Below expectations. TSH's 1Q12 net profit of MYR15m (-42% QoQ, -37% YoY) accounts for 11% of our full year forecast. The shortfall is due to higher-than-expected costs on acceleration of manuring activity. Pending an update with management, our earnings forecasts, recommendation and TP of MYR2.78 (15x 2013 PER) are under review. Meanwhile, its share price has retreated 20% from its peak of MYR2.65 on lower CPO spot prices (12% off its peak).
Click here for full report Source: Maybank Research - 22 May 2012