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TMI BlogRevised framework for computation of Net Distributable Cash Flow (NDCF) by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 0% of the NDFC at the Trust level as well as the HoldCo/SPV level, subject to applicable provisions in the Companies Act, 2013 or the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 . Paragraph F of Chapter 3 of the Master Circular for Real Estate Investment Trusts provides an indicative framework for calculating NDCF at SPV level and at the REIT level. 2. In order to promote Ease of Doing Business, it has been decided to standardize the framework for calculation of available Net Distributable Cash Flows. Accordingly, the revised framework for computation of NDCF by REITs and its Holdcos/SPVs shall be as per Annexure A. Applicability of revised NDCF Framework: 3. The revised framework shall be applicable with effect from April 1, ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ividend income etc., excluding any Ind AS adjustments. Further clarified that these amounts will be considered on a cash receipt basis) (+) Proceeds from sale of real estate investments, real estate assets or shares of SPVs or Investment Entity adjusted for the following Applicable capital gains and other taxes Related debts settled or due to be settled from sale proceeds Directly attributable transaction costs Proceeds reinvested or planned to be reinvested as per Regulation 18(16)(d) of REIT Regulations or any other relevant provisions of the REIT Regulations (+) Proceeds from sale of real estate investments, real estate assets or sale of sh ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... set (such as, concession agreement, transmission services agreement, power purchase agreement, lease agreement, and any other agreement of a like nature, by whatever name called); or (v). statutory, judicial, regulatory, or governmental stipulations; or (refer note 2) (-) any capital expenditure on existing assets owned / leased by the SPV or Holdco, to the extent not funded by debt / equity or from reserves created in the earlier years (refer note 10) NDCF for HoldCo/SPV s B. Computation of Net Distributable Cash Flow at Trust level: - Particulars Cashflows from operating activities of the Trust ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... (-) Finance cost on Borrowings, excluding amortisation of any transaction costs as per Profit and Loss account of the Trust (-) Debt repayment at Trust level (to include principal repayments as per scheduled EMI s except if refinanced through new debt including overdraft facilities and to exclude any debt repayments / debt refinanced through new debt in any form or funds raised through issuance of units) (-) any reserve required to be created under the terms of, or pursuant to the obligations arising in accordance with, any: (i). loan agreement entered with financial institution, or (ii). terms and conditions, covenants or any other stipulations applicable to debt ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... together the retention done at SPV level and Trust level. Refer Illustration below: Illustration: Particulars SPV A SPV B Total at SPV level NDCF as computed 100 150 250 Amount retained by SPV 5 10 15 Net amount distributed to Trust 95 140 235 REIT Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Received from SPV 235 235 ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ould be considered for distribution by the SPV to the REIT, or by the Trust to its Unitholders in part or in full, but needs to be disclosed separately in the NDCF computation and Distribution. 6. Similarly, any restricted cash (disclosed as such) should not be considered for NDCF computation by the SPV or REIT (e.g. unspent CSR balance for any year deposited in a separate account as per Companies Act which will be utilized in subsequent years, DSRA reserve, major maintenance reserve etc) 7. Further, it is expressly provided that no Trust or SPVs can distribute any cashflows by obtaining external debt, except to the extent clarified in note 2 above (this will exclude any working capital / OD facilities obtained by Trust/ SPVs as ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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