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Langham Hospitality Investments andLangham Hospitality Investments Limited
Investor presentation
July 2020
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regarding the Trust and the Company's present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Trust and the Company will operate, and must be read together with
those assumptions. The Trustee-Manager and the Company do not guarantee that these assumptions and expectations are accurate or will be realized. Actual future performance,
outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although the Trust and
the Company believes that such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that such expectations will be met. Representative examples
of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions include (without limitation) general industry and economic conditions, interest rate trends, cost of capital and capital availability, competition
from other companies, shifts in customer demands, customers and partners, changes in operating expenses including employee wages, benefits and training, governmental and public
policy changes and the continued availability of financing in the amounts and the terms necessary to support future business. Predictions, projections or forecasts of the economy or
economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of the Trust and the Company. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future
performance. The forecast financial performance of the Trust and the Company is not guaranteed. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
which are based on the Trust and the Company’s current view of future events. The Trustee-Manager and the Company does not assume any responsibility to amend, modify or revise
any forward-looking statements, on the basis of any subsequent developments, information or events, or otherwise.
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This presentation is for information purposes only and does not constitute or form part of an offer, solicitation or invitation of any offer, to buy or subscribe for any securities, nor should it
or any part of it form the basis of, or be relied in any connection with, any contract or commitment whatsoever. Any decision to invest in any securities issued by the Trust and the
Company or its affiliates should not be made on the basis of information contained in this presentation.
The receipt of this document by any recipient is not to be taken as the giving of investment advice by the Trust and the Company, the Global Coordinator or their affiliates to that recipient,
nor to constitute such person a customer or client of the Trust and the Company, the Global Coordinator or their affiliates. Accordingly, none of the Trust and the Company, the Global
Coordinator or their affiliates will be responsible in any manner whatsoever to the recipient for, including but not limited to, providing protections afforded to its customers or clients or
advising the recipient in relation to any potential transaction.
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All capitalised terms used in this presentation (other than the terms defined below) shall have the same meanings as those defined in the announcement of the proposed rights issue
dated 16 July 2020:
“Great Eagle Group” Great Eagle and the Relevant GE Subsidiaries (as defined in the announcement of the proposed rights issue dated 16 July 2020)
“SSUs” Share Stapled Units (as defined in the announcement of the proposed rights issue dated 16 July 2020)
“We” or “us” the Trust Group (as defined in the announcement of the proposed rights issue dated 16 July 2020)
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Rationale for the
Proposed Rights Issue
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Challenging
environment
The Hong Kong hotel sector has encountered significant headwind since the beginning of 2020 primarily due to
the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Overnight visitor arrivals in Hong Kong has decreased by over 90% year-on-year1 to a minimal level
There are no signs that international travel and tourism activities will revert to normal soon:
- As at 16 July 2020, 218 countries and areas had reported infections with a total of approximately 13 million COVID-19 cases reported globally2
- Travel restrictions, quarantine measures and social distancing measures remain in force in many countries across the world
Difficult environment for the hotel sector in Hong Kong
Notes:
1. In February, March, April and May 2020; according to statistics published by the Hong Kong Tourism Board
2. According to statistics published by the Department of Health of the HKSAR Government
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We receive a fixed rental income of HKD225 million per annum and a variable rental income equal to 70%
of the Adjusted Gross Operating Income of the hotels held by us
The operating performance of the hotels has declined significantly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Average
room rate, occupancy and revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) of our hotels this year has decreased
significantly as compared with the corresponding period in the preceding year
While we continue to receive the fixed rental income from the Master Lessee, the weaker underlying
performance of the hotels has led to a decrease in their Adjusted Gross Operating Income and in turn a
decrease in the variable rent receivable by us
Negative
impact on
our income
stream
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Impact on Loan Agreements and financial covenants
Pursuant to the Loan Agreements, we are required to satisfy certain financial covenants, including
but not limited to maintaining:
- A minimum interest coverage ratio
- A maximum loan to valuation ratio of the hotel properties held by us (the “LTV Ratio”)
As of 16 July 2020, we are in compliance with the provisions under the Loan Agreements. As long as the requirements of
the Mitigation Mechanism are satisfied, the financial covenants will not be considered as breached
We are taking a number of steps in response, including tightening of expense control, deferring various renovation
plans, applying for and receiving COVID-19 subsidies announced from the HKSAR Government and not paying any
interim distribution for the six-month period ending 30 June 2020
We are also paying close attention to our ability to meet the financial covenants, especially the LTV Ratio, as
deterioration that might be prolonged in market conditions and the earnings of our hotels are expected to have a negative
impact on the valuation of our property interests
Financial Covenants
Mitigation Mechanism
If these financial covenants are not met, we are required to undertake Mitigation Mechanism,
including but not limited to:
– Depositing additional cash into an account to be charged to the security agent (to restore the
minimum interest coverage ratio), and/or
– Prepaying part of the outstanding loan (to restore the maximum LTV Ratio)
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Transaction Structure and
Use of Proceeds
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Equity financing
Asset disposal
Debt financing
Why a rights issue?
Notes:
1. Except in relation to any dilution resulting from the taking up by third parties of any Rights SSUs arising from the aggregation of fractional entitlements
2. Assuming (i) no Rights SSUs are taken up by the Qualifying Holders other than Great Eagle Group pursuant to the Irrevocable Undertaking and (ii) no excess applications made by Qualifying Holders
Cannot address the issue in relation to the financial covenants
High execution uncertainty in the current market condition
Would not allow Unitholders to participate in the upside from any future business recovery
Amongst various equity fundraising alternatives, the Rights Issue is the best option:
Improves our financial position immediately
Allows all Unitholders (other than Non-Qualifying Holders) to participate and not be diluted
as to their ownership stake in the Trust Group1 if they wish
Potential opportunity to sell the nil-paid rights (for Qualifying Holders who do not wish to
take up their entitlements)
Great Eagle has provided the Irrevocable Undertaking, thereby giving certainty of raising at
least HKD648 million2
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Great Eagle Group has undertaken to take up the number of Rights SSUs under its assured entitlement; it also intends to apply, by
way of excess application, for the maximum number of Rights SSUs allowed under Listing Rules (the number it can take up being
subject to the public float requirement)
Estimated net proceeds: HKD638 million (Scenario B) – HKD1,009 million (Scenario A)
Number of SSUs in issue1 2,145,487,833 SSUs
Rights ratio 1 Rights SSU for every 2 SSUs held on the Record Date
Assuming all Rights SSUs are
taken up
(“Scenario A”)
Assuming (i) No Rights SSUs are
taken up by the Qualifying Holders
other than Great Eagle Group
pursuant to the Irrevocable
Undertaking and (ii) no excess
applications made by Qualifying
Holders (“Scenario B”)
Assuming (i) no Rights SSUs are
taken up by the Qualifying Holders
other than Great Eagle Group
pursuant to the Irrevocable
Undertaking and (ii) excess
application is made by Great Eagle
as adjusted by the Waived Excess
SSUs (“Scenario C”)
Gross proceeds (HKD) c.HKD1,019 million c.HKD648 million c.HKD720 million
Number of Rights SSUs 1,072,743,916 682,411,916 757,534,167
As % of the existing issued SSUs1 50.0% 31.8% 35.3%
As % of the issued SSUs1
(as enlarged by the Rights Issue)33.3% 24.1% 26.1%
Rights subscription price HKD0.95
Theoretical ex-rights price ("TERP") HKD1.05
Discount to TERP 9.5%
Last closing price HKD1.10
Discount to last close price 13.6%
Underwriting Non-underwritten
Key terms of the Rights Issue
Notes:
1. As at the date of the announcement of the Rights Issue (16 July 2020)
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Use of proceeds
Based on the minimum amount of estimated Net Proceeds of HK$638 million as set out in Scenario B:
If additional net proceeds are raised above the minimum amount:
In the case where further Right SSUs are taken up by the Unitholders or excess applications on EAFs are made by the
Qualifying Holders, we will consider utilising such proceeds in prepaying part of the outstanding loans further
under the Loan Agreements.
Notes:
1. Including the settlement of operating, finance and trust level expenses, as well as payment to reserves for furniture, fixtures and equipment and potentially renovation payments
2. Given the uncertainty how the COVID-19 situation may develop, we may utilise more than HK$45 million for the Mitigation Mechanism if the future situation requires. If that happens, the amount for
settlement of finance costs and general working capital will reduce accordingly
3. The release date of the security deposits will depend on our ability to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio, which in turn is subject to various factors contributing to the operating performance of our
hotel properties. Upon release of the security deposits, taking into account future business outlook and financial performance, we will consider payments in relation to, among others, the renovation of its
hotel properties, settlement of finance costs and general working capital purpose
Key terms of the loans:
Bear interest rate at HIBOR plus 0.83% per annum
Mature in December 2023
Secured by our investment properties
Prepaying part of the
outstanding loans
At least 80%
(i.e. HKD510 million)
Additional security deposits under the Mitigation Mechanism:
Current intention: Approx. HK$45 million2, taking into account the
minimum interest coverage ratio we are required to maintain and
our recent financial performance
For general working capital upon release3
The remainder will be set aside for future settlement of finance costs
and general working capital
In part for additional
security deposits under
the Mitigation
Mechanism
In part for settlement of
finance costs and
general working capital
purpose1
Not more than 20%
(i.e. HKD128 million)
UsageNet Proceeds
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Key Objectives and
Takeaway
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Create additional headroom regarding the LTV Ratio and
enhance our ability to satisfy the financial covenants
Key objectives and takeaway
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Enlarge our equity base, and lower our gearing and interest expenses1
Strong support by Great Eagle Group with its Irrevocable Undertaking
and intention to make excess application4
Strengthen our financial position to weather the COVID-19
pandemic and benefit from future business recovery3
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Key investment highlights of the Trust Group
The customer base of our hotels has been diversified in terms of geography and segments
China39.2%
Australia & NZ
9.0%US
8.0%
Europe (ex UK)7.0%
Rest of Asia
31.6%
Others5.2%
The hotels are strategically located on the Kowloon
Peninsula in Hong Kong
High quality portfolio with a balanced mix of room and
non-room revenue
Diversified customer base in terms of geography
and customer segments
3 Managed under the internationally recognised Langham
brands by the hotel manager, which has presence across
four continents
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FY19 customer base
(by geography)FY19 customer base
(by segment)
Wide range of non-room revenue sources including food and beverage, banquet services, meeting and conference facilities and spa facilities
Award-winning restaurants (Michelin star-rated) and quality conference spaces
Close proximity of key tourist and shopping belts, existing and expanding commercial districts
Easily accessible via major roads, MTR stations, the Hong Kong International Airport and rail to mainland China
Our hotels are managed by Langham Hotels International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle
Has an operating track record of over 20 years
It currently manages a portfolio of over 20 hotels located in
major cities over four continents, including:
Retail58.5%
Travel21.0%
Corporate8.5%
Group7.5%
Others4.4%
1 2
The Langham,
London
The Langham,
Shanghai,
Xintiandi
The Langham,
New York,
Fifth Avenue
The Langham,
Melborune
Sources: Company filings and official websites
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Expected Transaction
Timeline
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Date1,2,3 Event
16 Jul 2020 Date of Rights Issue announcement
11 Aug 2020 Last day of dealing in the SSUs on a cum-rights basis
12 Aug 2020 First day of dealing in the SSUs on an ex-rights basis
4:30pm on 13 Aug 2020 Latest time for lodging transfers of SSUs to qualify for the Rights Issue
14 - 20 Aug 2020 Closure of the Registers (both dates inclusive)
20 Aug 2020 Record Date
21 Aug 2020 Registers re-open
21 Aug 2020 Despatch of Prospectus Documents
9:00am on 25 Aug 2020 First day of dealing in nil-paid Rights SSUs
4:30pm on 27 Aug 2020 Latest time for splitting nil-paid Rights SSUs
4:00pm on 1 Sep 2020 Last day of dealing in nil-paid Rights SSUs
1 Sep 2020First day for free exchange of existing certificates of SSUs in board lots of 500 SSUs each for new certificates of SSUs in board lots of 2,000
SSUs each
4:00pm on 4 Sep 2020 Latest time for acceptance of and payment for the Rights SSUs and for application and payment for excess Rights SSUs
4:30pm on 9 Sep 2020 Rights Issue expected to become unconditional
11 Sep 2020Announcement of the allotment results of the Rights Issue to be published on the respective websites of the Stock Exchange and
the Trust and the Company
14 Sep 2020 Despatch of refund cheques for wholly and partially unsuccessful excess applications
14 Sep 2020 Despatch of certificates of fully-paid Rights SSUs
14 Sep 2020 Last day for trading in the SSUs in board lots of 500 SSUs each in the original counter
9:00am on 15 Sep 2020 Dealings in fully-paid Rights SSUs commence
15 Sep 2020 Effective date of the change in board lot size from 500 SSUs to 2,000 SSUs
9:00am on 15 Sep 2020 Designated broker commences standing in the market to provide matching services for the sale and purchase of odd lot of SSUs
4:00pm on 7 Oct 2020 Designated broker ceases standing in the market to provide matching services for the sale and purchase of odd lot of SSUs
4:30pm on 9 Oct 2020Last day (and latest time for submission of certificates of SSUs to the Registrar) for free exchange of existing certificates of SSUs in board
lots of 500 SSUs each for new certificates of SSUs in board lots of 2,000 SSUs each
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Notes:
1. All times and dates refer to Hong Kong local times and dates
2. Dates or deadlines specified in the expected transaction timeline above are indicative only and may be extended or varied by the Trust and the Company. Any changes to the expected transaction timeline
will be published or notified to the Unitholders and the Stock Exchange as and when appropriate
3. The proposed change in board lot size is subject to completion of the Rights Issue. If the Rights Issue is not completed, the change in board lot size will not be implemented
Relating to the proposed change in board lot size
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