Manager’s
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OUR PERFORMANCE
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S$72.8 million. A-REIT’s total assets stood at about S$7.0 billion as at 31 March 2013
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of approximately S$704.9 million, to fund investment opportunities and to provide
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through the issuance of a ¥10 billion 12-year fixed rate note in April 2012. This note
was immediately swapped into Singapore Dollars upon issuance to eliminate any
foreign exchange exposure for A-REIT, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately
S$153.7 million
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rating to A3 from Baa1
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Park II for S$127.5 million
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Science Park property within the one-north region for S$32.3 million. A-REIT now
has 12 income-producing properties within the Science Park segment, enhancing
operational efficiency and widening product offering in the segment
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S$38.0 million and 6 Pioneer Walk for S$32.0 million, for potential total capital gains
of about S$22 million
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estimated cost of S$52.2 million over six properties. These projects aim to upgrade
the building specifications and enhance marketability of the properties and in some
instances, increase lettable area
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