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Daily Highlights - 29 September 2020
Market Thoughts
US markets advanced overnight ahead of the first presidential debate while the Democrats are proposing a US$2.2 trillion stimulus package. Earlier, European stocks climbed following optimism in China's economic recovery and positive export data.
On the local market, the FBM KLCI added 2.52 points to 1511.66 points. Following the positive performances in the US and Europe, the FBM KLCI could extend its rebound towards the resistance of 1550 points.
Among stocks to watch are: UOA Development is selling UOA Corporate Tower in Bangsar South to its 75.66%-owned UOA REIT for RM700 million. UOA Development shareholders will receive a special dividend of one sen per share from the transaction. UOA REIT will be financing RM278 million of the purchase consideration via private placement and RM352 million of the building’s price tag via its RM422 million five-year revolving credit facility; Yinson’s net profit for the second quarter ended July 31, 2020 jumped 144% to RM100.36 million, from RM41.14 million a year ago. The higher earnings were due to a greater contribution from the group’s engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commission (EPCIC) segment. The group declared an interim dividend of four sen per share.; LKL International’s net profit for the first quarter ended July 31,2020 leaped to RM1.24 million, from RM124,000 a year ago on higher revenue. The group also announced that it would be purchasing 60% of dialysis equipment player Tahmaz Meditech Sdn Bhd for RM12 million, which will be paid for via an issuance of RM12 million new LKL shares at RM1 apiece — issued to Tahmaz Meditech’s owners; Kim Loong Resources’ net profit for the second quarter ended July 31 jumped 218% to RM33 million, from RM10.41 million a year earlier. This followed higher fresh fruit bunch selling prices and production, combined with crude palm oil prices; Key Alliance's subsidiary, Agrocloud Sdn Bhd, has entered into a joint-venture with Rimbun Daun Ventures (RDV) and Fortifoods Sdn Bhd to develop Rice Information Management System (RIMS), an integrated rice production management platform. The group said the project is in line with the Federal government's agenda of addressing national food security by promoting agro technology and precision farming; Solution Group's subsidiary Solution Biologics Sdn Bhd (SOLBIO) has forged a partnership with China-based CanSino Biologics Inc (CanSinoBIO) to market and distribute a coronavirus vaccine in Malaysia. The vaccine, Adenovirus Type 5 Vector, will be registered after completing a Phase 3 clinical trial with Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA); Nationwide Express’ independent auditors have flagged its ability to continue as a going concern.
Malaysia News & Highlights
Economic
- Ekuinas Direct (Tranche II) Fund generates 13.5% return rate
- Malaysia Aug 2020 exports slip 2.9% on-year to RM79.2b
- Malaysia's pepper industry needs big investors — Willie Mongin
Quarterly Results
- Yinson 2Q net profit surges on EPCIC segment contribution
- Kim Loong's 1HFY21 net profit of RM56m surpasses its full-year FY20 earnings
- Hiap Teck FY20 net profit tumbles to RM4.3 million, lowest in three years
- VS Industry 4Q net profit down 3.8%, declares 1.6 sen dividends
- LKL International to buy dialysis player as quarterly profit jumps on higher sales
Company Development and Outlooks
- SC, Bursa extend temporary margin financing flexibilities to Dec 31
- TNB ups stake in gas power plant unit to 70%
- AirAsia expected to have another round of retrenchments — source
- XOX to develop AntChain-powered blockchain solution for pharmaceutical sector
- UOA Development to sell corporate tower to UOA REIT for RM700m
- Bintai Kinden, IJN sign MOU on Covid-19 vaccine development
- S&P affirms Genting's BBB rating with negative outlook on slower recovery seen
- Lagenda sells associate stakes in planned poultry business exit
- ACE Market-bound Samaiden to raise RM29m
- Key Alliance to develop Rice Information Management System
- Solution Group's unit forges partnership with CanSino to distribute Covid-19 vaccine
- Fima proposes to acquire plantation land in Gua Musang for RM51 mil
- Nationwide Express’ auditors highlight going concern uncertainty
Changes in Boardroom and Management
- Kanger appoints Johor Umno deputy chief as chairman
- Country Heights founder to step down to focus on blockchain venture
Foreign News
- Dow rallies 400 points, continuing Friday’s gains—Three experts on what to watch
- European shares close 2% higher as banks bounce; HSBC soars 9%
- Oil rises on economic recovery hopes, Covid-19 keeps prices in check
- U.S. stock futures mostly flat after Monday’s rally
- Google to enforce 30% cut on in-app purchases next year
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