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Managing Macroeconomic and Operational Challenges
Impact from headwinds cushioned by mitigation strategies
CLAS has built a strong
stable income base and
invested in counter-cyclical
lodging types which have
proven their resilience
through Covid-19
Strong pent-up demand
driven by reopening of more
borders for international
travel
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CLAS has a high proportion
of debt effectively on fixed
rates, which are locked in for
a weighted average of
c.4.0 years
Relatively low amount of
debt (14%, about S$400 mil)
due for refinancing in 2023
Recession Concerns
Rising Interest Rates
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CLAS has a geographically
diversified portfolio with
12 foreign currencies, and the
strengthening of some
currencies balances out the
weakening of others
CLAS adopts a natural
hedge wherever possible by
borrowing in the currency of
the underlying assets
Hedging reduces the impact
of foreign exchange on CLAS'
gross profit
Volatility in Foreign Exchange
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Electricity costs have
increased but remain <10% of
CLAS' opex and mitigated by
higher ADR
Some properties have
fixed-rate contracts, while
properties under master
leases receive stable rent
and are not directly impacted
UK government to provide
support until 2024
Long-stay guests have utility
caps; rental housing and
student accommodation
tenants pay for consumption
• Go-green initiatives to
reduce consumption
Rising Electricity Costs
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CLAS' predominantly long-
stay properties have lower
manning requirements
and leaner cost structures
than the typical full-service
hospitality property
Guests are offered the
choice to opt out of daily
housekeeping, and
technology-enabled
features such as self
check-in kiosks have
been introduced, to reduce
labour requirement
Labour Shortages
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