SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>FOR the 5 trading sessions that spanned Sep 16 to Sep 22, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.2 per cent, with the FTSE China A50 Index declining 3.8 per cent, the Hang Seng Index declining 3.5 per cent and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI declining 1.9 per cent.</li><li>Overall, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks for the 5 sessions ending September, with close to S$200 million of net inflows, following the S$220 million of net inflows for the preceding 5 sessions.</li><li>On Sep 15, Global Investments independent director Ng Thiam Poh acquired 99,700 shares of the mutual fund company at an average price of 13.5 Singapore cents per share.</li></ul>

FOR the 5 trading sessions that spanned Sep 16 to Sep 22, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.2 per cent, with the FTSE China A50 Index declining 3.8 per cent, the Hang Seng Index declining 3.5 per cent and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI declining 1.9 per cent.Overall, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks for the 5 sessions ending September, with close to S$200 million of net inflows, following the S$220 million of net inflows for the preceding 5 sessions.On Sep 15, Global Investments independent director Ng Thiam Poh acquired 99,700 shares of the mutual fund company at an average price of 13.5 Singapore cents per share.

Ong Sek Chong & Sons continues building Lian Beng stake

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia), SCCM Asia Research

SCCM Asia Research

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

Headquartered in Singapore, SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) is an investment bank focusing on emerging growth companies across Asia, providing a full suite of investment banking services, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions advisory, equity capital markets, institutional equities sales and trading and equities research.

SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/parkway-life-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13422" rel="noopener">Parkway Life REIT (PREIT SP)</a> to acquire two nursing homes in Japan for ~S$29.4m; No material impact on DPU or NTA</li><li>Hotel operators geared up for a big F1 weekend with occupancy levels seen at peak levels</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lian-beng-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17636" rel="noopener">Lian Beng (LBG SP)</a> declines SGX in disclosing family members’ remuneration</li></ul>

Parkway Life REIT (PREIT SP) to acquire two nursing homes in Japan for ~S$29.4m; No material impact on DPU or NTAHotel operators geared up for a big F1 weekend with occupancy levels seen at peak levelsLian Beng (LBG SP) declines SGX in disclosing family members’ remuneration

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (21Sep22) - PREIT Buys 2 Japan Nursing Home, No Impact on DPU/NTA

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-property-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1670" rel="noopener">Frasers Property Ltd (FPL SP)</a> sold ~75% of Sky Eden@Bedok at S$2,100psf on first day of launch</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/oxley-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1097" rel="noopener">Oxley Holdings (OHL SP)</a> to issue dividend in specie of Aspen Group (ASPEN SP) shares</li><li>HDB resale prices continued upward momentum of +0.4% MoM growth in Aug22; But price gains have slowed down</li></ul>

Frasers Property Ltd (FPL SP) sold ~75% of Sky Eden@Bedok at S$2,100psf on first day of launchOxley Holdings (OHL SP) to issue dividend in specie of Aspen Group (ASPEN SP) sharesHDB resale prices continued upward momentum of +0.4% MoM growth in Aug22; But price gains have slowed down

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (9Sep22) - FPL Sold ~75% Sky Eden@Bedok at Launch Day

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-property-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1670" rel="noopener">Frasers Property Ltd (FPL SP)</a> to privatize Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT SP) with S$0.700/unit cash offer</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-logistics-commercial-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22748" rel="noopener">Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust (FLT SP)</a> acquires 3 freehold L&amp;I properties in Australia for A$61m</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lhn-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27234" rel="noopener">LHN Ltd (LHN SP)</a> proposed a special dividend of ~S$0.15c/share</li>
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Frasers Property Ltd (FPL SP) to privatize Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT SP) with S$0.700/unit cash offer

Frasers Logistics &amp; Commercial Trust (FLT SP) acquires 3 freehold L&amp;I properties in Australia for A$61m

LHN Ltd (LHN SP) proposed a special dividend of ~S$0.15c/share


ASEAN Builder's Scoop (13Jun22) - FHT Cash Privatisation Offer at S$0.700/Unit

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Non- SGX Report: These equity research reports are not written by the SGX.&nbsp;SGX supports the distribution of the research reports by external contributors. Please refer to the Disclaimer in the attached report
Lian Beng Group Ltd
Property development supports bottom line





Higher construction revenue with resumption of activities but weighed down by higher costs.






Bottom line is still supported mostly by property development sector.















(Non-SGX Report) Lian Beng Group Ltd - Property Development Supports Bottom Line

Singapore

Lian Beng Group Limited provides building construction and civil engineering services for both the private and public sectors. The Group also sells, leases, and maintains construction machinery and equipment, and develops and invests in properties.

Lian Beng (LBG SP)

Ong Sek Chong & Sons continues building Lian Beng stake

FOR the 5 trading sessions that spanned Sep 16 to Sep 22, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.2 per cent, with the FTSE China A50 Index...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (21Sep22) - PREIT Buys 2 Japan Nursing Home, No Impact on DPU/NTA

Hotel operators geared up for F1 wkd; AMEREIT to acquire 3 Johor props from Sponsor; DILD reached 33% of FY22 mktg sales target

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (9Sep22) - FPL Sold ~75% Sky Eden@Bedok at Launch Day

OHL to issue dividend in specie of ASPEN; HDB resale price rose at slower pace in Aug22; Horizon Towers, Sultan Plaza back on market; SSIA swung...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (13Jun22) - FHT Cash Privatisation Offer at S$0.700/Unit

FLT buys AUS L&I prop for A$61m; LHN special dividend; FLI elevated office vacancies; SMRA evaluates project post KPK arrest; SSIA targets 80ha...

SCCM Asia Research

(Non-SGX Report) Lian Beng Group Ltd - Property Development Supports Bottom Line

Non- SGX Report: These equity research reports are not written by the SGX. SGX supports the distribution of the research reports by external...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)