First REIT Announces Strategic Exit from Indonesia with S\$471.5 Million Asset Divestment: Key Details for Investors

First REIT Management Limited has unveiled a landmark strategic move to divest its entire portfolio of Indonesia assets, marking a pivotal shift in its investment strategy and offering significant implications for unitholders and share value. The divestment, announced at a PhillipCapital Webinar on 11 June 2026, involves the sale of hospital and non-core properties for a total consideration of approximately S\$471.5 million, representing a 2.1% premium over the average of two independent valuations.

Key Transaction Highlights

• Definitive Agreements Signed: All Indonesian assets to be divested, including eight hospital properties and three non-core assets (Lippo Plaza Baubau, Hotel Aryaduta Manado, Lippo Plaza Kupang).
• Buyers: Siloam (long-term tenant and operator) acquires hospitals; PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk and PT Metropolis Propertindo Utama subsidiaries acquire non-core properties.
• Proceeds Breakdown:
  • Hospital Divestment Consideration: IDR 5.1 trillion (approx. S\$389.2 million)
  • Non-Core Divestment Consideration: IDR 1.1 trillion (approx. S\$82.4 million)
  • Potential Put Option Divestments: Siloam granted a Put Option to purchase the remaining six hospital assets for IDR 3,879.4 billion (approx. S\$294.8 million) by 31 Oct 2026
• Special Distribution: Upon completion, the Board will declare a special distribution of S\$9.7 million to unitholders, equivalent to the premium over appraised values.
• Rental Arrears Cleared: S\$7.1 million of outstanding rents from MPU will be paid in full.
• Divestment Fee Waived: The Manager will waive the divestment fee, aligning interests with unitholders.

Strategic Rationale & Price Sensitive Information

• Elimination of Currency Volatility: The divestment will eliminate First REIT’s exposure to IDR/SGD volatility, which has significantly impacted DPU and NAV over the past five years, with IDR depreciating nearly 28%. This move removes a key source of earnings drag and risk.
• Capital Structure Optimization: Pro-forma gearing drops dramatically from 42.1% to 16.7%, and annual interest cost savings are estimated at S\$18.8 million. This positions First REIT for future growth and potential acquisitions in developed markets.
• Portfolio Reconstitution: The exit from Indonesia allows First REIT to focus on Singapore and Japan, markets with greater macroeconomic stability, lower equity risk premiums, and improved property liquidity.
• Transaction Certainty Amidst Indonesia Risks: Macroeconomic uncertainty in Indonesia is rising. Both Moody’s and Fitch have downgraded Indonesia’s outlook to negative, and MSCI is considering reclassifying Indonesia from Emerging Market to Frontier Market status. These developments could further erode asset values and investor confidence.
• Phased Approach: Divestments are staged, prioritizing non-core assets and those with arrears, maximizing value and DPU stability.
• Put Option Flexibility: Siloam’s Put Option (no call option) allows First REIT to retain timing flexibility for the sale of remaining hospital assets, ensuring certainty and optionality.
• Special Distribution and DPU Impact: Pro-forma FY2025 DPU is estimated at 2.02 cents with a DPU yield of 8.08%. The special distribution is expected to be paid across two financial quarters post-completion, providing predictable returns amidst market volatility.
• Best Available Offer: Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) confirms the divestment is on normal commercial terms and not prejudicial to minority unitholders.

Transaction Timeline and Shareholder Actions

• EGM Required: Unitholders must approve two resolutions (hospital and non-core divestments). Both must pass for the transaction and special distribution to proceed. Sponsors will abstain from voting.
• Completion Target: August 2026 onwards, subject to EGM approval.
• Failure to Approve: If either resolution fails, neither transaction nor special distribution will proceed. There is no certainty a better offer will emerge.

Financial Effects and Valuations

• Premium Achieved: The divestment values are at a premium (2.1%) to independent valuations. Detailed property-level valuations are provided, with most hospital assets sold above appraised values.
• NTA Impact: Net Tangible Assets (NTA) per unit is expected to decrease slightly post-divestment, reflecting asset sale and debt repayment.

Investor Takeaways

• This transaction is highly price-sensitive: It fundamentally alters First REIT’s risk profile, capital structure, and future earnings. The elimination of Indonesia exposure, currency volatility, and debt—combined with special distribution—could materially impact the unit price and investor confidence.
• Key risks: Failure to approve will leave First REIT exposed to Indonesian macro risks and currency volatility; no special distribution will be paid.
• Opportunities: Lower gearing and improved liquidity may enable acquisitions in developed markets, potentially boosting future returns and share value.

Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Please consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information presented may contain forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes may differ materially.

第一房地产投资信托宣布战略性退出印尼市场，资产出售总额达4.715亿新元：投资者需关注的重点

第一房地产投资信托管理有限公司于2026年6月11日举行的PhillipCapital网络研讨会上，公布了一项重大战略举措：将全面出售其印尼资产组合。这一交易对于投资者和单位持有人具有重要影响，并可能显著影响股价。

交易要点

• 已签署最终协议：出售全部印尼资产，包括八家医院和三项非核心资产（Lippo Plaza Baubau、Hotel Aryaduta Manado、Lippo Plaza Kupang）。
• 买方：医院资产由长期租户及运营商Siloam收购，非核心资产由PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk及PT Metropolis Propertindo Utama的子公司收购。
• 交易款项：
  • 医院资产：5.1万亿印尼盾（约3.892亿新元）
  • 非核心资产：1.1万亿印尼盾（约8240万新元）
  • 剩余医院资产的潜在Put Option：Siloam有权以3,879.4亿印尼盾（约2.948亿新元）在2026年10月31日前收购剩余资产
• 特别分派：交易完成后，董事会将宣派970万新元特别分派，相当于资产估值溢价。
• 租金欠款清偿：MPU拖欠的710万新元租金将全部偿还。
• 豁免出售费用：管理人将豁免出售费用，与单位持有人利益保持一致。

战略理由及价格敏感信息

• 消除汇率波动：此次出售将消除印尼盾/新元汇率波动对第一房地产投资信托的影响。过去五年，印尼盾贬值近28%，严重拖累每单位分派（DPU）及净资产值（NAV）。
• 优化资本结构：出售后，资产负债率将由42.1%大幅降至16.7%，预计每年可节省1,880万新元利息支出。
• 重组投资组合：退出印尼后，第一房地产投资信托可专注于新加坡和日本等发达市场，具有更高的宏观经济稳定性和流动性。
• 印尼风险上升：印尼宏观经济环境不确定性加剧，穆迪和惠誉已将评级展望调整为负面，MSCI考虑将印尼由新兴市场降级为前沿市场，进一步增加资产贬值和投资风险。
• 分阶段出售：优先处置非核心资产和存在租金欠款的资产，最大化价值并稳定DPU。
• Put Option灵活性：Siloam仅有Put Option，无Call Option，确保出售剩余资产的时间灵活性和确定性。
• 特别分派及DPU影响：2025财年每单位分派预计为2.02分，分派收益率为8.08%。特别分派将在交易完成后两个财季内支付，为投资者提供稳定回报。
• 最优报价：独立财务顾问（IFA）确认交易条款合理，不损害少数持有人利益。

交易时间表及股东操作

• 股东大会决议：需通过两项决议（医院及非核心资产出售），两项均需通过才能完成交易及特别分派。发起人将回避表决。
• 预计完成时间：2026年8月后，待股东大会批准。
• 未获批准风险：如任一决议未通过，交易与特别分派均无法进行，且无法保证未来有更优报价。

财务影响及估值

• 溢价出售：资产出售价格较独立估值平均溢价2.1%，大部分医院资产高于评估值。
• 净资产影响：出售后每单位净资产值将略有下降，反映资产出售和债务偿还。

投资者须知

• 该交易极具价格敏感性：将彻底改变第一房地产投资信托的风险结构、资本结构及未来收益。消除印尼风险、汇率波动及债务，配合特别分派，可能显著影响单位价格及投资者信心。
• 主要风险：交易未通过将使信托继续暴露于印尼风险及汇率波动，且无特别分派。
• 机会：杠杆率下降及流动性提升，未来有望在发达市场收购资产，提升回报及股价。

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