STI closed 5,755.36, up ~1%, yet bank yields still miss my income bar. ComfortDelGro’s JV just won a DKK 17 billion Copenhagen Metro contract, but my interim read shows 37.9% gearing, above my 35% ceiling. I flagged this exact risk before the headline: tender wins can front-load capex and debt before revenue lands.
Key takeaways:
STI at 5,755.36 is strong, but not a fresh intraday record; banks up, yields down.
ComfortDelGro: yield clears 4.7% hurdle, coverage solid, but gearing at 37.9% vs 35% ceiling.
Copenhagen contract is 12 years (+3 option), signing in September, operations from 2027.
Next results tell: look for new debt tied to mobilisation, not just the press release.
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