Suntec REIT trustee issues $200 mil perpetual securities under US$2 bil Euro Medium Term Securities Programme

Suntec REIT says the net proceeds will be used by the REIT and its subsidiaries for refinancing its existing borrowings, financing or refinancing its acquisitions or investments, as well as financing asset enhancement works.

The perpetual securities were offered in Singapore.

Approval in-principle has been received from the SGX-ST.

The securities are expected to be admitted in the official list from 9am on Oct 28.

Units in Suntec REIT closed 1 cent higher or 0.7% up at $1.45 on Oct 27.

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