Frasers Commercial Trust 2Q2009 Financial Results 28 July 2009 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Frasers Commercial Trust 2Q2009 Financial Results 28 July 2009

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Agenda 3  2Q2009 Results  Quarter in review  Market conditions  Recapitalisation measures initiated  Financial highlights  Distribution payment  Portfolio review  Valuations  Lease expiry profile  Stability of income  Key tenants of the Enlarged Portfolio  Mid-term rent reviews  Asset updates  Capital management  Snapshot & debt statistics  Refinancing structure  Debt maturity profile  Portfolio detail  Net property income  Asset diversification  Asset profiles

2Q2009 Results

 2Q2009 Results – Quarter in review 5 2Q2009: announced significant recapitalisation measures, DPU holding from previous quarter Management’s focus :   Asset valuations: Refinancing of maturing loans – Holding values from aggregate writedowns of 19% – 12 June: announced extension of July-maturing debt to since September 2008 31 December 2009 – No changes to underlying values, change only – 30 June: announced that terms were agreed for S$500.0 attributable to carrying values from changed million and A$150.0 million transferable term loan currency translation rates on JPY and AUD assets facilities of 3 years each, conditional upon completion of Rights Issue and Acquisition of Alexandra Technopark Alexandra Technopark  Recapitalisation plan – 30 June: announced measures to increase the strength of FCOT’s balance sheet and ensure short term debt was refinanced » Rights Issue » Acquisition of Alexandra Technopark » Creation and issue of preferred equity for consideration  Continued active asset management of portfolio – Ongoing strengthening of the retail component of KeyPoint and China Square Central with FCL retail leasing expertise

 2Q2009 Results – Market conditions 6 Commercial office sectors in all markets showed continued weakness in fundamentals, however the rate of decline has softened in 2Q2009 and there are brighter signs ahead  Challenges still apparent for commercial property owners – Slowing pressure on property values – Decline in tenant demand for office space but at a slowed rate for 2Q2009  FCOT’s position: – Property values unchanged from 1Q2009 – Weighted average lease expiry almost 5 years, near term lease expiries for the Enlarged Portfolio* are less than 20% of current gross rental income – Continued sponsor support from Frasers Centrepoint Limited as demonstrated in the recapitalisation exercise FCOT will finalise its recapitalisation in 3Q2009 and return its focus to active asset management, optimising the performance of each individual asset through tenant retention, minimisation of expenses and new leasing *The Enlarged Portfolio includes the current properties held by FCOT (inclusive of the investment in the Australian Wholesale Property Fund (“AWPF”)) as well as Alexandra Technopark. For calculations in relation to lease expiry, rentals, and other property terms, AWPF is included.

 2Q2009 Results – Recapitalisation measures initiated 7 Transforming FCOT into a strong, developer-sponsored REIT backed by the blue-chip Fraser & Neave Group New management Capitalise on Build a Robust from August 2008, Recapitalise to Relationship platform for completed portfolio refinance with Sponsor future growth review and finalised measures to recap Recapitalise via Strong and stable Strong support Rights Issue and cashflow from FCL Acquisition Well diversified Sub-underwriting Remove refinancing property portfolio beyond pro rata uncertainty entitlement Reduce leverage Right of First from 58.3% to Refusal from FCL 38.5% (1) (1) On a pro forma basis, assuming that the Transactions occurred on 31 March 2009

 2Q2009 Results – Financial highlights 8 2Q2009 v 1Q2009: slight increase on 1Q2009 numbers, total 1H2009 DPU of 1.44 cents 2Q2009 1Q2009 Change Contributing factors (S$’000) (S$’000) (%)  Lower contribution from KeyPoint following full utilisation of 5.4% Gross Revenue 22,673 23,962 outstanding income support  Small increase in property expenses attributable to stronger Less Property Expenses (5,600) (5,294) 5.8% AUD for the quarter 5.2%  Net Property Income 17,703 18,668 Decline in NPI carried through  Distributable income 5,570 5,417 Stable level recorded from 1Q 2.8%  Equal quarterly contributions to total 1H2009 DPU payment of 1.4% DPU (cents per Unit) 0.73 0.72 1.44 cents per Unit

 2Q2009 Results – Distribution payment 9 1H2009 DPU: 1.44 cents per Unit to be paid on Friday, 28 August 2009 Distribution Period 1 January 2009 to 30 June 2009 Distribution of 1.44 cents per Unit comprising: a) taxable income distribution of 0.91 cents; Distribution Rate b) tax-exempt income distribution of 0.27 cents; and c) capital distribution of 0.26 cents Last day of trading on “cum” basis Monday, 3 August 2009 Ex-distribution trading commence Tuesday, 4 August 2009 Distribution Books Closure Date Thursday, 6 August 2009 at 5.00 pm Distribution payment date Friday, 28 August 2009

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