Wednesday, April 25, 2012

News bits | 25 April 2012


Highlights of the day
§  Maxis (Company Update): To continue dividend payout of 40sen? (Maintain HOLD, TP: RM5.69) [download report]
We are mildly positive over Maxis’ stepped-up aggression in defending its receding market share particularly in the prepaid market as we believe that the incremental growth could be offset by thinner margin resulting from the exceptional low rates offered. We believe Maxis could maintain its dividend per share (DPS) of 40sen, representing >100% of dividend payout ratio (DPR), assuming that Maxis borrows RM1bn in FY14 and FY15. We have revised our valuation from the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method to Dividend Discount Model (DDM) with a revised target price of RM5.69. Maxis remains a Hold given its limited expected total return.

Other reports
§  Newz Bits [download report]

Other Malaysian news
§  DRB-Hicom: Assures it will not cut Proton vendors
§  MRCB: To build linking bridges at KL Sentral
§  HELP International: Co-founders not in hurry to sell stakes
§  Construction: Rail work for east cost
§  Construction: Enough funds for KVMRT
§  Hospitality: 40 hotels set for opening in Johor
§  Power: Indonesia’s coal move might increase power production cost
§  Property: Developers eyeing former Unilever plant site in Bangsar
§  Economy: No intention to review lending guideline, says Zeti

Global news
§  US: Sales of new homes exceeded estimates in March
§  US: Consumer confidence was little changed as outlook cools
§  Europe: Spain lowers central budget deficit
§  UK: BOE’s Miles says his April vote for more QE looks vindicated
§  South Korea: Consumer confidence rises to 11-month high

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