Posted by Mabel > Mar 13, 2024 12:11 AM | Report Abuse

Today broken 7 oledi..

Posted by Mohd ImranRafifi > Mar 13, 2024 2:58 PM | Report Abuse

Why was there a sudden pullback today ..😐

Posted by Mabel > Mar 14, 2024 12:19 PM | Report Abuse

Haha Pull back is what Mabel has been waiting for. Today Mabel Re-enter PCHEM at RM 6.76...

Some Nice Uncles and Auntie so nice to sell their PCHEM to Mabel

So apey...

Meow Meow Meow

Posted by Mabel > Mar 14, 2024 12:20 PM | Report Abuse

Let see if they still wang to sell to Mabel at RM 6.75 and RM 6.74...

Thank you so much...

Meow

Posted by bullrun168 > Mar 15, 2024 7:58 AM | Report Abuse

Wow, oil price was super bull !
Now Brent already at=>
$85.42 +1.39 +1.65 %

Posted by Mohd ImranRafifi > Mar 15, 2024 4:30 PM | Report Abuse

Nice catch, Mabel. You have made 3% paper gain now 🤑

Posted by Leesa688 > Mar 15, 2024 7:43 PM | Report Abuse

Dont understand how PetChem works. Revenue increases but profit margin plunges! I can understand it if revenue plunges and this is from the stable of Petronas well run companies! Now even their dividend plunges!
Petronas Gas and Petronas Dagangan have always done well!

Posted by Mabel > Mar 15, 2024 10:25 PM | Report Abuse

#Mohd ImranRafifi Nice catch, Mabel. You have made 3% paper gain now 🤑
15/03/2024 4:30 PM

Yes Sir!

To Our Success!

Captain Mabel Meow

Friday, March 15th 2024

Brent futures have broken through the $85 per barrel for the first time since November, indicating that the gradually improving sentiment, further buoyed by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries this week and declining US inventories, is here to stay.

Posted by Mabel > Mar 15, 2024 10:55 PM | Report Abuse

PetChem declared a dividend of five sen per share amounting to RM400 million payable on March 26.

Total dividends for FY2023 came in at 41 sen per share, totalling RM1 billion.

Thank you PCHEM

Posted by Mabel > Mar 15, 2024 10:56 PM | Report Abuse

Leesa688 Dont understand how PetChem works. Revenue increases but profit margin plunges! I can understand it if revenue plunges and this is from the stable of Petronas well run companies! Now even their dividend plunges!
Petronas Gas and Petronas Dagangan have always done well!
15/03/2024 7:43 PM

In the case of Petronas Chemicals Group (PetChem), several reasons have been identified for this financial outcome:

• Compressed Margins: Despite higher revenues, PetChem’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) were lower mainly due to compressed margins. This could be due to increased competition, higher production costs, or lower selling prices for their products.

• Higher Operating Expenses: An increase in operating expenses, such as maintenance and energy & utilities costs, can reduce profit margins even if revenues are up.

• Plant Utilization Rate: PetChem reported a lower plant utilization rate due to higher plant statutory turnaround and maintenance activities, which resulted in lower production and sales volumes. This means that even though they may have sold their products at higher prices, they sold less overall, impacting profits.

Posted by Mabel > Mar 15, 2024 10:57 PM | Report Abuse

• Foreign Exchange Losses: PetChem experienced higher foreign exchange losses on the revaluation of loans to a joint operation company and of a subsidiary. Currency fluctuations can have a significant impact on the profits of companies that operate internationally.

• Acquisition Costs: The acquisition of leading Swedish Chemical Group Perstorp and the associated costs also contributed to the decrease in profits. Acquisitions can lead to short-term financial strain due to the initial costs involved.
• https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/petronas-chemicals-subsidiary-buys-swedish-firm-rm7b

• Global Economic Conditions: The global economic recovery has been sluggish, which affects demand and prices for chemical products.

• Dividends: The decrease in dividends is likely a result of the lower profits. Companies often adjust their dividend payouts based on their profitability to maintain financial stability.

Hence to answer his question, while higher revenues indicate that PetChem was able to generate more sales, various factors like compressed margins, increased operating expenses, lower plant utilization, foreign exchange losses, and acquisition costs have negatively impacted their profit margins and dividends. It’s a complex interplay of operational performance and market conditions that affect the financial health of a healthy company like PetChem

Posted by Mohd ImranRafifi > Mar 20, 2024 10:47 AM | Report Abuse

You are so hardworking digging out the old news of Petchem, Mabel 👏

Posted by Leesa688 > Mar 20, 2024 7:06 PM | Report Abuse

Thanks Mabel for the explanation. Just that PetChem should be able to withstand such pressures as higher operating costs and foreign exchange losses, which are also faced by Petronas Gas or other international companies. Maybe the market does not see that Perstop is a good acquisition.

Posted by Mohd ImranRafifi > Mar 22, 2024 10:59 AM | Report Abuse

Perstop? Is that the company provides waste handling solution?

Posted by Mabel > Mar 25, 2024 10:30 PM | Report Abuse

#Mohd ImranRafifi Perstop? Is that the company provides waste handling solution?
22/03/2024 10:59 AM

No. Perstorp is leading Swedish Chemical Group and a global leader in the specialty chemicals market, known for its innovative approach and sustainable solutions. The company focuses on using small molecular building blocks to create products that enhance everyday life in terms of safety, convenience, and environmental sustainability. Perstorp’s product range serves a variety of industries, including animal nutrition, advanced materials, resins, coatings, and synthetic lubricants.

Recently, Perstorp was acquired by PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), Malaysia’s leading integrated chemicals provider. This acquisition is part of PCG’s strategy to expand its presence in the specialty chemicals industry and to grow Perstorp’s value, focusing on sustainability and innovation. The acquisition aims to strengthen Perstorp’s position in the Asia Pacific markets and leverage PCG’s industrial know-how and customer base.

Perstorp is also committed to driving sustainable transformation within the chemical industry. One of their key initiatives is Project Air, which aims to reduce carbon emissions through the production of sustainable methanol. The project has been recognized by the European Union Innovation Fund as one of the large-scale green tech projects to be granted significant funding.

To Our Success!

Meow

Posted by Mabel > Mar 25, 2024 10:41 PM | Report Abuse

Perstorp complements PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG)'s future direction and business in several key ways:

Strategic Diversification: The acquisition of Perstorp is a strategic move for PCG to diversify into the specialty chemicals industry, which aligns with its vision of becoming a preferred chemical company providing innovative customer solutions.

Revenue Growth: Perstorp is expected to contribute significantly to PCG’s revenue, with an immediate increase of about 28% based on 2021 results. This supports PCG’s medium-term goal of generating 30% of its revenue from non-traditional businesses by 2030.

Sustainability and Innovation: Perstorp’s focus on sustainable solutions, particularly its Project Air which aims to produce sustainable methanol, strengthens PCG’s decarbonization efforts and commitment to sustainability.

To Our Success!

Meow

Posted by KingKKK > Mar 26, 2024 4:34 PM | Report Abuse

Malaysia's Mega-Cap Showdown: Mega Utilities vs Banks vs Healthcare - Who Wins? YTL, YTLPOWER, IHH, TENAGA, MAYBANK, PBBANK, CIMB, PCHEM

https://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/bestStocks/2024-03-26-story-h-185506101-Malaysia_s_Mega_Cap_Showdown_Mega_Utilities_vs_Banks_vs_Healthcare_Who_

Posted by Mohd ImranRafifi > Mar 27, 2024 10:31 AM | Report Abuse

@Mabel. I see. I thought it was Perstorp Sdn. Bhd. (https://perstorp.my/) 😅

Posted by Nepo > Mar 27, 2024 1:53 PM | Report Abuse

Thanks @ Mabel for the info
look like Pchem future is promising, bought some this morning@ RM 6.80

Posted by Tanleechoo > Mar 27, 2024 2:36 PM | Report Abuse

How is china petrol chemical industry? Is Petronas competitive in future.?

Posted by Sslee > Mar 27, 2024 2:45 PM | Report Abuse

Petrochemical industries in Europe is facing challenge of lifetime due to escalation cost in EU and cheaper China Petrochemical coming into market.

Pchem is only profitable due to Petronas support of cheaper NG cost.

Posted by Tanleechoo > Mar 27, 2024 4:28 PM | Report Abuse

This means like glove industry/ car
Industry… any thing China touch .it
Will be hyper competitive!?

Posted by EatCoconutCanWin > Mar 29, 2024 11:26 AM | Report Abuse

Boikot tetap boikot

Posted by Mabel > Mar 29, 2024 5:44 PM | Report Abuse

Haha today Mabel collect more at RM 6.71 and RM 6.70..

Hopefully can make some Duit Raya..

Posted by Mohd ImranRafifi > Apr 2, 2024 11:29 AM | Report Abuse

Malaysian is ridiculous...now they are boikot their own products ...

Posted by Sslee > Apr 3, 2024 8:27 AM | Report Abuse

Petrochemicals had historically been an exception to Beijing’s general push to be self-sufficient in basic materials, but the new plants being built by Rongsheng, Hengli and even offshore players such as BASF SE are changing that picture. As a result, traditional trade deficits in most downstream oil derivatives are turning into substantial surpluses:

A crucial question for the direction of the global climate is how the rest of the world now responds. Executives running petrochemical facilities outside China are facing glutted markets erasing their profit margins. The EU in November imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese products made from PET, the type of plastic derived from polyethylene that’s widely used in bottles.

In Europe, competition from the influx of low-cost Chinese products in recent months has been an issue for chemicals producers on a par with the disappearance of cheap Russian gas as feedstock. “We see imports from China coming in, in an order of magnitude like never before," BASF chairman Martin Brudermüller told an investor call last month.

Right now, plants outside China are still holding on and pumping out products at a loss, in the hope that global consumption of plastics will eventually catch up. There’s no guarantee when, or even whether, that happens. Should the global chemicals sector capitulate to the tidal wave of polymers flowing out of China and shut down, 2024’s demand surge might look like oil’s last gasp, before decline and fall set in.

More From Bloomberg Opinion:

Posted by James_Bond > Apr 7, 2024 12:37 PM | Report Abuse

How’s your serba dinamik battleships, Mabel? Now sound like you betting big in Pchem? Going against the boycotting Petronas business by the revengeful Malay?

Posted by Mabel > Apr 8, 2024 1:24 PM | Report Abuse

James_Bond How’s your serba dinamik battleships, Mabel? Now sound like you betting big in Pchem? Going against the boycotting Petronas business by the revengeful Malay?

07/04/2024 12:37 PM

Haha Mr Bond,

Mabel thought Mr Bond should know everything...

Been in and out of SD many times. BUY LOW SELL HIGH and oledi locked profits.

Haha there are currently 3 types of Investors in Serba:

1. Bonus Issues Investors
2. Pre July21 Suspension Investors
3. Post July21 Suspension Investors

The one that benefits the most is Category 1 who was awarded Bonus Issues, Dividends and took price action during Dec 2020 rally. 2nd is Category 3 who took massive price action during July 2021 rally, Nov and Dec 2022 Pull Back. The Biggest loser are in Category 2 who freeze like Old Monks when they are supposed to take massive Price Action when it matters...

Meow

Stock: [SERBADK]: SERBA DINAMIK HOLDINGS BERHAD

Dec 29, 2022 10:51 AM | Report Abuse

whizzkid
Mabel is the best! I knew it..
15/07/2022 12:40 PM

Haha of course Mabel is the best..

Now you know why Blondi and Huang always loves to follow Mabel across i3 and walk 3 steps behind Mabel..

Keep pumping..

Meow Meow Meow

Stock: [SAPNRG]: SAPURA ENERGY BERHAD

Feb 22, 2024 10:31 AM | Report Abuse

#TalkNumberOne Mabel why siao lang sniffing you from behind all the time? Hahaha😂😂😂😂😂
22/02/2024 8:51 AM

Hahaha...what do you expect from an Auntie who has been hibernating for 7 years?

Sure finish one after wake up...hihihi...

Posted by Mohd ImranRafifi > Apr 9, 2024 10:34 AM | Report Abuse

no worries, their management is confident that the industry will experience an upward cycle as the economy rebounds and demand aligns with supply, given the company's long-term commitment

Posted by James_Bond > Apr 9, 2024 2:13 PM | Report Abuse

Comrades, let’s short Pchem for such poor profit performance!

Posted by Mabel > Apr 12, 2024 10:19 AM | Report Abuse

Do you know that Petronas is the Best Brand O&G Company in the World?

Check it out...

Posted by Mabel > Apr 12, 2024 10:23 AM | Report Abuse

Do you know that Petronas is the Best Brand O&G Company in the World?

Check it out...

Posted by Mabel > Apr 12, 2024 11:00 PM | Report Abuse

Today Mabel at more at RM 6.69..

Posted by Mabel > Apr 15, 2024 9:58 AM | Report Abuse

If Iran attacks Israel, Middle East turmoil could lift oil past $100 a barrel
Published: April 12, 2024 at 1:22 p.m. ET
By Myra P. Saefong

Oil prices could rise by $15 a barrel if all of Iran’s output is interrupted: analyst

Oil traders know the all-too-familiar drill: Heightened tensions in the Middle East have led to a rally in prices — so far to the highest intraday levels in six months. If Iran, one of the world’s largest oil producers, gets directly involved, however, a return to prices of more than $100 a barrel may soon follow.
“Nobody wants to be short heading into the weekend,” said Manish Raj, managing director at Velandera Energy Partners. “If the conflicts escalate over the weekend, short sellers will lose their shirts when they wake up on Monday.”

Posted by Mabel > Apr 15, 2024 9:58 AM | Report Abuse

Geopolitics will hold the focus of markets to start the week after Iran's attack on Israel. An Israeli military spokesman said the country is prepared to do "whatever is necessary" in its defense. Tehran said it would attack with greater force if there was retaliation. Late Friday saw a flight to safety with money moving from equities to bonds and gold. Oil also gained on possibilities of production disruption in the Middle East.

Posted by Mabel > Apr 15, 2024 9:58 AM | Report Abuse

It's looking good for PCHEM...

Meow

Posted by Mohd ImranRafifi > Apr 15, 2024 10:53 AM | Report Abuse

Israel says it will respond to Iran attack 'when time is right' 😶
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68814391

Posted by Sslee > Apr 16, 2024 2:14 PM | Report Abuse

https://klse.i3investor.com/blogs/kianweiaritcles/2024-04-16-story-h-183774477-China_s_growing_plastics_dominance_is_squeezing_out_Asian_rivals.jsp