few days ago...sold all my holding @ 1.15 with small profit..as i felt not comfortable holding Puncak @ 1.14.. just why manage to buyback today..avg price now @ 1.126..and still waiting 4th batch @ 1.12 :)
roger, Puncak is proposing to buy Sarawak plantation land at RM3,500 per acre of unplanted land (i.e., approximately 8,650 per hectare) and RM18,500 per acre of plnated land (i.e, approximately RM 45,700 per hectare). Is this price fair? Frankly, I am not an expert in oil palm business, but based on past transaction, its not expensive. At least better than the yet to be known TRIPLC deal that he himself has a part in it...
The said plantation has a total land bank of 46,674 hectare (43,100 hectares given that 3,534 hectares are flood zone - given free!) Out of 43,100 hectares, ONLY 9,766 hectares are planted and 2,508 hectares are MATURE and yielding fruit bunches in meaningful way. Surely, the plantation is not going to be offering much currently!
Quite frankly, I haven't gone through in details the deal yet, but its surely a relief compared to the TRIPLC deal that has yet to be known...
really don't get Puncak, with so much cash should have targeted some ready assets. Out of the whole area, only 5% reach 18 months maturity. Palm oil only starts to bear fruit after 3-4 years and peak after 7 years. 18 months is still very young, not to mention those below 18 months or unplanted. It's gonna take at least another 2-3 years probably just to breakeven
triplc deal will be a related party deal so shareholders will be wary. but at least that deal will be profitable from day 1 and deliver steady cashflow every year
Only come to RM 0.08 psf and RM 0.43 psf respectively...
Have to wait....
With the vast land... can plant some... acacia species, Albizia Falcata species and other fast growing species (“Other Trees”)... one or two years?
Maybe also has tourist spot potential... as the land must be next to one of the hydro dams in Sarawak... notice the hotel business one of the joint shareholders is in
Anyway... waiting for further details... but good that it is not a RPT
actually the acquisition is not expensive, RM446m for 43,000 hectares is around RM10k/hectare, although essentially it's mostly just plantation land instead of oil palm plantations. the problem is Puncak has no real biz right now and this acquisition will only contribute in few years time. imo not a good way to spend RM270m for their 60% stake
There are many conditions attached with the purchase.......Not included timber......... This means wat? Government land? leasehold? Permanent Land? Or Just have an agreement with the government have the right to plant palm oil on the land? Tan Sri Datuk Ling Chiong Ho and his family can owe the land? The lands in sarawak most r reserved for bumiputra
at 1.80 or market cap RM120m, Triplc shareholders will vote a resounding no. Land value at least RM120m, receivables from Uitm net of borrowings at least RM80m, new contract RM600m. directors probably don't even dare to bring it up to shareholders
triplc concession biz made RM16m net profit last year, with the RM600m construction contract at maybe ~8% net margin over 3 years, that's probably another RM16m per annum. A biz that could contribute ~RM30 a year would have been much better for Puncak shareholders at this stage. of course it will also depend on the pricing
the purchase is not bad, with plantation revenue expected to triple within the next 2 years (assuming palm oil price being constant and fruit yield being norm, immature plantation acreage is currently approximately 3 times matured acreage - below 18 months and above 18 months)
Xinquan, at current price, I will hold. Above 2.50, most likely I will sell unless better news revealed. Between 2.30 and 2.50, depending on if I can find a better alternatives. This is assuming I have priced in additional 0.30 NTA losses and share price will at a discount to its NTA
After yesterday announcement cash will reduce no more RM 2.50.
Posted by kahhoeng > Oct 18, 2016 03:10 PM | Report Abuse Xinquan, at current price, I will hold. Above 2.50, most likely I will sell unless better news revealed. Between 2.30 and 2.50, depending on if I can find a better alternatives. This is assuming I have priced in additional 0.30 NTA losses and share price will at a discount to its NTA
the land value don't skyrocket just like that. major capex are required. planted land carry much higher value is after taking into account planting cost, maintenance cost (fertilisers, workers etc.) and your interest/opportunity cost over the years.
Agree. Otherwise present owner no need to sell if land price can skyrocket so easy.
Posted by Jay > Oct 18, 2016 03:29 PM | Report Abuse the land value don't skyrocket just like that. major capex are required. planted land carry much higher value is after taking into account planting cost, maintenance cost (fertilisers, workers etc.) and your interest/opportunity cost over the years.
not sure what's the market price for unplanted plantation land but doesn't look like Puncak is overpaying. advantage of planting by your own compared to buying mature plantation is the total lifecycle cost is likely to be cheaper but you will need to incur high capex and long waiting time. such investment is good for long term but sucks for short to medium term. imagine the first batch of less than 5% of your trees will only produce fruits in 2-3 years time and peak in 5-6 years time. the management should balance short and long term performance even though they have huge cashpile to burn for years
Puncak acquire planted portion of 9,766.90ha valued at RM18,500 per acre, Unplanted portion value at RM3,500 per acre is very undemanding and attractive price.
Imaging by just plant it in the land, the unplanted value will surge from merely RM 3500 per acre surge to more than 400% increment in value to RM18,500 per acre in less than 2 year.
Of course, some capex needed such as planting cost, maintenance cost (fertilizers, workers). but if you comparing cost and 2 year old tree for plated 1 acres, the value is surge from RM 3500/acre to RM 18,500/acre is still far much much better for Puncak in turn return of assets
Once these planted reach maturity in another 4 year, thees plant will surge another round in value to more than 50,000/acres as it start bearing fruit and harvesting. The return of asset is tremendous.
I would rather Puncak dump all money this fashion... At least I know that land is not overpriced and value will emerge when the trees are matured. At least I know the business deal is real and requires only a performing management team. Of course, hope Puncak can make it.
prime plantation land can sell at >60k/hectare or 24k per acre. the problem is you have to first suffer 4 years of high cost no yield, then another 3 years of high cost low yield. it's an investment. it's not a get rich quick scheme, if not everyone will be planting oil palm and flipping for profit
another potential problem is timing. now CPO price is good, but market already talking about weaker CPO price by 2H next year after El Nino effect is over. so what will be the CPO price when Puncak's plantation matures? that's the huge risk there especially for commodities biz
Kahhoeng: if the acquisation is good. The share should fly now. Not down. The land acquired belong to puncak or goverment? Or puncak only acquire the right to plant on the land. Anyone can answer me this?
This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....
hng33
20,443 posts
Posted by hng33 > 2016-10-11 15:44 | Report Abuse
buyer volume return back :D)