UPDATE: DBS reports 3Q19 net profit climbed 15 percent, beating analysts’ forecasts
DBS reported Monday its third quarter net profit climbed 15 percent on-year to S$1.629 billion, on record fee income and higher trading gains.
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Investcorp, China Resources, Fung Investments launch US$500M platform to invest in Asia food brands
Investcorp, China Resources and Fung Strategic launched a private-equity platform with US$500 million in committed capital to invest in Asian food brands.
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Friday: SGX, Hyflux, GuocoLand, Eagle Hospitality, Oxley, Sabana REIT, JUMBO
These are Singapore companies which may be in focus on Friday, 25 October 2019: SGX, Hyflux, GuocoLand, Eagle Hospitality Trust, Oxley, Sabana REIT and JUMBO.
UPDATE: Yanlord Land launches mandatory offer for UEL after stake rises to 35 percent
Yanlord Land said Friday it launched a mandatory conditional offer of S$2.60 a share for UEL after acquiring shares in a subsidiary from Perennial UW and Heng Yue.
Mapletree Logistics Trust enters deal to acquire 7 properties for around S$384 million
Mapletree Logistics Trust said Monday it plans to acquire seven logistics properties across Malaysia, Vietnam and China for around S$383.9 million.
SPH ties up with Bridge C Capital to create Japan aged-care fund
SPH tied up with Bridge C Capital to set up a fund to invest in Japanese healthcare assets, the media and property company said Tuesday.
Yoma to enter JV with AC Energy for Myanmar renewable energy projects
Yoma Strategic has entered a tie-up with AC Energy to develop renewable energy projects in Myanmar via Yoma Micro Power (S), the two companies Monday.
Keppel DC REIT private placement meets strong demand
Keppel DC REIT said its private placement of 135M new units met with strong demand, with the offering fully covered at the top of its pricing range within an hour.
Olam 2Q19 net profit drops 35 percent on changes to lease accounting
Olam International reported Wednesday its second quarter net profit dropped 34.5 percent on-year to S$61.49 million on changes to accounting for leases.
Cromwell European REIT posts 1H19 net property income jumped 34 percent
Cromwell European REIT reported Thursday its 1H net property income rose 33.7 percent on-year to EUR54.13M, mainly on the acquisition of 22 new properties.
CapitaLand-ParkCity joint venture sells more than 70 percent of residential development
Park Regent, a JV residential project by CapitaLand and ParkCity, sold more than 70% of its 505 units at the weekend launch, the developers said Tuesday.
Singtel-tied Airtel Africa sets price range for LSE IPO to raise more than S$1 billion
Airtel Africa set the price range Monday for its initial public offering (IPO) at 80 pence to 100 pence a share, the telco said in a filing to the LSE.
UOB expects to benefit from the US trade war with China
UOB expects to benefit from U.S.-Sino trade tensions, with companies set to diversify their supply chains into Southeast Asia, the bank said Wednesday.
APAC Realty reports fiscal 1Q19 net profit dropped 70 percent amid ‘tepid’ market
APAC Realty reported Monday its 1Q19 net profit dropped 70 percent on-year to S$1.78 million amid a “tepid” property market in Singapore.
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Monday: ThaiBev, Wilmar, Hyflux, SGX, SIA, Accordia Golf Trust
These are Singapore companies which may be in focus on Monday, 10 May 2019: Thai Beverage, Hyflux, SGX, Singapore Airlnes and Accordia Golf Trust.
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Tuesday: Keppel, YZJ, CapitaLand, ART, Ascendas REIT, CityDev
These are Singapore companies which may be in focus on Tuesday, 30 April 2019: Keppel, Yangzijiang, Ascendas REIT and Manulife US REIT.
Keppel prices S$500 million of five- and 10-year notes
Keppel said Monday it priced a total of S$500 million of five- and 10-year notes issued under its US$5 billion multi-currency medium term note program.
CapitaLand divests StorHub self-storage properties for around S$185 million
CapitaLand said Tuesday it divested its StorHub self-storage business, which has a portfolio of 12 properties, for S$185M to an unrelated third party.
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Monday: UIC, OUE, Yangzijiang, Keppel, Ezion, ST Engineering, Heeton
These are Singapore companies likely to be in focus on Monday, 15 April 2019: UIC, OUE, Yangzijiang, Keppel, Ezion and Yongnam.
Hyflux rebuts SM Investments’ allegations on third project
Hyflux Thursday rebutted fresh allegations from its now jilted white knight investor, SM Investments, saying the consortium shouldn’t have been surprised by the deal termination.
Jiutian Chemical: Board believes group can continue as going concern
Juitian Chemical said Wednesday its board believes it can continue as a going concern, in comments following its auditor expressing “material concern.”
Frasers Property obtains S$785 million green club loan for Northpoint City South Wing
Frasers Property said Wednesday it secured a S$785M five-year green club loan to refinance loans for the Northpoint City South Wing mall.
Orchard Towers: When the world’s oldest profession complicates the property market
Orchard Towers, long infamous within Singapore for being zoned for legal prostitution, could soon hit a crossroads, with a large chunk of its retail space on the block.
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Friday: Keppel Infrastructure Trust, Oxley, China Jinjiang
These are Singapore companies which may be in focus on Friday, 15 March 2019: Keppel Infrastructure Trust, Oxley Holdings, China Jinjiang, Courts Asia and Aspial.
Singapore share buybacks Monday: OCBC, Bumitama Agri, Jardine Strategic
These are Singapore companies which announced share buybacks on Monday, 4 March 2019: OCBC, Bumitama Agri and Jardine Strategic.
UPDATE: Thai Beverage fiscal 1Q net profit rises 36 percent as spirits and food revenue increased
Thai Beverage reported Thursday fiscal 1Q net profit rose 35.5 percent on-year as revenue from the spirits, F&N/FPL and food businesses all increased.
Why EC World REIT shows the trade war may not hit all of China’s trade-dependent plays
EC World REIT’s unit price has dropped around 10 percent since its 2016 initial public offering, taking a hit alongside a host of China-focused investments as concerns over the U.S. trade war hurt sentiment.
No Signboard won’t have to bear cost of erroneous share buyback
Iconic Singapore chili crab restaurateur No Signboard Holdings said on Friday that the company won’t bear the costs of its mishandled share buyback in late January.
CDL Hospitality Trusts 4Q18 net property income fell on divestments
CDL Hospitality Trusts reported on Tuesday its fourth quarter net property income fell 5.4 percent on-year to S$38.41 million on the divestment of two Australian…
UPDATE: Konnectivity: M1 bid price won’t be raised
Konnectivity, the bidder for M1 said on Tuesday that it doesn’t intend to raise its S$2.06 a share offer and that it would extend the…
CORRECTION: CapitaLand Mall Trust 4Q18 net property income rises, beating some forecasts
CapitaLand Mall Trust reported on Wednesday that its net property income for the fourth quarter rose 4.3 percent on-year to S$124.43 million after the acquisition…
China Sunsine 3Q18 net profit jumps 85 percent on higher revenue and margins
Rubber chemical maker China Sunsine Chemical reported on Monday that its third quarter net profit jumped 85 percent on-year to 143.4 million yuan on higher…
Singapore market trends Monday: US dollar weakens after jobs data
Singapore’s shares will start the week with negative leads from Wall Street, while a weaker U.S. dollar may complicate traders’ outlook, especially if there’s reason…
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Monday: Keppel, Ascendas REIT, CityDev, Spackman, Sembcorp Industries
These are the Singapore stocks which may be in focus on Monday, 1 October 2018: Keppel Corp. Keppel Land said on Friday that it raised…
OCBC terminates plan to sell stake in Hong Kong Life Insurance
Correction: This item has been updated to reflect that OCBC indicated the closing conditions were not met by the deadline. OCBC said on Monday that…
Ascendas REIT: To acquire another 26 UK logistics properties for S$459.2 million
Correction: This article has been updated to state that Colliers International Valuation UK had valued the properties at 257.48 million British pounds. Ascendas REIT plans to…
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Tuesday: ComfortDelGro, Wheelock, Vividthree, Yoma, Noble
These are the Singapore stocks which may be in focus on Tuesday 25 September 2018: Singapore Transportation and ComfortDelGro In a move that will likely…
Mapletree Logistics Trust private placement to raise S$375 million after price set
Mapletree Logistics Trust said on Thursday that its private placement priced at S$1.21 a unit, toward the lower end of the S$1.196 to S$1.234 indicative…
Mapletree Logistics Trust plans private placement to raise up to S$475 million
Mapletree Logistics Trust’s manager said on Thursday that it planned a private placement of 303.889 million to 313.545 million new units at an issue price…
Singapore stocks to watch Thursday: Venture, CCT, DBS, Del Monte Pacific, Aspial, Synagie
These are the Singapore stocks which may be in focus on Thursday 13 September 2018: Venture Corp. Venture Corp. may be in focus after reports…