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Ascott Residence Trust - Rights to acquire

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Publish date: Tue, 05 Nov 2013, 12:09 PM
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ART has proposed a 1-for-5 rights issue to raise proceeds of up to S$253.7m. The funds will be used to improve financial flexibility and enhance ability to pursue potential acquisitions. At 22.5% discount to its last traded price (0.72x P/BV), we view this negatively.

We reduce our FY14-15 DPU by 12% and 13% to factor in an enlarged share base and reduced interest costs. Our DDM-based target price (at discounted rate of 8.6%) drops 12.2% to S$1.15. We downgrade ART to Underperform from Neutral and view yield destructive acquisition as de-rating catalyst.
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