The disposal of concessions under SPA–A involving Salcon Darco Environmental Pte. Ltd. and Salcon Jiangsu (HK) Limited were deemed completed on 23 December 2013. The Group has received a total of RMB 309.2 million (approximately RM 167.2 million) from BEWGL. The disposal of the other four companies ie Salcon Fujian (HK) Ltd, Salcon Zhejiang (HK) Ltd,Salcon Linyi (HK) Ltd and Salcon Shandong (HK) Ltd under SPA-B is expected to be completed on 29 June 2014.
Upon full completion, the disposal of the Chinese water assets bring to the Group total cash of RM271.8 million (net of liabilities) and resulted in a disposal gain of RM78.0 million and at the same time improved its earnings per share from 2.21 sen to 15.2 sen and net assets per share from 80 sen to 95 sen.
When contacted, Salcon’s executive director Datuk Eddy Leong Kok Wah (pic) said via email that its current orderbook could last the company for some three years.
He added that the success rate of converting bids in its tenderbook into its orderbook was estimated at 25% to 30%.
On how the company would use its cash, Leong said: “We will be investing in the future growth of the company through businesses which are able to generate sustainable long-term returns. We will target businesses that will generate attractive returns.”
Salcon recently declared a first and final dividend of three sen per share, giving it a yield of 3.6%.
As for other potential mergers and acquisitions or partnerships in the property sector, he said Salcon was constantly on the lookout for partnerships in the property sector as reflected in its existing venture with Eco World Development Group Bhd.
Highlights / Stock Picks of the Day - Salcon Bhd (SALCON) – Not Rated Author: kiasutrader | Publish date: Fri, 6 Jun 09:43
SALCON is back on traders’ radar following a research house recommendation which suggests that the stock is deeply undervalued. Yesterday, SALCON rose 4 sen (+4.8%) to settle at RM0.87 supported by strong trading volume. Technical outlook is bullish, following a decisive breakout from the strong trend line resistance level of RM0.84. RSI (14) indicator hooked upwards to show that the stock’s relative strength is developing. From here, we expect SALCON to retest the next resistance level at RM1.00. Traders are advised to take profit 3 bids below this level at RM0.97, while employing a strict stop-loss at RM0.81.
The dividend announced is 0.03 cents. Based on current price (0.87), you will get a return of around 3.4%. Actually the dividend is not the attractive part for this counter. I think most of the people are waiting for the special dividend to announce (latest news end of this month) with the disposed of China asset.
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