Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Hong Leong Bank | Higher contributions from BOC






Hong Leong Bank | Higher contributions from BOC
Desmond Ch'ng







Hong Leong Financial Group | A weak quarter
Desmond Ch'ng







Genting Bhd | Awaiting fresh catalysts
Samuel Yin Shao Yang







Genting Malaysia | Respectable start to 2016
Samuel Yin Shao Yang







UMW Holdings | A drive downhill
Ivan Yap







Felda Global Ventures | Bad results priced in; U/G to HOLD
Chee Ting Ong







Kossan Rubber Industries | Fairly valued
Yen Ling Lee







Axis REIT | Acquires asset in Pasir Gudang
Kevin Wong







Star Media Group Bhd | 1Q16: Below expectations
Samuel Yin Shao Yang







AirAsia X Bhd | 1Q16 above, raise TP
Mohshin Aziz







Ann Joo Resources | Reprieve from dumping
Yen Ling Lee







Harbour-Link Group | Lack near-term catalyst
Yen Ling Lee







Alam Maritim | Sees red in 1Q16
Thong Jung Liaw







PECCA Group Bhd | Below expectation
Ivan Yap









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COMPANY RESEARCH





Results Review





Hong Leong Bank (HLBK MK)
by Desmond Ch'ng





Share Price:
MYR13.40
Target Price:
MYR15.00
Recommendation:
Buy




Higher contributions from BOC

HL Bank’s 3QFY16 results were marginally below expectations but positively, Bank of Chengdu’s earnings contributions improved QoQ while the 10bps hike in HL Bank’s Base Rate should provide some stability to NIMs. Asset quality is still superior to that of most of its peers while capital positions are comfortable. We maintain a BUY call on HL Bank with an unchanged TP of MYR15.00 (1.4x CY17 PBV, 10.3% ROE).



FYE Jun (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Operating income
4,039.1
4,066.9
4,241.0
4,507.0
Pre-provision profit
2,246.8
2,253.1
2,348.5
2,627.4
Core net profit
2,102.3
2,233.2
2,059.5
2,181.8
Core EPS (MYR)
1.23
1.31
1.08
1.05
Core EPS growth (%)
12.8
5.9
(17.6)
(2.8)
Net DPS (MYR)
0.41
0.41
0.34
0.35
Core P/E (x)
10.9
10.3
12.5
12.8
P/BV (x)
1.7
1.5
1.4
1.3
Net dividend yield (%)
3.1
3.1
2.5
2.6
Book value (MYR)
7.73
8.93
9.53
9.97
ROAE (%)
15.3
14.3
11.0
10.3
ROAA (%)
1.3
1.3
1.1
1.1










Results Review





Hong Leong Financial Group (HLFG MK)
by Desmond Ch'ng





Share Price:
MYR14.92
Target Price:
MYR17.00
Recommendation:
Buy




A weak quarter

3QFY16 was a weak quarter for the group, with YoY declines in contribution from HL Bank and HL Capital, as well as a loss for HLA. Correspondingly, our FY16/17/18 net profit forecasts have been cut by 7%/10%/10% respectively. That aside, however, we maintain our stance that there is still much latent value in the group, anchored by a strong retail bank and one of the largest life insurance companies in Malaysia. BUY maintained with an unchanged RNAV-derived TP of MYR17.00.



FYE Jun (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Operating income
4,549.2
4,490.9
4,461.5
4,732.6
Pre-provision profit
2,583.1
2,490.7
2,170.1
2,615.8
Core net profit
1,706.9
1,576.2
1,466.1
1,449.9
Core FDEPS (MYR)
1.63
1.51
1.40
1.39
Core FDEPS growth(%)
14.7
(7.7)
(7.0)
(1.1)
Net DPS (MYR)
0.38
0.38
0.29
0.29
Core FD P/E (x)
9.1
9.9
10.6
10.7
P/BV (x)
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.0
Net dividend yield (%)
2.5
2.5
2.0
1.9
Book value (MYR)
10.90
12.45
13.64
14.61
ROAE (%)
15.8
12.8
10.2
8.9
ROAA (%)
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.7










Results Review





Genting Bhd (GENT MK)
by Samuel Yin Shao Yang





Share Price:
MYR8.47
Target Price:
MYR8.90
Recommendation:
Hold




Awaiting fresh catalysts

1Q16 core net profit reached only 19% of our full-year forecast but we expect doubtful debts to moderate, FFB output to pick up and more visitor arrivals, boosting core net profit in the process. Importantly, 1Q16 revenue was within our expectation. We acknowledge that there are re-rating catalysts from Resorts World Las Vegas and TauRX Pharmaceuticals but until either one materialises, we believe current valuations are fair at 24% discount to our unchanged SOTP/sh (post-1998 mean: -21%).



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
18,216.5
18,100.4
19,368.0
21,874.1
EBITDA
6,627.5
5,685.4
6,793.8
8,524.9
Core net profit
1,777.4
1,524.2
1,785.4
2,670.6
Core FDEPS (sen)
46.2
40.9
43.4
63.2
Core FDEPS growth(%)
1.5
(11.5)
6.1
45.8
Net DPS (sen)
4.0
3.5
3.7
5.4
Core FD P/E (x)
18.3
20.7
19.5
13.4
P/BV (x)
1.2
1.0
0.9
0.9
Net dividend yield (%)
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.6
ROAE (%)
6.8
5.1
5.3
7.5
ROAA (%)
2.5
1.9
2.0
2.9
EV/EBITDA (x)
7.3
7.9
7.5
6.0
Net debt/equity (%)
net cash
net cash
net cash
net cash


Samuel Yin Shao Yang








Results Review





Genting Malaysia (GENM MK)
by Samuel Yin Shao Yang





Share Price:
MYR4.25
Target Price:
MYR4.55
Recommendation:
Hold




Respectable start to 2016

1Q16 results were largely in line. Admirably, Resorts World Genting (RWG)’s gaming volumes were up YoY despite the weak consumer sentiment in Malaysia. That said, valuations are fair at 15x FY17 PER (post-1998 12M forward PER mean is 14x). RWG’s new amenities at under the Genting Integrated Tourism Plan could be a 2H16 earnings catalyst.



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
8,229.4
8,395.9
9,677.2
11,087.6
EBITDA
2,247.6
2,153.5
2,768.9
3,173.1
Core net profit
1,358.1
1,256.4
1,390.7
1,599.3
Core EPS (sen)
23.9
22.2
24.5
28.2
Core EPS growth (%)
(20.8)
(7.4)
10.6
15.0
Net DPS (sen)
6.5
7.1
7.9
9.0
Core P/E (x)
17.7
19.2
17.3
15.1
P/BV (x)
1.5
1.3
1.2
1.1
Net dividend yield (%)
1.5
1.7
1.9
2.1
ROAE (%)
8.6
7.1
7.1
7.8
ROAA (%)
6.7
5.2
5.0
5.6
EV/EBITDA (x)
9.7
11.5
8.1
7.1
Net debt/equity (%)
net cash
0.1
net cash
net cash


Samuel Yin Shao Yang








TP Revision





UMW Holdings (UMWH MK)
by Ivan Yap





Share Price:
MYR5.40
Target Price:
MYR4.50
Recommendation:
Sell




A drive downhill

1Q16 core net profit of just MYR17m met only 5% of our and consensus initial full-year forecasts; expect major downgrades by consensus. No dividends were declared. The outlook remains bleak for two key divisions – auto (lack of new launches) and O&G (idle rigs). We cut FY16/17/18 earnings forecasts by 70%/53%/47%. Correspondingly, our SOP-based TP is lowered to MYR4.50 (-21%). Imminent exit from FBMKLCI index poses further downside risk to share price; reiterate SELL.



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
14,932.5
14,441.6
9,993.4
11,298.5
EBITDA
1,811.7
646.3
675.9
787.3
Core net profit
850.3
424.8
98.2
176.7
Core EPS (sen)
72.8
36.4
8.4
15.1
Core EPS growth (%)
13.0
(50.0)
(76.9)
79.9
Net DPS (sen)
41.0
25.0
4.2
7.6
Core P/E (x)
7.4
14.8
64.2
35.7
P/BV (x)
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.9
Net dividend yield (%)
7.6
4.6
0.8
1.4
ROAE (%)
13.2
6.5
1.5
2.6
ROAA (%)
5.5
2.4
0.6
1.1
EV/EBITDA (x)
9.1
23.6
18.2
15.4
Net debt/equity (%)
12.4
49.8
49.4
46.2










Results Review





Felda Global Ventures (FGV MK)
by Chee Ting Ong





Share Price:
MYR1.34
Target Price:
MYR1.33
Recommendation:
Hold




Bad results priced in; U/G to HOLD

FGV’s 1Q16 results disappointed as the upstream and sugar divisions underperformed. We believe these bad results have been priced in with its stock price down 22% YTD. Newly appointed CEO has promised cost reforms. Given limited downside to our TP, we upgrade FGV to HOLD (from SELL) with an unchanged TP of MYR1.33 on 1x trailing P/NTA.



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
16,434.3
15,669.7
15,737.5
16,369.9
EBITDA
1,293.9
957.4
990.7
1,194.2
Core net profit
95.7
(171.8)
141.4
252.2
Core EPS (sen)
2.6
(4.7)
3.9
6.9
Core EPS growth (%)
545.6
nm
nm
78.3
Net DPS (sen)
10.0
4.0
2.3
4.1
Core P/E (x)
51.1
(28.5)
34.6
19.4
P/BV (x)
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.7
Net dividend yield (%)
7.5
3.0
1.7
3.1
ROAE (%)
1.5
(2.7)
2.2
3.8
ROAA (%)
0.5
(0.8)
0.7
1.2
EV/EBITDA (x)
9.0
12.4
10.9
9.4
Net debt/equity (%)
18.8
47.8
50.2
53.2










Company Update





Kossan Rubber Industries (KRI MK)
by Yen Ling Lee





Share Price:
MYR6.71
Target Price:
MYR6.50
Recommendation:
Hold




Fairly valued

Sequentially weaker 1Q16 earnings was within expectations and we think the results was commendable considering the industry-wide ASP pressure and cost hikes. Going forward, we expect better earnings as the ASP pressure has eased and USD/MYR is on an uptick again. Maintain our earnings forecasts, HOLD call and TP of MYR6.50 (16x 2017 PER; mean) for Kossan currently trades at its historical mean PER of 16x.



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
1,299.3
1,635.9
1,925.8
2,230.8
EBITDA
247.9
343.2
391.4
445.0
Core net profit
143.8
203.3
229.7
259.4
Core EPS (sen)
22.5
31.8
35.9
40.6
Core EPS growth (%)
5.4
41.4
13.0
12.9
Net DPS (sen)
7.0
12.7
18.0
20.3
Core P/E (x)
29.8
21.1
18.7
16.5
P/BV (x)
5.3
4.4
3.9
3.5
Net dividend yield (%)
1.0
1.9
2.7
3.0
ROAE (%)
19.0
22.7
22.1
22.3
ROAA (%)
12.1
14.8
14.6
14.6
EV/EBITDA (x)
12.0
17.4
11.2
9.9
Net debt/equity (%)
11.2
1.7
5.9
7.3










Acquisition





Axis REIT (AXRB MK)
by Kevin Wong





Share Price:
MYR1.67
Target Price:
MYR1.55
Recommendation:
Hold




Acquires asset in Pasir Gudang

We are positive on AXRB’s latest proposed asset purchase of an industrial property in Pasir Gudang, Johor. The acquisition is yield accretive with an estimated 7.4% net property yield. We nudge up FY16-18 net profit forecasts by 1-2%. However, we maintain our DCF-based TP of MYR1.55 (WACC: 6.2%, terminal yield: 7%) due to marginal earnings impact.



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
140.0
165.7
173.4
184.6
Net property income
118.5
141.9
147.4
157.5
Distributable income
81.3
91.5
97.1
107.2
DPU (sen)
8.9
7.6
7.9
8.8
DPU growth (%)
6.8
(14.9)
5.1
10.4
Price/DPU(x)
18.8
22.1
21.0
19.0
P/BV (x)
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
DPU yield (%)
5.3
4.5
4.8
5.3
ROAE (%)
6.9
6.8
7.2
7.9
ROAA (%)
4.4
4.3
4.5
4.9
Debt/Assets (x)
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3










Results Review





Star Media Group Bhd (STAR MK)
by Samuel Yin Shao Yang





Share Price:
MYR2.39
Target Price:
MYR2.38
Recommendation:
Hold




1Q16: Below expectations

1Q16 net profit was below expectations predominantly due to lower print adex revenue owing to ongoing weakness in consumer sentiment. Aside from a narrowing YoY pre-tax loss in the events segment, all other segments underperformed. Maintain our earnings estimates, HOLD call and SOP-based TP of MYR2.38 pending a briefing next Monday.



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
1,013.7
1,019.0
995.3
1,037.0
EBITDA
242.3
206.2
205.7
212.0
Core net profit
151.5
131.9
126.3
134.0
Core EPS (sen)
20.5
17.9
17.1
18.2
Core EPS growth (%)
4.8
(12.9)
(4.3)
6.1
Net DPS (sen)
18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0
Core P/E (x)
11.6
13.4
14.0
13.2
P/BV (x)
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Net dividend yield (%)
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
ROAE (%)
13.1
11.5
11.0
11.7
ROAA (%)
9.0
7.8
7.6
8.5
EV/EBITDA (x)
5.7
6.9
7.2
7.0
Net debt/equity (%)
net cash
net cash
net cash
net cash










Results Review





AirAsia X Bhd (AAX MK)
by Mohshin Aziz





Share Price:
MYR0.40
Target Price:
MYR0.35
Recommendation:
Hold




1Q16 above, raise TP

1Q16 core net profit of MYR74.3m was firmly above ours and market expectations on steady yields and good cost control. 1Q and 4Q are AAX’s seasonally stronger quarters whilst 2Q-3Q have historically been loss making. We raise our FY16-18 earnings forecasts by +111%, +52% and +60% respectively on the better operating environment and revisions on our fuel price and USD/MYR FX assumptions. Maintain HOLD, with a higher TP of MYR0.355 as we switch our valuation metric to 8x 2017 PER (from 1x P/BV).



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
2,939.1
3,062.6
4,103.7
5,121.0
EBITDAR
303.6
788.1
1,286.9
1,574.7
Core net profit
(394.8)
(234.9)
155.7
205.1
Core EPS (sen)
(16.7)
(6.9)
3.8
4.9
Core EPS growth (%)
nm
nm
nm
31.8
Net DPS (sen)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Core P/E (x)
(2.4)
(5.8)
10.7
8.1
P/BV (x)
1.2
2.2
1.9
1.5
Net dividend yield (%)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
ROAE (%)
(36.6)
(32.9)
20.6
20.7
ROAA (%)
(10.1)
(6.1)
3.4
3.5
EV/EBITDAR (x)
8.8
2.2
2.4
2.5
Net debt/equity (%)
180.8
179.7
155.9
201.7










Company Update





Ann Joo Resources (AJR MK)
by Yen Ling Lee





Share Price:
MYR1.03
Target Price:
MYR1.00
Recommendation:
Hold




Reprieve from dumping

The sequentially better 1Q16 results were within expectations and we expect stronger near-term earnings on the ASP hikes in Apr-May 2016. Separately, AJR has proposed a renounceable rights issue of RCPS which may see its share base increase/EPS dilute by 25% over the next 8 years. Maintain our earnings forecasts, HOLD call but raise our TP to MYR1.00 (from MYR0.68) as we raise our P/B target to 0.6x (mean; from 0.4x).



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
2,291.9
1,760.9
1,720.0
1,745.0
EBITDA
127.0
70.7
119.0
119.7
Core net profit
23.3
(135.5)
22.4
23.2
Core EPS (sen)
4.5
(25.9)
4.3
4.4
Core EPS growth (%)
90.2
nm
nm
3.4
Net DPS (sen)
1.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Core P/E (x)
23.1
(4.0)
24.0
23.2
P/BV (x)
0.5
0.6
0.6
0.6
Net dividend yield (%)
1.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
ROAE (%)
2.2
(13.6)
2.4
2.4
ROAA (%)
0.8
(5.2)
0.9
0.9
EV/EBITDA (x)
15.0
22.5
14.2
13.7
Net debt/equity (%)
126.2
133.6
121.3
113.2










Rating Change





Harbour-Link Group (HALG MK)
by Yen Ling Lee





Share Price:
MYR1.08
Target Price:
MYR1.07
Recommendation:
Hold




Lack near-term catalyst

Though 3QFY6/16 results was stronger YoY/QoQ, it was still below our expectation. 4QFY6/16 should be weaker sequentially in the absence of lumpy property earnings. While HLG’s long-term prospects remain bright on the logistics requirement for Baleh dam, it may only benefit meaningfully in FY6/18. We cut our FY6/16-18 EPS by 16%/6%/3% and downgrade HLG to HOLD with a lower SOP-based TP of MYR1.07.



FYE Jun (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
457.6
507.0
571.4
598.3
EBITDA
75.3
97.4
116.8
114.3
Core net profit
33.4
48.2
49.5
52.0
Core EPS (sen)
8.3
12.0
12.4
13.0
Core EPS growth (%)
9.0
44.2
2.7
5.2
Net DPS (sen)
1.1
2.5
2.5
2.6
Core P/E (x)
12.9
9.0
8.7
8.3
P/BV (x)
1.9
1.5
1.4
1.3
Net dividend yield (%)
1.1
2.3
2.3
2.4
ROAE (%)
15.5
18.9
17.1
16.2
ROAA (%)
7.2
9.0
8.3
8.3
EV/EBITDA (x)
5.3
5.1
4.2
4.0
Net debt/equity (%)
16.1
net cash
5.2
net cash










TP Revision





Alam Maritim (AMRB MK)
by Thong Jung Liaw





Share Price:
MYR0.35
Target Price:
MYR0.11
Recommendation:
Sell




Sees red in 1Q16

1Q16 core earnings were below expectations, largely on lower OSV utilization, prompting us to: (i) cut 2016-18 earnings forecasts by 29%-94% and (ii) lower our TP to MYR0.11 (-63%), based on unchanged 10x 2017 PER. The OSV market continues to be tough with limited visibility and lacking in immediate catalyst. Operationally, optimising OSV utilisation over DCRs remains key in 2016. Valuations are expensive vis-a-vis its peers.



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
391.6
350.2
226.7
256.0
EBITDA
81.5
71.9
47.4
54.4
Core net profit
56.2
63.1
1.2
9.9
Core EPS (sen)
6.4
6.8
0.1
1.1
Core EPS growth (%)
(24.7)
5.9
(98.1)
721.5
Net DPS (sen)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Core P/E (x)
5.5
5.2
273.7
33.3
P/BV (x)
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
Net dividend yield (%)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
ROAE (%)
7.8
7.4
0.1
1.1
ROAA (%)
3.9
4.9
0.1
0.8
EV/EBITDA (x)
7.7
6.5
7.2
5.8
Net debt/equity (%)
9.1
8.2
1.2
net cash










TP Revision





PECCA Group Bhd (PECCA MK)
by Ivan Yap





Share Price:
MYR1.58
Target Price:
MYR1.75
Recommendation:
Buy




Below expectation

While a weaker 3QFY6/16 was not unexpected, the quantum of the shortfall was a negative surprise. We cut our FY16/17/18 net profit forecasts by 23%/8%/8% to account for weaker orders especially from the OEM division (refer to table overleaf), dragged by softer demand for Toyota and Proton. Correspondingly, our TP is lowered to MYR1.75 (-8%) based on unchanged 13x CY17 EPS. 4QFY6/16 earnings should be better on the back of new launches by Toyota and Perodua. Maintain BUY.



FYE Jun (MYR m)
FY14A
FY15A
FY16E
FY17E
Revenue
99.5
129.5
125.9
147.8
EBITDA
22.6
27.8
24.8
33.4
Core net profit
14.5
17.9
15.5
23.2
Core EPS (sen)
7.7
9.5
8.3
12.3
Core EPS growth (%)
37.4
23.9
(13.5)
49.5
Net DPS (sen)
5.1
4.4
4.1
6.2
Core P/E (x)
20.5
16.6
19.1
12.8
P/BV (x)
4.9
4.3
2.1
1.9
Net dividend yield (%)
3.3
2.8
2.6
3.9
ROAE (%)
25.1
27.6
14.6
15.5
ROAA (%)
16.3
17.5
11.4
13.6
EV/EBITDA (x)
na
na
8.7
6.5
Net debt/equity (%)
net cash
net cash
net cash
net cash








MACRO RESEARCH






Technical Research
by Lee Cheng Hooi


A weaker local tone may emerge





The FBMKLCI fell by 9.05 points to close at 1,625.84 yesterday, while the FBMEMAS and FBM100 declined 56.87 and 59.69 points respectively. In terms of market breadth, the gainer-to-loser ratio was 334-to-450, while 380 counters were unchanged. A total of 1.73b shares were traded valued at MYR1.79b.







NEWS


Outside Malaysia:

U.S: April new-home sales surge to highest level in eight years. Sales rose 16.6% to 619,000 annualized rate. Monthly increase was biggest since 1992, while pace was strongest since January 2008. Median selling price jumped 9.7% to a record USD 321,100. Number of homes sold but not yet under construction climbed to 209,000, the highest since May 2007. (Source: Bloomberg)

U.S: Households’ mortgage debt rises to four-year high, Fed says. Increased mortgage borrowing was behind a 1.1% rise in U.S. household debt in the first quarter, with slowdowns in other areas such as credit-card balances and auto loans, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Total mortgage debt rose 1.5% from the final quarter of 2015 to USD 8.37tr, marking the highest level since the third quarter of 2011, according to the New York Fed’s quarterly report on household debt and credit. Auto-loan debt rose to a record high of USD 1.07tr in data going back to 2003, but logged the smallest percentage increase since 2012. (Source: Bloomberg)

Germany: Investor confidence dropped for the first time in three months in a sign that growth momentum is set to slow after the economy expanded at its strongest pace in two years. The ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim said its index of investor and analyst expectations, which aims to predict economic developments six months ahead, fell to 6.4 from 11.2 in April, reflecting concerns over a U.K. exit from the European Union. (Source: Bloomberg)

Germany: A surge in investment propelled economic growth to its fastest pace in two years in the first quarter as mild winter weather encouraged construction. Building activity jumped 2.3% at the start of the year, driving up capital investment by 1.8%, the Federal Statistics Office said. Private consumption rose 0.4%. GDP increased a seasonally-adjusted 0.7% in the January-March period. (Source: Bloomberg)





Other News:

IGB Corp: Confirms getting offer for Renaissance KL. IGB Corp announced yesterday that it had received an offer for its 20 year-old, 910 room Renaissance Kuala Lumpur hotel, and is in the midst of evaluating the offer. However, no other details were announced as the company was still studying the offer. Should the deal materialize, the company could utilize proceeds to build Southkey (Mid Valley Southkey Megamall, Johor), a retail mall project developed under a 70:30 joint venture between IGM Corp and Johor-based Selia Pantai Sdn Bhd. (Source: The Edge Financial Daily)

KUB Malaysia: Open to selling more non-core assets. KUB Malaysia could divest more of its non-core assets if they do not perform positively within the year. Its non-core businesses include property, construction and food businesses. As a part of KUB’s restructuring plan, the group disposed A&W Restaurant (Thailand) Co Ltd and KUB Builders Sdn Bhd, resulting in a one-off disposal gain of MYR19.5m. This will see better earnings from its three core businesses, namely plantations, energy and ICT, which contributed 70% to the group’s earnings in 2015. (Source: The Sun Daily)


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