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Singapore Press Holdings (SPH)
Results
SPH reports 17% drop in 1Q earnings to $46.3 mil as media revenue continues to slide
Profit before tax for the media segment plunged 76.8% to $7.5 million in 1QFY2020, from $32.3 million a year ago.
January 13, 2020
Broker's Calls
SPH kept at 'hold' as media business continues to slide: UOB Kay Hian
“While asset quality looks relatively assured, the decline in its media business does not appear to be abating,” UOB lead analyst Lucas Teng says in a Jan 6 report.
January 06, 2020
M&A
SPH acquires 7 UK student accommodation properties for $806 mil
SINGAPORE (Dec 23): Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) is adding seven purpose-built student accommodation assets (PBSAs) to its portfolio for a price tag of £448 million ($806.4 million), the group reported on Monday.
December 23, 2019
Healthcare
Ageing trend supports spending, but earnings of stocks dip on costs
SINGAPORE (20 Dec) : Eight in 10 medical practitioners say Singapore’s healthcare system should focus more on disease prevention as Singaporeans live longer and are more likely to contract a chronic illness at an earlier age. Moreover, nearly half or 49
December 20, 2019
Results
SPH reports 23.4% drop in FY19 earnings to $213.2 mil; announces plans to cut 5% of media staff
SINGAPORE (Oct 17): Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) is looking to cut 5% of staff from its media group as print revenue continues to slide. Following a review of its media business, SPH says it will be restructuring and streamlining its media and magazines
October 17, 2019
Ageing
SPH to invest $50 mil in new investment fund for aged care, healthcare assets
SINGAPORE (Oct 16): Singapore Press Holdings, via its wholly-owned subsidiary, SPH JPAM, has entered into a strategic partnership with asset managers Bridge C Capital Inc to set up an investment fund focused on investing in aged care and healthcare assets
October 16, 2019
Markets
Stop the presses! SPH shares near 25-year low, becomes worst MSCI Singapore stock this year
SINGAPORE (July 26): Singapore Press Holdings is now the worst performer on the MSCI Singapore Index, as shares hover at a 25-year low, after a strategy to diversify into real estate has so far failed to offset sagging earnings from its media business.
July 26, 2019
Results
SPH posts 44.1% drop in 3Q earnings to $26.2 mil as media business continues to face challenges
SINGAPORE (July 12): Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) saw its earnings fall 44.1% to $26.2 million for the 3Q19 ended May, compared to $46.9 million a year ago.
July 12, 2019