To recap, Bloomberg yesterday, quoting unnamed sources, reported that LTAT, which holds a 59% stake in Boustead, was mulling to take the conglomerate that has four listed subsidiaries under its belt private.
According to Bloomberg, LTAT has secured a loan for the privatisation exercise. However, it said the discussions are still in the early stages; there is no concrete decision made.
Judging by the group’s assets, the current market valuation of Boustead, the main contributor to LTAT’s dividend income, appears to be substantially undervalued. Its net asset per share was at RM1.85 as at end-2019, nearly triple the market price.
Nonetheless, it is worth noting that the conglomerate’s total borrowings amounted to RM7.91 billion as at end-2019.
Boustead holds equity interest in four publicly listed companies — Affin Bank Bhd, Boustead Plantations Bhd, Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd (BHIC) and Pharmaniaga Bhd, all of which its parent LTAT also holds a stake.
Some quarters commented a privatisation exercise will enable LTAT to tighten its grip on these listed companies.
For instance, Boustead holds a 20.73% stake in Affin Bank; it is the third largest shareholder after LTAT, which is the largest stakeholder with a 35.33% stake, and Bank of East Asia (23.56%).
Over at Boustead Plantations Bhd, Boustead is the planter’s largest shareholder, controlling a 57.42% stake as of April 30. LTAT is the second-largest shareholder, controlling a 12.10% stake.
Boustead holds a controlling 65% stake in BHIC. According to its 2018 annual report, Boustead Holdings holds the largest stake in BHIC, followed by LTAT with 8.16%.
At Pharmaniaga, Boustead holds 56.09% while LTAT owns an 11.23% stake.
I think LTAT just want to test the water. Of course shareholder won't sell at 80 sen as the NTA is more than RM1.80. Please remember, under Boustead, you have plantation, heavy engineering, bank and pharmaceutical. It makes sense for LTAT to take private. Now the issue is at what price?
My view is for short-term trader, can take profit and for more challenging investor, can hold and wait for the further announcement. If let say, the price is stuck at 80 sen for quite sometimes, I am sure LTAT will offer higher price, maybe another 30% (i.e. RM1.05) after this.
• BSTEAD gained 8.0 sen (+15.69%) to close at RM0.590 yesterday • Chart-wise, the stock continued to close higher after breaking above 20 and 50 days SMAs few days ago, supported by higherthan-average trading volume. • Coupled with bullish signal from MACD, we believe the stock could trend higher. • Should the bullish momentum persist, resistance levels are identified at RM0.715 (R1) and RM0.825 (R2).
Ltat just want us to pushing up share price for them. If want to buy 80cents, why below 60cents don't come out money to buy from open market? Later will said majority refuse to accept the offer, privatize call off.
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