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Kore Us REIT — Keppel-KBS US REIT — Investor Presentation (August 2019)

37 slides from Kore Us REIT's investor presentation, August 2019

  1. Slide 1: Keppel-KBS US REIT Investor Meetings August 2019

    Keppel-KBS US REIT Investor Meetings August 2019

  2. Slide 2: Content Outline and Important Notice

    Content Outline • Overview 3 • Outlook on the US and Key Growth Markets 6 • Performance Updates for 1H 2019 18 • Looking Ahead 26 Important Notice The past performance of Keppel-KBS US REIT is not necessarily indicative of its future performance. Certain statements made in this release may not be ba

  3. Slide 3: Overview

    Overview Tenant lounge The Westpark Portfolio Seattle, Washington

  4. Slide 4: About Keppel-KBS US REIT

    Benefitting from Exposure to solid US office Tax advantaged key growth real estate structure markets in the US fundamentals Investment ▪ To invest in a diversified portfolio of income-producing mandate commercial assets and real estate-related assets in key growth markets of the US with favourable e

  5. Slide 5: Key Growth Markets – Driven by Innovation and Technology

    Key Growth Markets – Driven by Innovation and Technology Seattle, Washington (42.2%) Atlanta, Georgia (7.0%) Overview 13 freehold office buildings and The Plaza Buildings Bellevue Technology The Westpark Northridge Center Powers Ferry business campuses across Occupancy: 96.5% Center Portfolio I & II

  6. Slide 6: Outlook on the US and Key Growth Markets

    Outlook on the US and Key Growth Markets Tenant lounge 1800 West Loop South Texas, Houston

  7. Slide 7: Sound US Economic Fundamentals

    Sound US Economic Fundamentals 3% 7% 6% 5% 2% 4% 3% 1% 2% Indoor courtyard, Great Hills Plaza, Austin, Texas 1% US Economy at a Glance 0% 0% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2Q 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Jun-19 2.1% 3.7% GDP (1) 2019 Unemployment (2) Real GDP growth Low unemployment(2) in 2Q 2019(1) • US cont

  8. Slide 8: Attractive US Office Outlook

    Attractive US Office Outlook Positive overall net absorption, rent growth and lower vacancy Overall Net Absorption(1) Deliveries & Demolitions(1) 100.0 Forecast 90.0 80.0 70.0 60.0 MSF 50.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 0.0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Net Absorption Overall Asking Rents

  9. Slide 9: Technology – A Key Driver of US Growth and Leasing Demand

    Tech hubs of Austin, Seattle and Denver make up ~60% of KORE’s portfolio CRI Ranking of Top 10 US Industry Sectors Gross Product (Economic Impact), 2018 est. $2,265 Manufacturing $2,264 Government Lobby, The Plaza Buildings, Seattle, Washington $1,839 Tech Industry US$ billion Technology – A Key $1,

  10. Slide 10: Notable Tech Occupiers in Seattle

    Notable Tech Occupiers in Seattle Seattle is a choice office location for tech giants and one of only two major tech markets in the US Apple, Google, Uber, Facebook, Compass and Cruise Automation: Opening Seattle offices in 2019(1) Map data ©2019 Google Note: Shaded areas depict the territory where

  11. Slide 11: Suburban Neighbourhoods Becoming Tech Campuses of Choice

    Suburban Neighbourhoods Becoming Tech Campuses of Choice The Innovation Triangle: Bellevue – Kirkland – Redmond • Amazon is relocating its worldwide operations team to Bellevue(1). Its occupancy is expected to increase from 12m sf in 2019 to over 15m sf by 2024(2). • Microsoft’s Redmond Campus is be

  12. Slide 12: Apple: A True Campus Community in Austin

    Apple: A True Campus Community in Austin • Apple currently occupies ~1.7m sf Apple’s Office Distribution in Austin, Texas of office space in Austin(1) and employs ~6,200 people(2). • On 13 December 2018, Apple announced plans to build a new NEW CAMPUS US$1b campus in Austin, spanning 133 acres and a

  13. Slide 13: Positive Economics in KORE’s Key Growth Markets

    Positive Economics in KORE’s Key Growth Markets KORE’s key growth markets have outperformed the national average over the last 5 years Real GDP Growth Average (1) 7.0% 6.4% 2013-2017 Key Growth Markets Gateway Cities 6.0% 5.0% 4.7% 4.0% 4.0% 3.7% 3.3% 3.5% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 2.6% 2.2% 2.3% 2.0% 2.2% 1.3

  14. Slide 14: Rising Employment in KORE’s Key Growth Markets

    Rising Employment in KORE’s Key Growth Markets KORE’s key growth markets have outperformed the national average over the last 5 years Employment Growth Average (1) 5.0% 2014-2018 Key Growth Markets Gateway Cities 4.0% 4.0% 3.6% 2.8% 3.0% 3.0% 2.8% 2.9% 2.8% 2.9% 2.0% 1.6% 1.7% 1.9% 1.7% 1.8% 1.3% 1.

  15. Slide 15: Expanding Population in KORE’s Key Growth Markets

    Expanding Population in KORE’s Key Growth Markets KORE’s key growth markets have outperformed the national average over the last 5 years 4.0% Population Growth Average (1) 2014-2018 Key Growth Markets Gateway Cities 3.0% 2.9% 2.5% 2.0% 1.8% 2.0% 1.9% 1.5% 1.7% 1.2% 0.9% 1.0% 1.0% 0.7% 0.7% 0.3% 0.5%

  16. Slide 16: Positive Outlook in KORE’s Key Growth Markets

    Positive Outlook in KORE’s Key Growth Markets KORE’s key growth markets are forecasted to outperform national average 4.0% Real GDP Growth Average Forecast (1) 2018-2022F Strength from the ground up 3.0% 3.0% • Fast growing and defensive sectors such as technology, government, medical and 2.0% 2.1%

  17. Slide 17: First Choice Submarkets Outlook

    First Choice Submarkets Outlook Submarket Last 12M Last 12M Average Submarket Last 12M Projected Submarket Vacancy Rate Deliveries absorption Rent Rental Growth Rental Growth Property (%) (sf’000) (sf’000) (US$ p.a.) (%) (%) Seattle, Bellevue CBD The Plaza Buildings 4.2% - 137.0 51.3 9.4% 7.8% Seatt

  18. Slide 18: Performance Updates for 1H 2019

    Performance Updates for 1H 2019 Tenant outdoor space The Westpark Portfolio Seattle, Washington

  19. Slide 19: Continued Positive Growth in 1H 2019

    Continued Positive Growth in 1H 2019 Distributable Income Healthy committed US$24.8 million occupancy levels 30.9% 2.4% from end-2018 Outperformed 1H 2018 and IPO Forecast by 30.9% and 23.1% ~376,000 sf of total space leased in respectively 1H 2019, equivalent to 8.8% of the portfolio, bringing port

  20. Slide 20: Deepening Presence in Key Growth Markets

    Deepening Presence in Key Growth Markets Driving growth with value accretive acquisitions The Westpark Portfolio Maitland Promenade I Seattle, Washington Orlando, Florida • Completed on 30 November 2018 • Completed on 16 January 2019 • 21 building business campus in Redmond, Washington • Adjacent to

  21. Slide 21: Financial Performance for 1H 2019

    Financial Performance for 1H 2019 Distributable income for 1H 2019 outperformed both IPO Forecast and 1H 2018 Actual Actual Forecast Actual Actual % % 1H 2019 1H 2019(1) 1H 2019 1H 2018 Change Change (US$’000) (US$’000) (US$’000) (US$’000) Gross Revenue 58,724 48,201 21.8 58,724 46,351 26.7 Property

  22. Slide 22: Healthy Balance Sheet

    Healthy Balance Sheet As at 30 June 2019 (US$’000) Total Assets 1,125,830 Investment Properties 1,086,026 Cash and Cash Equivalents 35,606 Other Assets 4,198 Total Liabilities 473,521 Gross Borrowings 424,440 Other Liabilities 49,081 Tenant space, Westmoor Center, Denver, Colorado Unitholders’ Funds

  23. Slide 23: Prudent Capital Management

    Prudent Capital Management Limited interest rate exposure with term loans significantly hedged Debt Maturity Profile As at 30 June 2019 100% Unsecured US$424.4 million of external loans Total debt 34.1% 34.1% (100% unsecured) 18.8% 11.8% ▪ US$50 million of revolving credit facility 1.2% (1) Availabl

  24. Slide 24: Continued Organic Growth

    Continued Organic Growth • Another 173,000 sf leased in 2Q 2019 for a total of New Leases ~376,000 sf leased in 1H 2019, equivalent to about 25.5% 8.8% of portfolio • Over two-thirds of leasing activity was in the tech hubs of Seattle, Austin and Denver. • Leasing demand mainly from the fast-growing

  25. Slide 25: Well-Diversified Tenant Base Across Key Growth Sectors

    Well-Diversified Tenant Base Across Key Growth Sectors Resilient portfolio with low tenant concentration risk • KORE’s business campuses are popular among tenants in the tech hubs of Seattle, Austin and Denver which contribute ~60% of cash rental income. • Top 10 tenants contribute 20.4% of cash ren

  26. Slide 26: Looking Ahead

    Looking Ahead Tenant space, Great Hills Plaza Austin, Texas

  27. Slide 27: Focused on Delivering Stable Distributions and Long Term Value

    Focused on Delivering Stable Distributions and Long Term Value Portfolio Optimisation ➢ Focused leasing strategy targeting growth sectors ➢ Proactive and effective asset management ➢ Maximise rental rates and capture positive rental reversions Value Accretive Investments ➢ Pursue growth opportunitie

  28. Slide 28: Thank You

    Thank You For more information, please visit www.kepkbsusreit.com Westech 360 Austin, Texas

  29. Slide 29: Additional Information

    Additional Information Café, Westmoor Center, Denver, Colorado

  30. Slide 30: Tax-Efficient Structure

    Tax-Efficient Structure Sponsors(1) KPA Unitholders Keppel Keppel Capital relevant Tax-efficient structure for holding US properties Capital International entity ▪ No US corporate tax (21%) and Keppel Management US withholding tax (30%) Agreement Trustee Management ▪ No Singapore corporate tax (17%)

  31. Slide 31: Portfolio Overview

    Portfolio Overview NLA Committed occupancy WALE Carrying Value Property City Location (sf) (by NLA) (in years) (US$m) The Plaza Buildings Seattle Bellevue CBD, one of the most active leasing submarket in 490,994 96.5% 3.5 258.8 Seattle Bellevue Technology Seattle Bellevue, one of the most active lea

  32. Slide 32: Positive Fundamentals in KORE’s Key Growth Markets

    Positive Fundamentals in KORE’s Key Growth Markets Growing educated workforce and rising household income Educational Attainment – % of population with at least a Bachelor’s Degree (1) • Maitland has one of the largest percentages of graduates 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 with advanced degrees in the me

  33. Slide 33: First Choice Submarkets: West Coast

    First Choice Submarkets : West Coast Central Seattle 53.0% 31.0% Seattle, Washington Sacramento, California • Strong economic and population growth, largely driven • The capital of California and benefits from a by technology and aerospace manufacturing industries diversified economy (e.g. education

  34. Slide 34: First Choice Submarkets: Central

    East Coast 12.5% First Choice Submarkets: Central Denver, Colorado Austin, Texas Houston, Texas • Young and educated workforce, • Major technology hub in Texas which • Fifth largest MSA in USA, and home Denver strong population growth and low benefits from a highly educated to the Texas Medical Cent

  35. Slide 35: First Choice Submarkets: East Coast

    Atlanta Orlando First Choice Submarkets: East Coast Orlando, Florida Atlanta, Georgia • Robust metropolitan area and a major hub for • Third most Fortune 500 company headquarters in the East Coast aerospace companies with thriving technology, US, with a steady stream of business relocations and 12.5

  36. Slide 36: The Westpark Portfolio, Seattle, Washington Bellevue Technology Center, Seattle, Washington 1800 West Loop South,

    The Westpark Portfolio, Seattle, Washington Bellevue Technology Center, Seattle, Washington 1800 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 36

  37. Slide 37: Westech 360, Austin, Texas Great Hills Plaza, Austin, Texas Westmoor Center, Denver, Colorado

    Westech 360, Austin, Texas Great Hills Plaza, Austin, Texas Westmoor Center, Denver, Colorado 37

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