Σε ΒΒΒ+ (από ΒΒΒ) αναβάθµισε τη µακροπρόθεσµη πιστοληπτική ικανότητα της Κύπρου η S&P Global Ratings, διατηρώντας, µάλιστα, σε θετικές τις προοπτικές επαναξιολόγησης (outlook). Σύµφωνα µε τον αµερικανικό οίκο αξιολόγησης, η αναβάθµιση αντανακλά την πρόοδο που έχει σηµειώσει η Κύπρος τα τελευταία χρόνια για την αντιµετώπιση των δηµοσιονοµικών ανισορροπιών, εν µέσω ανθεκτικής ανάπτυξης. Η S&P προβλέπει ότι το ακαθάριστο δηµόσιο χρέος θα πέσει κάτω από το όριο της συνθήκης του Μάαστριχτ -60%- έως το 2027.
ATHEX headed south on Friday, following the sell-off in the European stock markets. In more detail, the General Index tumbled by 2.19% at 1,406.91 units (FTSE Large Cap: -2.45%, FTSE Mid Cap: -1.58% Banks Index: -3.47%) and the traded value was shaped at EUR 140.6m, up from Thursday’s EUR 84.2m. On a weekly basis, the General Index dropped by 3.53% w-o-w (FTSE Large Cap: -3.65%, FTSE Mid Cap: -3.19%, Banks index: -4.26%). We expect the market to try to move higher today, after last week’s losses, monitoring the European Political developments.
Political Headlines
Greek PM reshuffles cabinet
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet on Friday, keeping the foreign and finance ministers in place, with Mr. Takis Theodorikakos taking over as the new development minister, Mrs Niki Kerameus moving from the interior ministry to the labor ministry, while the former defense minister Nikos Papanagiotopoulos was appointed migration minister.
Macro Headlines
Import Price Index in Industry (MPI) up in April
According to ELSTAT, the Overall Import Price Index (MPI) in Industry in April 2024 recorded an increase of 2.0% y-o-y, while in April 2023, the MPI had recorded a y-o-y drop of 17.5%. The 2.8% y-o-y increase of the MPI was mainly driven by the 5.4% y-o-y increase of the Energy products sub index, while on the contrary the Intermediate Goods sub-index dropped by 0.9% y-o-y. Over the twelve-month May 2023-April 2024 period, the MPI decreased by 10.0% compared to the May 2022-April 2023 period.
Company Headlines
Eurobank AGM on 23 July, to trade ex-dividend on 25 July
Eurobank Holdings announced that the AGM will be held on Tuesday 23 July and the stock will trade ex-dividend (DPS: EUR 0.0933, DY: 4.6%) on Thursday 25 July.
Piraeus Financial Holdings AGM on 28 June, to trade ex-dividend on 10 July
Piraeus Financial Holdings announced that the AGM will be held on Friday 28 June and the stock will trade ex-dividend (DPS: EUR 0.063, DY: 1.8%) on Wednesday 10 July.
ELLAKTOR will trade ex-capital return on 22 July
ELLAKTOR announced that it will trade ex-capital return of EUR 0.50/share on 22 July.
Trade Estates approved dividend of EUR 0.08/share
The AGM of the company approved the dividend distribution of EUR 0.08 per share (DY: 4.8%). The company will trade ex-dividend on Wednesday 19 June.
REDS final trading day in ATHEX today
Today will be the last trading of REDS, before its delisting from ATHEX.
The market ended the day with losses, with the benchmark index down -2.2%, on a EUR 140m turnover, while banks marked a -c3.4% drop, led by Alpha Bank’s (-4.8%), Eurobank’s (-4.7%) and Piraeus (-4.2%) heavy losses. Among the leading performers, GEKTERNA ended flattish down -0.3%, OPAP and Terna Energy slipped -0.6% and -0.8% respectively, whereas OTE . was down -0.9%. In the meantime, PPC and Fourlis underperformed, marking a -3.3% and -3.2% decline.
MACRO – CORPORATE NEWS
POLITICS
The Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the cabinet reshuffle on Friday, with the appointment of four new ministers (development, labor, migration and interior), while there was no change in the key finance minister.
PIRAEUS BANK <TPEIR GA, OW>
Financial Calendar 2024; AGM on 28 June; Ex-div date on 10 July (EUR 0.063/per share); 2Q24 Results on 31 July bmo.
EUROBANK <EUROB GA, OW>
Financial Calendar 2024; AGM on 23 July; Ex-div date on 25 July (EUR 0.0933/per share); 1Q24 Results on 31 July.
TRADE ESTATES <TRESTATE GA>
The company announced credit lines of EUR 141m in order to finance its 2024-2028 investment plan of EUR 207m. Moreover, the AGM approved the free stock distribution program as a part of the reward scheme of the company’s senior executives. The AGM also approved the DPS of EUR 0.08 / share.
ATHENS EXCHANGE GROUP
AGM approved the dividend distribution of EUR 0.24/share (gross, subject to 5% withholding tax), with ex-DPS date on June 25th.
Market Comment // The Greek market succumbed to selling pressures on Friday (-2.19%) closing near its intraday low at 1406,91 points, tracking negative international sentiment due to the political turmoil in France. On a weekly basis the benchmark index shed 3.5%, weighed down by a 4.3% decline for banks. Trading activity on Friday returned to normal YTD levels, with turnover amounting to €141mn, marginally below the 100-day MA of €147mn. Banks were the main drag on the ATHEX gauge, with Alpha Bank and Eurobank shedding 4.8% and 4.7% respectively, followed by Piraeus Bank (-4.3%) and NBG (which fared better retreating -1.1%). Among non-financials PPC slid 3.4%, followed by Profile (-3.3%), Fourlis (-3.2%), Viohalco (-3.2%), Motodynamics (-3.1%), and Titan (-3.1%), while Motor Oil, Elvalhalcor, HelleniQ Energy, Kri-Kri, Premia Properties, AIA, Jumbo, Ellaktor, EYDAP, ADMIE, Quest, Austriacard, Briq Properties, Aegean Airlines, and Metlen also finished on notable losses >2%. On the flipside, Intralot and Dimand (+0.5%) were among the few names finishing in the green. EU futures point to a positive opening today as investors continue to parse economic data and comments by central bank officials for indications on the path ahead for interest rates, as well as the political developments in France.
Politics // The PM announced on Friday a modest cabinet reshuffle, in line with previous implications for necessary corrective moves following the tepid EU election results for the ruling ND party. Key moves across ministries include the appointment of Mr. Theodorikakos as Development Minister, replacing the outgoing Mr. Skrekas in a move aimed at tackling the higher cost of living. Mr. Livanios was appointed Minister of the Interior, with Ms. Kerameus now moved to the Labor Ministry. We highlight that the positions of Mr. Hatzidakis (FinMin) and Mr. Gerapetritis (Foreign Minister) remained unchanged, as was expected. Our takeaway is that this shake-up, although minor, was a necessary step for the govt to show its intention to quell discontent and regain momentum in regions where EU election results were subpar.
Economy // The EU Commission gave on Friday a positive preliminary assessment for Greece’s 4th RRF loan installment amounting to €2.3bn, submitted in April. The final decision on the disbursement now awaits approval from the Economic and Financial Committee within four weeks.
ADMIE Holding // Scheduled to release its Q1 2024 results tomorrow (before-market). We expect its affiliate, IPTO, to report improved results, estimating Q1 2024 EBITDA at €71.4mn (+1.9% YoY) due to higher demand compared to Q1 2023. Consequently, we forecast a 2.9% growth in ADMIE Holding’s Q1 2024 net profit (€15.2mn), translating to EPS of €0.08 per share, up from €0.07 per share a year ago.
Motor Oil // According to profit.ro, Motor Oil, through its subsidiary MORE, in partnership with Alive Renewable Holding, has acquired two photovoltaic projects with a capacity of 86 MW and energy storage capability of 18 MWh. These projects, to be implemented by the Romanian company, are scheduled to be completed by the second half of 2025. The consideration is yet to be confirmed.
Trade Estates // The AGM on 14th June approved a net DPS of €0.08 per share (dividend yield at 4.8%), with the ex-date set for 19th June. Payment will commence on 26th June.
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