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Stocks In Focus SG (ComfortDelGro, Sembcorp Ind, SingTel) – 12/02/15
ComfortDelGro Corporation saw an 8.1 percent gain in revenue to $4.1 billion for the year ended 31 December 2014, as the company registered growth across all business segments. Subsequently, net profit was up 7.7 percent to $283.5 million. The group has declared a final dividend per share of $0.045.
IPS Securex Holdings saw a 52 percent jump in revenue to $5.8 million for the six months ended 31 December 2014, bolstered mainly by higher contribution from its security solutions business led by higher sales of security products. Subsequently, net profit was up 285.9 percent to $0.9 million. The company has declared an interim dividend per share of $0.0075.
Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust’s posted a 5.7 percent gain in net property income to $32.9 million for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2014, on the back of higher gross rental income that was helped by positive rental reversions. Subsequently, total unitholders’ distribution gained 27.4 percent to $17.6 million. For the full year, net property income sank 12.1 percent to $126 million mainly due to translation losses that has caused revenue to take a hit, while total unitholders’ distribution fell 6.9 percent to $68 million. The trust has declared a distribution per unit of $0.0071.
Sembcorp Industries proposed the acquisition of a 60 percent stake in Green Infra, a renewable energy company in India with a portfolio consisting of wind and solar energy generating sources, for INR10.6 billion (approximately $227 million). This acquisition marks Sembcorp’s entry into India’s renewable energy market, and is aligned with the company’s strategy towards growing its renewable energy business. The transaction is expected to conclude by the end of the month.
Singapore Telecommunications posted a 3.8 percent gain in revenue to $4.4 billion for the third quarter ended 31 December 2014, bolstered by higher sales of equipment. Subsequently, net profit was up 11.2 percent to $969.8 million. For the nine months, revenue was up 1.3 percent to $12.9 billion while net profit was up 3.2 percent to $2.8 billion.
SMJ International Holdings has been awarded three contracts worth $1.3 million for the supply and installation of carpets for the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star), the Defence Science and Technology Agency, and Mediacorp. Apart from the contract for A*Star which has commenced earlier this year, the other two contracts are expected to commence during the mid of 2015.
The Hour Glass saw a 4.2 percent gain in revenue to $186.5 million for the third quarter ended 31 December 2014. Despite the competitive landscape, the company was able to recognise a higher gross margin of 23.2 percent. Subsequently, net profit advanced 7.4 percent to $14.8 million. For the nine months, revenue grew 2.9 percent to $508.4 million while net profit advanced 8.9 percent to $35 million.
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