Friday 26 Apr 2024
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KUALA LUMPUR (July 9): Sapura Energy Bhd's share price jumped 2.5% or 1.5 sen to 62 sen on news that its exploration and production arm will be listed on the Australian stock exchange.

It was among the top five active counters in afternoon trading with some 57.8 million shares changing hands.

Bloomberg has reported that the oil and gas company is considering listing its operations on the Australian stock exchange in a float that could be worth as much as A$2.7 billion.

The plan comes as Sapura Energy moves to pare down its US$4.5 billion debt, largely to Malayan Banking Bhd, and as the oil price rally attracts equity investors to the resource space.

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd, in a technical note on Sapura Energy, highlighted the support level that the company found recently, saying the stock is expected to rebound towards 63 sen and possibly 67 sen.

The fully online equity broker has pointed to technical indicators that show a consolidation phase in Sapura Energy, which has fallen from RM1.05 in January to a low of 39.5 sen in March.

"News on the potential listing of its exploration and production arm may provide the catalyst for further price recovery," it added.

As of writing, the Brent crude oil price has gained by 0.48% and is trading at US$77.42 per barrel.

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