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

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Industry Associations see ongoing transformation of Singapore’s F&amp;B industry as manufacturers look towards innovation, growth, and internationalisation.</li>
<li>The 10 biggest Packaged Foods &amp; Meats stocks in Singapore have averaged a 12.6% total return in the year thus far. This compared to 10.1% for Asia Pacific’s biggest Packaged Foods &amp; Meats stocks and 8.9% for the world’s biggest Packaged Foods &amp; Meats stocks.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/19714" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19714:1">Delfi Ltd (DELFI SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/15597" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15597:1">Japfa Ltd (JAP SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/20972" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20972:1">Super Group Ltd (SUPER SP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/9051" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9051:1">Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd</a>…</li>
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Industry Associations see ongoing transformation of Singapore’s F&amp;B industry as manufacturers look towards innovation, growth, and internationalisation.
The 10 biggest Packaged Foods &amp; Meats stocks in Singapore have averaged a 12.6% total return in the year thus far. This compared to 10.1% for Asia Pacific’s biggest Packaged Foods &amp; Meats stocks and 8.9% for the world’s biggest Packaged Foods &amp; Meats stocks.

Delfi Ltd (DELFI SP), Japfa Ltd (JAP SP), Super Group Ltd (SUPER SP), Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd…


Key Drivers of the Packaged Food Industry

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks with a net outflow of S$156 million from March 6-12.</li><li>Over five sessions, 30 companies conducted share buybacks totaling S$65 million, with significant buybacks by Stoneweg Europe and Hongkong Land.</li><li>Beng Kuang Marine raised S$5 million through a share placement to support working capital, increasing share capital by 7.5%.</li></ul>

Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks with a net outflow of S$156 million from March 6-12.Over five sessions, 30 companies conducted share buybacks totaling S$65 million, with significant buybacks by Stoneweg Europe and Hongkong Land.Beng Kuang Marine raised S$5 million through a share placement to support working capital, increasing share capital by 7.5%.

Institutional Outflows Persist, as Buybacks Sustain and Insiders Accumulate

Lincotrade & Associates / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with S$208 million inflow; major inflows included OCBC, Hongkong Land, and Singtel.</li><li>Over five sessions, 19 companies conducted share buybacks totaling S$11.5 million; UOB led with 190,000 shares.</li><li>Director transactions included substantial acquisitions by Asdew Acquisitions in Low Keng Huat and Tan Chee Khoon in Lincotrade & Associates.</li></ul>

Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with S$208 million inflow; major inflows included OCBC, Hongkong Land, and Singtel.Over five sessions, 19 companies conducted share buybacks totaling S$11.5 million; UOB led with 190,000 shares.Director transactions included substantial acquisitions by Asdew Acquisitions in Low Keng Huat and Tan Chee Khoon in Lincotrade & Associates.

Net Institutional Inflow Continues; QAF, XMH, JEP Directors Add

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<li>Revenues in constant currency was flat otherwise, it was down 1%</li>
<li>PBT was down 35% adjusted for exceptions of GB KL loss and translation loss from AU$ to S$. Maintained dividend </li>
<li>Cost pressure was seen in Staff cost which went up in Philippines due to increased production in Philippines and implementation of minimum wage rate in Malaysia.  </li>
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Revenues in constant currency was flat otherwise, it was down 1%
PBT was down 35% adjusted for exceptions of GB KL loss and translation loss from AU$ to S$. Maintained dividend 
Cost pressure was seen in Staff cost which went up in Philippines due to increased production in Philippines and implementation of minimum wage rate in Malaysia.  


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This report has been prepared by Vriddhi Consulting, founded by Punit and Debjani Khanna. A portion of the research was contributed by Shubham Khanna, an individual on the autism spectrum.  We are grateful to Smartkarma for providing a platform to share this research and amplify its impact.
All proceeds from the publication of this report will be donated to support people with disabilities in Singapore. If you find this report valuable, we invite you to support our campaign, “Raising Money for Persons with Disabilities in Singapore.” Every contribution directly benefits the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund and qualifies for a 250% tax deduction for Singapore tax residents.
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QAF 1H Results : As Expected : Weak Set of Results : Dividend Maintained

<ul><li>Wing Tai chairman Cheng Wai Keung continues building deemed interest Heavy lifting specialist Sin Heng Heavy Machinery also bought back 648,200 shares at an average price of S$0.49 per share.</li><li>Wing Tai Holdings chairman and managing director Cheng Wai Keung continued to build his deemed interest in the company, through his spouse Helen Chow acquiring shares.</li></ul>

Wing Tai chairman Cheng Wai Keung continues building deemed interest Heavy lifting specialist Sin Heng Heavy Machinery also bought back 648,200 shares at an average price of S$0.49 per share.Wing Tai Holdings chairman and managing director Cheng Wai Keung continued to build his deemed interest in the company, through his spouse Helen Chow acquiring shares.

Wing Tai Chair Cheng Wai Keung Continues Building Deemed Interest

Singapore

QAF Ltd. is an investment holding company primarily engaged in the manufacture and distribution of bread, bakery, and confectionery products, including the Gardenia brand, and the trading and distribution of various food and beverage products under brands like Cowhead and Farmland. The company also provides warehousing logistics services and is involved in primary production, including pork. QAF Ltd. is headquartered in Singapore and was founded in 1950.

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QAF (QAF SP)

Key Drivers of the Packaged Food Industry

Industry Associations see ongoing transformation of Singapore’s F&B industry as manufacturers look towards innovation, growth, and...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Institutional Outflows Persist, as Buybacks Sustain and Insiders Accumulate

Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks with a net outflow of S$156 million from March 6-12. Over five sessions, 30 companies conducted...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Net Institutional Inflow Continues; QAF, XMH, JEP Directors Add

Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with S$208 million inflow; major inflows included OCBC, Hongkong Land, and Singtel. Over five...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

QAF 1H Results : As Expected : Weak Set of Results : Dividend Maintained

Company revenues remained flat in constant currency, but saw a 1% decrease overall. Despite a 35% drop in PBT (increase in staff cost & FX loss)....

Punit Khanna

Wing Tai Chair Cheng Wai Keung Continues Building Deemed Interest

Wing Tai chairman Cheng Wai Keung continues building deemed interest Heavy lifting specialist Sin Heng Heavy Machinery also bought back 648,200...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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Key Drivers of the Packaged Food Industry

Industry Associations see ongoing transformation of Singapore’s F&B industry as manufacturers look towards innovation, growth, and...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Institutional Outflows Persist, as Buybacks Sustain and Insiders Accumulate

Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks with a net outflow of S$156 million from March 6-12. Over five sessions, 30 companies conducted...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Net Institutional Inflow Continues; QAF, XMH, JEP Directors Add

Institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks with S$208 million inflow; major inflows included OCBC, Hongkong Land, and Singtel. Over five...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

QAF 1H Results : As Expected : Weak Set of Results : Dividend Maintained

​Company revenues remained flat in constant currency, but saw a 1% decrease overall. Despite a 35% drop in PBT (increase in staff cost & FX loss)....

Punit Khanna

Wing Tai Chair Cheng Wai Keung Continues Building Deemed Interest

Wing Tai chairman Cheng Wai Keung continues building deemed interest Heavy lifting specialist Sin Heng Heavy Machinery also bought back 648,200...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Company revenues remained flat in constant currency, but saw a 1% decrease overall. Despite a 35% drop in PBT (increase in staff cost & FX loss)....