BOV, SFC and GO drag MSE Index lower
MSE Daily Trading Report, 24 February, 2021
| MSE Equity Total Return Index | 7,901.534 points | -0.36% |
|---|---|---|
| MSE Malta Government Stocks Total Return Index | 1,122.515 points | -0.11% |
| MSE Corporate Bonds Total Return Index | 1,101.137 points | 0.01% |
- The only positive performer was Loqus Holdings plc (+3.2%).
- The worst performers were Simonds Farsons Cisk plc (-2.5%), Bank of Valletta plc (-1.1%) and GO plc (-0.6%).
- Telecommunications company, GO plc, was the most liquid as it generated a total turnover of €44,550. A total of 13,500 shares were spread across three transactions.
- The board of Loqus Holdings plc approved the half-yearly report for the six months ended December 31, 2020.
- A profit before tax of €0.6 million was reported, versus the €23,074 recorded during the same period of 2019.
- Meanwhile, a 42% increase in revenue was generated as it stood at €3.7 million.
- The Group is expecting figures for the financial year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 to be significantly better than the results of the prior period.
- The increase in the second half of the current period is expected to be significantly less than the increase in the first half of this period.
- The peak period surge, around Black tag weeks and the Christmas period, will not be present between January to June.
- Costs related to investments in research and development and improving the product deployment and support are expected to increase too
- Click here to download announcement.
The Equities traded today were:
| Symbol Code | Volume Traded | Value Traded | Trades | Closing Price | % Change |
| BOV | 12,865 | 11,772.79 | 8 | 0.916 | -1.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFC | 1,310 | 10,152.70 | 3 | 7.700 | -2.53 |
| GO | 13,500 | 44,550.00 | 3 | 3.300 | -0.60 |
| MIA | 660 | 3,993.00 | 1 | 6.050 | 0.00 |
| MDS | 31,812 | 18,160.96 | 4 | 0.580 | 0.00 |
| MTP | 10,950 | 12,921.00 | 3 | 1.180 | 0.00 |
| RS2 | 7,344 | 13,167.14 | 5 | 1.760 | 0.00 |
| PG | 150 | 300.00 | 1 | 2.000 | 0.00 |
| LQS | 10,000 | 980.00 | 1 | 0.098 | 3.16 |
The Corporate bonds traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2021 | 100.990 | 2.00 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.65% GAP Group plc Secured € 2022 | 102.000 | 0.00 |
| 6% Medserv plc Sec. & Grntd € Notes 2020-2023 S1 T1 | 101.000 | 1.00 |
| 6% AX Investments Plc € 2024 | 105.000 | 0.86 |
| 4.4% Von der Heyden Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2024 | 100.900 | -0.37 |
| 6% International Hotel Investments plc € 2024 | 102.000 | 0.00 |
| 5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024 | 101.400 | -0.05 |
| 4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025 | 102.000 | -0.49 |
| 3.7% GAP Group plc Secured € 2023-2025 Series 1 | 102.000 | 0.00 |
| 4.5% Medserv plc Unsecured € 2026 | 94.890 | -0.01 |
| 5.9% Together Gaming Solutions plc Unsec Call Bds €2024-2026 | 100.000 | 0.00 |
| 4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026 | 103.000 | 0.88 |
| 5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 | 100.000 | 0.00 |
| 4.8% Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 | 100.500 | 0.00 |
| 3.25% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2026 Series I | 100.750 | -0.49 |
| 4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026 | 100.930 | 0.93 |
| 4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027 | 103.250 | 0.24 |
| 3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028 | 99.010 | -1.47 |
| 3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029 | 102.000 | -0.73 |
| 3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029 | 99.400 | 0.40 |
| 3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S1 T1 | 101.010 | 0.01 |
| 3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S2 T1 | 102.000 | 0.00 |
| 4% Cablenet Communication Systems plc Unsecured € 2030 | 103.750 | 1.61 |
| 4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031 | 101.000 | 0.00 |
The Government Stocks traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5.25% MGS 2030 (I) | 144.470 | -0.08 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2% MGS 2031 (I) | 147.750 | -0.11 |
| 4.45% MGS 2032 (II) | 142.750 | 0.00 |
| 4.1% MGS 2034 (I) | 143.000 | 0.00 |
| 2.5% MGS 2036 (I) | 128.000 | 0.39 |
| 2.1% MGS 2039 (I) | 126.500 | 0.00 |
| 3% MGS 2040 (I) | 136.000 | -2.86 |
| 2.4% MGS 2041 (I) | 129.000 | 0.39 |
The Prospects MTF bonds traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5% Luxury Living Finance plc € Secured Bonds 2028 | 99.000 | -1.00 |
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