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Tenaga Nasional: FY17: Results In Line; Dividend Upside In FY18 Given Active Capital Management

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Publish date: Fri, 27 Oct 2017, 03:53 PM
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On higher interest, depreciation and effective tax rates, 4QFY17 core net profit fell 8% yoy to RM1,722m. With stable EBITDA margin, FY17 core net profit came in within expectations. Positively, TNB doubled FY17 net DPS to 61 sen (yield of 4.3%). Additionally, in a surprise move, management increased its sustainable dividend payout ratio to 30-60%. This active capital management provides room for share price discovery. Maintain BUY. Target price: RM16.00.

Source: UOB Kay Hian Research - 27 Oct 2017

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