Thursday, 14 June 2018

Pimpinan Ehsan – Cash arbitrage gains on the cards?

Pimpinan Ehsan Bhd (PEB) (Bursa Stock code: 5622)(formerly known as TriPLC Bhd) was in the news for its corporate deal involving the following in sequence:

(i)                  Transfer of TriPLC under Pimpinan Ehsan Bhd - Completed
(ii)                Sale of 100% stake in TriPLC construction business unit to Puncak Niaga - Completed
(iii)               Declaration of special dividend of RM1.95 per share from sale proceeds of TriPLC - Completed
The stock recently went ex-special dividend on 14 June 2018, and currently trading at ex-dividend price of RM0.64 per share. It is currently trading at a whopping 45% discount to net cash per share of RM0.93 per share, which may potentially be distributed back to shareholders should a core business is not found by PEB within a year.

Final thoughts:

Pros: Potential unlocking of share value via dividend distribution catalyst, acquisition of earning accretive business

Cons: Extension of timeline for new acquisition of business thus delay in full realization of share value/narrowing of discount to NTA/net cash per share, Management hoarding cash (low probability), acquisition of value destroying business.

Note: This is not an investment advice. Buy and sell any securities at your own risk.

Disclosure: None.

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