Investor Relations Quarterly Review: Issue 14

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INVESTOR RELATIONS QUARTERLY REVIEW: ISSUE 14

BTS GROUP HOLDINGS PLC th

2Q 13/14

(3 months ending 30 SEP 2013) (Ended June 2010)

AT A GLANCE

FROM THE EDITOR

SHARE INFORMATIONA Shares Outstanding Free FloatE Par Value Market Capitalisation YTD daily traded valueD Stock Identifiers Stock Exchange Symbol Bloomberg / Reuters

Dear Investment Community, 11,838.0mn sharesG 56.9% THB 4.0 / ShareF THB 104.2bn / USD 3.3bnB THB 858.7mn / USD 27.4mnB BTS BTS TB / BTS.BK

GROSS PROFIT BY BUSINESS UNITC

REVENUE BY BUSINESS UNIT

MASS TRANSIT 22%

MEDIA 37%

MASS TRANSIT 26%

MEDIA 43%

SERVICES 2%

SERVICES 2%

PROPERTY 39%

PROPERTY 30%

With the strategic focus of the Group firmly directed towards the deployment of mass transit extension lines, it is unsurprising that our stakeholders pay close attention to its progress. For the Green line extension (additional 4 stations to Bang Wa) construction continues apace and the extension is expected to be fully operational by December 2013. For the Green line southern extension from Bearing – Samut Prakan (9 stations, 12.8 km), civil works construction has now progressed past 15% (as of 30 September 2013) and the bidding for the operating contract is now expected in early 2014. Furthermore, on 15 October 2013, the Cabinet approved the construction of the Green line northern extension (Mo Chit – Saphan Mai – Kukod; 16 stations, 18.4 km) which is under the authority of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA). Construction is expected to start in 2014. Turning now to look at the quarterly financial results, we are pleased to deliver yet another solid quarter. Amongst the backdrop of earnings downgrades across multiple sectors in Thailand, BTS Group remains firmly in line with its FY 2013/14 targets. Consolidated total revenue grew 89.0% YoY to THB 2,893.2mn, profit attributable to the equity holders of the Company grew by 98.0% to THB 959.1mn and the recurring net profit margin expanded to 28.3% in 2Q 13/14. In our mass transit business, in spite of the fare increase on 1 June 2013, ridership hit a new quarterly record of 53.5mn trips. Both quarterly ridership and YTD ridership have grown 8.4% YoY, still within the targeted range of 7% 10% annual growth. Further, All five new 4-car trains will be delivered in November 2013 and the trains will all be available for service by end December 2013 in order to support the increasing patronage on the new Silom Line Extension.

Source: Company

BTS last 12 months Share Price PerformanceA:

On the Media side, we have seen a softening in Modern Trade media revenue as a result of consumption slowdown. However, this has been offset by a stronger than expected contribution from BTS-related Media. Net recurring profit (consolidated basis) for our Media business rose 39.2% YoY. We expect 3Q 13/14 results to outperform QoQ as the media industry heads into its seasonal peak period. Moreover, the Company expects to see additional revenue contribution starting at the end of 3Q 13/14 from BTS-related Media as a result of the commencement of sales of the platform truss LEDs and the delivery of additional five 4-car trains.

EQUITY MARKETSH BTS TB SET Transport Index SET Index NIKKEI 225 HANG SENG FTSE 100 S&P 500

3 MO 5.23% 2.59% -3.34% 4.81% 4.81% 1.90% 4.68%

6 MO 7.74% 1.80% -14.67% -2.31% -2.01% 1.26% 8.38%

12 MO 38.17% 52.83% 7.25% 62.94% 6.88% 16.27% 28.32%

CURRENCY MARKETSH

3 MO

6 MO

12 MO

USD vs THB EUR vs THB THB vs JPY THB vs HKD THB vs SGD THB vs GBP

-1.29% -1.79% -0.80% 1.35% 2.54% 4.96%

-6.29% -9.07% 9.83% 6.86% 6.09% 11.72%

-3.41% -4.67% -9.25% 3.51% 1.27% 2.12%

Our property business recorded operating revenue of THB 916.7mn, up 372.0% YoY from accelerated transfer of units of residential condominium units (Abstracts Phahonyothin Park). All of the remaining units of Abstracts condominium developments are expected to be sold and transferred in FY 13/14. Furthermore, the Group recognised a gain on the sales of land at Bang Pakong and Bangna KM 18 of THB 379.3mn. Within the Services business, Rabbit collaborated with AIS to launch the AIS mPAY Rabbit on 1 November 2013. This allows customers to use mobile phones that support Near Field Communication (NFC) technology as a common ticketing system across the BTS mass transit system network and for retail e-payment. Finally, on 11 October 2013, our Shareholders’ EGM resolved to approve the issuance of BTS-W3. The warrants were allocated to existing shareholders for free, are exercisable from the end of year 3 through to their maturity in year 5, with a strike price of THB 12 per share. We believe this provides the Company with financial flexibility to proceed with the future mass transit projects. The issuance date was 1 November 2013 and the first day trade is expected on 18 November 2013. Yours faithfully,

Daniel Ross Financial Director

Our City Our Future

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