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1. Valuetronics (Conviction Pick!)
2. Lian Beng
3. Centurion
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Valuetronics
Price = S$0.435Market Cap = S$165m2015 Dividend yield = 8.3%2015 P/E =6.1x
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Valuetronics
Electronic Manufacturing Services provider established in 1992• Engineering Design & Development • Product Design & Deployment • Plastic Injection Moulding• Tool Design and Tool Fabrication • Metal Stamping & Machining • Printed Circuit Box Assembly and Box Build Assembly • Supply Chain Management
Serving 2 major segments• Industrial & Commercial Electronics (ICE)• Consumer Electronics (CE)
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ValuetronicsWhy invest in Valuetronics?1) A near 100% cash-backed company by 2017?
0.286108.7604.0Net Cash and AFS assets0.04115.5 86.4 AFS assets0.24593.2517.7 Net cash
(0.1)(0.7)Debt93.3 518.4 Cash
S$/shareS$mHK$mAs at 30 Sep 15
*SG$:HK$=0.18Source: UOB Kay Hian, Valuetronics
As at 30 Sep 15,NAV = HK$2.11
= S$0.384
AFS assets: • Consist of bonds, of which over 90% are invested are in US$
denominated, with the remaining in RMB. • Average maturity of the bonds < 3 years• Bonds of companies in Asia pacific from different sectors such as
REITS and banks
We believe this should be the share price floor
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0.24290.7504.0(1.9)505.80.0360.07026.4146.6
(29.9)176.6
FY15
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(20.7)120.6
1HFY16
0.2380.1110.122net cash/share 85.539.943.9net cash S$m
475.1221.5243.7Net cash HK$m(2.9)(0.1)(20.0)Borrowings HK$m477.9221.6263.7Cash HK$m0.0360.0140.031Dividend S$/share0.1410.0210.098FCF S$/share50.87.435.1FCF S$m
282.141.2195.3Free Cash Flow (FCF) HK$m
(20.8)(17.9)(44.6)CAPEX HK$m303.059.2239.8
Operating Cash Flow HK$m
FY14FY13FY12
*SG$:HK$=0.18Source: UOB Kay Hian, Valuetronics
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0.2420.2380.1110.122net cash/share 90.785.539.943.9net cash S$m504.0475.1221.5243.7Net cash HK$m(1.9)(2.9)(0.1)(20.0)Borrowings HK$m505.8477.9221.6263.7Cash HK$m0.0360.0360.0140.031Dividend S$/share0.0700.1410.0210.098FCF S$/share26.450.87.435.1FCF S$m146.6282.141.2195.3
Free Cash Flow (FCF) HK$m
(29.9)(20.8)(17.9)(44.6)CAPEX HK$m176.6303.059.2239.8
Operating Cash Flow HK$m
FY15FY14FY13FY12
*SG$:HK$=0.18Source: UOB Kay Hian, Valuetronics
Despite paying out generous dividends, Valuetronics has managed to double its cash pile from FY12-FY15.
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ValuetronicsWhy invest in Valuetronics?1) A near 100% cash-backed company by 2017?
0.0360.0360.0360.0360.0360.0140.031DPS (S$)0.3620.3300.3020.2740.2430.1130.122
Net cash + AFS/share (S$)
0.0430.0430.0430.0320.0060.002-AFS/share (S$)0.3190.2870.2590.2420.2380.1110.122net cash/share (S$)0.0680.0640.0640.0700.1410.0210.098FCF/share (S$)
2018F2017F2016F2015201420132012FY
*SG$:HK$=0.18, We had assumed dividend payouts in our net cash + AFS (S$) in FY16-FY18F.Source: UOB Kay Hian, Valuetronics
Assuming no dividends payoutBy FY17, Valuetronics will have net cash + AFS/share = 0.274+0.064+0.064
= S$0.402Current share price = S$0.435
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ValuetronicsWhy invest in Valuetronics?1) A near 100% cash-backed company by 2017?
2) Concerns of declining LED segment overblown
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Valuetronics
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Poor market sentiments and Concerns over declining LED segment
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ValuetronicsValuetronics has 2 segments1) Industrial & Commercial Electronics (ICE) – higher profit margins ,
exhibited very good growth, diversified customer base PROFIT FROM ICE SEGMENT HAS GROWN AT AN IMPRESSIVE FY12-15 CAGR OF 29.1%.
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Source: UOB Kay Hian, Valuetronics
Management continues to remain optimistic of growth of the ICE segment in FY16.-1QFY16 ICE revenue rose 11.2% yoy mainly due to increased demand from existing customers
-Valuetronics has reached the final stages of contract negotiation with a customer
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ValuetronicsValuetronics has 2 segments1) Industrial & Commercial Electronics (ICE) – higher profit margins ,
exhibited very good growth, diversified customer base
2) Consumer Electronics (CE) – lower margins than ICE segment, customer concentration risk (90% of sales comes from a single customer)a. LED lightings – declining sales due to intense competition (about 50% of
CE revenue)b. Consumer lifestyle (eg. Electronic shavers) – relatively stable (about
50% of CE revenue)
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Source: UOB Kay Hian, Valuetronics
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Source: UOB Kay Hian, Valuetronics
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In FY12 CE forms 73% of profit
By FY15 CE forms 45% of profit
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ValuetronicsLED segment will continue to be a drag on the group’s performance•We believe it is of declining significance
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ValuetronicsFinancials Forecast CE revenue to drop 71%
in FY16 as the LED segment decline in significance.
We forecast revenue from the ICE segment to grow 20%,15% and 10% in FY16-FY18F respectively driven by increased demand from existing customers and new customers in the pipeline.
Valuetronics has secured a new automotive customer which has started to contribute to ICE segment in 2QFY16. ICE segment grew 27.7% in 2QFY16.
2 new customers are also expected to contribute to Valuetronics from 2QFY17.
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ValuetronicsPut things into perspective…
2.66.1 0%2.96.7 -10%3.37.6 -20%3.8 8.7 -30%
ex-cash PEPEYoy decline in FY15 EPS
2.1FY15F ex-cash and AFS PE2.6
FY15F ex-cash PE
6.1 FY15F PE6.1 FY15F PE
666cash and AFS as % of mkt cap56%
cash as % of mkt cap
*Based on ending net cash balance as at 2QFY16 of S$0.245/share (not inclusive of AFS investments). Assumed share price of S$0.435
*Based on share price of S$0.435
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ValuetronicsWhy invest in Valuetronics?1) A near 100% cash-backed company by 2017?
2) Concerns of declining LED segment overblown
3) 8% dividend yield
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0.070 0.136 0.020 0.094 SGm/FCF/share
8.3%8.3%3.3%7.0%5.8%2.9%1.9%3.2%Dividend yield0.036 0.036 0.014 0.031 0.025 0.013 0.008 0.014 Dividend in S$
0.200.200.080.170.140.070.050.08Dividend HK$50.0%49.3%36.5%46.6%40.9%41.9%30.0%30.6%payout ratio0.072 0.073 0.039 0.066 0.062 0.030 0.027 0.046 EPS S$
0.40.4060.2190.3650.3420.1670.150.255EPS HK$FY15FY14FY13FY12FY11FY10FY09FY08
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ValuetronicsBUYTarget Price:S$0.54Upside: 24.6%
0.542 TP8.3 Peers average PE
0.065 0.364 FY17 EPSS$HK$
Our target price has an implied ex-cash FY17F PE of only 4.5x.
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Lian Beng
Price = S$0.51Market Cap = S$260m2015 Dividend yield = 5.9%2015 P/E =3.7x
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Lian Beng
4 Main business segments1) Construction
2) Property Development
3) Construction-related business (Engineering, leasing of construction machinery, supply of ready mixed concrete, supply of Asphalt)
4) Investment holdings (eg. Rental income from investment properties)
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Lian BengOne of Singapore’s largest and leading construction groups. BCA A1 graded Main contractor
ESTABLISHED CONSTRUCTION TRACK RECORD
Ngee Ann PolytechnicNgee Ann Polytechnic Phase IV Expansion Programme - Erection & Completion of Proposed 4/6 Storey Teaching Block on Lots 3PT 113, 229PT, 1968PT & 1969PT Mk 5 Clementi Rd * As Main Sub-Contractor
Housing & Development BoardBuilding works at Punggol West Contract 1 (Total: 559 dwelling units) (Contract No: P/159/00)
Land Transport AuthorityProposed Queensway / Commonwealth Avenue Road Interchange - Contract No: C3214
Marina Bay Sands Pte LtdMarina Bay Sands Integrated Resort Development - Package 2109 -Construction Contract for Hotel Substructure Works
Nanyang Technological UniversityProposed erection of a three-storey building with a basement Multi-Purpose Hall for Nanyang Technological University at Nanyang Avenue
CustomerPast projects*
* List is not exhaustive. Source: Lian Beng, UOB Kay Hian
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Lian BengWhy invest in Lian Beng?1) Bulging property development portfolio with locked in sales
BULGING PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO WITH LOCKED-IN SALES
Source: Lian Beng, UOB Kay Hian
62.74.1 93%65%IndMandai Foodlink
4.2 56%40%Retail & OfficeHexacube
23.8 96%50%Resi & ComMidtown Residences/ The Midtown
0.8 32%10%Resi & ComFloraville/Floraview/Floravista
14.7 100%15%Resi & ComKAP & KAP Residences
3.3 86%10%Resi & ComNEWest
11.8 78%50%ResiSpottiswoode Suites
Est profit attributable to Lian Beng that is yet to be recognised% soldStakeType
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Lian BengWhy invest in Lian Beng?1) Bulging property development portfolio with locked in sales
Source: UOB Kay Hian
Support the income ofLian Beng as it grows its core profit
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Lian BengWhy invest in Lian Beng?1) Bulging property development portfolio with locked in sales
2) Building its recurring income and a strong free cash flow
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Lian BengWhy invest in Lian Beng?2) Building its recurring income and a strong free cash flow
Construction
Supply of ready mixed concrete
Supply of asphalt
Leasing of construction equipment- eg. Gondolas, generators, external scaffolds
Rental income from investment properties
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Lian BengWhy invest in Lian Beng?2) Building its recurring income and a strong free cash flow
GROWING RECURRING INCOME AND CASH FLOW
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The workers’ dormitory at Mandai (55% owned) is currently operating at near full occupancy and is expected to contribute S$6-7m/year of net rental income.
Recently acquired freehold property in Melbourne, Australia, to contribute about A$1.3m/year from 2HFY16.
Tampines Industrial Crescent (30% owned) has been fully leased out, and we estimate it to contribute S$3m/year of rental income to Lian Beng from FY16.
The worker’s dormitory at Jalan Papan (49% owned) will come on stream from FY17, and we estimate it will contribute an additional S$5m-7m/year of rental income to Lian Beng
12-20Rental income (Worker’s dormitories + Tampines Industrial Crescent + Prudential tower)
3-4Leasing of equipments
Plant still in initial stages of commencing operationn.a.Supply of Asphalt
3-4Supply of RMC
CommentsEst. FY16-FY17/18profit (S$m)Business segment
Source: UOB Kay Hian
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Lian BengWhy invest in Lian Beng?2) Building its recurring income and a strong free cash flow
Forecast -Contributions from equipment leasing, RMC and construction business to remain relatively stable.
-Bulk of the profit growth to be driven by highly recurring rental income from investment properties (eg. Jalan Papanworker’s dormitory)
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Lian BengWhy invest in Lian Beng?1) Bulging property development portfolio with locked in sales
2) Building its recurring income and a strong free cash flow
3) Consistent dividend payout and share price support from daily buybacks
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Lian BengWhy invest in Lian Beng?3) Consistent dividend payout and share price support from daily buybacks
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Lian BengWhy invest in Lian Beng?3) Consistent dividend payout and share price support from daily buybacks
In Oct-Dec 14, Lian Beng repurchased 19.6m shares (about 3.7% of total outstanding shares) at S$0.60-0.68/share under its share buyback programme.
Recently, Lian Beng has re-initiated their buyback programmeFrom 21 May 15- 19 Jun 15, Lian Beng repurchased 2.6m shares from the market at S$0.51-0.56/share
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Summary1. Bulging property development portfolio with locked in sales2. Building its recurring income and a strong free cash flow3. Consistent dividend payout and share price support from daily buybacks
Lian BengBUYTarget Price:S$0.81Upside: 58.8%
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(0.27)Less 25% Conglomerate discount
1.079Total
PV of profits surplus (discount rate: 8%)0.005RNAV premium of Jalan Papan dormitory
PV of development profits surplus (discount rate: 8%)
0.11Development profits
As at 31 Aug 150.964Net asset value
CommentsPer share (S$)
Source: UOB Kay Hian
Lian Beng is currently trading at 0.6x P/B, with a FY15 dividend yield of 5.9%
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Centurion
Price = S$0.41Market Cap = S$310m2014 Dividend yield = 3.7%2014 P/E = 7.0x2015F P/E =9.8x
CenturionOne of Singapore largest operators of workers’ dormitories
150,300Total
16,800Wee Hur
18,000JYC NCL
19,500MES
21,000Averic
7,900 beds in Jalan Papan under construction
35,500Centurion
39,500Vobis
CommentsNo. of bedsOperator
Source: Respective companies, foreignworkerdormitory.com, UOB Kay Hian
Centurion
Workers’ quarters on farms
Purpose-built dormitoriesConverted industrial premisesQuarters on construction sites
HDB flats (only for Malaysian construction work permit holders)private residences.
Options available
Centurion
4,100 (completed in Jul 15)
30 years (wef 2013) 100%
WestliteWoodlands
7,900 (under construction)
23 years (wef2015)51%Jalan Papan
Near 100%6,300Freehold45%Westlite Mandai
>85%8,6003+3+3 years
(wef 2008) 100%Westlite Tuas
Near 100%8,60060 years
(wef 1998) 100%Westlite TohGuan
Occupancy rateNo. of bedsYears lease% ownedName of Dormitory
Source: Centurion
CenturionRevenue sources:•Leasing of dormitories and •Leasing of surrounding commercial spaces (such as canteens, provision shops and barber shops)
Limited credit risk:• 1-2 years of lease agreements with companies charging them on a per unit (bed) basis. •Collect rental deposit of 2-4 months•Subsequent rentals made payable monthly in advance.
Main costs of operation: •Maintenance costs eg. cleaning, pest control and security•Entertainment expenses eg. Organise festivals
CenturionStudents’ dormitory (Defensive business segment)
1) RMIT Village (Australia)• Student accommodation with a capacity of about 456 beds
• 5-minute tram ride or a 10-minute walk to RMIT University and is just across the road from the University of Melbourne.
Source: GOOGLE MAPS, UOB Kay Hian, housing.rmit.edu.au
CenturionStudents’ dormitory (Defensive business segment)
1) RMIT Village (Australia)
A steady source of tenants•70%: RMIT University; 30%: University of Melbourne•100% occupancy for last 3 years•Positive rental reversions annually
Room for expansion. Car park building ( 2,050sqm of freehold land ) next to RMIT VillageLooking to redevelop it
CenturionStudents’ dormitory (Defensive business segment)
1) RMIT Village (Australia)
5881.62230 (est)2,050Redevelopment of carpark
5883.224564,000RMIT Village
Derived monthly rental/bed (S$)
Annual net profit (S$m)
No. of beds
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CenturionStudents’ dormitory (Defensive business segment)
2) UK dormitories (1,906 beds)
CenturionWhy invest in Centurion?
- Most of the negatives have been factored in?
Concerns about industry oversupply
CenturionWhy invest in Centurion? Concerns about oversupply over amplified
CenturionWhy invest in Centurion?
73% of total new beds coming into the market are temporary dormitories
As such, we believe the government can easilycontrol the number of dormitories in the market should there be an oversupply.
The leases for 30.000-40,000 temporary beds are expiring in the next few years.
If not renewed, the removal of these temporary beds could also help ease the supply gut.
Centurion
4,100 (under construction)
30 years (wef 2013) 100%Woodlands site
7,900 (under construction)
23 years (wef2015)51%Jalan Papan
Near 100%6,300Freehold45%Westlite Mandai
>85%8,6003+3+3 years
(wef 2008) 100%Westlite Tuas
Near 100%8,60060 years
(wef 1998) 100%Westlite TohGuan
Occupancy rateNo. of bedsYears lease% ownedName of Dormitory
Source: Centurion
Most of Centurion’s dormitories are permanent.
CenturionWhy invest in Centurion?
Aggressive tender bids of >S$150/bed/month vs current market rental rates of S$300/bed/month
Have not included construction cost
Short lease term
Limits these new entrants ability to engage in aggressive pricewars
CenturionWhy invest in Centurion?Concerns about oversupply over amplified
Introduction of supportive measures for purpose built dormitories•Increased crackdown on unauthorised dormitories:
From Dec 14-Mar 15, the Singapore Civil Defence Force cracked down on 68 unauthoriseddormitories that either failed to meet fire safety standards or were illegal. This came on the back of two fire accidents at Geylang in Dec 14 and Apr 15 that killed six foreign workers.
• Freeze on temporary dorms in 12 estates URA issued a circular in Nov 14, stating that it will no longer allow new temporary dormitories to be built in 12 industrial estates, due to the “significant strain on existing infrastructure”.
CenturionWhy invest in Centurion?
- Most of the negatives have been factored in?
- Still a highly recurring business model (and cash flow generative too)
CenturionWhy invest in Centurion?
- Most of the negatives have been factored in?
- Still a highly recurring business model (and cash flow generative too)
- Value unlock in the future?o Spin off?
o Earlier in Jan 15, Centurion tried to explore a REIT listing for its workers accommodation assets. However it failed as the SGX responded that the proposed listing would be considered a chain listing under the listing rule. Hence Centurion has decided to defer and reconsider the proposed REIT listing at a later stage.
o Disposal of properties?
CenturionStudents’ dormitory (Defensive business segment)
2) UK dormitories (1,906 beds)
Rising institutional interest in student accommodation assets in UK- According to CBRE, investment in UK student accomodation exceeded £2b for the third consecutive year, reaching £2.37b (+7.7% yoy) in 2014. - A shift in investor profiles for these assets, with the recent acquirers coming from institutional investors such as La Salle, Henderson and Blackrock.
2015 is set to be another record year for the UK student housing market with investment expected to hit a record £3.3b in 1Q15. Some of the recent transactions include:
a) In Mar 15, Canada’s biggest pension fund, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), acquired Liberty Living (which holds 16,700 rooms in 40 residences across UK) for about £1.1b.
b) In Mar 15, The Carlyle Group sold its Pure Student Living (which holds 2,170 rooms across five prime central London sites, catering to the upscale market) to LetterOne Treasury Services for £532m.
c) In Mar 15, Round Hill Capital LLC sold its Nido portfolio (2,375 beds in London’s King’s Cross, NottingHill and Spitalfields neighbourhoods) for £600m.
Centurion
Expect adjusted net profit to grow as Centurion’s portfolio of beds expand
Expect the impact from the renewal of the Tuas dormitory in 2017 to be partially offset by contributions from newly completed dormitories such as Jalan Papan
Adjusted net profit to owners
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Drop in 3Q15 net profit due to- higher financing cost for the UK student dormitories, Westlite Woodlands, and the MTN note issued in Jul 15.
9M15 net profit formed 76.9% of our full year forecast.
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Summary1. Concerns about industry oversupply over amplified2. Still a highly recurring business model3. Potential value unlock in the future?
CenturionBUYTarget Price:S$0.66Upside: 61.0%
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