1H 2020 was mainly attributable to the lower divestment gains recognised. Included in 1H 2019 was realised deferred gain on sale of investment properties of $153.9 million, in addition to $43.3 million of distributions by Golden Crest in accordance with the stipulated waterfall structure under PPS 2. Higher financing costs and depreciation also contributed to the decline in pre-tax profits.
Others
Revenue, comprising mainly income from building maintenance contracts, project management, club operations, laundry services and dividend income, remained relatively flat at $68.4 million (1H 2019: $67.7 million) for 1H 2020.
Notwithstanding the stable revenue, pre-tax profit increased by $58.0 million to $80.7 million (1H 2019: $22.7 million) for 1H 2020, mainly contributed by the divestment gain recognised for SHR of $23.5 million and interest income earned on loan granted to and bonds issued by Sincere. Higher contribution was also derived from FSGL's property financing business, backed by income from refinancing loans and a higher average secured China portfolio.
16. A breakdown of the total annual dividend (in dollar value) for the issuer's latest full year and its previous full year. Total Annual Net Dividend (Refer to Para 18 of Appendix 7.2 for the required details)
Full Year | Full Year | |
2019 | 2018 | |
S$'000 | S$'000 | |
Ordinary | 72,552 | 72,552 |
Special | 108,942 | 108,942 |
Preference | 12,904 | 12,904 |
Total | 194,398 | 194,398 |
The tax-exempt(one-tier) final ordinary dividend and tax-exempt(one-tier) special final ordinary dividend for the year ended 31 December 2019 of 8.0 cents and 6.0 cents respectively per ordinary share had been approved by the ordinary shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 24 June 2020 and the dividend amounts were based on the number of issued ordinary shares as at 6 July 2020.
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- A breakdown of sales and operating profit after tax for first half year and second half year. Not applicable.
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Confirmation pursuant to Rule 720(1) of the Listing Manual
The Company confirms that it has procured undertakings from all its directors and executive officers in the format set out in Appendix 7.7 in accordance with Rule 720(1) of the Listing Manual.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Shufen Loh @ Catherine Shufen Loh
Company Secretary
13 August 2020
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CONFIRMATION BY THE BOARD
The Directors of the Company hereby confirm, to the best of their knowledge, nothing has come to the attention of the Board of Directors which may render the Group's unaudited financial results for the half year ended 30 June 2020 to be false or misleading in any material respect.
That said, in this regard, further to 1(b)(i), the Group would like to highlight that the carrying amounts of the Group's assets (property, plant and equipment, investment properties and development properties) are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The Group does not adopt a fair value basis for its investment portfolio.
The unprecedented market uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic had posed a risk to asset valuations and potential impairment losses could occur should the valuations be lower than the carrying value of each asset. Understandably, this pandemic, particularly in this current period has caused difficulties in providing fair and accurate valuations of the properties as there is high volatility on future cash flows under different possible scenarios and limited market transactions available for benchmarking to adopt meaningful changes to the capitalisation rates in the current market.
Notwithstanding the challenge, the Group had conducted internal valuations and adopted assumptions broadly laid out in the Notes to Paragraph 1(b)(i) on pages 7 and 8 but would emphasise that these adopted assumptions are very subjective in the situation which is still highly fluid and evolving.
The Group also noted that its subsidiary, CDLHT had included in its announcement on 29 July 2020 that it has not carried out independent valuations as at 30 June 2020. Accordingly, the Group is unable to assess the impairment loss, if any, on the CDLHT hotels (accounted for in the Group as property, plant and equipment, and investment properties). Notably, while CDLHT accounts for its properties using the fair value model, the Group accounts for these properties at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The carrying values of the CDLHT hotels are lower at the Group, vis-à-vis at CDLHT level. The Group will consider potential impairment losses, if any, on the CDLHT properties when CDLHT carries out its valuation exercise at year end.
On behalf of the Board of Directors | |
Kwek Leng Beng | Sherman Kwek Eik Tse |
Executive Chairman | Executive Director |
Singapore, 13 August 2020 |
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News Release
13 August 2020
CDL REPORTS PROFIT OF S$3.1 MILLION FOR 1H 2020:
OVERALL PERFORMANCE SEVERELY IMPACTED
BY THE PROLONGED COVID-19 PANDEMIC
- Earnings drag primarily from its hotel operations segment posting a pre-tax loss of S$208.2 million
- 28% of the Group's 152 hotels were temporarily closed while global hotel occupancy fell to 39.4%
- Property development segment remains resilient; sold 356 residential units in Singapore with sales value of S$514.7 million in 1H 2020
- Plans to redevelop Fuji Xerox Towers and Central Mall as part of portfolio enhancement
- Asset divestment opportunities are being explored for non-core hotels and China investment properties
- Strong cash reserves of S$2.7 billion
For the half-year ended 30 June 2020 (1H 2020), City Developments Limited (CDL) reported a net attributable profit after tax and minority interests (PATMI) of S$3.1 million (1H 2019: S$362.0 million). The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the Group's performance across its business segments.
The Group's revenue for 1H 2020 declined by 32.8% to S$1.1 billion (1H 2019: S$1.6 billion). The decline was across all business segments with hotel operations accounting for 82% of the drop in revenue. In constant currency, the Group's global hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell by 56.6% to S$60.3 (1H 2019: S$139.1), and global occupancy dropped to 39.4% (1H 2019: 72.2%). As at 30 June 2020, 28% of the Group's 152 hotels worldwide were temporarily closed and those that remained open were operating at much lower occupancies than before.
The Group registered a pre-tax profit of S$13.8 million for 1H 2020 (1H 2019: S$490.3 million). Its hotel operations segment recorded a substantial pre-tax loss of S$208.2 million, which included S$33.9 million of impairment losses made in view of the current pandemic.
As at 30 June 2020, the Group's balance sheet remained robust, with cash reserves of S$2.7 billion. It maintains a strong liquidity position comprising cash and available undrawn committed bank facilities totalling S$4.0 billion. To date, this position has improved to S$5.1 billion. Net gearing ratio (after factoring in fair value on investment properties) stands at 50%.
Financial Highlights
(S$ million) | 1H | 1H | % Change |
2020 | 2019 | ||
Revenue | 1,072.9 | 1,596.5 | (32.8) |
Profit before tax | 13.8 | 490.3 | (97.2) |
PATMI | 3.1 | 362.0 | (99.1) |
Important Notes on 1H 2020 Revenue and Profit Before Tax
- The substantial decline in pre-tax profit from 1H 2019 was partly due to lower divestment gains. Included in 1H 2019 was a substantial S$197.2 million pre-tax gain from the unwinding of the Group's Profit Participation Securities (PPS) 2 platform with the divestment of Manulife Centre and 7 & 9
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Tampines Grande. In contrast, the divestment gains in 1H 2020 totalled S$49.9 million from the sale of Millennium Hotel Cincinnati (S$26.4 million) and the disposal of the Group's entire 75% stake in a subsidiary, Sceptre Hospitality Resources (Sceptre) (S$23.5 million).
- The Group's acquisition of an effective 51.01% joint controlling stake in Sincere Property Group (Sincere), an established real estate developer in China, was completed in April 2020. A negative goodwill and fair value of the call option to further acquire 9% in Sincere totalling S$50.9 million was recognised in 1H 2020. The Group also accounted for a post-acquisition share of loss of Sincere due to financing and marketing costs incurred by Sincere, and depreciation of Sincere's investment properties due to alignment of accounting policy.
Operations Review and Prospects
Resilient Residential Sales in Singapore, China and other Overseas Markets
- In Singapore, the Group and its joint venture (JV) associates sold 356 residential units including Executive Condominiums (ECs), with total sales of S$514.7 million (1H 2019: S$1.6 billion comprising 505 units). The sales value for 1H 2020 was lower as the majority of the units sold were from projects like The Tapestry, Whistler Grand and Piermont Grand EC, whereas 1H 2019 was mainly ultra-luxury projects like Boulevard 88 and South Beach Residences. Sales volume was also down due to Singapore's Circuit Breaker period where the Group's sales galleries were temporarily closed for ten weeks and only allowed to reopen on 19 June.
- During Singapore's Circuit Breaker period, the Group actively promoted sales through digital marketing and saw encouraging results. To date, the Group's 861-unit The Tapestry and the 716- unit Whistler Grand have sold 842 and 576 units respectively, while Amber Park has sold 211 of its 592 units. The Group's JV projects, the 820-unit EC project, Piermont Grand and the 680-unit Sengkang Grand Residences, have sold 577 and 255 units respectively.
- In China, the Group's wholly-owned subsidiary CDL China Limited and its JV associates sold 272 units and four villas, achieving sales value of RMB 750 million (approximately S$149 million) (1H 2019: 347 units with total sales value of RMB 1.08 billion (S$213 million)). To date, the Group has sold 1,655 (92%) out of 1,804 units in the residential component of Hong Leong City Center (HLCC), an integrated mixed-use development in Suzhou. Current occupancy at HLCC's Grade A office tower and mall stands at 75% and 79% respectively.
- In Australia, the Group has sold over 70% of its JV 195-unit freehold residential project The Marker in West Melbourne and is preparing to launch its second residential project - Brickworks Park in 2H 2020, comprising 222 units of apartments and townhouses in the prestigious Alderley suburb in North Brisbane.
Project Launch Pipeline
- The 566-unit Penrose located at Sims Drive, within walking distance to Aljunied MRT station, is slated for sales launch in Q3 2020 by the Group's 60% JV partner, Hong Leong Holdings Limited. The project is one MRT station away from Paya Lebar, which has transformed into an established regional hub. It is also close to popular schools and the CBD, making it an attractive location for young families and working professionals.
- The Group currently has two residential launches in the pipeline for 2021. The first is an upmarket condominium comprising about 540 units on Irwell Bank Road, located 200 metres from the upcoming Great World MRT station. Its sales launch is slated for 1H 2021.
- The second project is the residential component of the Liang Court JV redevelopment project with around 700 apartment units. In July, the Group and its JV partner, CapitaLand, completed the acquisition of the entire Liang Court site which will be redeveloped into an integrated mixed-use development comprising residences, a commercial component, a hotel and a serviced residence with a hotel licence.
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Driving Growth and Recurring Income through Strategic Acquisitions and Portfolio Rejuvenation
China Strategic Partnership
- In April, the Group completed the acquisition of an effective 51.01% joint controlling stake in Sincere, for RMB 4.39 billion (approximately S$0.88 billion). A new management team has been brought on board and efforts are ongoing to implement new strategies, optimise the capital structure and divest certain investment properties.
Redevelopment & Portfolio Rejuvenation
- The Group is progressing on its redevelopment plans for Fuji Xerox Towers, a freehold office building, by capitalising on the Urban Redevelopment Authority's CBD Incentive Scheme. Subject to the approval of relevant authorities, it plans to develop a mixed-use integrated project comprising around 60% of residential units for sale and serviced apartments for rent, with the remaining 40% for commercial purposes. The submission for Provisional Permission is being prepared and demolition related works are currently slated for commencement in 2H 2021.
- The Group is also actively exploring the redevelopment of Central Mall - a freehold commercial building with a cluster of adjoining 99-year conservation shophouses - to revitalise the area with a proposed mixed-use integrated development comprising office, retail, serviced apartments and hotel components. Preliminary planning applications are currently being reviewed.
Fund Management
- The Group continues to build its pipeline and is in active collaborations with capital partners to acquire new Assets Under Management. In April, the Group acquired an additional 8.4% stake in Singapore- listed IREIT Global, a pan-European real estate investment trust, increasing its stake to 20.9% of the total issued units.
- It is currently exploring the establishment of a Singapore Exchange (SGX) listed REIT with commercial assets located in the UK and the timeline is subject to market conditions.
Mr Kwek Leng Beng, Executive Chairman of CDL, said, "The COVID-19pandemic has overshadowed core business fundamentals and eroded organic growth, rendering many businesses in a weakened state as they continue grappling with macroeconomic uncertainties beyond their control. While our property development and investment properties segments have remained relatively resilient, our hotel operations continue to face pressures in the subsequent quarters. Despite the uncertainties, we are confident that with the eventual pent-updemand for travel, the road to recovery will be accelerated, especially when a vaccine for COVID-19is likely to be available next year. In the meantime, many countries are actively establishing green lanes and travel bubbles, which offer hope for the safe reopening of borders and upside on travel volumes.
Under these precarious circumstances, we have prioritised cost-containment measures under an interim crisis management mode. Cash preservation, prudent capital management and business optimisation are enforced to enhance liquidity. These efforts will help to fortify the Group's balance sheet.
Over CDL's 57-year history and track record, we have survived numerous challenging times, each one more difficult than the last. Armed with our strong balance sheet and globally diversified portfolio, we remain confident in navigating through and tiding over this storm."
Mr Sherman Kwek, Group Chief Executive Officer of CDL, said, "The strategic investment into Sincere Property Group this year marks a transformative move for the Group in China. We have commenced with the gradual integration of Sincere and will put in place sound capital management and portfolio recalibration initiatives to strengthen Sincere's financial position. In addition, we are focusing hard on driving sales and optimising operational efficiency. These efforts should start to bear fruit over time.
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During this unprecedented global crisis, we are also reviewing strategies, reinforcing frameworks and futureproofing our business. We will continue to focus on our Growth, Enhancement and Transformation (G-E-T) strategy. This includes progressing our plans for portfolio rejuvenation for Fuji Xerox Towers and Central Mall. For our hotels segment, a thorough review is ongoing and we are keeping a close watch for signs of improvement in the global travel sentiment. We are also actively looking into asset divestment for both non-core hotels as well as some of the investment properties held by Sincere.
While the outlook for Singapore and the global economy can seem grim, we remain optimistic and look ahead as countries progressively reopen. Agility, resilience and foresight have been the hallmarks of our Group's compass that will help us navigate through this storm and emerge stronger."
Please visit www.cdl.com.sgfor CDL's 1H 2020 financial statement.
Issued by City Developments Limited (Co. Regn. No. 196300316Z)
For media enquiries, please contact CDL Corporate Communications:
Belinda Lee | Eunice Yang | |||
Head, Investor Relations and | Vice President | |||
Corporate Communications | T: | +65 6877 | 8338 | |
T: | +65 6877 8315 | E: | eunicey@cdl.com.sg | |
E: | belindalee@cdl.com.sg | |||
Dominic Seow | Jill Tan | |||
Manager | Assistant Manager | |||
T: | +65 6877 8369 | T: | +65 6877 | 8484 |
E: | dominicseow@cdl.com.sg | E: | jilltan@cdl.com.sg |
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1H 2020
Results Presentation
13August 2020
Fuji Xerox Towers Redevelopment
Preliminary Artist's Impression
Agenda
➢ | Overview& Strategic Initiatives | ➢ | InternationalOperations |
➢ | FinancialHighlights | ➢ | Hospitality |
- Singapore Operations
Overview
Key Financial Highlights - 1H 2020
1H 2020
Revenue
$1.1B
32.8%
1H 2019
$1.6B
Adjusted | PBT | PATMI |
EBITDA * | ||
$223.6MM | $13.8MM | $3.1MM |
66.2% | 97.2% | 99.1% |
$661.4MM | $490.3MM | $362.0MM |
1H 2020 results was severely impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19 globally. With most of the countries imposing measures such as travel restrictions, quarantines, strict social distancing measures and complete lockdown of cities, this has impacted M&C Group overall hotel portfolio.
Hotel operations segment pre-tax loss of $208MM, including impairment losses of $34MM for hotel properties made in light of the current pandemic.
1H 2019 included a $197MM pre-tax gain resulting from the closure of the Group's PPS 2 platform, following the sale of Manulife Centre and 7 & 9 Tampines Grande.
* Excluding impairment losses of $33.9MM.
No fair values adopted on investment properties.
Investment properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
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Key Financial Highlights - 1H 2020
2020 | NAV per share |
$11.66 | |
1H | |
0.5% YoY | |
FY 2019
$11.60
2020 | RNAV per share |
$16.61 | |
1H | |
0.9% | |
FY 2019:
$16.46
Share Price Performance
$8.42^
23.1%
2020 HIGHEST - $11.42 (14 Jan)
$8.42 | ||
$10.95 | ||
(30 Jun) | ||
(31 Dec) | ||
No fair values adopted on investment properties.
Investment properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
^ As of 30 Jun 2020
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Key Operational Highlights - 1H 2020
Performance Summary
Property
- SINGAPORE: Sold 356 units with total sales value of $514.7MM*
▪ CHINA: Sold 276 units with total sales value of RMB 750MM ($149MM)
Development | ▪ | AUSTRALIA: Exchanged contracts for over 70% of 195-unit The Marker project in Melbourne | |
▪ SINGAPORE: Resilient committed occupancy for core Singapore office & retail portfolio: | |||
− Office: 90.6% | (NLA: 1.8MM sq ft) | ||
Asset | − Retail: 93.2% | (NLA: 731,000 sq ft) | |
Management | ▪ | OVERSEAS: Stable occupancy for office assets in London and China |
- Performance severely impacted by COVID-19 pandemic:
- Hotel closures: 28% of 152 hotels worldwide temporarily closed
Hotel | − Global occupancy: 39.4% | (▼ 32.8% yoy) | |
− Global RevPAR: | $60.30 | (▼ 56.6% yoy) | |
Operations | − Global ARR: | $153.20 | (▼ 20.5% yoy) |
▪ Continues to build pipeline, in active collaboration with capital partners to acquire new AUM | |||
‒ Acquired additional 8.4% effective stake in IREIT Global units in Apr 2020 for $25.5MM | |||
Fund | ‒ Exploring establishment of a REIT with commercial assets located in the UK to be listed | ||
on Singapore Exchange (SGX) | |||
Management |
* Includes Executive Condominiums (ECs) and share of JV partners, excludes Nouvel 18
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Portfolio Composition by Segment - 1H 2020
Adjusted
EBITDA *
$223.6MM
$147.3MM
($92.1MM)
$108.1MM
$60.3MM
1H 2020
Property Development
Hotel Operations
Investment Properties
Others
Total Assets ^
$23.8B
$9.5B
$5.7B
$6.9B
$1.7B
- Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation & amortization and impairment losses. ^ Excludes tax recoverable and deferred tax asset.
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Global Portfolio Overview
Recurring Income Assets comprise 60% of Global Portfolio
The Group continues to grow through diversification in geography and asset class and will have to weather cyclical typhoons from time to time.
Total Assets:
$23.8B
China | Others | ||
Others | 6% | 4% | |
18% | UK | ||
5% | |||
US | Singapore | ||
7% | |||
47% | |||
Singapore | |||
China | 25% | ||
14% | |||
UK | Others | ||
14% | 14% |
Recurring
Income
Segments
60%
Singapore 22%
UK 9%
China 8%
US 7%
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Strategic Initiatives
GET Strategy
Accelerate Transformation of Asset Portfolio and Business Operations for Growth
Growth
Enhancement
Transformation
Enhancement
- Enhance asset portfolio
- Drive operational efficiency
Growth
➢ Build development pipeline & recurring income streams
Artist's Impression
Transformation
➢ Transform business via new platforms:
Strategic Investments,
Fund Management,
Innovation &
Venture Capital
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Focus 2020
Growth
Enhancement
Transformation
- Redevelopment of Liang Court into mixed-used integrated development comprising residential, retail, hotel and serviced apartments1
- Redevelopment of Fuji Xerox Towers & Central Mall
- Establishing SGX-listed REIT with commercial assets in UK
- M&C Post-Acquisition
- Sincere Post-Acquisition
1. Stakeholders include CDL / CapitaLand (residential & retail), CDL / CDLHT (hotel) and ART (serviced apartments). | 11 |
GROWTH
Liang Court Redevelopment
Milestones Achieved
- Completed acquisition of entire site on 15 July 2020 with CapitaLand (CL) Group
- Provisional Permission (PP) obtained on 21 May 2020 affirming redevelopment design scheme
Redevelopment of Liang Court site into an Integrated Riverfront Development
Residential (CDL-CL JV)
• One block of 48-storey and one block of 24-storey tower
• Approx. 700 apartment units
Retail (CDL-CL JV)
• 2-storey commercial
podium with lettable area | |
of about 80,000 sq ft | |
• Shops on Basement 1, | |
Existing Liang Court site to be redeveloped | |
Level 1 and 2 | |
CDL Hotel
- One block of 21-storey hotel (475 rooms)
- Operating under the Moxy brand by Marriott International
Somerset Serviced
Residence by ART1
- One block of 20-storey hotel (192 rooms)
- To be operated by Somerset as serviced residences with hotel license
1. Ascott Residence Trust | 12 |
GROWTH
Upcoming Residential Launch in Q3 2020
Penrose - 566-unit City Fringe Project led by JV Partner, Hong Leong Holdings
Location | Tenure | Equity Stake | Total Units | Total Saleable Area (sq ft) | Expected TOP |
Sims Drive | 99-year | 40% | 566 | 517,754 | 2024 |
Located at the heart of Upcoming Sims Drive Lifestyle Enclave, near Aljunied MRT Station:
- Excellent location and connectivity:
- Mere 5-min walk to Aljunied MRT station, which is one stop away from Paya Lebar Central and Paya Lebar MRT Interchange station
- Easy access to Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE)
- 15-mindrive to the CBD and Orchard Road shopping belt
- Convenient access to comprehensive amenities, schools, recreational facilities, and a transformative Paya Lebar regional hub
Penrose
Artist's Impression
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GROWTH
Upcoming Launch in 1H 2021
Irwell Bank Road - Iconic 36-storey Twin Towers Residential Development
- Designed by world-renowned architect MVRDV
Location | Tenure | Equity Stake | Total Units | Site Area (sq ft) | Gross Floor Area (sq ft) |
Irwell Bank Road | 99-year | 100% | Est 540 | 137,600 | 385,400 |
Located in Prime District 9 near upcoming
Great World MRT station:
▪ Excellent location and connectivity within well- established residential area:
➢ 200 metres from upcoming Great World MRT station
➢ Minutes' walk to Great World City Shopping Mall ➢ Minutes away from the CBD
▪ Close to Orchard Road shopping belt and education institutions such as ISS International School, River Valley Primary School and Dimensions International College
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GROWTH
Diversified Residential Launch Pipeline
Singapore Pipeline ranges from Mass Market to High-end Projects
Launch Pipeline | Irwell Bank Road | |||
>1,800 units* | (Est 540 units) | |||
Upcoming Launches | ||||
Penrose (Sims Drive)^ | Q3 2020 | |||
Irwell Bank Road | 1H 2021 | |||
Land cost: $583.9MM | ||||
Liang Court redevelopment^ | 2021 | |||
($1,515 psf ppr) | ||||
Liang Court redevelopment^ | Penrose (Sims Drive)^ | |||
(Est 700 units) | ||||
(566 units) |
GLS site near upcoming Great World MRT station awarded in Jan 2020
Est GFA: 60,158 sqm | Land cost: $383.5MM* | |
($732 psf ppr) | ||
* Includes JV partners share. ^ JV project. |
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GROWTH
UK Private Rented Sector (PRS) Project
Construction in Progress for Monk Bridge PRS site in Leeds, UK
Artist's ImpressionArtist's Impression
Location | Tenure | Equity Stake | Total Units | Site Area | Gross Floor | Completion |
Area | ||||||
Monk Bridge | Freehold | 100% | 665 | 193,700 sq ft | 572,200 sq ft | Estimated |
2023 | ||||||
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GROWTH
New Asset Acquisition in Yokohama, Japan
Focus on Expanding CDL's Private Rented Sector (PRS) Footprintin Japan
- Acquisition of 78-unitresidentialdevelopmentin YokohamaCity
Artist's Impression
Transaction Milestones
Purchase & Sale | Building | Deal |
Agreement (PSA) | Completion | Completion |
Property | Minami Ward, |
Location | Yokohama City |
Tenure | Freehold |
10-storey residential | |
Storey Height | |
building | |
Total Units | 78 apartments |
Est Building | August 2020 |
Completion Date | |
Site Area | 235 tsubo |
(8,300 sq ft) | |
Net Lettable | 906 tsubo |
Area | (32,200 sq ft) |
July 2020 | Est. August 2020 | Q3 2020 |
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ENHANCEMENT
Redevelopment of Fuji Xerox Towers
PROPOSED USE *
51-storey freehold mixed-use integrated development comprising office, retail, residential and serviced apartments uses
Residential & Serviced | Commercial | |
Apartments Uses | Use | |
60% | 40% | |
Potential uplift in GFA by 25% to approximately 655,000 sq ft
Principal Architect
Nikken Sekkei Ltd
Preliminary Artist's Impression
* Subject to authorities' approval under Central Business District (CBD) Incentive Scheme
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ENHANCEMENT
Redevelopment of Central Mall
PROPOSED USE *
Mixed-use integrated
development comprising office,
retail, serviced apartments
and hotel uses
Commercial | Hotel & Serviced | |
Use | Apartments Uses | |
70% | 30% | |
Potential uplift in GFA from existing GFA of approximately 240,000 sq ft*
(Pending URA's approval)
Principal Architect
AEDAS
Preliminary Artist's Impression
* Subject to authorities' approval under Strategic Development Incentive Scheme
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Strategic ESG Integration
ENHANCEMENT
Driving Business Transformation through Strong Sustainability Focus
Environmental Performance
- 38% reduction in carbon emissions intensity from 2007; on track to achieve target of 59% reduction by 2030
- Achieved energy savings of more than $28MM savings for 8 commercial properties from 2012 to 2019
Sustainability-linked Financing
- $500MM Green Loan: Secured Singapore's first green loans for new property developments
- Pioneered $250MM SDG Innovation Loan: First-of-its-kindgreen financing concept to accelerate innovation solutions.
Ranked on 12 Leading Global Sustainability Indices and Ratings
Ranked #3
out of 577 companies
Singapore Governance and
Transparency
Index 2020
LATEST ESG MILESTONES
Only Singapore real | Only company in Southeast Asia | Ranked world's top real estate | Only Singapore company to | |||||
estate company listed | & Hong Kong to achieve this | company, top Singapore company, | win multiple accolades at the | |||||
for 3rd consecutive year | double 'A' honour for both climate | and 1st & only Singapore company | 5th Asia Sustainability | |||||
change and water security | listed on Global 100 for | Reporting Awards | ||||||
11 consecutive years | ||||||||
'AAA' since 2010 | ||||||||
Since 2002 | Since 2017 | |||||||
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TRANSFORMATION
Platform Initiatives
Transform Business via New Platforms
Strategic Investments
Fund Management
M&C
Post-Privatisation
- Focus on achieving synergies, cost efficiencies and driving profitability by tapping onto the Group's wider capabilities
- Holistic review of enlarged hotel portfolio and possible divestments of non-core hotels
Sincere Acquisition
- Transaction completed in April 2020
- New management team onboarded to drive integration and restructuring
- Actively exploring asset divestment of its investment properties
Beijing
Tianjin | |||
Yantai | |||
Zhengzhou | Qingdao | ||
Luoyang | |||
Chengdu | Zhenjiang | ||
Changzhou | |||
Wuxi | Suzhou | ||
Chongqing | Huzhou | Shanghai | |
Ningbo | |||
Changsha | Hangzhou |
Kunming Guangzhou
Shenzhen
AUM Target:
US$5B by 2023
- Accelerate growth by setting up a private fund and/or REIT
- Continue to actively build pipeline and collaborate with capital partners to acquire new
AUM - Strengthen fund management expertise and track record through strategic investments such as IREIT Global
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Financial Highlights
Financial Highlights
Property | Hotel | Investment | Others | ||||||||
Development | Operations | Properties | |||||||||
1H | 1H | 1H | 1H | 1H | 1H | 1H | 1H | ||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||
Revenue | $464MM | $536MM | Revenue | $355MM | $785MM | Revenue | $186MM | $208MM | Revenue | $68MM | $68MM |
PBT | $115M | $180MM | PBT | ($208MM) | $30MM | PBT | $26MM | $258MM | PBT | $81MM | $23MM |
- Decrease in revenue and PBT mainly due to timing of profit recognition
- 1H 2020 contributions largely from The Tapestry, Whistler Grand and Amber Park, with thinner profit margins Vis-à-vis
- 1H 2019 contribution largely from New Futura, Gramercy Park and Hong Leong City Center, Suzhou, with higher profit margins
- More financing costs expensed off for new projects
- This segment was severely impacted by the prolonged COVID-19pandemic which severely affected the global hospitality sector with travel restrictions, trip cancellations, postponement of major events and a steep reduction in F&B spend
- Global RevPAR declined 57% driven by decline in occupancies with the lockdowns
- US, Europe and Asia all generated pre-tax losses
- Impairment losses of $34MM was provided in 1H 2020
- Divestment gain of $26MM upon the sale of Cincinnati Hotel mitigated the losses
▪ | Decrease in revenue was mainly | ▪ PBT was largely boosted by: |
due to | ||
✓ rental rebates granted mainly | ✓ $23MM divestment gain upon | |
to retail tenants in Singapore, | sale of a non-core subsidiary | |
Phuket and Suzhou | ✓ Higher share of contribution | |
✓ Lower rental from CDLHT | from First Sponsor Group in | |
hotels accounted for as | relation to its property | |
investment properties due to | financing business | |
the pandemic | ✓ Higher interest income earned | |
▪ | Lower divestment gains in 1H | from a loan extended to, and |
2020 accounts for the sharp | bond issued by Sincere | |
decline in pre-tax profits. | Property Group, an | |
Included in 1H 2019 was a | established real estate | |
substantial gain of $197MM | developer in China, which has | |
resulting from the closure of the | become a JV partner in Apr | |
Group's PPS2 platform, following | 2020 | |
the sale of Manulife Centre and 7 | ||
& 9 Tampines Grande |
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Financial Highlights
Revenue by Segment for Half Year (2018 - 2020)
$ (MM)
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
$2,417MM$1,597MM$1,073MM
1,382
798 | 785 | ||
536 | 464 | ||
355 | |||
169 | 208 | 186 | |
68 | 68 | 68 | |
1H 2018 | 1H 2019 | 1H 2020 |
Property Development | Hotel Operations | Investment Properties | Others |
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Financial Highlights
Adjusted EBITDA^ by Segment for Half Year (2018 - 2020)
$ (MM)
$660MM | $661MM | $224MM |
440
400370
360 | 334 | |||||||
320 | ||||||||
280 | ||||||||
240 | ||||||||
197 | ||||||||
200 | ||||||||
130 | 146 | 147 | ||||||
160 | 116 | |||||||
120 | 108 | |||||||
61 | ||||||||
80 | ||||||||
14 | 14 | |||||||
40 | ||||||||
0 | ||||||||
(40) | ||||||||
(80) | ||||||||
(92) | ||||||||
(120) | ||||||||
(160) | ||||||||
1H 2018 (Restated) * | 1H 2019 | 1H 2020 | ||||||
Property Development | Hotel Operations | Investment Properties | Others |
^ Excluding impairment losses of $33.9MM.
* Restated due to expensing off interest costs for development projects under POC method on adoption of agenda decision issued by IFRIC.
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Financial Highlights
Profit Before Tax by Segment for Half Year (2018 - 2020)
$ (MM)
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0
(40)
(80)
(120)
(160)
(200)
(240)
$514MM | $490MM | $14MM |
357
258
180
87 | 115 | ||
81 | |||
56 | 29 | 23 | 26 |
14 | |||
(208) | |||
1H 2018 (Restated) * | 1H 2019 | 1H 2020 | |
Property Development | Hotel Operations | Investment Properties | Others |
* Restated due to expensing off interest costs for development projects under POC method on adoption of agenda decision issued by IFRIC.
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Financial Highlights
Strong Balance Sheet & Liquidity Position
Gearing | Sufficient | Financing | Balanced | ||||||||
Liquidity | Flexibility | Debt Profile | |||||||||
Net Gearing | Total Cash | Interest Cover | % of | ||||||||
Ratio 1 | Fixed Rate Debt | ||||||||||
71% | $2.7B | 3.9x | 39% | ||||||||
FY 2019: 61% | FY 2019: $3.1B | FY 2019: 14.7x | FY 2019: 40% | ||||||||
Net Gearing 2 | Cash and Available | Average | Average | ||||||||
(include fair value) | Undrawn Committed | Borrowing Cost | Debt Maturity | ||||||||
Bank Facilities | |||||||||||
50% | $4.0B 3 | 2.1% | 2.1 years | ||||||||
FY 2019: 43% | FY 2019: $5.6B | FY 2019: 2.4% | FY 2019: 2.4 years | ||||||||
- Exclude non-cash impairment losses on investment properties and property, plant and equipment
- After taking in fair value on investment properties
- The Group had completed its financing of $1.15B funding for its share of investment into Liang Court JV with CapitaLand. Accordingly, the amount of cash and available undrawn committed bank facilities stands at $5.1B to date.
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Financial Highlights
Prudent Capital Management
- Balanced debt expiry profile
- Balanced debt currency mix - adopting a natural hedging strategy
- Average borrowing cost kept low
Well-Spread Debt Maturity Profile
4,000 | 38% | Bond | Bank Loan | |||||||||||
100 | ||||||||||||||
(MM) | 3,600 | |||||||||||||
3,200 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 2,800 | |||||||||||||
Debt | 2,400 | 22% | ||||||||||||
319 | ||||||||||||||
2,000 | 3,874 | 17% | ||||||||||||
1,600 | 9% | 890 | ||||||||||||
1,200 | ||||||||||||||
1,938 | 7% | 7% | ||||||||||||
800 | 125 | |||||||||||||
400 | 934 | |||||||||||||
400 | 835 | 680 | ||||||||||||
306 | ||||||||||||||
0 | 69 | |||||||||||||
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||
onwards |
RMB (4.8%) | Others (2.6%) |
276 |
JPY (5.1%) | 499 |
533 |
USD (10.3%)
1,077 | Debt |
Currency | SGD | |
Mix | 4,842 | |
(46.2%) | ||
3,243
GBP (31.0%)
$10,470MM
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Singapore Operations
PropertyDevelopment
Singapore Property Market
Property Price Index - Residential (2014 - Q2 2020)
All Residential
Price Increase | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
180 | (1.2% YoY) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prices in Q2 2020 inched | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
upwards over the past | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
year and saw slight | Q2 20: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
recovery compared to | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
previous quarter | 152.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
160 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
140 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
120 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 |
14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Source : URA, Q2 2020 |
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Singapore Property Market
- Private residential prices remained stable, with the URA Residential Property Price Index registering a 0.7% decline in 1H 2020 as compared to end 2019.
- Primary home sales remained healthy in 1H 2020 with 3,862 units sold, registering an 8% decline as compared to 1H 2019.
Sales volume vs Price growth
Price
growth%
25,000 | 22,197 | 20.0% | ||||||||||||
17.6% | Price growth of 5.8% over | |||||||||||||
20,000 | 15.0% | |||||||||||||
the 5-year period from | ||||||||||||||
16,292 | 15,904 | Q2 2015 - Q2 2020 | 10.0% | |||||||||||
15,000 | 14,688 | 14,948 | 7.9% | |||||||||||
5.9% | ||||||||||||||
10,566 | 5.0% | |||||||||||||
2.8% | 2.7% | |||||||||||||
1.1% | ||||||||||||||
10,000 | 1.7% | 8,795 9,912 | ||||||||||||
7,316 | 7,440 | 7,972 | 1.1% | 0.0% | ||||||||||
-4.7% | -0.7% | |||||||||||||
5,000 | -4.0% | -3.7% | -3.1% | 3,862 | -5.0% | |||||||||
4,264 | ||||||||||||||
- | -10.0% | |||||||||||||
2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | *1H | ||
2020 | ||||||||||||||
CCR | RCR | OCR | Price growth (year on year) | |||||||||||
* 1H 2020 includes units sold in Q1 2020 (2,149u) and Q2 2020 (1,713u) | Source : URA Statistics |
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Singapore Property Development
Residential Units Sold by CDL
1H 2019
505
356
No. of Units*
1H 2020
Majority of units sold | |
$1,551,398 | were The Tapestry, |
Whistler Grand and | |
Piermont Grand projects | |
595,735 |
332,631
$514,662
Sales Value* | Total Floor Area* |
($'000) | (sq ft) |
Sales Value
66.8%yoy
Units Sold
29.5%yoy
1H 2020 - Mainly mass-market projects sold
Period | Project | Market | Units |
Segment | Sold | ||
1H | The Tapestry | Mass | 105 |
Whistler Grand | Mass | 78 | |
2020 | |||
Piermont Grand | 92 | ||
Mass | |||
1H | Boulevard 88 | High-end | 62 |
2019 | Amber Park | Luxury | 157 |
* Includes Executive Condominiums (ECs) and share of JV partners, excludes Nouvel 18
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Singapore Property Development
Resilient Sales Performance in 1H 2020
- Sold 356 units with total sales value of $514.7MM in 1H 2020^
- 176 units sold in Q2 (▼4.9% from Q1)
Steady Sales for 2019 Launched Projects
Project | Location | Tenure | Equity | Total | Units | Achieved | |||
Stake | Units | Sold* | Average | ||||||
Selling Price | |||||||||
(ASP) | |||||||||
Boulevard 88 | Orchard | Freehold | 40% | 154 | 98 | >$3,780 psf | |||
Boulevard | |||||||||
Amber Park | Amber Road | Freehold | 80% | 592 | 211 | >$2,480 psf | Sengkang Grand | ||
Residences | |||||||||
Haus on Handy | Handy Road | 99 years | 100% | 188 | 35 | >$2,870 | psf | (November) | |
Piermont Grand | Sumang Walk | 99 years | 60% | 820 | 577 | >$1,090 | psf | ||
Sengkang Grand | Sengkang | 99 years | 50% | 680 | 255 | >$1,730 | psf | ||
Residences | Central | ||||||||
Nouvel 18~ | Anderson | Freehold | - | 156 | 29 | >$3,440 | psf | ||
Road | |||||||||
Artist's Impression
Haus on Handy | Boulevard 88 |
(July) | (March) |
Nouvel 18~
(July)
Piermont Grand
(July)
Amber Park
(May)
* As of 9 Aug 2020
^ Includes Executive Condominiums (ECs) and share of JV partners, excludes Nouvel 18 | ~ Divested project marketed by CDL | 33 |
Singapore Property Development
Inventory of Launched Residential Projects - As at 30 June 2020
Project | Equity Stake | Total Units | Units Sold | Total Unsold | CDL's Share of |
Inventory | Unsold Inventory | ||||
Cuscaden Residences | 25% | 75 | 74 | 1 | 0.3 |
St. Regis Residences | 33% | 173 | 161 | 12 | 4.0 |
The Oceanfront @ Sentosa Cove | 50% | 264 | 263 | 1 | 0.5 |
One Shenton | 100% | 341 | 327 | 14 | 14.0 |
Cliveden at Grange** | 100% | 110 | 43 | 67 | 67.0 |
UP@Robertson Quay | 100% | 70 | 61 | 9 | 9.0 |
Echelon | 50% | 508 | 506 | 2 | 1.0 |
The Venue Residences | 60% | 266 | 265 | 1 | 0.6 |
Coco Palms | 51% | 944 | 942 | 2 | 1.0 |
Forest Woods | 50% | 519 | 517 | 2 | 1.0 |
New Futura | 100% | 124 | 124 | 0 | 0.0 |
The Tapestry | 100% | 861 | 801 | 60 | 60.0 |
Whistler Grand | 100% | 716 | 528 | 188 | 188.0 |
Boulevard 88 | 40% | 154 | 96 | 58 | 23.2 |
Amber Park | 80% | 592 | 209 | 383 | 306.4 |
Haus on Handy | 100% | 188 | 34 | 154 | 154.0 |
Piermont Grand | 60% | 820 | 540 | 280 | 168.0 |
Sengkang Grand Residences | 50% | 680 | 241 | 439 | 219.5 |
South Beach Residences | 50% | 190 | 135 | 55 | 27.6 |
The Jovell | 33% | 428 | 133 | 295 | 97.4 |
TOTAL: | 8,023 | 6,000 | 2,023 | ~1,342 |
The Venue Shoppes - sold 16 units out of 28 sold, 12 units unsold with 3 units leased ** Leasing strategy implemented
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Singapore Operations
Asset Management
Singapore Commercial Market
Property Price Index - Commercial (2014 - Q2 2020) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Price Decline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
150 | (-12.1% YoY) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Office price has | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Office | Retail | softened over the last | Q2 20: 126.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
140 | four quarters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
130 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
120 | Q2 20: 108.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
110 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Price Decline | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(-1.8% YoY) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Slight decrease in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | retail price in 1H 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Source : URA, Q2 2020 |
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Singapore Commercial Market
Property Rental Index - Commercial (2014 - Q2 2020)
Rental Decline | |||||||
250 | (-4.6% YoY) | ||||||
No change to office rent | |||||||
Office | Retail | from previous quarter, | |||||
after three consecutive | |||||||
quarterly decline | |||||||
200 | Q2 20: 168.7 | ||||||
150
100 | Q2 20: 95.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rental Decline | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(-1.3% YoY) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Slight drop in retail | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
rent in 1H 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Source : URA, Q2 2020
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Singapore Commercial Portfolio
Strong Committed Occupancy and Positive Rental Reversion for Office & Retail Portfolio (As at 30 June 2020) (1)
Office
12 properties
90.6%
Committed Occupancy
1.8MM sq ft
NetLettableArea
REPUBLIC PLAZA | CITY SQUARE MALL | |
Retail
9 properties
93.2%
Committed Occupancy
731,000 sq ft
NetLettableArea
Lease Expiry Profile | 22.4% |
by % of NLA | 16.9% |
- Income stability from well-spread lease expiry profile
- Active risk management by engaging tenants ahead of lease expiries
9.9%* | 12.1% | ||||
8.3% | |||||
7.2% | 6.0% | 5.8% | |||
4.8%4.9% | |||||
2.5%* | |||||
0.8% | |||||
6.4% | |||||
4.4% | |||||
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 & beyond |
Office - Completed | Retail - Completed | Office | Retail | ||||
* Refers to expiring leases that have been renegotiated
- Includes all Singapore assets under management (including JV project South Beach) except for Fuji Xerox Towers which will be redeveloped, in accordance to CDL's proportionate ownership.
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Singapore Commercial Portfolio
Trade Mix of Office & Retail Space by % of Total Gross Rental Income (As at 30 June 2020)*
Office | Retail | ||||||
Supermarkets | Electrical, Electronics | ||||||
Sporting | & Value Store, | ||||||
Technology & | Banking, Insurance & | 5.8% | & Telecommunications, | ||||
Goods, 3.0% | |||||||
ICT, 13.5% | Financial Services, | 2.1% | |||||
20.4% | Others, 3.0% | Fashion & | |||||
Accessories, 9.4% | |||||||
Retail Products | Medical & General | ||||||
& Services, | |||||||
Services, 8.8% | |||||||
9.6% | |||||||
Energy, Commodities, | |||||||
Maritime & Logistics, | Leisure & | ||||||
9.3% | |||||||
Entertainment, | |||||||
Food & | |||||||
Real Estate, | Government, 0.3% | 9.2% | |||||
Beverage, | |||||||
16.8% | Manufacturing & | Kids & | 34.9% | ||||
Education, 6.0% | |||||||
Distribution, 4.0% | |||||||
Others, 2.3% | Jewellery, Optical & | ||||||
Watches, 1.7% | |||||||
Professional | |||||||
Home, Lifestyle & Gifts, 5.9% | Health & Beauty, | ||||||
Services, | |||||||
23.8% | 10.0% |
- Diverse and well-spread tenant mix across both office and retail segments:
- Office: Trade mix remains largely stable with more focus on lease renewal amid a cautious environment.
- Retail: Strategically review leasing strategies to adapt to new retail norm to sustain occupancy.
- Includes all Singapore assets under management (including JV project South Beach) except for Fuji Xerox Towers which will be redeveloped, in accordance to
CDL's proportionate ownership and excludes retail gross turnover rent.
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Singapore Office Market Outlook
Grade A office rental is expected to moderate in 2020. Nonetheless, office rents continue to exceed the 10-year average Grade A rent of $10.11 psf per month moving into 2020/2021.
GRADE A OFFICE RENTAL PROJECTIONS
Source: CBRE Research
*Refers to percentage change from Q4 2019
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Singapore Retail Market Outlook
Prime retail rents are expected to decline in 2020. Rental corrections in 1H 2020 have been relatively muted, partially offset by rental rebates granted via government reliefs. However, steeper rental fall is expected in 2H 2020 due to higher expected vacancies, lower footfalls, social distancing measures and economic uncertainties due to COVID-19.
Source: CBRE Q2 2020 Prime Retail Rents
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International Operations
International Operations - Australia
Focus on developments across Eastern Seaboard of Australia | NewSouthWales | ||||
Queensland | |||||
Artist's Impression
Waterbrook Bayview
Artist's Impression
Brickworks Park (Residential)
- Launching for pre-sales in 2H 2020
Artist's222-unitImpressiondevelopment consisting of apartments and townhouses located in the prestigious Alderley suburb in North Brisbane.
Victoria | Artist's Impression | |||||||||||
Waterbrook Bowral | ||||||||||||
➢ Waterbrook Bowral, a 135-unit | ||||||||||||
retirement housing project, has | ||||||||||||
received reservations on over 70% | ||||||||||||
of 77 units launched. Project is | ||||||||||||
targeted to begin construction in 2H | ||||||||||||
Artist's Impression | Artist's Impression | Artist's Impression | 2020 | |||||||||
Project on Fitzroy (Mixed Use) | The Marker (Mixed Use) | Arco (Mixed Use) | ||||||||||
- The Marker has exchanged contracts on over 70% of 195 units available, early works construction commenced in Q2 2020
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International Operations - China
Focus on Tier 1 and Tier 2 Cities | Suzhou (苏州) | ||
Chongqing(重庆) | Relaunched in May 2018: | ||
Sold 98 units to date*
➢ Sales value of RMB 585MM
Hong Leong City Center (丰隆城市中心)
Eling Palace (鹅岭峯)
Continued Sales Momentum:
Total sales of RMB 3.98B generated for 92% of 1,804 units todate*^
- Phase 1 - 99% sold
- Phase 2 - 67% sold
- 32,101 sqm Grade A office tower is 75% occupied and operational since June 2019
- HLCC mall is 79% occupied
- Hotel expected to open in Q4 2021
Commercial sales launched in Apr 2020: Sold 730 units to date* ➢ Sales value of RMB
2.07B
➢ Expected completion by end 2020
Artist's Impression
Emerald (翡翠都会) | Shanghai(上海) |
Asset rebranding completed:
➢ Renamed as Hong Leong Hongqiao Centre - formerly known as Shanghai Hongqiao Sincere Centre (Phase 2)
➢ Occupancy for office and serviced apartments remain stable at around 50% and 70% respectively
Good Uptake post-COVID:
61 villas sold todate*
➢ Sales value of RMB 1.37B
Artist's Impression | ||
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Hong Leong Plaza Hongqiao | ||
Hongqiao Royal Lake (御湖) | (虹桥丰隆广场) | |
Stable income stream:
- Comprises 5 office towers with 2 levels of basement carpark with GFA of 32,182 sqm
-
3 office towers
(71% of total NLA) are leased out as serviced apartment and postnatal confinement centre
Asset enhancement:
- Operational since Jan 2019
- Exterior works expected to complete by Q3 2020
Yaojiang International
(耀江国际)
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International Operations - Japan
Expansion of PRS Portfolio with New Acquisition
Acquisition of prime residential
asset in Yokohama City
S&P agreement executed in July 2020
Park Court Aoyama The TowerFreehold site in Shirokane
Completed in Q1 2018: | Development Site: | |
➢ | 160-unit freehold joint venture | ➢ Prime 180,995 sq ft freehold |
residential project launched in Oct 2016 | site acquired in Oct 2014 | |
➢ Units are progressively being handed | ||
over - 158 units handed over* |
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Freehold residential asset
consisting of 78 units
Horie Lux, Osaka
Freehold residential asset consisting of 29 residential units and 5 retail units across 14-storeys
B-Proud Tenmabashi Pregio Joto Chuo Pregio Miyakojima Hondori
Freehold residential assets consisting of 130 units across 3 properties in Osaka
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International Operations - UK Residential
Strengthening our Presence
Marketing activities in progress
Sydney Street, Chelsea
Marketing activities in progress
Teddington Riverside
Marketing activities in progress
Chesham Street, Belgravia
Monk Bridge, Leeds
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Fully sold | Planning in progress |
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Knightsbridge | 28 Pavilion Road, Knightsbridge | ||
Planning in progress | Planning in progress |
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Ransomes Wharf | Stag Brewery |
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UK - Recurring Income Projects
Strengthening our presence in London
NLA | 328,819 |
Tenants | 25 |
Occupancy | 93.6% |
WALE | 5.5 years |
Yield | 4.8% |
CDL's | £385MM |
Acquisition | |
Aldgate House
Planning in progress
125 Old Broad Street
NLA | 210,504 |
Tenants | 4 |
Occupancy | 85.9% |
WALE | 6.6 years |
Yield | 4.6% |
CDL's | £183MM |
Acquisition | |
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Hospitality
Hotel Operations
Trading Performance
1H 2020 | 1H 2019 | Change | |||
$MM | $MM | % | |||
Revenue | 355.3 | 785.3 | (54.8) | ||
Profit Before Tax (PBT) | (208.2) | 29.5 | NM * | ||
Adjusted EBITDA ^ | (92.1) | 116.4 | NM * | ||
Group RevPAR : ↓ | 56.6% in 1H | 2020 (constant currency) | M Social Singapore | ||
↓ | 56.3% in 1H | 2020 (reported currency) |
Revenue, PBT and Adjusted EBITDA decreased mainly due to:
- Border closure and lockdown measures, which continue to significantly impact occupancy and widespread event deferment/cancellations. This was despite a strong performance for January and February across various hotels.
- Labour issues and racial justice protests in the US region, as well as Brexit in Europe, created additional disruption in their respective regions. COVID resurgence threat seen in some regions.
- Muted global recovery in hotel occupancy going into Q3, with persistent uncertainty. Losses are expected to continue through end-year, with hotels continuing to implement cost-cutting strategies for survival.
^ | Excluding impairment losses | 49 |
* | Not meaningful |
Hotel Operations
Hotel Occupancy, Average Room Rate, and RevPAR by Region for CDL Group
Room Occupancy | Average Room Rate | RevPAR | |||||||
1H | 1H | Incr / | 1H | 1H | Incr / | 1H | 1H | Incr / | |
2020 | 2019 | (Decr) | 2020 | 2019 * | (Decr) | 2020 | 2019 * | (Decr) | |
% | % | % pts | $ | $ | % | $ | $ | % | |
Singapore | 65.5 | 84.7 | (19.2) | 126.2 | 185.5 | (32.0) | 82.6 | 157.1 | (47.4) |
Rest of Asia | 29.4 | 67.4 | (38.0) | 128.8 | 161.9 | (20.4) | 37.9 | 109.2 | (65.3) |
Total Asia | 43.7 | 74.2 | (30.5) | 127.3 | 172.4 | (26.2) | 55.6 | 127.9 | (56.5) |
Australasia | 45.9 | 84.0 | (38.1) | 163.4 | 151.5 | 7.9 | 75.0 | 127.3 | (41.1) |
London | 24.6 | 78.1 | (53.5) | 221.4 | 218.7 | 1.2 | 54.4 | 170.7 | (68.1) |
Rest of Europe | 27.9 | 69.8 | (41.9) | 134.4 | 153.8 | (12.6) | 37.5 | 107.4 | (65.1) |
Total Europe | 26.3 | 73.4 | (47.1) | 172.8 | 184.0 | (6.1) | 45.5 | 135.1 | (66.3) |
New York | 53.3 | 82.5 | (29.2) | 205.2 | 323.7 | (36.6) | 109.3 | 267.0 | (59.1) |
Regional US | 34.9 | 56.4 | (21.5) | 148.0 | 188.2 | (21.4) | 51.6 | 106.1 | (51.4) |
Total US | 41.9 | 65.0 | (23.1) | 175.6 | 245.0 | (28.3) | 73.5 | 159.3 | (53.9) |
Total Group | 39.4 | 72.2 | (32.8) | 153.2 | 192.6 | (20.5) | 60.3 | 139.1 | (56.6) |
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Hotel Operations
Asset Enhancement
While non-essential capital expenditure has been deferred, the Group has utilised periods of low occupancy to carry out critical guests-related asset enhancement works.
Copthorne King's Hotel Singapore | Studio M Singapore |
The makeover of 142 rooms in the Tower Wing | Soft refurbishment of all 360 rooms in Studio M |
of Copthorne King's Hotel was completed in | Hotel has commenced in phases. |
April 2020. |
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Divestment - 1H 2020
Millennium Cincinnati
Hotel was closed on 31 December 2019 and sold on 14 February 2020 for
US$36MM (~$49MM) with a disposal gain of $26.4MM.
Millennium Cincinnati. United States
Copthorne Hotel Birmingham
Option to acquire alternative site under the agreement1 was not exercised and terminated in April 2020.
Exercised the put option1 to sell the existing hotel. Target completion Q3 2021.
Copthorne Hotel Birmingham. United Kingdom
W Singapore
Sale of W Hotel to CDL Hospitality Trusts for $324MM was completed on 16
July 2020.
W Singapore - Sentosa Cove
1. In 2013, M&C entered into a compulsory purchase order agreement with Paradise Circus Limited Partnership ("PCLP") - a joint venture comprising developer Argent LLP and Birmingham City Council - regarding Paradise Birmingham. The agreements include put and call options that provide for the Group to acquire an alternate development site and sale of the existing hotel to PCLP for £17.2MM (~$30.8MM).
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CDL Hospitality Trusts
Trading Performance
1H 2020 | 1H 2019 | Change | |||
$MM | $MM | % | |||
Gross Revenue | 52.1 | 93.8 | (44.5) | ||
Net Property Income | 29.7 | 67.5 | (56.0) | ||
(NPI) | |||||
Grand Millennium Auckland, New Zealand | |||||
Gross Revenue and | NPI decreased | mainly due | to the |
unprecedented downturn in global tourism arising from the lockdown measures and travel restrictions imposed by most countries.
In mid-July 2020, the divestment of Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay and acquisition of W Singapore - Sentosa Cove were completed. The conclusion of the two deals also augmented CDLHT's balance sheet with a net cash inflow of $26.8MM.
W Singapore - Sentosa Cove
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CDL Hospitality Trusts
Trading Performance
Country | % Change | Remarks |
in RevPAR | ||
Singapore | Experienced 17.6% occupancy rate decline, despite securing government | |
(49.2) | contracts. Accommodation demand from international travelers affected by | |
border closures. | ||
Maldives | (44.6) | Gestation of Raffles Maldives Meradhoo disrupted due to the COVID-19 |
situation and closed on 1 April 2020 to contain costs ahead of low season. | ||
New | (32.2) | Strong occupancy prior to 19 March lockdown and securing government |
Zealand | contracts in Q2 mitigated relative decline in RevPAR. | |
Germany | (66.5) | Fewer trade events during the quarter, coupled with occupancy plunge from the |
COVID-19 situation. Impairment recognized against rental receivables due. | ||
Italy | (79.1) | Temporary closure of Hotel Cerretani Firenze - MGallery from 13 March. |
Impairment recognized against rental receivables due. | ||
Japan | (56.9) | The travel bans implemented by the Government from 16 April until end-May |
restricted arrivals and weighed on demand during the Golden Week holidays. | ||
United | (68.1) | Corporate demand hit due to COVID-19 concerns, compounded by mandatory |
Kingdom | hotel closures on 24 March lasting through end-June. | |
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Disclaimer:
This document may contain forward-looking statements that involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Representative examples of these factors include (without limitation) general industry and economic conditions, interest rate trends, cost of capital and capital availability, availability of real estate properties, competition from other developments or companies, shifts in customer demands, customers and partners, expected levels of occupancy rate, property rental income, charge out collections, changes in operating expenses (including employee wages, benefits and training costs), governmental and public policy changes and the continued availability of financing in the amounts and the terms necessary to support future business. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based on the current view of management on future events. Numbers in tables and charts may not add up
due to rounding.
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Appendix
Portfolio Composition - 1H 2020
Recurring Income Segments
$ (MM) | Property | Hotel | Investment | Others | Total |
Development | Operations | Properties | |||
Adjusted | |||||
EBITDA * | |||||
Local | 97 | 5 | 62 | 20 | 184 |
Overseas | |||||
50 | (97) | 46 | 41 | 40 | |
147 | (92) | 108 | 61 | 224 |
Total Assets ^ | |||||
Local | 1,023 | 3,587 | 678 | 11,316 | |
6,028 | |||||
Overseas | |||||
3,447 | 4,706 | 3,375 | 986 | 12,514 | |
9,475 | 5,729 | 6,962 | 1,664 | 23,830 | |
- Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation & amortization and impairment losses. ^ Excludes tax recoverable and deferred tax asset.
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Diversified Land Bank
Land Area (as at 30 June 2020) - CDL's Attributable Share
Type of Development | Land Area (sq ft) | |||
Singapore | International | Total | % | |
Residential | 473,206 | 2,952,846 | 3,426,052 | 94 |
Commercial / Hotel | 58,982 | 150,947 | 209,929 | 6 |
Total | 532,188 | 3,103,793 | 3,635,981 | 100 |
Total Land Area1 - 3.6MM sq ft
Commercial / | ||
Others* | Singapore | Hotel |
15% | 15% | 6% |
Australia | Composition |
15% | By Region |
Composition | |
UK | By Segment |
35% |
US
20% | Residential |
94% |
* Includes Japan, Korea and Malaysia | 59 |
1 Including M&C and its subsidiaries, exclude CDL New Zealand |
International Property Development
Residential Projects Launched To Date
Project | City | Equity | Total | Est. Total | Expected |
Stake | Units | Saleable Area | Completion | ||
(sq ft) | |||||
Australia | |||||
The Marker | Melbourne | 50% | 195 | 174,048 | Q4 2021 |
China | |||||
Hong Leong City Center (Phase 1) | Suzhou | 100% | 1,374 | 1,378,891 | Completed |
Hong Leong City Center (Phase 2 - T2) | Suzhou | 100% | 430 | 439,596 | Completed |
Hongqiao Royal Lake | Shanghai | 100% | 85 | 385,394 | Completed |
Eling Palace | Chongqing | 50% | 126 | 325,854 | Completed |
Emerald | Chongqing | 30% | 820 | 1,116,106 | Q4 2020 |
Japan | |||||
Park Court Aoyama The Tower | Tokyo | 20% | 160 | 180,060 | Completed |
UK | |||||
Chesham Street, Belgravia | London | 100% | 6 | 12,375 | Completed |
Teddington Riverside | London | 100% | 239^ | 233,870 | Q3 2020 |
Sydney Street, Chelsea | London | 100% | 9 | 15,991 | Completed |
# Effective economic interest is ~49% ^ Includes 15 affordable apartments
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International Property Development
Unlaunched Residential Projects
Project | City | Tenure | Equity | Total | Est. Total Saleable Area / | Expected |
Stake | Units | GFA^ / Site Area+ (sq ft) | Completion | |||
UK | ||||||
Ransomes Wharf | London | Freehold | 100% | 118 | 249,323^ | TBC |
Stag Brewery | London | Freehold | 100% | 663# | 994,585+ | TBC |
Japan | ||||||
Shirokane | Tokyo | Freehold | 100% | TBC | 180,995+ | TBC |
Australia | ||||||
Brickworks Park | Brisbane | Freehold | 100% | 222 | 502,345+ | 2023 |
Fitzroy | Melbourne | Freehold | 50% | TBC | 19,590+ | 2024 |
North Melbourne | Melbourne | Freehold | 50% | TBC | 33,024+ | 2022 |
#Excludes 150 flexible assisted living / residential units and a care home with 80 ensuite rooms
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China - Project Development
China- ChongqingJVProjects
Eling Palace (鹅岭峯) and Emerald (翡翠都会)
Project | Tenure | Equity | Total | Expected |
Stake | Units | Completion | ||
Eling Palace | 50 years | 50% | 126 | Completed |
50 years | ||||
Emerald | (Residential) / | 30% | 820 | 2020 |
40 years | ||||
(Commercial) | ||||
Eling Palace:
- Sold 98 units with sales value of RMB 585MM*^ since relaunch in May 2018
Emerald:
- Tower 3 with 192 units was launched in Dec 2018
- Tower 1 with 234 units was launched in Mar 2019
- Tower 2 with 252 units was launched in May 2019
- Loft with 142 units was launched in Apr 2020
- Sold 730 units with sales value of RMB 2.07B *^
Eling Palace, Chongqing
Emerald, Chongqing | Artist's Impression |
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China - Development / Recurring Income Projects
Suzhou Mixed-use Waterfront Project
Hong Leong City Center, Suzhou
HLCC mall, Suzhou
Hong Leong City Center (丰隆城市中心)
Tenure | Equity | Total | Total Units | % | ExpectedCompletion |
Stake | Units | Sold* | Sold* | ||
70 years | |||||
(Residential)/ | 100% | 1,804 | 1,655^ | 92 Completed (Phase 1 & 2~) | |
40 years | |||||
(Commercial) | |||||
- Total sales of RMB 3.98B generated to date:
- Phase 1 - 99% sold
- Phase 2 - 67% sold
- Phase 1: Tower 1 (462-unit residential) & Tower 3 (912-unit SOHO)
- Phase 2: Tower 2 (430-unit residential), 32,101 sqm office tower, 56,000 sqm retail mall & 32,600 sqm hotel
- HLCC mall started operations in June 2018 and is 79% occupied. Recovery in sales and footfall in Q2 after the ease of lockdown measures. However, it is not recovered to before COVID level
- M Social hotel expected to open by end-2021
- HLCC's 32,101 sqm premium Grade A office tower is 75% occupied and operational since June 2019
* As of 9 August 2020 | ^ Excludes 143 units transferred to CDL's wholly-owned subsidiary for investment purpose | 63 |
~Phase 2 completion excludes hotel component
China - Recurring Income Projects
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Hong Leong Plaza Hongqiao, Shanghai
Hong Leong Plaza Hongqiao, Shanghai
Tenure | Equity Stake | Est. Total GFA (sqm) |
50-year lease | 100% | 32,182 |
- Operational since Q4 2019
- Three office towers (71% of total NLA) have been leased out as serviced apartment and confinement centre
- Due to slow down in rental market with decrease in office rental rates, a lower achieved rental rate is anticipated in 2020
Yaojiang International, Shanghai
Tenure | Equity Stake | Est. Total GFA (sqm) |
50-year lease* | 100% | 4,000 |
- Exterior works including facade and logo installation are expected to be completed by Q3 2020
- Operational since January 2019
Yaojiang International, Shanghai
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UK - Property Development
Launched Projects
31 - 33 Chesham Street
Tenure | Equity Stake | Total Saleable Area | Total | Expected |
(sq ft) | Units | Completion | ||
Freehold | 100% | 12,375 | 6 | Completed |
- One unit sold and four units leased
100 Sydney Street
Tenure | Equity Stake | Total Saleable Area | Total | Expected |
(sq ft) | Units | Completion | ||
Freehold | 100% | 15,991 | 9+ | Completed |
- Marketing activities in progress - achieved 3 apartment sales to date
Teddington Riverside
Tenure | Equity Stake | Total Saleable Area | Total | Expected |
(sq ft) | Units | Completion | ||
Freehold | 100% | 233,870 | 224^ | Q3 2020 |
- Phase 1: Carlton House and Shepperton House (76 apartments in total), is ready for occupation
- Phase 2: Launch of townhouses and weir cottage in 2H 2020
31 - 33 Chesham Street
100 Sydney Street
+8 residential units + 1 retail unit ^ excludes 15 affordable housing units | Teddington Riverside |
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UK - Property Development
UnlaunchedProjects
Ransomes Wharf
Tenure | Equity Stake | Est. Total Gross Floor Area (sq ft) |
Freehold | 100% | 249,323 |
- Planning approvals granted for a 118-unit residential development with flexible commercial floorspace and a 10-storey residential tower with commercial accommodation
Ransomes Wharf
Stag Brewery
Tenure | Equity Stake | Site Area (sq ft) |
Freehold | 100% | 994,585 |
- Planning applications for a mega mixed-use scheme consisting of residential, community, recreational and commercial uses have been referred to Greater London Authority (GLA)
Stag Brewery
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UK - Property Development
Unlaunched Projects
28 Pavilion Road
Tenure | Equity Stake | Est. Total Gross Floor Area (sq ft) |
Freehold | 100% | 116,573* |
- Planning approvals obtained for a 120-room hotel scheme, a 28-unit residential scheme and a mixed-use scheme with 24 residential units and a health club
28 Pavilion Road
Development House
Tenure | Equity Stake | Est. Total Gross Floor Area (sq ft) |
Freehold | 100% | 111,440 |
- Planning approval granted for a 10-storey office building with flexible retail space
Development House
*Based on a 120-room hotel scheme
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COVID-19
Update
COVID-19 | Operational Impact | ||
UPDATE | |||
Unprecedented DisruptionAcross All Business Segments | |||
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT | ASSET MANAGEMENT | HOSPITALITY |
Lockdowns across several regions have affected sales and development works:
- Residential sales affected by showflat closures
- Construction works affected
Retail and F&B outlets hard hit:
- Widespread business closures in Singapore during circuit breaker period - approx. 80% of retail tenants closed; most are now open under Phase 2 reopening
- Support initiatives amounting to over $30MM of property tax and rental rebates for tenants in Singapore and overseas
Sector severely impacted by hotel closures:
- Government-mandatedclosures in multiple regions - 28%* of 152 hotels worldwide temporarily closed
- All regions recorded declines in RevPAR (revenue per available room) driven primarily by a drop in occupancies
- As of 30 Jun 2020.
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COVID-19 | Property Development |
UPDATE | |
- Singapore: Residential sales and development progress impacted by circuit breaker restrictions such as temporary closure of 6 sales galleries and halt of construction works
- Overseas (China, UK, Australia): Sales and construction works impacted by lockdowns and restrictions, with easing of measures in several regions
Business OperationsAdapt and Remain Nimble
Enhanced Digital Marketing
- Virtual showflat tours Over 30% increase in online traffic views in April and May
- Online sales presentations
Haus on Handy I 2-bedroom virtual tour
Continued to Register Sales | Launch Pipeline for FY 2020 | |
➢ In Singapore, sales continue even | Subject to market conditions: | ||
when sales galleries were closed | ➢ Singapore: 566-unit Penrose, a JV | ||
from 7 Apr to 18 Jun | project at Sims Drive, is expected | ||
Units Sold* | to launch in Q3 2020 | ||
600 | 522 | Units sold since | ➢ Australia: 222-unit Brickworks |
500 | Phase 2 | Park, a residential project in | |
Reopening | |||
Alderley suburb, Brisbane | |||
400 | 227 | ||
300 | |||
200 | 295 | ||
100 | |||
0 |
19 Jun - 9 Aug Phase 2
Reopening
1 Jan - 18 Jun | Brickworks Park, Brisbane | Artist's Impression |
* Includes Executive Condominiums (ECs) and share of JV partners, excludes Nouvel 18.
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COVID-19 | Asset Management |
UPDATE | |
Tenants Impacted by Global Shutdown of Non-essential Businesses
- Over $30MM rental relief & support to tenants in Singapore & overseas
Impact & Support Provided | |
Singapore | Retail segment hard hit since circuit breaker |
• Over $23MM of rental and property tax | |
rebates to be provided to tenants | |
• Additional assistance available to tenants with | |
cashflow issues | |
China | Recovery underway following lockdown exit |
• Rental rebates for Suzhou HLCC mall | |
tenants | |
• Advertising & Promotion initiatives to drive | |
traffic sales | |
Thailand | Ban on international travel expected to end |
by 30 Jun | |
• Rental rebates to tenants at Jungceylon | |
Shopping Mall (Phuket) and Mille Malle | |
(Bangkok) | |
UK | Portfolio shows resilience |
• Rental deferments and repayment plans need | |
to be negotiated and agreed upon between | |
landlords and tenants |
Month | Ave. Rental Rebate |
April | 100% | Majority of Singapore |
May | 100% | |
retail tenants to receive |
June | 50% | >2.8 months* |
July | 30% | of gross rental rebates |
Safe Management Practices implemented across Singapore commercial portfolio
SafeEntry at Retail & Office properties
* Includes property tax rebates for qualifying commercial properties from the | |
Government that will be fully passed through to tenants. | Thermal temperature scanning & safe distancing markers |
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COVID-19 | Asset Management |
UPDATE | |
Gradual Recovery and Management on Resumption of Operations
Phase 2 of reopening from 19 Jun in Singapore
- Resumption of Retail Outlets, Restricted F&B Dine-in and Social Gatherings.
Singapore
- Over 85% of retail tenants open
- While footfall has recovered by 88% since Phase 2 re-opening, retailers' sales remain weak as compared to pre-COVID19 level
- Slight increase in traffic for office buildings with WFH still being the default arrangement
China
Occupancy for office and serviced apartments remain stable around 50% and 70% respectively
Thailand
Lift in international travel only for selected groups of travelers from 1 July 2020
Progressive easing of restrictions
UK
Portfolio shows resilience with the Government implementing various economic stimulus initiatives
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COVID-19 | Asset Management |
UPDATE | |
Leveraging on technology to ensure safety and well- being of tenants and visitors
Singapore
Autonomous robot cleaner & scrubber
Use of cleaning robot ensure more thorough cleaning and disinfecting.
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COVID-19 | Hotel Operations |
UPDATE | |
1H 2020 Performance Severely Impacted
All regions affected by travel restrictions, lockdowns and safe distancing measures:
➢ Global occupancy: 39.4% | (▼ 32.8% yoy) | |
➢ Global RevPAR: | $60.30 | (▼ 56.6% yoy) |
➢ Global ARR: | $153.20 | (▼ 20.5% yoy) |
28% of Hotels Worldwide are Temporarily Closed (as at 30 June 2020)
- As restrictions are eased progressively, another 10 hotels resumed operations in July
Hotels | |||
Total | Closed | ||
(as at 30 Jun 2020) | |||
US | 18 | 1 | |
UK & Europe | 29 | 18 | |
Middle East* | 45 | 13 | |
Rest of Asia | 27 | 5 | |
Singapore | 9 | - | |
Australasia | 24 | 6 | |
Global total: | 152~ | 43 | |
- All franchised hotels
Notes:
1H 2020 Performance data excludes franchised hotels, such as the Middle East portfolio. ~ Excludes Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay which ceased operations from 1 Jul.
M Social Auckland
Hotel reopened in end Apr 2020 as New Zealand eased lockdown restrictions
Orchard Hotel
Singapore
Hotel has obtained approval for leisure stays and is actively promoting its staycation packages to the domestic market
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COVID-19 | Cost Management |
UPDATE | |
Implementation of Business Optimisationand Cost Management Measures
Board Fees & | Value Engineering | |
Management Cost | ➢ | Maximise value engineering |
(effective since 1 April 2020) | ||
➢ Board of Directors: | across all projects | |
➢ | Leverage existing resources | |
Voluntary 25% reduction of | ➢ | Manage working capital |
director's fees
- Top management: 20% pay cuts
- Senior personnel: 15% pay cuts
Capex | Capital Management | ||||
➢ Defer non-essential capex and | ➢ | Conserve cash | |||
operating costs | ➢ | Maintain adequate liquidity | |||
➢ Initiatives to reduce costs | |||||
across asset portfolio in place | |||||
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COVID-19 | Operational Resilience |
UPDATE | |
Business Volumes & Productivity Remain Strong
DIGITAL-READY WORKFORCE
CDL Homes
www.cdlhomes.com.sg
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Business volumes and productivity remains strong through seamless remote working - Work from Home (WFH) arrangement remains in place wherever possible for
Singapore's Phase 2 reopening - Residential sales continue despite temporary showflat closures with emphasis on digital marketing initiatives such as virtual tours and online sales presentations
- Emphasis on capability building and workforce training: Employees attended >130 sessions online, clocked >21,000 training hours*
Standing Together with Employees
- Care packages for employees
- Employee welfare & support: Facilities management subsidiary CBM provided accommodation and support for daily needs of Malaysian and foreign frontline employees
* Since 7 Apr 2020.
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COVID-19 | Community Initiatives |
UPDATE | |
Supporting Vulnerable Individuals, Families and CommunitiesAffected by COVID-19
Supporting Communities
$400,000 donation to The Invictus Fund
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Donation made by CDL, entire Board and Executive
team to support Singapore's social service agencies to continue delivery of critical social services to vulnerable individuals, families and communities
$88,000 donation to workers at CDL development projects
- Dollar-for-dollarmatch by CDL for contributions by employees to provide workers with necessities during circuit breaker period
Supporting Frontline Workers
- M&C hotels in most regions open to support medical personnel, key workers, infrastructure workers and government employees
-
Singapore hotels offer discounted accommodation to affected Malaysian employees impacted by
Malaysia's Movement Control Order - "We Clean. We Care. We Welcome." global campaign - initiatives to ensure a pleasant and safe hospitality experience
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