A good deal for AmBank, but AmFirst?


AMBANK (M) Bhd’s proposed acquisition of Menara AmBank and related assets from AmFirst Real Estate Investment Trust (AmFirst-REIT) for RM331mil may make strategic sense for the bank, but the bigger question is whether the deal leaves AmFirst-REIT worse off.

The transaction will see the REIT dispose of one of its key assets, anchored by a long-term tenant with a strong credit profile. For REIT investors, this is crucial because stable rental income is the foundation of distributable earnings.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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