Keppel Infra Trust

BROKERS’ TAKE

RHB initiates coverage on Keppel Infrastructure Trust with ‘buy’ call

The analyst sets a target price of S$0.55 and says the trust should have a ‘modestly growing’ distribution profile

The increased distributable income comes amid higher contributions from piped-gas provider City Energy, its industrial-infrastructure business Ixom and Australian bus service business Ventura Motors (pictured).

Keppel Infrastructure Trust 9M distributable income up 59.2% at S$168.9 million on divestment gains

Its divestment gains of S$49 million come from the sale of its stake in Philippine Coastal and the partial sale of its stake in Ventura Motors

“This recognition by a US institutional investor reflects the growing visibility and attractiveness of SGX-listed companies on the global stage," says the bourse operator.

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The business trust's revenue rose 11.5% on the year, driven by contributions from bus operator Ventura and revenue growth from other assets in its portfolio.

Keppel Infrastructure Trust H1 DPU up 1% at S$0.0197

Distributable income for first half-year rose 31.2% on the year to S$119.4 million, from S$91 million

The Australian bus service business, Ventura Motors, has the largest market share of public bus services in the Australian state of Victoria, and transports more than 42 million people annually.

Keppel Infrastructure Trust to divest 24.6% stake in Australian bus service business for A$130 million

This is a 19% premium from its acquisition price for the relevant stake last year; KIT will still hold a 73.1% share in the company

Yeo (left) is retiring from his role nearly 10 years since his appointment to the position. Non-executive independent director Adrian Chan (right) will be appointed as chairman of the audit and risk committee.

Director at KIT trustee-manager to step down on Apr 15

It says the move will facilitate succession planning