Movements in equity and bond indices
The MSE Equity Total Return Index declined by 0.5%, to close at 9,500.693 points. A total of 25 issues were active, as seven headed north while another 14 closed in the opposite direction. Total turnover amounted to €2 million, generated across 242 transactions.
The MSE Corporate Bonds Total Return Index registered a 0.3% loss, as it closed at 1,157.474 points. A total of 70 issues were active, 22 of which traded higher while another 23 lost ground. The 3.75% Bortex Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 was the best performer, as it closed 2.8% higher at €99.99. On the other hand, the 5.2% HH Finance plc € Secured Bonds 2035 ended the week 2.7% lower at €97.19.
The MSE MGS Total Return Index posted a 0.6% gain, as it reached 966.518 points. Out of 22 active issues, 19 advanced while just one declined. The 3.80% MGS 2040 headed the list of gainers, as it closed at €98, gaining 2.8%. Conversely, the 3.55% MGS 2026 closed 0.1% lower at €100.10.
Top 10 market movements
Bank of Valletta plc’s shares lost 2%, closing at €1.98. A total of 179,742 shares changed hands across 52 transactions, generating a total turnover of €360,242.
HSBC Bank Malta plc ended the week at a price of €1.41. The equity slipped 0.7%, with a total of 22,376 shares being exchanged at the same price, totalling €31,550 in turnover.
Lombard Bank Malta plc closed marginally lower at €0.73, down 1.4%, as a sole transaction of 1,567,323 shares with a value of €1,144,146 was executed.
APS Bank plc witnessed 164,747 shares changing hands across 72 deals, generating €91,904 in turnover. The equity slipped 0.9% to close at €0.56.
FIMBank plc rebounded sharply, surging 18.5% to close at $0.16. The USD-denominated equity traded between $0.14 and $0.16 across four deals, with 181,310 shares exchanging hands for a total turnover of $24,677.
RS2 plc came under pressure this week, retreating 13.8% to close at its weekly low of €0.25. The equity traded across five deals, with 17,308 shares changing hands, amounting to €4,424 in value.
Malta International Airport plc edged higher this week, posting a 1.6% gain to close back at €6.20. Trading activity involved 30,103 shares across 17 deals, worth €180,845.
Trident Estates plc increased by 1.8% to close at €1.14. Three transactions involving 3,031 shares generated €3,466 in value.
VBL plc registered the steepest decline of the week, shedding 15.2% to close at €0.195. A sole transaction of 14,500 shares was recorded, generating €2,828 in turnover.
Malita Investments plc had a notable positive performance rebounding by 12.5% to close at €0.36. The equity ranged between €0.314 to €0.36 across five deals, with 53,910 shares traded and €19,171 generated in turnover.
Company announcements
Simonds Farsons Cisk plc reported revenue of €106.5m for the year ended January 31, 2026, a 4.6% increase from the previous period. The group recorded profit after taxation of €17.2m for FY2026. The outperformance was driven by a lower overall taxation charge, reflecting the recognition of accumulated investment tax credits as a deferred tax asset, an assessment that differed from the original forecast. The year was also marked by the completion of the food business spin-off on October 6, 2025, Quinco plc, which generated a one-off fair value gain of €21.9m recognised in the income statement, a gain not captured in the FAS forecast. The board is recommending a final net dividend of €0.145 per share for approval at the AGM, payable on June 25, to shareholders registered as at June 2. The AGM is scheduled for June 24.
The board of Trident Estates plc approved the annual report and financial statements of the company for the financial year ended January 31, 2026. Group revenue increased from €5.5m in the previous financial year to €6.1m, representing growth of 10%, primarily driven by the increasing occupancy at Trident Park. Operating profit increased from €3.7m to €4.1m, while profit after tax increased from €3.3m to €7.4m, representing a 124% increase year-on-year. The board of directors has resolved to recommend for the approval of the AGM the distribution out of profits of a final net dividend of €0.75m, amounting to €0.017857 per ordinary share. This dividend will be paid on June 26 to shareholders registered on the company’s register as at close of trading on June 3. The AGM will be held on June 25.
At the AGM of Medserv Regis plc held on May 27, shareholders approved the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, along with the directors’ and auditors’ reports. A total net dividend of €0.023121 per share was declared.
MIDI plc will hold its AGM on June 18, to approve the FY2025 audited financial statements and other matters.
The board of MaltaPost plc held a meeting on May 28. It approved the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six-month period ended March 31. During the period, the group reported improved financial results, with profit before tax rising to €3.6m from €3.2m in the same period last year. Revenue increased to €24m, supported mainly by solid performance in parcel and logistics activities, while expenditure also rose to €20.5m from €18.6m.
The board of Mapfre Middlesea plc is scheduled to meet on July 28 to consider and approve the interim financial statements for the half-year ended June 30.
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