Keppel REIT Tokyo Sale May Signal Further Divestments -- Market Talk

0905 GMT - Keppel REIT's sale of its stake in a Tokyo property could be followed by a divestment of T Tower in Seoul as the trust focuses on shrinking its portfolio this year, Citi analyst Brandon Lee says. The trust is likely to retain its Singapore portfolio, based on management's comments at an analyst briefing, he says. Proceeds from the Tokyo sale may be used to reduce debt and repurchase units, with no acquisitions currently planned. Citi says greater clarity on future plans may be positive for its units. It maintains a neutral rating on Keppel REIT, citing high gearing and muted distribution-per-unit growth. Citi retains its 0.95 Singapore dollar target price. Units rise 2.8% to S$0.915.(megan.cheah@wsj.com)

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July 29, 2026 05:05 ET (09:05 GMT)