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19 April 2010
Malaysia Gem 2010
Singapore
Week's Top Volume Week Top Value Week Top Gainer
Name Volume Name Volume Name Price Chg
GMG 382,277,000 DBS 563,908,535 JMH 400US$ 36.640 +1.640
GoldenAgr 308,444,000 CoscoCorp 506,273,665 OUE 16.020 +0.900
CoscoCorp 295,129,000 Capitaland 376,022,220 DBS 15.480 +0.800
Yangzijiang 223,187,000 UOB 372,438,672 UOB 20.460 +0.620
Genting SP 195,441,000 SingTel 314,551,088 SGX 8.350 +0.460

Note: Weekly movement as at April 16, 2010

Investor Relations Alert
SPH : Reports Second Quarter Net Profit Of $113 Million.

Singapore Press Holdings Limited reported its results for the second quarter ended 28 February 2010. Against the corresponding quarter of last year, recurring profit jumped 35.8% to $127.5 million, led by the strong performance of the Newspaper and Magazine segment. The Group's investment income and share of net profit of associates and jointly-controlled entities were higher by $3.6 million and $4.6 million respectively. Net profit rose to $113.3 million, or 30.2% increase compared to the corresponding quarter last year... FULL DETAIL Full Detail

CapitaMalls Asia: Records 1Q 2010 PATMI Of S$96.8 Million.

CapitaMalls Asia Limited announced that it posted profit after tax and minority interests of S$96.8 million for 1Q 2010, in its first quarterly results since its listing on 25 November 2009. Revenue under management was S$452.9 million for 1Q 2010, 39% higher than the S$326.3 million for 1Q 2009. Earnings before interest and tax were S$110.9 million for 1Q 2010, 174% higher than the S$40.5 million for 1Q 2009. This increase was primarily due to, among other things, profit recognition from the sale of The Orchard Residences apartments in Singapore, profit contribution from fee management business, fair value gain on revaluation of Clarke Quay and Tianfu Mall in Chengdu, China and contribution from ION Orchard in Singapore...FULL DETAIL Full Detail

MTQ: Appoints Current Director And One Of PSA's Top Executive As New Group CEO.

MTQ Corporation Limited announced that its Board has appointed Mr Kuah Boon Wee, CEO of Middle East and South Asia, PSA International Pte Ltd as its new CEO effective 1st July 2010. Current Executive Chairman and CEO Mr Kuah Kok Kim will retain certain executive functions as he will continue to be the Executive Chairman in providing guidance to the Group. Mr Kuah Boon Wee has been a key member of the PSA senior management team for the past 6 years, initially in his capacity as Group Chief Financial Officer, and thereafter as CEO of South East Asia Region, before his most recent appointment as CEO of Middle East and South Asia...
FULL DETAIL Full Detail

Tiong Seng: IPO Receives Keen Investor Response.

Tiong Seng Holdings Limited announced that its initial public offering was well-received by institutional investors and the Singapore public. As at the close of the public offer at 12 noon on 14 April 2010, there were 2,854 valid applications received for the 15,000,000 Offer Shares. In total, these applicants applied for an aggregate of 159,260,000 Offer Shares, with application monies received amounting to approximately S$44.6 million. The Placement tranche has also drawn good interest from institutional investors such as APS Asset Management Pte Ltd and DBS Asset Management Ltd... FULL DETAIL Full Detail

CCT: 1Q 2010 DPU Increases By 19.1% From 1Q 2009.

CapitaCommercial Trust is pleased to announce that it has achieved a distributable income of S$54.3 million for the three months ended 31 March 2010. This is a year-on-year increase of 19.7% from 1Q 2009. Distribution per unit is 1.93 cents, a year-on-year increase of 19.1% from the 1.621 cents achieved in 1Q 2009. The latest DPU of 1.93 cents translates to a distribution yield of 6.9% based on the closing price of S$1.14 per unit on 15 April 2010. There is no distribution payment this quarter as CCT distributes semi-annually... FULL DETAIL Full Detail

Soilbuild: Wins Tender For Yishun Avenue 6 (Parcel 8) Site.

Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd has been awarded the tender for an industrial site at Yishun Avenue 6 (Parcel 8) with a bid of $29.29 million for the 14,259.1 square metres site. Based on a gross plot ratio of 2.5, the maximum gross floor area for the site is 35,647.8 square metres and the land cost is $822 psm/gpr. The 60-year leasehold site is zoned under "Business 1" and can be developed for a range of uses such as clean and light industries and warehouses. With its close proximity to existing multi-national corporations operating in northern Singapore, the development is also suitable for their supporting businesses... FULL DETAIL Full Detail

Listed Company Highlight of the Week

Soilbuild

Soilbuild is an integrated property developer with an established track record of more than 30 years, whose portfolio includes residential and business space properties.

Led by an experienced management team that blends a strong entrepreneurial spirit with extensive technical expertise, the Group enhances returns and manages risks by shortening its investment-to-sales cycle. By leveraging on its strengths in design and innovation, Soilbuild maximises yields on its properties.

The Group has successfully acquired and developed a range of residential properties, mainly in prime urban districts. Since 2005, Soilbuild has also developed a wide portfolio of properties purpose-built for business use by MNCs and SMEs. It has worked closely with JTC Corporation under the Developer Partnership Programme and leveraged on its expertise in ‘design, build and lease/sell’ schemes to become a leading player in the business space segment. For more information, visit www.soilbuild.com.

Historical Price Data
Date Open High Low Close Volume
16 Apr 2010 1.500 1.550 1.500 1.520 2,010,000
15 Apr 2010 1.490 1.510 1.490 1.490 354,000
14 Apr 2010 1.510 1.520 1.490 1.490 623,000
13 Apr 2010 1.500 1.500 1.480 1.480 257,000
12 Apr 2010 1.500 1.510 1.480 1.480 330,000
Chart
Fundamentals
EPS ($) a
0.37484
Rolling EPS ($) e
0.37484
NAV ($) b
1.2309
Issued & Paid-up Shares c
220,245,000
PE a
4.055
Rolling PE ($) f
4.055
Price / NAV b
1.235
Par Values ($)
n.a.
Dividend Yield(%) d
1.623
52 Weeks High
1.550
Cash Value ($) g
0.2955
Market Cap (M)
334.772
Dividend ($) d
0.024665
52 Weeks Low
0.500
Price / Cash Value g
5.144
Stock Categories
Property & Construction
SGX Sector Classification
Properties
Index Components
FTSE ST Small Cap / FTSE ST Consumer Goods / FTSE ST All-Share
  • a Based on latest Full Year results announcement, adjusted for the current number of shares.
  • b Based on latest results announcement (Full Year, Half Year or Interim), adjusted for the current number of shares.
  • c Rounded to the nearest thousand. Updated on 16/04/2010. Please click here for more information.
  • d Dividend is based on latest Full Year results announcement, adjusted for current number of shares and excludes special dividend.
  • e Summation of the earnings from the latest 4 Quarter (or 2 Half Year) results announcement, adjusted for the current number of shares.
  • f Based on rolling EPS
  • g Based on latest results announcement (Full Year, Half Year or Interim), adjusted for the current number of shares. Cash value does not include bank loans or other borrowings.
Malaysia
Week's Top Volume Week Top Gainer
Name Volume Name Price Chg
VASTALX 11,763,100 SUNCRN 1.570 +0.100
HWGB 3,565,200 HELP 2.280 +0.070
SAAG 2,475,000 PERMAJU 0.415 +0.060
IMPRESS 2,244,000 MSNIAGA 2.110 +0.060
AFFIN-CC 887,600 VASTALX 0.195 +0.055

Note: Weekly movement as at April 16, 2010

Investor Relations Alert
Kencana Petroleum Berhad: Award Of Contract.

IKencana Petroleum Berhad is pleased to announce that Kencana Nautilus Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Yinson Marine Services has secured a service contract for the provision of offshore support vessel (“Contract”). The Contract is awarded for one year with an option to extend for another one year period. The estimated value of the Contract for the two year duration to be RM33 million. FULL DETAIL Full Detail

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