MSE Daily Trading Report, 02 June 2020

The MSE Equity Total Return Index returned to positive territory as it closed 0.077% higher at 8,182.215 points. Nine equities were active, of which three headed north while another four closed in the opposite direction. A total turnover of €293,403 was generated across 51 transactions.

In the banking industry, Bank of Valletta plc lost 0.49% as it reached the €1.015 price level. Five deals involving 12,317 shares were executed, worth €12,508.

Similarly, FIMBank plc was down by 5% as a single trade of 11,534 shares dragged the price to €0.38. A total turnover of €3,943 was recorded.

Meanwhile, its peer, HSBC Bank Malta plc, was active but closed unchanged at €0.99. The bank traded four times over a mix of 4,090 shares. Total turnover amounted to €3,865.

Malta International Airport plc generated a total turnover of €36,771 as 6,187 shares changed hands over 14 deals. During the session, the equity reached a high price of €6.00 but closed at €5.95 – translating into a 1.71% increase.

The top performer was PG plc as a sole deal of 200 shares pushed the price 2.56% higher to €2.00.

RS2 Software plc registered the highest liquidity as total turnover stood at €164,170. The price was up by 1.53% to €1.99 as 83,480 shares changed ownership across 14 transactions.

Telecommunications company, GO plc, declined by 0.56% as four deals involving 2,338 shares were executed. Total turnover amounted to €8,426. Its subsidiary, BMIT Technologies plc also ended the session on a negative note with a 1.67% fall in price. The equity closed at €0.47 and generated a total turnover of €24,394. This was the result of 51,100 shares spread over four deals.

Elsewhere, Simonds Farsons Cisk plc was active but closed unchanged at €8.00. Four deals involving 4,920 shares were executed, worth €38,925.

In the Sovereign Debt market, out of four active issues, the 4.3% MGS 2033 (I) advanced by 0.86% to €141.20 while another two closed in the red. The 5% MGS 2021(I) headed the list of fallers with a 1.44% decline, as it closed at €105.84.

In the Corporate Debt market, 19 issues were active, of which seven traded higher while three declined. The 3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S2 T1 was the best performer as it closed 2.55% higher at €99.99. Conversely, the 4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026 lost 4.9%, ending the session at €95.00.

In the Prospects MTF market, three issues were active, of which two registered gains while the other one closed unchanged. The 5% Busy Bee Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029 was the most liquid as total turnover amounted to €15,075. The bond closed 0.3% higher at €100.50.

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code	Volume Traded	Value Traded	Trades	Closing Price	% Change
BOV	12,317	12,508.34	5	1.015	-0.49
HSB	4,090	3,864.70	4	0.990	0.00
SFC	4,920	38,925.00	4	8.000	0.00
GO	2,338	8,426.04	4	3.580	-0.56
FIM	11,534	3,942.89	1	0.380	-5.00
MIA	6,187	36,771.25	14	5.950	1.71
RS2	83,480	164,170.40	14	1.990	1.53
PG	200	400.00	1	2.000	2.56
BMIT	51,100	24,394.00	4	0.470	-1.67

The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2022	96.000	-1.64
4.4% Von der Heyden Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2024	100.000	0.00
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	98.000	-0.25
5.1% 6PM Holdings plc Unsecured € 2025	99.860	0.00
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025	100.000	0.00
5.9% Together Gaming Solutions plc Unsec Call Bds €2024-2026	98.000	0.51
4% MIDI plc Secured € 2026	101.000	0.00
4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026	100.100	0.11
4.8% Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc Unsecured € 2026	97.950	0.46
4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026	95.000	-4.90
4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	100.000	0.00
4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027	101.000	1.00
3.75% Virtu Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	101.500	0.00
3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028	98.500	0.00
4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028	98.200	0.00
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	97.000	0.00
3.75% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2029 Series II	103.000	1.88
3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S2 T1	99.990	2.55
4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031	102.000	0.99

 The Government Stocks traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% MGS 2021(I)	105.840	-1.44
4.8% MGS 2028 (I)	134.340	-0.26
4.65% MGS 2032 (I)	150.000	0.00
4.3% MGS 2033 (I)	141.200	0.86

Prospect Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% Luxury Living Finance plc € Secured Bonds 2028	100.000	0.00
5% Borgo Lifestyle Finance plc Secured Callable 2026-2029	98.000	3.16
5% Busy Bee Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	100.500	0.30

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