For Immediate Release Mapletree Logistics Trust Reports Resilient 2Q FY25/26 Results
Highlights:
2Q FY25/26 Distribution per Unit ("DPU") rose 0.2% quarter-on-quarter underpinned by continued resilient operational performance
Healthy portfolio operating metrics - 96.1% occupancy and 2.5% positive rental reversions excluding China
Proactive capital management reduced borrowing costs and lowered cost of debt
Sustainability progress - 69% of portfolio GFA is green certified; total solar generating capacity increased 52% year-on-year to 108 MWp
(S$ '000) | 2Q FY25/26 1 | 1Q FY25/26 1 | Q-o-Q % change | 2Q FY24/25 1 | Y-o-Y % change |
Gross Revenue | 177,471 | 177,398 | 0.0 | 183,304 | (3.2) |
Property Expenses | (24,163) | (23,987) | 0.7 | (24,708) | (2.2) |
Net Property Income | 153,308 | 153,411 | (0.1) | 158,596 | (3.3) |
Borrowing Costs | (38,222) | (39,356) | (2.9) | (39,823) | (4.0) |
Amount Distributable To Unitholders | 92,459 | 91,964 | 0.5 | 102,294 2 | (9.6) |
Available DPU (cents) | 1.815 | 1.812 | 0.2 | 2.027 | (10.5) |
Excluding Divestment Gains | |||||
Adjusted Amount Distributable to Unitholders | 92,459 | 91,964 | 0.5 | 96,239 | (3.9) |
Adjusted DPU (cents) | 1.815 | 1.812 | 0.2 | 1.907 | (4.8) |
Total issued units as at end of the period (million) | 5,094 | 5,075 | 0.4 | 5,046 | 0.9 |
Footnotes:
Quarter ended 30 September 2025 ("2Q FY25/26") started with 178 properties and ended with 175 properties. Quarter ended 30 September 2024 ("2Q FY24/25") started with 188 properties and ended with 186 properties. Quarter ended 30 June 2025 ("1Q FY25/26") started with 180 properties and ended with 178 properties.
This includes distribution of divestment gains of S$6,055,000.
Mapletree Logistics Trust Management Ltd.
(S$ '000) | 1H FY25/26 1 | 1H FY24/25 1 | Y-o-Y % change |
Gross Revenue | 354,869 | 365,000 | (2.8) |
Property Expenses | (48,150) | (49,709) | (3.1) |
Net Property Income | 306,719 | 315,291 | (2.7) |
Borrowing Costs | (77,578) | (78,276) | (0.9) |
Amount Distributable To Unitholders | 184,423 | 206,027 2 | (10.5) |
Available DPU (cents) | 3.627 | 4.095 | (11.4) |
Excluding Divestment Gains | |||
Adjusted Amount Distributable to Unitholders | 184,423 | 194,248 | (5.1) |
Adjusted DPU (cents) | 3.627 | 3.861 | (6.1) |
Total issued units as at end of the period (million) | 5,094 | 5,046 | 0.9 |
Footnotes:
Half year ended 30 September 2025 ("1H FY25/26") started with 180 properties and ended with 175 properties. Half year ended 30 September 2024 ("1H FY24/25") started with 187 properties and ended with 186 properties.
This includes distribution of divestment gains of S$11,779,000.
Ms Jean Kam, Chief Executive Officer of the Manager said, "2Q FY25/26 results marked another quarter of resilient operational performance, with both NPI and DPU remaining stable on a sequential basis. Additionally, we leveraged favourable movements in short-term interest rates to reduce our borrowing costs for the quarter. In China, we are encouraged to see an uptick in occupancy to 94% while negative rental reversions continued to narrow."
"Looking ahead, while economic uncertainties persist, they may also give rise to new opportunities. We remain focused on rejuvenating and future-proofing our portfolio, staying agile and ready to seize these opportunities as they emerge."
Financial HighlightsIn comparison to the preceding quarter 1Q FY25/26, gross revenue for 2Q FY25/26 was flat while net property income ("NPI") fell modestly by 0.1%. Income loss from five divested properties was largely offset by growth from Singapore, including the newly completed redevelopment project. Along with lower borrowing costs, distributable income rose 0.5% quarter-on-quarter ("q-o-q") and DPU rose 0.2% on an enlarged unit base.
On a year-on-year ("y-o-y") basis, 2Q FY25/26 gross revenue and NPI were 3.2% and 3.3% lower, mainly due to foreign exchange impact from weaker regional currencies relative to the Singapore Dollar. On a constant currency basis, gross revenue and NPI would have registered lower declines of 0.9% and 1.0% respectively, primarily due to loss of contribution from 13 divested properties, partially offset by growth from the existing portfolio and contribution from a newly completed redevelopment project in Singapore.
Borrowing costs declined 4.0% y-o-y driven by proactive refinancing efforts and paring down of debt with proceeds from divestments. This helped cushion the absence of divestment gains, which contributed S$6.1 million in 2Q FY24/25. Accordingly, the amount distributable to Unitholders declined 9.6% y-o-y and DPU was 10.5% lower on an enlarged unit base. Excluding divestment gains, adjusted DPU from operations registered a moderate decline of 4.8% y-o-y.
1H FY25/26 gross revenue fell 2.8% y-o-y to S$354.9 million while NPI declined 2.7% to S$306.7 million, weighed down by weaker regional currencies. On a constant currency basis, gross revenue and NPI would have registered lower declines of 0.8% and 0.7% respectively, primarily due to loss of contribution from 15 divested properties, partially offset by growth from the existing portfolio and full contributions from past acquisitions and the newly completed redevelopment project. Absent the contribution of divestment gains since 1Q FY25/26, the amount distributable to Unitholders fell 10.5% y-o-y to S$184.4 million and DPU was 11.4% lower at 3.627 cents. Excluding divestment gains, adjusted DPU from operations fell 6.1% y-o-y.
Portfolio HighlightsThe Manager continues to progress on its portfolio rejuvenation strategy. During the quarter, MLT completed three divestments comprising one property each in Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea. Post quarter-end, the divestment of a property in Australia was also completed. Proceeds from these divestments will provide MLT with the financial flexibility to acquire modern, high-specification assets with higher growth potential.
Amidst the current macroeconomic uncertainties, MLT's portfolio has stayed resilient. Portfolio occupancy improved from 95.7% last quarter to 96.1% as at 30 September 2025, while the weighted average lease expiry of the portfolio (by net lettable area) remained stable at 2.7 years. The portfolio achieved an average positive rental reversion of about 2.5% in 2Q FY25/26 excluding China, and 0.6% including China. China maintained a positive trend of improvement with negative rental reversion narrowing from -7.5% in the preceding quarter to -3.0% this quarter.
Sustainability HighlightsThe Manager has made good progress towards MLT's 2030 carbon neutrality goal for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, supported by ongoing initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and expand the use of renewables across the portfolio. Key achievements during the quarter include:
Achieved FY25/26 target of 60% green-certified portfolio, with 15 new operational certifications across China, South Korea and Australia, bringing total green-certified assets to 69% of the portfolio (by gross floor area).
Met the FY25/26 target of 55 MWp self-funded solar capacity through six new installations across China, Malaysia and Singapore. This raised self-funded solar capacity to 56 MWp and total solar capacity to 108 MWp.
Mapletree Benoi Logistics Hub was the sole industrial / logistics building recognised as one of the BCA Green Mark 20th Anniversary Building Projects, underscoring MLT's continued leadership in sustainable logistics facilities.
Total debt outstanding decreased by S$18 million q-o-q to S$5,521 million as at 30 September 2025. This was primarily due to repayment of loans using net proceeds from divestments. The leverage ratio stood at 41.1% while the weighted average borrowing cost for 2Q FY25/26 was reduced to 2.6% per annum, from 2.7% last quarter. Based on the available committed credit facilities of about $819 million, MLT has more than sufficient facilities to meet its maturing debt obligations of about S$436 million in the next 12 months.
In line with its proactive capital management approach, approximately 75% of MLT's income stream for the next 12 months has been hedged into Singapore Dollar and around 84% of its total debt has been hedged into fixed rates.
OutlookThe world economy has proven more resilient than expected, according to the International Monetary Fund. However, renewed US-China trade tensions continue to cloud the outlook, keeping business and consumer sentiment cautious.
Overall leasing demand for MLT's logistics facilities has held steady to-date, supporting a high portfolio occupancy rate of 96.1% and resilient operational performance. China's market appears to be stabilising, with negative rent reversions continuing to moderate.
Weaker regional currencies against the Singapore Dollar continued to weigh on MLT's financial performance, although recent declines in some short-term interest rates have helped lower borrowing costs.
The Manager remains focused on sustaining healthy occupancy rates, steady rental income and cost efficiency, while mitigating currency and interest rate risks through appropriate hedging strategies. The Manager continues to build portfolio resilience, staying alert to opportunities for accretive acquisitions, strategic asset enhancements, and selective divestments.
Distribution to UnitholdersMLT will pay a distribution of 1.815 cents per unit on 16 December 2025 for the period from 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025. The record date is 5 November 2025.
