March 21, 2012

Kuala Lumpur Kepong (Quick Bits): Disposal of Crabtree & Evelyn (HOLD, TP: RM24.95)

Stock Name: KLK
Company Name: KUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BHD
Research House: ECMLIBRAPrice Call: HOLDTarget Price: 24.95




HOLD, TP: RM24.95

KL Kepong has disposed of its wholly owned subsidiary CE Holdings Ltd which is the investment holding company of the brand name 'Crabtree & Evelyn' for a consideration of US$155m (RM465m). We view this news positively as the retailing segment has proven to be a drag on the company, and this would also allow KLK to focus on its core businesses mainly plantations and manufacturing. We upgrade our TP from RM24.59 to RM24.95 and maintain our HOLD call.


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