MSE Daily Trading Report, 27 April, 2020

The MSE Equity Total Return Index advanced by a further 0.276% as it reached 8,247.385 points. Out of 12 active equities, six advanced while another three closed in the red. A total turnover of €294,329 was generated over 58 transactions.

In the banking industry, a sole deal of 2,000 Bank of Valletta plc shares pushed the price 0.47% higher to €1.065. On the other hand, Lombard Bank Malta plc traded once over 1,000 shares. The bank declined by 0.94%, reaching the €2.10 price level.

HSBC Bank Malta plc was also active as three deals involving 15,705 shares were executed. The equity’s previous closing price of €1.00 was not impacted. Total turnover stood at €15,905.

Two equities were active in the property sector, both of which closed in positive territory. Trident Estates plc headed the list of gainers as it closed 14.81% higher at €1.55. A total of 21,000 changed hands across five transactions, generating a total turnover of €29,069.

Malita Investments plc ended the session 1.19% higher at €0.85 as 35,000 shares were spread over three deals. A total turnover of €29,810 was recorded.

Retail conglomerate, PG plc, traded 1.1% higher, to close at €1.84. Five deals involving 8,466 shares were executed, worth €15,577.

Simonds Farsons Cisk plc declined by 0.61% to €8.10. A total turnover of €22,485 was generated as three deals involving 2,775 shares were executed.

The highest liquidity was recorded by RS2 Software plc as it stood at €95,367. A total of 47,531 shares changed hands over 17 transactions, pushing the price 3% higher to €2.06.

Six deals involving 37,800 BMIT Technologies plc shares resulted into a 0.4% increase in price. The equity ended the session at €0.496 and generated a total turnover of €18,749. Conversely, its parent company, GO plc, lost 3.06% as the equity traded twice over 2,100 shares. Total turnover amounted to €7,980 while price declined to €3.80.

Malta International Airport plc was active but closed unchanged at €5.05. A total of 11 deals involving 10,623 shares generated a total turnover of €53,404.

Similarly, a sole deal of 1,200 Harvest Technology plc did not impact the equity’s previous closing price of €1.46.

In the Sovereign Debt market, eight issues were active, of which three registered gains while another two lost ground. The 4.45% MGS 2032 (II) was the top performer as it closed 0.68% higher at €147.00. Conversely, the 4.3% MGS 2033 (I) traded 0.66% higher, to close at €150.00.

In the Corporate Debt market, 26 issues were active, of which eight headed north while another seven closed in the opposite direction. The 4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027 registered the best performance as it closed 1% higher at €100.01. On the other hand, the 5% Tumas Investments plc Unsecured € 2024 lost 1.46%, to close at €101.00.

In the Prospects MTF market, seven issues were active of which gainers and losers tallied to two apiece. The 4.75% Orion Finance plc € Unsecured 2027 and the 5% The Convenience Shop Holding plc Unsec Call € 2026-2029 closed 0.5% higher at €101.00 and €100.00, respectively.

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code	Volume Traded	Value Traded	Trades	Closing Price	% Change
BOV	2,000	2,130.00	1	1.065	0.47
HSB	15,705	15,905.00	3	1.000	0.00
LOM	1,000	2,100.00	1	2.100	-0.94
SFC	2,775	22,485.00	3	8.100	-0.61
GO	2,100	7,980.00	2	3.800	-3.06
MIA	10,623	53,404.40	11	5.050	0.00
RS2	47,531	95,367.40	17	2.060	3.00
MLT	35,000	29,810.00	3	0.850	1.19
PG	8,466	15,577.44	5	1.840	1.10
TRI	21,000	29,069.44	5	1.550	14.81
BMIT	37,800	18,748.80	6	0.496	0.40
HRV	1,200	1,752.00	1	1.460	0.00

The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% GlobalCapital plc Unsecured € 2021	96.500	0.36
3.65% GAP Group plc Secured € 2022	100.990	-0.01
6% Pendergardens Developments plc Secured € 2022 Series II	103.500	-0.24
4.4% Von der Heyden Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2024	99.980	-0.01
5% Tumas Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	101.000	-1.46
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	98.500	0.51
4.25% Best Deal Properties Holding plc Secured € 2024	98.990	0.00
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025	96.530	0.00
4.35% Hudson Malta plc Unsecured € 2026	101.000	0.00
4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026	99.500	-0.49
4.8% Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc Unsecured € 2026	96.000	0.00
3.75% Premier Capital plc Unsecured € 2026	100.000	0.00
4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026	98.370	0.38
3.75% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2027	98.750	-0.25
4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	100.000	0.00
4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	100.000	0.00
4.4% Central Business Centres plc Unsecured € 2027 S1/17 T1	98.000	0.05
4.5% Grand Harbour Marina plc Unsecured € 2027	100.500	0.50
3.5% Simonds Farsons Cisk plc Unsecured € 2027	104.000	-0.95
4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027	100.010	1.00
3.75% Bortex Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	99.500	0.51
4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028	99.000	0.00
4% SP Finance plc Secured EUR Bonds 2029	99.000	0.00
3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029	100.000	0.00
3.75% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2029 Series II	100.500	0.50
4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031	101.000	0.00

The Government Stocks traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
4.8% MGS 2028 (I)	136.770	0.64
5.25% MGS 2030 (I)	145.940	0.00
5.2% MGS 2031 (I)	150.170	0.11
4.45% MGS 2032 (II)	147.000	0.68
4.3% MGS 2033 (I)	150.000	-0.66
4.1% MGS 2034 (I)	150.000	0.00
2.5% MGS 2036 (I)	126.000	0.00
3% MGS 2040 (I)	139.000	-0.22

The Prospects MTF bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% The Convenience Shop Holding plc Unsec Call € 2026-2029	101.000	0.50%
5.5% IG Finance plc € Unsecured 2024-2027	99.500	-0.50%
4.75% Orion Finance plc € Unsecured 2027	100.000	0.50%
5.5% Anchovy Studios plc € Unsecured 2027	100.000	-2.44%
5.75% Pharmacare Finance plc Unsecured EUR Bonds 2025-2028	100.000	0.00%
5% Horizon Finance plc Secured Callable € Bonds 2026-2029	99.500	0.00%
5% Busy Bee Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	101.000	0.00%

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