CapitaLand China Trust - Sustainability Report 2023

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023 19 Unlock Value Extract Value Create Value We continuously review the performance of our assets and identify the optimal stage in their lifecycle to unlock value. By divesting non-core, mature assets, we will be able to enhance returns to our Unitholders. This allows us to reallocate capital to more promising opportunities that offer higher potential for growth and value creation. We remain committed to evaluating our portfolio rigorously and taking decisive actions to unlock and deliver long-term value for our Unitholders. VALUE UNLOCKED IN FY 2023: » Announced divestment of CapitaMall Shuangjing on 6 December 2023 at an agreed price of RMB842.0 million (approximately S$157.8 million17) and an exit yield of 2.8%18 PROACTIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT Our priority is to achieve organic growth through customer-centric initiatives. This includes optimising tenant mix, implementing proactive leasing strategies, deepening tenant engagement, and leveraging CapitaLand’s omni-channel platforms and loyalty programs. Our goal is to enhance tenant experiences and operational efficiency while managing costs effectively. INNOVATIVE ASSET ENHANCEMENT At opportune moments, we will embark on asset enhancement initiatives to reposition the properties and drive competitiveness to maximise asset value and better cater to the preferences of today’s customers. VALUE EXTRACTED IN FY 2023 WITH FURTHER UPSIDE EXPECTED IN FY 2024: » AEI at CapitaMall Yuhuating (Completed in March 2023): +112% rental reversion » AEI at Rock Square (Completed in July 2023): >13% return on investment » AEI at CapitaMall Grand Canyon (Completed in December 2023): +50% rental income Our objective is to achieve growth through strategic and well-timed acquisitions that align with our long-term goals. We focus on investing in assets with quality growth potential and synergistic value. To strengthen the resilience of our portfolio, we invest in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate across various asset classes. We proactively source potential acquisitions from our sponsor's pipeline as well as third-party vendors with the aim of creating a future-ready portfolio that can deliver stable and sustainable distributions to our Unitholders. 17 Based on an assumed exchange rate of S$1 to RMB5.3348 unless otherwise stated. 18 This is based on annualising the net property income of the Property from 1 January 2023 to 30 September 2023 and divided by the agreed price of RMB842.0 million (around S$157.8 million).

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