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Hup Seng's Stock Soars on Record Profits and Special Dividend Announcement

Hup Seng Industries Bhd's (KL ) shares surged after the company reported record quarterly profits and announced a special dividend. The biscuit maker's stock rose 9.1% to RM1.20 at its peak before settling at RM1.16, valuing the company at RM928 million with 1.7 million shares traded by 9:15 am. BIMB Securities upgraded Hup Seng to a “buy” with a target price of RM1.36, following stronger-than-expected quarterly results. The firm cited Hup Seng’s enhanced production capabilities and solid market positioning as key growth drivers. Earnings projections for FY2024F, FY2025F, and FY2026F were raised by 26.9%, 28.4%, and 30.1%, respectively, driven by an anticipated rise in sales from increased production and market reach. Festive season demand is expected to further boost sales momentum, BIMB noted. However, they cautioned about potential margin pressures due to rising palm oil costs.
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Bharti Airtel's Profit Falls Short Due to One-Time Charges Despite Revenue Gains

Bharti Airtel Ltd reported lower-than-expected profits for the quarter ended September 30, despite benefiting from tariff hikes introduced in July. The company's net income rose nearly threefold to 35.9 billion rupees (RM1.85 billion), compared to the same period last year, but fell short of analysts' estimates of 43.98 billion rupees, according to a filing on Monday.

The shortfall was primarily due to a one-time charge of 8.54 billion rupees, which also coincided with a loss of subscribers during the quarter.

The company, India's second-largest wireless carrier, saw revenue increase by 12% to 414.73 billion rupees, slightly exceeding analyst expectations. However, total costs also rose by 12%, reaching 196.3 billion rupees.

Bharti Airtel's average revenue per user (ARPU) in India rose by 10% to 233 rupees, although it remains below the 300-rupee target that the company has been pushing for as the minimum necessary for financial sustainability in the telecom sector.

The company also announced leadership changes, with Gopal Vittal being appointed vice chairman and Shashwat Sharma named as the managing director and chief executive officer.

The quarter's performance follows a low base from the previous year, when Bharti Airtel's profits were impacted by an adverse court ruling in India and lower revenue from Africa due to the devaluation of the Nigerian naira.

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