MSE Index drifts lower

MSE Daily Trading Report, 04 May 2020

The MSE Equity Total Return Index started off the week in the red as it closed 0.877% lower at 8,211.135 points. A total of 13 equities were active, of which one headed north while another four lost ground. Total turnover amounted to €367,141, generated over 54 transactions.

Telecommunications company, GO plc, registered the highest liquidity as total turnover stood at €116,964.  Eight deals involving 32,360 shares dragged the price by 2.7% into the red, to close at €3.60. Meanwhile, its subsidiary, BMIT Technologies plc was active but closed unchanged at €0.48.

In the banking industry, Lombard Bank Malta plc was the only gainer for today’s session, as it advanced by 5%. The bank reached the €2.10 price level as 30,000 shares changed hands across two transactions. Total turnover stood at €63,000.

On the other hand, Bank of Valletta lost 0.95% as it ended the session at €1.04. Seven deals involving 21,600 shares were executed, worth €22,586. Meanwhile, HSBC Bank Malta plc traded once on slim volume, which did not impact the bank’s previous closing price of €1.02.

Malta International Airport plc registered a 0.98% loss as it closed at €5.05. Total turnover amounted to €66,787 as 11 deals involving 13,300 shares were executed.

Three deal involving 12,650 Medserv plc shares resulted into a 7.87% drop in price. Thee equity registered the worst performance as it closed at €0.82. Total turnover stood at €10,568.

International Hotel Investments plc also closed in the red as it closed 3.33% lower at €0.58. A total of 10,750 shares changed ownership over four deals, generating a total turnover of €6,280.

Main Street Complex plc traded five times over a mix of 80,000 shares, worth €36,000. The equity’s previous closing price of €0.45 was not impacted.

Similarly, eight deals involving 13,200 RS2 Software plc shares did not alter the equity’s previous closing price of €2.06. A total turnover of €26,182 was generated.

Retail conglomerate, PG plc, traded twice over 6,184 shares, leaving no impact on the price, as it closed at €1.85.

Meanwhile, Malita Investments plc and Simonds Farsons Cisk plc both traded once but closed unchanged at €0.85 and €8.30, respectively.

In the Sovereign Debt market, seven issues were active, of which three lost ground while the rest closed unchanged. The 2.1% MGS 2039 (I) lost 0.77%, as it ended the session at €129.00.

In the Corporate Debt market, out of 26 active issues, nine advanced while another eight closed in the red. The best performer was the 5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 as it closed 3.16% higher at €98.00. Conversely, the 3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028 traded 3.68% lower as it closed at €91.50.

In the Prospects MTF market, the 5% The Convenience Shop Holding plc Unsec Call € 2026-2029 was active but closed unchanged at €101.00.

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code Volume Traded Value Traded Trades Closing Price % Change
BOV 21,600 22,585.74 7 1.040 -0.95
HSB 800 816.00 1 1.020 0.00
LOM 30,000 63,000.00 2 2.100 5.00
SFC 597 4,955.10 1 8.300 0.00
GO 32,360 116,963.60 8 3.600 -2.70
IHI 10,750 6,280.00 4 0.580 -3.33
MIA 13,300 66,787.00 11 5.050 -0.98
MDS 12,650 10,568.00 3 0.820 -7.87
RS2 13,200 26,182.00 8 2.060 0.00
MLT 710 603.50 1 0.850 0.00
PG 6,184 11,440.40 2 1.850 0.00
MSC 80,000 36,000.00 5 0.450 0.00
BMIT 2,000 960.00 1 0.480 0.00

The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

  Closing Price % Change
5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2021 99.000 -1.00
5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2022 97.500 0.00
6% Pendergardens Developments plc Secured € 2022 Series II 103.250 0.24
4.4% Von der Heyden Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2024 99.000 -0.90
6% International Hotel Investments plc € 2024 101.000 1.00
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024 98.500 0.51
5.1% 6PM Holdings plc Unsecured € 2025 95.000 0.53
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025 97.100 -0.92
4.25% Corinthia Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 100.000 0.00
4% MIDI plc Secured € 2026 100.900 0.60
4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026 100.000 0.00
4% Merkanti Holding plc Secured € 2026 99.990 1.00
5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 98.000 3.16
4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026 98.300 -0.10
3.75% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2027 99.500 0.00
4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 100.000 0.00
4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 100.500 0.50
4.4% Central Business Centres plc Unsecured € 2027 S1/17 T1 99.500 0.10
3.75% Tumas Investments plc Unsecured € 2027 100.000 0.00
3.75% Virtu Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 101.500 0.00
3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028 91.500 -3.68
4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028 98.500 0.00
4% SP Finance plc Secured EUR Bonds 2029 99.000 0.00
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029 95.000 -0.92
3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S2 T1 99.000 -0.99
4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031 101.000 -1.84

The Government Stocks traded today were:

  Closing Price % Change
5.1% MGS 2022(I) 111.730 -0.06
4.65% MGS 2032 (I) 150.000 0.00
4.3% MGS 2033 (I) 151.000 0.00
4.1% MGS 2034 (I) 150.000 0.00
2.1% MGS 2039 (I) 129.000 -0.77
3% MGS 2040 (I) 139.000 0.00
2.4% MGS 2041 (I) 130.750 -0.19

The Prospects MTF bonds traded today were:

  Closing Price % Change
5% The Convenience Shop Holding plc Unsec Call € 2026-2029 101.000 0.00

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