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As part of its value creation strategy, Ascott Reit
explores investment opportunities globally to
enhance the quality of its portfolio. Our primary
investment focus is on serviced residences, rental
housing and other hospitality assets. As part of our
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in respect of, inter alia, the future sale by any Ascott
entity of properties that are used or predominantly
used as serviced residences or rental housing
properties in the Pan-Asian region and Europe.
The Sponsor supports Ascott Reit’s acquisition
strategy by acquiring, retaining and enhancing
assets with good income and growth potential,
with the view of subsequently divesting the assets
to Ascott Reit at an appropriate time.
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A number of the Sponsor’s properties are currently
under development. Upon completion, they offer
a pipeline of potential targets for acquisition by
Ascott Reit.
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In addition to managing Ascott Reit’s portfolio,
the Sponsor also operates and/or manages serviced
residences owned by third parties. These assets
are complementary to Ascott Reit’s current portfolio.
We will leverage on the Sponsor’s knowledge and
relationships with the owners of these properties
to acquire these assets should such opportunities
become available.
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Ascott Reit also acquires quality assets from third
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party owners in need of capital for new business
expansion or investments;
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stress; and
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assets with the potential for rebranding or asset
enhancements for higher returns.
We target to deliver stable and growing distributions to Unitholders through the following
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Selectively acquiring properties
that meet the Manager’s
investment criteria
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Proactively employing appropriate
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rates and foreign exchange rates
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Actively managing
Ascott Reit’s
property portfolio
to maximise returns
from the property
portfolio