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>In the first five months of 2025, 63 primary-listed companies conducted S$930 million in share buybacks, up 84% from 2024.</li><li>UOB led May buybacks with S$144 million, followed by DBS at S$18 million and Olam Group at S$6 million.</li><li>STI Banks accounted for 77% of 2025 buybacks, with DBS, UOB, and OCBC launching significant buyback programs.</li></ul>

In the first five months of 2025, 63 primary-listed companies conducted S$930 million in share buybacks, up 84% from 2024.UOB led May buybacks with S$144 million, followed by DBS at S$18 million and Olam Group at S$6 million.STI Banks accounted for 77% of 2025 buybacks, with DBS, UOB, and OCBC launching significant buyback programs.

2025 Sees Strong Start to Share Buybacks 

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<ul><li>DBS sees potential rerating catalysts for Nam Cheong.</li><li>Analysts set Marco Polo Marine shares at 14 cents after profit surge.</li><li>Evolve Capital notes Old Chang Kee needs new growth catalysts in a recent report.</li></ul>

DBS sees potential rerating catalysts for Nam Cheong.Analysts set Marco Polo Marine shares at 14 cents after profit surge.Evolve Capital notes Old Chang Kee needs new growth catalysts in a recent report.

Singapore Market Roundup (03-Dec-2025): DBS sees potential catalysts for Nam Cheong's rerating.

<ul><li>In 1Q25, the three STI banks reported a combined Net Interest Income of S$8.4 billion and non-interest income of S$4.8 billion.</li><li>Over the first four months of 2025, the STI banks led share buybacks with a combined S$550 million consideration.</li><li>DBS, UOB, and OCBC have announced capital management initiatives including share buybacks and special dividends for 2025.</li></ul>

In 1Q25, the three STI banks reported a combined Net Interest Income of S$8.4 billion and non-interest income of S$4.8 billion.Over the first four months of 2025, the STI banks led share buybacks with a combined S$550 million consideration.DBS, UOB, and OCBC have announced capital management initiatives including share buybacks and special dividends for 2025.

STI Banks Report Robust 1Q25 Financial Performance

<ul><li>From Apr 25 to 30, 15 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks totaling S$5.1 million, with institutions net buying S$56.4 million of Singapore stocks.</li><li>Director transactions included 20 acquisitions by directors/CEOs and four acquisitions by substantial shareholders, with no disposals reported.</li><li>Mapletree Logistics Trust's Q4 FY2025 revenue decreased by 0.8%, while Straco's FY2024 revenue fell 0.8%, but net profit rose 6%.</li></ul>

From Apr 25 to 30, 15 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks totaling S$5.1 million, with institutions net buying S$56.4 million of Singapore stocks.Director transactions included 20 acquisitions by directors/CEOs and four acquisitions by substantial shareholders, with no disposals reported.Mapletree Logistics Trust's Q4 FY2025 revenue decreased by 0.8%, while Straco's FY2024 revenue fell 0.8%, but net profit rose 6%.

Straco Chair Wu Hsioh Kwang Elevates His Stake

<ul><li>Southern Alliance Mining is diversifying from high-grade iron ore to rare earth elements and gold to expand operations.</li><li>The company is acquiring stakes in MCRE Resources and Paramount Synergy to enhance its rare earth mining capabilities.</li><li>SAM is engaging in cost mapping and supply chain management to mitigate risks from geopolitical events and material shortages.</li></ul>

Southern Alliance Mining is diversifying from high-grade iron ore to rare earth elements and gold to expand operations.The company is acquiring stakes in MCRE Resources and Paramount Synergy to enhance its rare earth mining capabilities.SAM is engaging in cost mapping and supply chain management to mitigate risks from geopolitical events and material shortages.

kopi-C with Southern Alliance Mining’s COO: Mining the future with rare earths and gold

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Singapore Market Roundup (03-Dec-2025): DBS sees potential catalysts for Nam Cheong's rerating.

DBS identifies rerating potential for Nam Cheong, while analysts price Marco Polo Marine shares at 14 cents; Evolve Capital urges Old Chang Kee for...

Singapore Market Roundup

STI Banks Report Robust 1Q25 Financial Performance

In 1Q25, the three STI banks reported a combined Net Interest Income of S$8.4 billion and non-interest income of S$4.8 billion. Over the first...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Straco Chair Wu Hsioh Kwang Elevates His Stake

From Apr 25 to 30, 15 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks totaling S$5.1 million, with institutions net buying S$56.4 million of Singapore...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

kopi-C with Southern Alliance Mining’s COO: Mining the future with rare earths and gold

Southern Alliance Mining is diversifying from high-grade iron ore to rare earth elements and gold to expand operations. The company is acquiring...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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2025 Sees Strong Start to Share Buybacks

In the first five months of 2025, 63 primary-listed companies conducted S$930 million in share buybacks, up 84% from 2024. UOB led May buybacks...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Market Roundup (03-Dec-2025): DBS sees potential catalysts for Nam Cheong's rerating.

DBS identifies rerating potential for Nam Cheong, while analysts price Marco Polo Marine shares at 14 cents; Evolve Capital urges Old Chang Kee for...

Singapore Market Roundup

STI Banks Report Robust 1Q25 Financial Performance

In 1Q25, the three STI banks reported a combined Net Interest Income of S$8.4 billion and non-interest income of S$4.8 billion. Over the first...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Straco Chair Wu Hsioh Kwang Elevates His Stake

From Apr 25 to 30, 15 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks totaling S$5.1 million, with institutions net buying S$56.4 million of Singapore...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

kopi-C with Southern Alliance Mining’s COO: Mining the future with rare earths and gold

Southern Alliance Mining is diversifying from high-grade iron ore to rare earth elements and gold to expand operations. The company is acquiring...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)