Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust (“Sunlight REIT”) Final Results for the 18 Months Ended 31 December 2024

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2025 – Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (the “Manager“) announces the final results of Sunlight REIT for the 18 months ended 31 December 2024 (the “Reporting Period“), which are prepared incidental to the change of financial year end date from 30 June to 31 December.

For the Reporting Period, Sunlight REIT posted total revenue and net property income of HK$1,236.3 million and HK$957.7 million respectively, while distributable income was HK$499.7 million. The key performance indicators on a calendarized basis are summarized as follows:

The Board has resolved to declare a final distribution of HK 9.3 cents per unit. Together with the first and second interim distributions of HK 9.0 cents and HK 9.1 cents per unit respectively, the total distribution per unit for the Reporting Period would amount to HK 27.4 cents, representing a payout ratio of 94.0% (FY2022/23: 97.9%). Based on the closing price of HK$1.86 per unit on 31 December 2024, the annualized distribution yield for the Reporting Period was 9.8%.

The portfolio of Sunlight REIT was appraised at HK$17,933.6 million at 31 December 2024, while its net asset value was HK$13,010.1 million, or HK$7.53 per unit.

Operating Highlights

At 31 December 2024, the occupancy rate of Sunlight REIT’s overall portfolio was 91.3%, while the corresponding figures of the office and retail portfolios were 92.0% and 90.1% respectively. The average passing rent of the overall portfolio was HK$43.7 per sq. ft., down 3.7% as compared to the level at 30 June 2023. For the Reporting Period, an average rental reversion of negative 2.6% was recorded for the overall portfolio.

In respect of the operating performance of major properties, the occupancy rate of Dah Sing Financial Centre at 31 December 2024 improved to 92.2%, but the property recorded a negative rental reversion of 8.2% which included a rent review for a key tenant. Sheung Shui Centre Shopping Arcade achieved a positive rental reversion of 4.2% for the Reporting Period, while its occupancy rate of 91.4% was lower than the 97.6% recorded at 30 June 2023, principally due to the space vacated by the kindergarten tenant which accounted for 7.5% of its gross rentable area. Meanwhile, the occupancy rate of Metro City Phase I Property declined marginally to 91.7% with a negative rental reversion of 0.9%.

Mr. Au Siu Kee, Alexander, Chairman of the Manager said, “In light of persistent headwinds, the Manager will devote additional effort to shoring up the resilience of Sunlight REIT by adopting a disciplined and innovative asset management strategy, while reaffirming our steadfast commitment to sustainability.”

Remarks: Attached financial highlights of final results of Sunlight REIT for the 18 months ended 31 December 2024.

Financial Highlights of Final Results for the 18 Months Ended 31 December 2024:
(in HK$’ million, unless otherwise specified)

Disclaimer: The information contained in this press release does not constitute an offer or invitation to sell or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for units in Sunlight REIT in Hong Kong or any other jurisdiction.