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Maybank (Buy) - Interest in Philippines & Saudi Banks?

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Publish date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012, 11:13 AM
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Maybank (Buy)
Interest in Philippines & Saudi Banks?
  • Dailies reported that Maybank is interested in Al-Amanah IslamicInvestment Bank of the Philippines,the country's only Islamic commercial bank and acquire additional 17.17% stakein Saudi Arabia-based Anfaal Capital for RM8.6m.
  • As at Dec 2010, Al-Amanah had a book value of RM38.8m while it recordeda loss of RM2.7m for the year.
  • Thus, any deal would have minor impact on financials.
  • Positive about its intention to focus on Islamic banking while Al-Amanahcould (given the proper framework) could flourish and has first mover advantage.
  • Meanwhile, the increase stake in Anfaal Capital would also facilitatemore cross-border activities. 
  • Maintain Buy.
  • Target price maintained RM10.12 based on Gordon Growth with ROE of 15.6%and WACC of 9.9%.

Source: HLIB Research - 12 April 2012
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