- Singapore Post (SingPost, SGX:S08) 1HFY24 (Apr to Sep 2023) core PATMI of S$13m (+2% y-o-y) was below expectations, at 31% of our FY24F forecast. The key disappointment was negative translation impact from a weaker A$ and RMB against S$; on a constant currency basis, underlying PATMI grew by 52% y-o-y.
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Australia business to be boosted by inorganic growth in 2HFY24F
- On 1 Nov, SingPost announced:
- the proposed acquisition of Border Express, and
- further stake increase in its Australian subsidiary FMH (from 88% to 100% — total consideration of ~A$290m would be funded by a mix of cash and borrowings).
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- SingPost believes the acquisition of Border Express can help it widen its reach and broaden service offerings in Australia, and expects revenue synergies via cross-selling to grow wallet share of its customer base.
Earnings inflection for the Post and Parcel segment
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