The MSE Equity Price Index fell by 0.72% to 3,992.7 points as the declines in BOV, HSBC, and Computime outweighed the gains in GO and the preference shares of RS2. Meanwhile, four equities closed unchanged as today’s trading activity across the main market amounted to €0.51 million.
Bank of Valletta plc shed 1.9% to the €2.06 level across seventeen trades totalling 204,095 shares having a market value of €0.42 million and accounting for the vast majority of today’s activity. BOV shareholders as at close of yesterday’s trading were entitled to a final net dividend of €0.0764 per share to be paid on Friday 12 June 2026, subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday 10 June 2026.
Also in the banking sector, HSBC Bank Malta plc declined by 2.1% to the €1.42 level over eight deals amounting to 12,184 shares. HSBC Malta shareholders as at close of trading on Friday 15 May 2026 will receive a gross interim dividend of €0.036 (net: €0.0234) per share on 30 June 2026.
Computime Holdings plc fell by 1.3% to the €0.45 level across five trades totalling 55,332 shares. Computime shareholders as at the close of trading on Monday 8 June 2026 will be entitled to a final net dividend of €0.0177 per share , subject to shareholders’ approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for 10 June 2026.
On the other hand, the preference shares of RS2 plc rose to the 0.30 level across 6,969 shares.
GO plc rose by 0.8% to the €2.50 level on three deals totalling 1,018 shares.
Meanwhile, APS Bank plc traded flat at the €0.56 level as 3,569 shares changed hands.
Malta International Airport plc closed unchanged at the €6.20 level across four deals totalling 3,964 shares.
Main Street Complex plc held the €0.19 level on a single deal of 2,500 shares.
Simonds Farsons Cisk plc remained at the €6.20 level over three deals amounting to 2,880 shares. The Board of Farsons is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 27 May 2026 to consider the approval of the financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2026. The Directors will also consider the declaration of a final dividend.
The RF MGS Index fell by 0.34% to 893.083 points as sovereign bond yields edged higher amid continued inflationary pressures. In fact, today the Food and Agriculture Organisation reported that the Food Price Index rose for the third consecutive month citing disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East. Currently, euro area markets are pricing in three ECB rate hikes in 2026, with the first potentially expected in June.
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