TAN SRI DATO’ SERI TAN KOK PING (a company director) acquired 350,000 shares at 4.180 on 16-Nov-2018. 16-Nov-2018 Insider MR TAN POAY SENG (a substantial shareholder) acquired 1,300,000 shares on 16-Nov-2018. 16-Nov-2018 Insider MR TAN POAY SENG (a company director) acquired 1,300,000 shares at 4.180 on 16-Nov-2018.
Expansion updates. One of the two new planned manufacturing facilities has started productions since 2QCY18 while the second factory is still under construction. We expect a better performance in FY19F, supported by the new capacities from the two new manufacturing facilities and a more stablised foreign exchange movement (our in-house forecast: RM4.00 against USD in 2018).
Expansion updates. To recap, new plant 1 has commenced operations since mid-March this year, while new plant 2 is currently under construction and expected to commence operations in mid-2019. Given the Group’s strong net cash position of RM229.0m or RM1.41/share (which represents 30% of its market capitalisation), we do not rule out the possibility of M&A exercises in the future.
1QFY19 operating profit (+11.7% YoY). Despite lower revenue, garment’s operating profit grew by 15.4% YoY, mainly boosted by higher forex gain (RM2.9m), lower operating expenses to revenue ratio resulting from productivity improvements as well as higher income from investment in money market unit trusts. Meanwhile, the packaging division’s operating profit increased by 4.8% YoY due to higher revenue. Overall, reported net profit grew 12.4% YoY mainly due to forex gain in 1QFY19. Excluding the forex gain, core net profit slipped 3.4% YoY. On a brighter note however, core net profit margin improved by 0.3 ppts to 7.5% in 1QFY19.
The Group will continue to focus on its core business of garment manufacturing and to achieve growth organically. Given the strong cash resources, we are well positioned to tap into strategic merger and acquisition opportunities in the same industry while not ruling out any diversification into other industries whenever opportunities arise.
The packaging segment continues to focus its marketing effort on fast moving consumables, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and healthcare related products which enjoy higher value-added, recession proof and may also ride on higher demand due to population growth.
We maintain a cautious outlook for FYR 2019 amid these challenges. However, both the garment and packaging businesses are expected to remain profitable for FYR 2019.
The Directors will endeavor to maintain a dividend payout ratio of 35% subject to the Group’s financial performance, capex requirement and cash flow position.
Looking back, Group revenue and PBT have nevertheless recorded a commendable compound annual growth of 13.8% and 19.9% respectively over the past five years.
Export revenue from garment segment remained the major topline contributor which generated 90.2% and 96.1% of our group revenue and operating profit respectively for FYR 2018.
Management manipulate the price to buy back at lower price. Do not be con to sell at lower price. Keep to collect dividend. Still a good fundamental company.
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Posted by Alex™ > 2018-11-19 23:45 | Report Abuse
tipu, how can he buy at 4.18? insider trading?
TAN SRI DATO’ SERI TAN KOK PING (a company director) acquired 350,000 shares at 4.180 on 16-Nov-2018.
16-Nov-2018 Insider MR TAN POAY SENG (a substantial shareholder) acquired 1,300,000 shares on 16-Nov-2018.
16-Nov-2018 Insider MR TAN POAY SENG (a company director) acquired 1,300,000 shares at 4.180 on 16-Nov-2018.