Local equities up 0.7 per cent
Movements in equity and bond indices
The MSE Equity Total Return Index kicked off the year in positive territory, closing 0.7% higher at 8,969.221 points. A total of 21 equities were active, as six headed north while another eight closed in the opposite direction. The total weekly turnover stood at just under €0.7m. This was generated across 150 transactions.
The MSE Corporate Bonds Total Return Index closed a mere 0.04% lower at 1,150.621 points. A total of 64 issues were active, 26 of which traded higher while another 22 lost ground. The 3.25% APS Bank plc Unsecured Subordinated € 2025-2030 was the best performer, as it closed 3.3% higher at €95. On the other hand, the 6% Pharmacare Finance plc Unsecured € 2033 ended the week 3.9% lower at €99.
The MSE MGS Total Return Index posted a 0.4% gain, as it reached 968.373 points. Out of 25 active issues, 16 advanced while another eight closed in the red. The 3.4% MGS 2035 headed the list of gainers, as it closed at €100, equivalent to a positive 2.3% change. Conversely, the 1.5% MGS 2045 closed 3.8% lower at €64.53.
Top 10 market movements
In the banking sector, Bank of Valletta plc closed 1.6% higher at a price of €1.92. The equity was the most liquid during the week, as it featured in 50 trades of 234,419 shares – a turnover of €447,426.
APS Bank plc saw its share price increase by 0.8%, ending the week at €0.494. This was the outcome of 14 transactions of 65,675 shares, amounting to a total turnover of €31,709.
In the same sector, Fimbank plc experienced the biggest forward leap, as its share price soared by 23.53%, to close at $0.21. This was the result of two trades in which 20,100 shares exchanged hands.
On the other hand, HSBC Bank Malta plc saw its share price head south, as it closed 0.7% lower, at €1.41. The equity was traded 11 times with 44,168 shares changing ownership.
Lastly in the banking sector, Lombard Bank Malta plc also moved into negative territory, as it shed 2.47% from its share price, to close at €0.79. The banking equity generated a weekly turnover of €1,189, as only three trades were executed.
BMIT Technologies plc was also among the list of positive performers, recording a gain of 3.6%. The equity closed at a weekly high of €0.29. This was the outcome of a sole deal, involving 50,000 shares and worth €14,500.
Malta International Airport plc edged 0.9% higher, as it closed the week at €5.80. This was the outcome of 14 transactions worth €49,695 and involving 8,512 shares.
MaltaPost plc posted the steepest weekly decline, as its share price fell by 3.9%, to close at €0.49. The equity recorded eight trades in which 53,434 shares changed hands.
Malta Properties Company plc posted its second consecutive week in negative territory, as it closed at a price level of €0.35, translating to 2.8% decrease. The equity was traded just three times, with only 1,500 shares being exchanged.
Quinco holdings plc was also among the losers this week, as its share price pulled 1.5% back. After eight trades with a value of €14,374 were filled, the equity closed at a price level of €0.97.
Company announcements
Hili Finance Company plc announced that its €60m 5% unsecured bonds redeemable in 2033 have been oversubscribed, prompting the offer to close on January 9, 2026.
The company stated that the basis of acceptance will be communicated by January 20, 2026.
Mapfre Middlesea plc announced the rollout of a refreshed Mapfre brand identity, reflecting the group’s transformation and strategic focus on digitalisation and customer centricity. The updated branding retains the group’s core identity while introducing a more contemporary visual style, which will be implemented across offices and digital platforms in Malta and internationally.
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