CapitaLand’s 1H 2013 PATMI rose 10.1% to S$571.3 million
- 1H 2013 PATMI increased 15.4% to S$599 million, excluding one-time losses incurred in Convertible Bonds repurchase
- 1H 2013 operating PATMI increased 43.1% to S$241.3 million
- Targets six City Clusters in core markets of Singapore and China to further grow the business
Singapore, 25 July 2013 – CapitaLand Limited (CapitaLand) achieved PATMI of S$571.3 million for the first half of 2013, up 10.1% year-on-year, driven by higher operating profit. Excluding one-time losses of S$27.7 million incurred in the Convertible Bonds repurchase in June 2013, 1H 2013 PATMI increased 15.4% to S$599 million when compared to the same period last year.
For 2Q 2013, PATMI was S$383.1 million, down 0.7% due to lower portfolio gains. Excluding portfolio gains, PATMI would be 8.6% higher at S$322.1 million year-on-year.
For 1H 2013, Group revenue grew 22.7% to S$1,844.6 million, underpinned by higher revenue from its four strategic business units - CapitaLand Singapore (CL Singapore), CapitaLand China (CL China), CapitaMalls Asia Limited (CMA) and The Ascott Limited (Ascott). The core markets of Singapore and China accounted for 63.5% of the Group’s revenue.
Operating PATMI in 1H 2013 increased 43.1% to S$241.3 million when compared to the same period last year, driven by strong revenue contribution from development projects in Singapore and China, as well as rental income from the shopping mall business.
Strong residential sales were achieved in both Singapore and China in 1H 2013. A total of 683 residential units (1H 2012: 259 units) with a sales value of S$1.6 billion (1H 2012: S$467 million) were sold in Singapore, while in China, a total of 1,691 residential units (1H 2012: 1,067 units) with a sales value of approximately S$640 million (1H 2012: approximately S$400 million) were sold.
Revenue registered by CL Singapore grew 34.4% to S$613.6 million year-on-year for 1H 2013, underpinned by higher contributions from The Interlace, Urban Resort
During the same period, CL China achieved 39.3% increase in revenue to S$300.7 million as more residential units from The Metropolis in Kunshan and The Pinnacle in Shanghai were handed over to homebuyers.
For CMA, revenue in 1H 2013 grew 76.2% to S$251.9 million, mainly contributed by Olinas Mall and The Star Vista, as well as the commencement of revenue recognition for Bedok Residences.
Ascott’s 6.7% increase in revenue to S$202.2 million in 1H 2013 was mainly due to contributions from properties acquired in 2H 2012, partially offset by the absence of revenue from properties divested in 3Q 2012
CapitaLand took a one-time loss arising from the Convertible Bonds repurchase in June 2013 to enjoy lower future interest expense and lengthen its debt maturity.
CapitaLand’s Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) rose 2.4% to S$1,076.5 million in 1H 2013. Singapore and China operations were the key contributors to EBIT, accounting for 77.4% of total EBIT.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
“In China, we will focus on five city clusters. This sharper focus will put us in an even stronger position to seize opportunities as a group, reap more economies of scale and invest in product innovation. With the realignment of the Group in January this year, I am confident that we will be able to improve operating performance and profitability as well as further grow the business and our brand premium.”
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