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CICT leans on ‘bold acquisitions’ and asset recycling to drive growth

Manager says it has not shied away from bold moves to upgrade portfolio amid AGM questions on Paragon’s S$3.9 billion acquisition

Ry-Anne Lim
Published Wed, Apr 22, 2026 · 09:13 PM
    • Tan Choon Siang, CEO of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust's manager, said that the manager was “constantly looking” at opportunities to strengthen its portfolio.
    • Tan Choon Siang, CEO of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust's manager, said that the manager was “constantly looking” at opportunities to strengthen its portfolio. PHOTO: CICT

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    [SINGAPORE] The manager of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) said it is constantly on the lookout for deals, including “bold acquisitions” and selective asset sales, to sharpen its portfolio. 

    “The recent transactions that we have undertaken is a reflection of the opportunities that we are trying to do,” said Tan Choon Siang, CEO of the manager, at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday (Apr 22).

    “CICT as a real estate investment trust (Reit), we have not shied away from making some of these bold acquisitions when the opportunity arises.” 

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