SHAH ALAM: Datuk Rozabil Abdul Rahman says investors should judge him based on his track record in turning around the previously loss-making Destini Bhd image: https://cdn.thestar.com.my/Themes/img/chart.png
and not on his political alignment when making their investment decision.
The president and group chief executive officer of Destini asserts that he has always remained focused on building up the business of the integrated engineering solutions provider and would not be distracted by the company’s recent share price performance.
“History shows that when I took over Destini at end-2010 and managed to turn around the company within a year, I had run it as a businessman and not as a politician,” Rozabil said.
“The result speaks for itself ... I cannot control people’s perception. But I will make sure that the company will continue to be run professionally with adherence to corporate governance,” he said after the company’s AGM.
Destini is also in the oil and gas business where it undertakes decommissioning of oil wells.
Rozabil controls Destini with a 4.16% direct stake, and an indirect interest of 21.05% in the company.
He emerged in Destini in 2011 when it was known as Satang Holdings Bhd and categorised as a Practice Note 17 company. Satang also had corporate governance issues.
Since Rozabil took over the helm, Destini’s business has grown outside the Malaysian shores and it has been consistently profitable.
The second largest shareholder in Destini is Aroma Teraju Sdn Bhd, a Finance Ministry’s controlled entity, with a 17.3% stake.
After the recent 14th General Election (GE14) that saw a change in government to Pakatan Harapan, Destini’s shares had succumbed to heavy selling due to the view that it is one of the politically-linked stocks with heavy dependence on government contracts.
Towards this end, Rozabil said Destini would continue to reduce its reliance on government jobs by actively seeking more private commercial contracts and expanding its reach geographically.
“Right now, our dependence on government contracts is high but since last year, we have been quite active in commercialisation.
“We are working towards having commercial contracts account for 60% and government contracts 40% of our revenue in the next three years,” he said.
In addition, Rozabil said he expected overseas jobs to contribute around 30% to 40% of the group’s revenue, driven by oil and gas and marine fabrication works in Singapore, in the next two to three years.
Besides Malaysia, Destini has operations in Myanmar, Singapore, China, Australia, the United Kingdom and the Middle East.
On the government’s open tender policy, Rozabil said he believed it would benefit Destini.
“It is better to have open tender; I believe we stand a better chance to secure contracts based on our financial strength and capabilities,” he explained.
“We have been building the company by investing in people, equipment and technology.”
The counter was down again yesterday, falling one sen to close at 21 sen. This represented a decline of 51.2% from its share price of 43 sen on May 8 before GE14. Year-to-date, Destini’s share price had fallen 59.6%.
Destini Bhd - 1QFY18 - Stronger quarters ahead, forecasts maintained
Yoy, 1QFY18 revenue and net profit declined by 38.5% and 22.9% respectively Destini’s 1QFY18 revenue and net profit declined by 38.5% and 22.9% to RM137.6m and RM7.7m respectively compared to 1QFY17 mainly due to lower contributions from the aviation manufacturing business, i.e. the helicopter supply contract, which is scheduled for delivery in 4QFY18.
Qoq, 1QFY18 revenue and net profit increased by 27.4% and 37.1% respectively Sequentially, 1QFY18 revenue and net profit increased by 27.4% and 37.1% due to stronger MRO services billings which more than offset lower contributions from the aviation manufacturing business.
LHDNM withdrew Writ of Summon and Statement of Claim Destini also announced that Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDNM) has withdrawn its Writ of Summon and Statement of Claim (for outstanding tax payable amounting to approximately RM6.6m) and the High Court has awarded RM2,000 to Destini as cost.
Stronger quarters ahead on the back of on-going, new and potential projects While the 1QFY18 net profit of RM7.7m constitute just 20.8% of our full year FY18F forecast of RM37.1m, we expect stronger quarters ahead on the back of on-going and new projects as well as prospective projects in its tender book.
Outstanding order book is estimated to have surged past RM1.0bn again With the contracts secured in the last two months, we estimate that outstanding order book of the group has again surged past RM1.0bn, from around RM930m in January 2018. New contracts secured include the additional RM138.0m on top of the existing contract to provide MRO services and the supply of safety and survival equipment to the Royal Malaysian Air Force, an umbrella contract for the provision of well abandonment integrated services for PETRONAS Carigali SB, and the tubular running services contract valued at approximately RM31.8m in Pakistan. Stronger oil prices have also boosted the businesses of the Vanguard Group and TF Corp Group as well as AMS Marine (S) Pte Ltd. Destini has also secured additional certifications for the provision of line maintenance for commercial airlines. These and outstanding contracts for the provision and supply of MRO services, helicopters and OPVs are expected to boost profitability in the coming quarters.
Bidding for more contracts Furthermore, Destini has a large tender book both locally and overseas. It has entered into a MOU with Felcra Processing & Engineering SB (FPESB) to provide MRO services to all FPESB’s industrial plants and equipment as well as building maintenance services on industrial, commercial and residential properties owned by FPESB. Other potential contracts include offering safety survival MRO services to more government agencies; full ground handling services for civilian airlines; MRO and supply of more helicopters as well as building more OPVs and NGPCs; offering rail MRO services and the supply of rolling stocks and spares; and in O&G, expanding decommissioning services and fabrication for the downstream sector.
Proven capability and track record of timely delivery at competitive pricing We continue to like Destini for its proven capability and timely delivery of services at competitive pricing, strengths which are important to a new government facing budgetary constraints and which emphasize efficiency and transparency. Its balance sheet remains strong with a healthy cash balance and minimal gearing.
Maintain BUY with an unchanged target price of RM0.70 We maintain our FY18F and FY19F forecasts and price target of RM0.70 (pegged to an unchanged CY19F PE of 17.1x) for Destini. Its share price has fallen further following the change in government after the recent GE14 and global equity market volatilities. Our BUY rating is maintained.
Destini Bhd - 1QFY18 - Stronger quarters ahead, forecasts maintained
Author: kltrader | Publish date: Thu, 31 May 2018, 12:17 PM Yoy, 1QFY18 revenue and net profit declined by 38.5% and 22.9% respectively
Destini’s 1QFY18 revenue and net profit declined by 38.5% and 22.9% to RM137.6m and RM7.7m respectively compared to 1QFY17 mainly due to lower contributions from the aviation manufacturing business, i.e. the helicopter supply contract, which is scheduled for delivery in 4QFY18. Qoq, 1QFY18 revenue and net profit increased by 27.4% and 37.1% respectively
Sequentially, 1QFY18 revenue and net profit increased by 27.4% and 37.1% due to stronger MRO services billings which more than offset lower contributions from the aviation manufacturing business. LHDNM withdrew Writ of Summon and Statement of Claim
Destini also announced that Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDNM) has withdrawn its Writ of Summon and Statement of Claim (for outstanding tax payable amounting to approximately RM6.6m) and the High Court has awarded RM2,000 to Destini as cost. Stronger quarters ahead on the back of on-going, new and potential projects
While the 1QFY18 net profit of RM7.7m constitute just 20.8% of our full year FY18F forecast of RM37.1m, we expect stronger quarters ahead on the back of on-going and new projects as well as prospective projects in its tender book. Outstanding order book is estimated to have surged past RM1.0bn again
With the contracts secured in the last two months, we estimate that outstanding order book of the group has again surged past RM1.0bn, from around RM930m in January 2018. New contracts secured include the additional RM138.0m on top of the existing contract to provide MRO services and the supply of safety and survival equipment to the Royal Malaysian Air Force, an umbrella contract for the provision of well abandonment integrated services for PETRONAS Carigali SB, and the tubular running services contract valued at approximately RM31.8m in Pakistan. Stronger oil prices have also boosted the businesses of the Vanguard Group and TF Corp Group as well as AMS Marine (S) Pte Ltd. Destini has also secured additional certifications for the provision of line maintenance for commercial airlines. These and outstanding contracts for the provision and supply of MRO services, helicopters and OPVs are expected to boost profitability in the coming quarters. Bidding for more contracts
Furthermore, Destini has a large tender book both locally and overseas. It has entered into a MOU with Felcra Processing & Engineering SB (FPESB) to provide MRO services to all FPESB’s industrial plants and equipment as well as building maintenance services on industrial, commercial and residential properties owned by FPESB. Other potential contracts include offering safety survival MRO services to more government agencies; full ground handling services for civilian airlines; MRO and supply of more helicopters as well as building more OPVs and NGPCs; offering rail MRO services and the supply of rolling stocks and spares; and in O&G, expanding decommissioning services and fabrication for the downstream sector. Proven capability and track record of timely delivery at competitive pricing
We continue to like Destini for its proven capability and timely delivery of services at competitive pricing, strengths which are important to a new government facing budgetary constraints and which emphasize efficiency and transparency. Its balance sheet remains strong with a healthy cash balance and minimal gearing. Maintain BUY with an unchanged target price of RM0.70
We maintain our FY18F and FY19F forecasts and price target of RM0.70 (pegged to an unchanged CY19F PE of 17.1x) for Destini. Its share price has fallen further following the change in government after the recent GE14 and global equity market volatilities. Our BUY rating is maintained.
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2 major shareholders here! Rozabil and Freddy