MSE Daily Trading Report, 10 June 2020

The MSE Equity Total Return Index registered a further 0.492% decline as it reached 8,299.731 points. A total of 13 equities were active, of which gainers and losers tallied to four a-piece. A total turnover of €267,344 was generated across 56 transactions.

Telecommunications company, GO plc¸ was the most liquid with a total turnover of €155,144. The equity lost 2.23% as it closed at €3.50. This was the result of 10 deals involving a mix of 44,175 shares. Meanwhile, it subsidiary, BMIT Technologies plc, was active but closed unchanged at €0.49.

In the banking industry, only Bank of Valletta plc was active, as 25 704 shares were spread across 13 transactions, worth €25,804. The equity declined by 1.96%, reaching the €1.00 price level.

Seven deals involving 4,323 Malta International Airport plc shares dragged the price by 2.56% into negative territory. Total turnover stood at €24,818 as price was down to €5.70.

Another negative performer was Simonds Farsons Cisk plc, as it recorded a 0.62% change in price, to close at €8.00. Four deals involving 1,257 shares were executed, worth €10,056.

On the other end of the spectrum, RS2 Software plc headed north with a 1.77% movement in price. The equity ended the session at €2.30 as 6,000 shares changed hands across five transactions. A total turnover of €13,800 was recorded.

Plaza Centres plc closed 3.16% higher at €0.98. Four transactions involving a mix of 12,040 shares generated a total turnover of €11,439. Similarly, Main Street Complex plc was up by 4.84% as 9,200 shares changed ownership over three transactions. The equity closed at €0.52 and generated a total turnover of €4,567.

In the property sector, MIDI plc headed the list of gainers as it registered a 5.26% rise in price, to close at €0.40. Three deals involving 6,400 shares were executed, worth €2,500.

Meanwhile, Trident Estates plc traded once on slim volume but closed unchanged at €1.54.

Retail conglomerate, PG plc, was active over one deal, leaving no impact on the previous closing price of €2.00.

Likewise, a sole deal of 510 Mapfre Middlsea plc shares did not alter the equity’s previous closing price of €2.28.

Harvest Technology plc was also active but closed unchanged at €1.47.

In the Sovereign Debt market, four issues were active, of which two advanced while the other two traded lower. The 2.4% MGS 2041 (I) headed the list of gainers, with a 0.81% increase, to close at €125.00. On the other hand, the 2.1% MGS 2039 (I) lost 1.57%, ending the session at €125.00.

In the Corporate Debt market, out of 25 active issues, nine headed north while another three closed in the opposite direction. The 4% MeDirect Bank (Malta) plc Sub Unsecured € 2024-2029 was the best performer as it closed 2% higher at €102.00. Conversely, the 3.25% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2026 Series I closed 0.5% lower at €99.50.

In the Prospects MTF market, the 5% Busy Bee Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029 was active but closed unchanged at €102.00.

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code	Volume Traded	Value Traded	Trades	Closing Price	% Change
BOV	25,704	25,804.30	13	1.000	-1.96
MMS	510	1,162.80	1	2.280	0.00
SFC	1,257	10,056.00	4	8.000	-0.62
GO	44,175	155,144.00	10	3.500	-2.23
PZC	12,040	11,439.20	4	0.980	3.16
MIA	4,323	24,817.60	7	5.700	-2.56
RS2	6,000	13,800.00	5	2.300	1.77
MDI	6,400	2,500.00	3	0.400	5.26
PG	250	500.00	1	2.000	0.00
TRI	720	1,108.80	1	1.540	0.00
MSC	9,200	4,566.97	3	0.520	4.84
BMIT	31,353	15,326.97	3	0.490	0.00
HRV	760	1,117.20	1	1.470	0.00

The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5.5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2020	100.000	0.00
5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2021	100.500	0.00
3.65% GAP Group plc Secured € 2022	100.990	0.09
6% Medserv plc Sec. & Grntd €  Notes 2020-2023 S1 T1	99.700	0.00
6% International Hotel Investments plc € 2024	102.000	0.74
5% Hal Mann Vella Group plc Secured € 2024	103.000	0.00
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	98.900	0.00
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025	102.000	0.00
4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026	101.010	0.01
4% Merkanti Holding plc Secured € 2026	100.990	-0.21
5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026	99.000	0.00
4.8% Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc Unsecured € 2026	97.950	0.82
3.75% Premier Capital plc Unsecured € 2026	101.200	0.00
3.25% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2026 Series I	99.500	-0.50
4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	103.000	0.00
4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027	103.000	0.98
3.75% Bortex Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	102.000	0.00
4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028	98.750	0.00
4% SP Finance plc Secured EUR Bonds 2029	101.390	0.39
3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029	100.990	-0.01
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	97.990	1.02
4% MeDirect Bank (Malta) plc Sub Unsecured € 2024-2029	102.000	2.00
3.75% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2029 Series II	103.000	0.00
3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S2 T1	100.000	0.01
4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031	102.000	0.00

The Government Stocks traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% MGS 2021(I)	105.680	-0.15
5.25% MGS 2030 (I)	144.250	0.17
2.1% MGS 2039 (I)	125.000	-1.57
2.4% MGS 2041 (I)	125.000	0.81

Prospect Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% Busy Bee Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	102.000	0.00

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