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Experience matters Annual Report 2018 One Central Park, Sydney | Australia ‘Experience matters’ is the belief that underpins everything we do. Our attention to details reflects this belief. From the big, macro concepts and developments to the small, micro moments and thoughtful, sustainable touches, we embrace details which make an impact. On 1 February 2018, Frasers Centrepoint Limited became Frasers Property Limited, transitioning to a multi-national brand that reflects our strong legacy, global nature and diverse property holdings. We pay great heed to both big and small details, ensuring that thoughtfulness, care and respect for our people and our stakeholders are exemplified throughout our business. This year’s annual report highlights some of the key elements that matter to us, and to the people in our properties. Whether it is a feature of an asset or a nuance of an engagement, we captured details and moments that illustrate our commitment to building meaningful experiences. Our cover features Central Park Sydney, an integrated development that embodies the future of sustainable urban living. One Central Park, one of its residential components, won the ‘Best Tall Building Worldwide’ in 2014 for its visible use of green design. A defining feature of Central Park Sydney is its cantilevered heliostat. More than an iconic design element, the heliostat’s motorised mirrors serve as a light source by reflecting light to the gardens and atrium below. At night, the cantilever is transformed into an LED light display titled ‘Sea Mirror’, creating illuminating encounters through the work of French artist Yann Kersale. As a multi-national business of scale and diversity, we are equipped with the right insights and expertise in our commitment to deliver sustainable value to all our stakeholders. At Frasers Property, we are excited for our bright future and our continued growth potential, rooted in a foundation that embodies experiences that matter. Experience matters. We believe our customers’ experience matters. When we focus on our customers’ needs, we gain valuable insights which guide our products and services. We create memorable and enriching experiences for our customers. We believe our experience matters. Our legacy is valuable and inspires our future successes. As a multi-national business of scale and diversity, we can bring the right expertise to create value for our customers. We celebrate the diversity of our people and the expertise they bring, and we commit ourselves to enabling their professional and personal development. Contents 3 Corporate Narrative 28 In Conversation 143 Enterprise-Wide Risk FPL Group Strategy with the Group CEO Management 4 Our Businesses 36 Business Review 145 Corporate Governance Report 6 Our Global Presence Singapore 172 Financial Statements 8 Our Milestones Australia 309 Particulars of Group Properties 10 Group Structure Hospitality 342 Interested Person Transactions 11 Financial Highlights Europe and rest of Asia 343 Shareholding Statistics 12 Board of Directors 88 Investor Relations 345 Notice of Annual General Meeting 18 Group Management 90 Treasury Highlights Proxy Form 23 Corporate Information 92 Sustainability Report FPL Fact Sheet 24 Chairman’s Statement 140 Awards and Accolades All figures in this Annual Report are in Singapore currency unless otherwise specified FPL or the Group refer to Frasers Property Limited, together with our subsidiaries REIT refers to Real Estate Investment Trust sq m refers to square metres FY refers to the financial year ended 30 September Corporate Narrative At Frasers Property Limited, the integrated portfolio and services we Total assets ($’m) provide across the property value chain are unified by our commitment to deliver enriching and memorable experiences for our customers and 32,420.9 stakeholders. We have businesses in Singapore, Australia, Europe, China 27,009.4 and Southeast Asia, and our well-established hospitality footprint spans 24,204.4 23,066.7 more than 80 cities across Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa. 21,291.1 Our multi-national businesses operate across five asset classes and have a proven legacy of shaping successful residential, hospitality, retail, commercial and business parks, and logistics and industrial properties, with total assets of $32.4 billion as at 30 September 2018. We are a sponsor of four vehicles listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited, comprising three REITs focused on retail, commercial and business parks, and logistics and industrial properties, and one stapled 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 trust focused on hospitality properties. Driven by our belief that experience matters, we deliver quality property Profit before interest and taxation ($’m) products and services that meet the ever-evolving needs of businesses and communities. Across all our businesses, an unwavering respect for 1,278.7 people, partnerships and collaboration has been the foundation for 1,089.0 how we conduct ourselves. We strive to ensure that our products and 1,104.8 services are guided by insights into the needs of our customers and create 938.2 environments that our customers can thrive in. 765.0 Our legacy of strong leadership, expertise and integrity, commitment to progress, and belief that experience matters at every moment, are key to our continued success. 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 FPL Group Strategy Attributable profit ($’m) 771.2 759.0 689.1 Sustainable 597.2 earnings growth 500.7 Achieve sustainable earnings growth through investment properties, development project pipeline and fee income Achieve Balanced sustainable growth 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 portfolio and deliver long- Grow asset portfolio in a term shareholder balanced manner across value geographies and property segments Optimise capital productivity Optimise capital productivity through REIT platforms and active asset management initiatives Annual Report 2018 | 3 Our Businesses Northpoint City | Singapore Coorparoo Square, Queensland | Australia Singapore Australia Frasers Property’s business in Singapore comprises Frasers Property’s business in Australia comprises Frasers Property Singapore (FPS), and two REITs listed Frasers Property Australia (FPA) and Frasers Logistics on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited & Industrial Trust (FLT). (SGX-ST) – Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) and Frasers Commercial Trust (FCOT). FPA is one of Australia’s major diversified property groups, with activities covering the development FPS builds, owns, develops and/or manages residential, of residential land, housing and apartments, the retail, and office and business properties in Singapore. development of and investment in income-producing Over the years, FPS has developed over 21,000 quality commercial and industrial properties, and property homes and currently oversees a portfolio of 121 management. FPA has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, shopping malls, the majority of which are strategically Brisbane and Perth. In addition, we maintain located in various established residential townships, and residential sales offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai 10 office and business properties. and Singapore. FCT’s property portfolio comprises six suburban malls in FLT, listed on the SGX-ST, has a portfolio concentrated Singapore, managed by FPS, with a combined appraised in major logistics and industrial markets in Australia, value of $2.7 billion2. FCT also holds a 31.2%2 stake in Germany and the Netherlands. With a total gross Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust, a retail-focused lettable area of approximately 2.0 million sq m across REIT listed in Malaysia. 83 logistics and industrial properties3, FLT’s portfolio is worth approximately A$3.0 billion2 (approximately FCOT invests primarily in quality income-producing $2.9 billion). commercial properties and has a portfolio of six quality commercial buildings. Two properties are located in Singapore and managed by FPS, three properties are located in Australia, and one property is located in the United Kingdom (UK). FCOT’s portfolio has a combined appraised value of approximately $2.1 billion2. 1 Includes Eastpoint Mall, a 19,300-sq-m third party-owned mall 3 Includes Mandeveld 12, Meppel, the Netherlands, which was managed by FPS acquired on 31 October 2018 2 As at 30 September 2018 4 | Frasers Property Limited Maxis Business Park | UK Europe and rest of Asia Continental Europe Frasers Property’s business in Continental Europe comprises Frasers Property Europe (FPE), which owns, develops and manages a well-diversified and robust logistics and light industrial property portfolio in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. FPE’s focus is on reputable tenants in major submarkets of the active geographies of the business, and on adding value through actively managing properties that are critical to the core activities of tenants. With offices in Amsterdam, Cologne and Munich, FPE has an ideal reach for the current activities and regional markets of the business. United Kingdom Fraser Suites Shenzhen | China Frasers Property’s business in the UK comprises Frasers Property UK (FPUK). Over the years, FPUK has successfully developed over 1,100 homes. It continues its residential development activities and has a commercial property Hospitality development in the pipeline. The Group has, in the last year, strengthened FPUK’s platform capabilities and built Frasers Property’s hospitality business comprises Frasers a substantial and well-diversified investment portfolio of Hospitality (FH) and Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT).