Saizen REIT: DPU 0.66c.

With the JPY having declined almost 20% against the S$, I was expecting a reduction in DPU, everything else remaining equal.

However, all else did not remain equal and instead of a reduction in DPU, an increase to 0.66c is what we have.

What did the management do to improve the DPU?

1. Aggressive buying back of units from the open market.

2. Continual buying of new properties in Japan.

3. Lowering finance cost through loan principal repayments.

4. Improved occupancy from 91.0% to 91.7%.

To be fair, the REIT actually deployed its cash reserves with regards to point 3. Whether it is able to continue doing this depends on their level of cash reserves in future.

So, there is still a possibility that we could see future DPU reducing not just because of a weaker JPY but also because future loan principal repayments could be made from the REIT's income.

However, if it should happen, I believe it to be just short term pain as future DPU could be then enhanced when finance cost becomes reduced further, everything else remaining constant.

I am happy with the numbers reported and will be even happier when income distribution takes place on 22 March 2013.

See announcement: here.

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Saizen REIT: Still a buy?

Lucky 4D for Chinese New Year 2013.

I always say that luck is an important part of anything we do in life. We might do everything right but if luck is not with us, it is just too bad, isn't it?

Well, with the Year of the Snake just round the corner, let us look forward and embrace all the good fortune that will come our way!

ASSI has churned out 4 numbers: 8709

What to do with these 4 numbers? I don't know. What do you think?

Here is wishing all Chinese readers

a very happy and prosperous Chinese New Year!