Capitaland Investments Net Profit Fell 6 Y O Y 1Hfy2024

CapitaLand Investment recently announced a decline of 6% in their profit after tax and minority interest (Patmi) to $331 million for 1HFY2024, for the six months leading up to June 30. Operating Patmi, which excludes gains and losses from divestments, revaluations, and impairments, also fell by 14% to $296 million compared to the same period last year. This decline was mainly due to a weaker performance in the real estate investment business (REIB) as a result of higher interest expenses and unfavourable foreign exchange rates.

Revenue, however, increased by 1% to $1.365 billion. This was driven by the strong performance of the fee-related business (FRB), which saw an 8% increase in revenue to $561 million. This was mainly due to improved asset performance and the contribution from new management contracts in the lodging and commercial management businesses. The fund management business also contributed to revenue growth, thanks to higher event-driven fees. However, the lower REIB revenue of $911 million was mainly due to the absence of contributions from properties divested in various countries such as China, Australia, France, India, and Singapore. There was also a decrease in corporate leasing demand in the USA.

The contribution of FRB to Operating PATMI increased to 63%, up from 49% in the same period last year. The company also made significant progress in their asset-light transition and diversification strategy, unlocking capital recycling worth $1.7 billion to be redeployed for growth.

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During the first half of the year, CLI was able to monetise $1.7 billion. The lodging management business saw a 6% increase in RevPAU (revenue per available unit), and new growth engines were added, including a multi-year partnership between The Ascott Limited and Chelsea Football Club. The commercial management business also saw strong growth, with a 22% increase in fee-income-related revenue, driven by improved asset performance and a restructuring of management fees.

Due to their policy of only paying a final dividend, no interim dividend was declared by the company.