LUM CHANG HOLDINGS LIMITED
L19.SI
Lum Chang Holdings Ltd - Expanding On Property Investment
- Diversified property development, investment and construction firm.
- Construction order book stood at S$542.6m as at end-Sep 2017.
- Redevelopment of The Verge could raise Lum Chang (LCH)’s recurrent income.
- Trading at 0.64x P/BV as at end-Sep 2017 and at 57% discount to RNAV.
Diversified property developer and builder
- Lum Chang (LCH) is an established main contractor firm with property development and investment activities in Singapore, Malaysia and, more recently, the UK.
- As at end-Sep 2017, LCH’s outstanding value of construction projects in progress stood at S$542.6m, comprising a mix of residential, commercial and civil infrastructure works in Singapore.
Targets 2018F launch of One Tree Hill Gardens
- The planned 2018F launch comprises a mix of semi-detached and detached houses at One Tree Hill Gardens, which was acquired for S$65m through an en-bloc sale in May 2017.
- Market resale prices of nearby landed homes in Lengkok Angsa (S$2,600-3,000 psf in Jul-Oct 2017) could give indication of future selling prices.
Potential boost to recurring income from The Verge
- Lum Chang (LCH) intends to redevelop the 50%-owned property, which was acquired for S$273m in Nov 16, into a mixed development comprising 320 serviced residences to be managed by Ascott Residence Trust (ART SP, Hold, TP: S$1.16), and retail spaces. Management expects redevelopment works in 2H19F.
Expanding property development activities in Malaysia
- Ongoing development in Malaysia includes the Twin Palms Sungai Long (sold 368 of 388 landed homes launched up to 30 Jun 2017, generating profit for LCH on a progressive sales basis).
- Another project in Petaling Jaya is now in the pre-development phase and would yield apartments for sale, serviced residences and a two-storey commercial podium.
Venturing into the UK and Germany
- Plans are underway to redevelop its 70%-owned Kelaty House in London, which was acquired for £25.5m in Aug 15, into a 599-bed student accommodation and 300-key serviced residences. Management announced that the redevelopment could start in 2018F and be completed in 2021F.
- The group also plans to venture into Germany via a 5.1:94.9 joint venture to acquire an office building in Frankfurt for €234.3m. These investments could further add to its recurrent income stream down the road.
Trading at 0.64x P/BV and 56% discount to RNAV
- Lum Chang (LCH)’s net gearing stood at 0.1x as at end-Sep 2017.
- It paid a DPS of 1.5 Scts in FY17. A similar DPS quantum in FY18F would translate into a 4.1% dividend yield.
- The stock is trading at 0.64x P/BV based on book NAV of S$0.59 as at 30 Sep 2017 and at a 57%
Colin TAN
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