Executive Summary
BM056-3-5.2-FMGT Individual Assignment Asian Pacific University EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This documentation provides two companies within Bursa Malaysia (KLSE), representing two different sectors. Astro Holdings Berhad is a leading integrated consumer media entertainment group and is classified under the trading and serve sector. Sunway Berhad is engaged in two businesses: property and construction and is classified under the infrastructure sector. Both companies financial sources/resource are obtained from Bank loans and shareholders. In addition, Astro and Sunway Berhad have a significant amount of debt however, Astro has a reduced debt amount as compared to Sunway, with Astro sitting on RM3671 million while Sunway sits on RM2.33 billion. Astro’s debt profile is categorized into three (3) main contributors; USD term loan, RM term loan and Finance lease. It seems that Astro and Sunway have different challenges that are being faced. Astro’s operating expenses will peak in FY14 as the company focuses on reinvesting for growth. On the other hand, Sunway’s Group’s balance sheet is expected to weaken further as it gears up for property development and to build up its investment properties portfolio. Sunway Berhad’s debts are projected to rise between RM2.91 billion and RM3.30 billion in the next 1-2 years (according to RAM holdings Berhad 2012). This documentation will included important figures and tables such as the company’s liabilities, Assets, debts profile, financial ratio’s, institutional shareholders, financial summary and total debts of
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