Investor Relations Quarterly Review: Issue 5
BTS Group Holdings Plc th
1Q 11/12
(3 months ending 30 June 2011)
AT A GLANCE
FROM THE EDITOR
Share Information1 Shares Outstanding Free Float5 Par Value Market Capitalisation 4 YTD daily traded value Stock Identifiers Stock Exchange Symbol Bloomberg / Reuters Bond Identifiers
Dear Investment Community, 57,188.3mn shares 51.02% THB 0.64 / Share THB 39.5bn/ USD 1.31 bn2 2 THB 282.7mn/ USD 9.37 mn BTS BTS TB / BTS.BK ISIN XS0580087376
Revenue by Business Unit
Gross Profit by Business Unit
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Operational performance in 1Q 11/12 kicked off from last year with continued growth in our Core businesses. Ridership grew 38.8% YoY mainly on account of the low base effect (political disturbances in 1Q 09/10) but also grew 0.2% QoQ despite 1Q typically seeing seasonal declines. June YoY growth of 16% means we are in line with our full year forecast of 15% ridership growth, particularly with the On nut – th Bearing extension opening due on August 12 . Our Media business once again posted record revenues and profitability following a 31.7% increase in revenues QoQ and the Group saw the first contribution from its Abstracts condominium brand with the transfer of the first 18 units at Abstracts Sukhumvit 66/1. The election of a new government dominates current headlines as the business community grapples to understand the impact of a Pheu Thai led coalition Government on the economy. Thailand’s first female Prime Minister and cabinet was endorsed in August 2011 and the Pheu Thai party has once again re-affirmed its commitment to transportation projects. Standout proposed policies that may be considered to affect the BTS Group business include the (i) flat THB 20 fare for rail travel and (ii) increase in the minimum wage. With regards to these, the BTS Group will closely observe any developments and stand ready to support the Government in pursuit of any social policies but firmly expects that any agreements will not have any detrimental effect on the Company’s rights under its Concession Agreement. Further, as employed staff of BTS fall within in a higher wage bracket, the proposed minimum wage hike will not impact us materially. However, there may be some minor passing through of costs through some of the outsourced workers such as contract cleaning and security guards.
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BTS last 12 months Share Price Performance :
Equity Markets4 BTS TB SET Transport Index SET Index NIKKEI 225 HANG SENG FTSE 100 S&P 500 Currency Markets4 USD vs THB EUR vs THB THB vs JPY THB vs HKD THB vs SGD THB vs GBP
3 MO -11.84% -12.25% -3.23% -7.94% -15.22% -13.79% -13.60% 3 MO 0.84% 1.13% 4.69% -1.23% 0.74% -1.56%
6 MO -6.94% -5.56% 10.69% -14.77% -12.88% -13.81% -11.30% 6 MO 3.01% -2.48% 5.46% -3.10% 2.47% -2.17%
12 MO -23.86% -16.59% 21.88% -5.36% -7.87% -3.48% 4.59% 12 MO 0.54% -6.35% 5.32% -0.92% 5.43% 3.58%
On July 26th, our shareholders approved the payment of a final dividend of Baht 0.02264 per share to supplement the interim dividend of Baht 0.0129 per share. Based on the BTS share price as of August 8th, this is equivalent to a dividend yield in excess of 5% per annum. Also the Group’s first ESOP scheme which now forms part of a comprehensive incentive package to our employees was approved. Politics aside, the growth trend in ridership is expected to continue unabated in the next quarter. Most significantly, the On nut – Bearing extension will commence operation on 12th August on the occasion of H.M. Queen Sirikit’s birthday and will contribute to further growth in ridership on our Core Network as well as supplement O&M income. Further, we expect continued growth in our Media business in line with our full year growth forecasts and our property income profile will also be aided by further transfer of units at Abstracts Sukhumvit 66/1. Yours faithfully,
Daniel Ross Financial Director
Our City Our Future
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