Mapletree Logistics Trust
Proposed Acquisition of Logistics Facility in South Korea 20 October 2021
Overview of Property
1303/1305, Yeoyang-roDaesin-myeon,Yeoju-si,Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Modern ramp-up logistics facility comprising two blocks of 3-storey dry warehouses with high quality building specifications
- Located within northern Yeoju, a newly established logistics hub with excellent connectivity to Seoul
Purchase Price1 | KRW135 billion |
(S$153.8 million) | |
Valuation2 | KRW139.6 billion |
Land Tenure | Freehold |
Land Area | 56,200 sqm |
GFA | 70,400 sqm |
Occupancy | 100% |
Leased to one of South Korea's largest online fashion | |
Tenants | platforms and a domestic third-party logistics service |
provider | |
Notes:
1. | Based on the exchange rate of S$1.00 = KRW878. | |
2. | Based on independent valuation by MatePlus Appraisal as at 2 September 2021 using the market comparison and discounted cash flow methods. | 1 |
Investment Rationale
- Strengthen MLT's portfolio with the addition of a modern, high quality logistics asset
- Ramp-upfacility comprising two blocks of 3-storey warehouses completed in 2019
- Built to high specifications that cater to the modern requirements of third party-logistics firms and e-commerce tenants
- Strong floor loading of over 20kN/m², high floor-to-ceiling height of 10m to 17m, large contiguous floor plates of up to 14,200 sqm, full sprinkler system
- Broaden MLT's presence in a newly established logistics hub within the Seoul Metropolitan Area
- Located in northern Yeoju, a newly established logistics hub situated northeast of the Yongin-Icheon market, the traditional logistics cluster in the Seoul Metropolitan Area
- A choice location for the development of prime grade logistics assets due to its superior access to Gwangju- Wonju Expressway and National Road #3, two major expressways providing enhanced accessibility to Seoul
- These expressways provide cheaper and more efficient connections to eastern and southern Seoul as compared to Yongin-Icheon, due to lower tolls and less traffic congestion
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Investment Rationale
Positions MLT well to capture growing demand from the e-commerce industry
- South Korea's e-commerce market ranks among the most developed in the world and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 20% from 2021 to 20251
- COVID-19pandemic has accelerated e-commerce adoption
- With its modern specifications and strategic location with excellent connectivity, the Property is in a favourable position to attract users from the e-commerce sector
100% occupancy with leading online fashion retailer as key tenant
- Tenants comprise one of South Korea's largest online fashion platforms and a domestic third-party logistics service provider
- Increase MLT's e-commerce revenue exposure in South Korea from 24% to 31%
- WALE of 3.12 years with built-in annual rental escalations
- Acquisition is expected to be DPU accretive with initial NPI yield of 4.2%
- Acquisition is expected to be completed by the fourth calendar quarter of 2021, subject to fulfilment of the relevant conditions precedent
- Assuming 100% debt funding, MLT's aggregate gearing ratio will be approximately 40.3%3
Notes:
- Research and Markets, "South Korea E-Commerce Market Report 2021"
- As at 30 September 2021.
- Based on MLT's financials as at 30 June 2021 and including the proposed acquisitions of i) 9 Changi South Street 2, Singapore announced on 9 July 2021; ii) a cold storage facility in Melbourne, Australia announced on 13
August 2021; and iii) Mapletree Logistics Hub - Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia announced on 20 August 2021. | 3 |
Strategic Location with Excellent Connectivity
- Location enjoys superior access to eastern and southern Seoul via Gwangju-Wonju Expressway and National Road #3
- ~58km from Seoul (60-minute drive)
Proposed acquisition
MLT's existing assets
Seoul & nearby
Yongin/Icheon
North Yeoju
Seoul | |||||
Jungbu | |||||
Expressway | |||||
Gwangju | |||||
Nat'l Rd #3 | Wonju | ||||
Expressway | |||||
Gyeongbu | |||||
Expressway | |||||
Icheon | Yeoju Logistics | ||||
Yeongdong | Yongin | Center | |||
Expressway | J | ||||
C | Majang 2 | ||||
Seoicheon | Yeoju | ||||
Majang 1 | |||||
Hobeob 3 | JC | Hobeob 1 | |||
Hobeob 2 | Daewol 1 | ||||
Wonsam 1 | |||||
Baekam 3 | Baekam 1 | ||||
Baekam 2 | |||||
Iljuk | Iljuk 2 | ||||
Yongin Cold | Anseong Cold | ||||
MLHPT | |||||
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