Chart of the Day: SREITs proactive at managing debt
Singapore Real Estate Investment Trusts had healthier balance sheets, thanks to ample liquidity in the market and low interest rates through most of 2011.
According to Moody's Investor Service, about SGD2.9 billion of debt was due in the 12 months from 31 December, 2011. Of this, SGD770 million of debt already has committed facilities and/or cash drawdown available for re-financing purposes. On 31 December 2010, about SGD3.2 billion debt was due within the year.
Chart from Moody's Investor Service: S-REITs’ Refinancing Risks Remain Manageable