Investor Presentaiton
Diversified Portfolio to Deliver Returns
Underpinned by healthy financial position; AEls and developments to add to growth
Macroeconomic and
Industry Outlook
Slower economic
growth in 20241 and
geopolitical tensions
Interest rates likely
at or near the peak²
International travel
projected to fully
recover to pre-pandemic
levels in 20243
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Amidst the macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties,
CLAS is cautiously optimistic about the demand for lodging
Diversified portfolio:
Marrying stability with growth
CLAS' diversification and
portfolio of growth and stable
income assets provide
resilience amidst
macroeconomic uncertainties
and global geopolitical tensions
• CLAS' properties are mainly
located in key gateway cities or
manufacturing hubs which are
supported by corporate and
leisure demand drivers
Revenue growth has outpaced
the increase in operating and
financing costs
Value creation:
Portfolio reconstitution and enhancement
•
CLAS continues to pursue portfolio
reconstitution opportunities to
enhance the quality and returns of the
portfolio
• Proceeds from divestments may be
redeployed towards more optimal
uses, including but not limited to
investing in higher-yielding assets,
funding AEls or paring down debt
AEls and development projects
provide capacity for growth
.
Prudent capital management:
Healthy financial position
Healthy financial position
with a low effective borrowing
cost and high proportion of debt
on fixed rates
Low gearing provides financial
flexibility and debt headroom
of c.S$2.0 bil4
CLAS will continue to
exercise financial discipline
Source: International Monetary Fund, Oct 2023
Notes:
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2.
Source: CNBC, Jan 2024
3.
Source: United Nations World Tourism Organization, Jan 2024
4.
Refers to the amount of additional debt before reaching aggregate leverage of 50%
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