Monday, June 3, 2013

Market Roundup | 31 May 2013


FBMKLCI  1769.22    -5.7 pts (-0.32%)   Volume  2.224b    Value RM3.448b
 
1) The KLCI rebounded in the morning on hopes of the Fed will continue monetary easing following weaker economic data in US overnight. However markets pared its gains led by HSI and SHCOMP as investors remains cautious ahead of China PMI data tomorrow. Index were hit down at the close led by losses in CIMB, TENAGA and IOICORP. Market breadth for the day was mixed with gainers edging losers just marginally at 436:422. Futures closed 1776 (7 pts premium)
 
2) Heavyweights : CIMB-1.66% RM8.28, TENAGA-1.18% RM8.35, IOICORP-1.73% RM5.10, GENTING-1.36% RM10.12, PETGAS-1.02% RM21.24, KLK-1.03% RM21.18, PBBANK+0.3% RM16.96, MAXIS+0.9% RM6.76
 
3) DBT : SUNWAY 12mil @ RM4 (0.928% @ 4% discount), WINSUN 7.5mil @ RM0.12 (2.5% PUC @ 25% discount), MTRONIC RM6.95mil @ RM0.11 (1.09% PUC)
 
4) Situational:-
 
SCOPE -13.33% RM0.26 - Shareholders present at the EGM of Matang Holdings this morning voted against the  deal to inject the company's cash and assets into a loss making listed company, SCOPE industries. Parties present at the meeting rejected the Matang-Scope reverse takeover deal by show of hands after an intense debate on the resolution that finally ended in declaration that the deal was officially off.
 
5) Results:
 
MUHIBAH : Q1 03/13 Rev-8% RM386.2m  Net+20% RM19.8m  EPS 4.87s
 
                          Results in line with cons RM81.8m
 
Yoy, the Concession division made commendable contribution ( RM11.6m - 38% of PBT), especially with the increased airport passenger arrivals for it's operations in Cambodia. As at May 2013, the total outstanding secured OB in hand stands at RM2.08b with orders up to 2016, comprises of RM1.24b from Infrastructure Construction div, RM645m from Cranes div and RM196m from Shipyard div. Qoq, group recorded a PBT of 29.9m versus a loss before tax of RM125m in the preceding quarter, mainly due to the full provision for the remaining net exposure of debts due from Asia Petroleum Hub SB amounting to RM245m during Q4 2012.
 
With the completion of the GE13, more infrastructure projects are expected to be rolled out via the ETP program in the near term.Trading at PE of 7.2x FY12/13, we continue to like Muhibah, given the positive sentiment likely for the stock as it moves forward from the APH issue ; BOW.
 
 
SIME DARBY: Q3 03/13  Rev+2% RM33.8b  Net-22% RM2.39b  EPS 39.77s
 
             Results trails cons RM 3.43b by 7%
 
For 9 mths yoy, Revenue was marginally higher by 2% but PBT declined by 24% ( PAT -22%). This was largely on account of lower earnings from all business segments, except Motor. Contribution from Plantation fell by 33% due mainly to lower ASP of CPO realized ( RM2338/ton vs RM2881/ton). However, FFB production was higher by 8.6% with Malaysia & Indonesia registering 1.4% & 22% higher production respectively. Property earnings -1.2% due to the lower recognition from 2 mature townships in the Klang Valley, which are at their tail end of development & coupled with deferred launches in other townships. The Industrial division -5.6%, due largely to lower equipment & product sales in the mining sector in the Australasia. Motor division +10% as all regions recorded higher performances except Singapore. Qoq, Revenue -3.6%, while PBT -7.5%. Property, Motors & Others recorded improved earnings while Plantation, Industrial and Energy & Utilities recorded lower earnings. Ahead, the group's core businesses are expected to remain resilient due their inherent fundamentals & favorable economic climate in the Asia Pacific region. But CPO prices should continue to remain sluggish.
 
As expected, no dividend was announced. Despite the earnings miss, the strong liquidity in the local market is likely to limit share price downside. Trading at PE of 16.5x for FY06/13 - HOLD.
 
6) Market: The KLCI index is likely to rebound after the MSCI rebalancing, while the broad market continued to be range-bound barring further volatility from the global currency and bond markets.