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January 24, 2020
Investing ideas
Raffles Medical likely to remain range-bound as it finds its footing in China, analysts say
SINGAPORE (Oct 31): Analysts are maintaining their “hold” recommendations on Raffles Medical Group (RMG), after the group posted a 16.9% drop in 3Q19 earnings on the back of gestation losses for its new hospital in Chongqing, China.
October 31, 2019
Results
Raffles Medical posts 16.9% drop in 3Q earnings to $13.6 mil on gestation losses from Chongqing hospital
SINGAPORE (Oct 29): Raffles Medical Group reported a 16.9% drop in earnings to $13.6 million for the 3Q19 ended September, from $16.4 million a year ago, on the back of gestation losses for RafflesHospital Chongqing.
October 29, 2019
Trans-boundary haze
Hazy skies have little impact on healthcare providers, says CGS-CIMB
SINGAPORE (Sept 25): The ongoing haze has little impact on healthcare providers in terms of revenue or share price, but prolonged haze conditions showed an increase in admissions to private hospitals, an analysis by CGS-CIMB Research has found.
September 25, 2019
Broker's Calls
China could give healthcare players a shot in the arm, says CGS-CIMB
SINGAPORE (June 11): CGS-CIMB Research says China could be the “cure” for anaemic local growth among Singapore-listed healthcare providers, with a total healthcare market size that is some 46 times larger.
June 11, 2019
Update
Raffles Medical Group says not long before China forms 20-40% of overall business
SINGAPORE (April 29): Raffles Medical Group (RMG) says Raffles Hospital Chongqing saw around 500 patients over 1Q19 since it opened in January this year. The new hospital currently has between 100 and 150 beds, and the group intends to roll out more beds
April 29, 2019
Broker's Calls
Raffles Medical Group patiently waits for its new developments
SINGAPORE (Feb 26): Analysts are generally neutral on Raffles Medical Group (RMG) after the group yesterday announced that its FY18 earnings saw a slight 0.4% increase y-o-y to $71.1 million, while revenue grew 2.4% to $489.1 million.
February 26, 2019
Results
Raffles Medical posts 0.4% rise in FY18 earnings to $71.1 mil; recommends 2 cents final dividend
SINGAPORE (Feb 25): Raffles Medical Group (RMG) announced $71.1 million in earnings for FY18, rising a marginal 0.4% from $70.8 million in FY17 as higher tax expenses and additional depreciation from the recently-completed Raffles Specialist Centre contin
February 25, 2019
Update
Raffles Medical announces opening of Chongqing hospital
SINGAPORE (Jan 2): Raffles Medical Group (RMG) says its 700-bed hospital in Chongqing is now open, with a second hospital to open in Shanghai, Pudong Qintan, this year.
January 02, 2019
Broker's Calls
Startup costs from Raffles Medical's Chongqing Hospital expected to offset higher earnings
SINGAPORE (Oct 30): Raffles Medical Group reported 3Q18 earnings remain unchanged at $16.4 million compared to the previous year.
October 30, 2018