Analysts maintain 'buy' calls on Gamuda as 3Q earnings meet expectations, expect more job wins
Quarterly net profit edged up 0.
Quarterly net profit edged up 0.
This involves about 1,260 acres of the total 2,300 acres to be reclaimed for the island known as Island A, which the project developer Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd — the 70:30 joint venture between Gamuda and the Penang state government — had previously estimated would cost RM6 billion in total to reclaim, with the cost of common infrastructure expected to be RM2.
The lower earnings were also due to the higher selling and marketing expenses of RM4.
E&O managing director Kok Tuck Cheong: “We are honoured to receive recognition from Rehda for our Andaman Island Phase 1, The Meg and Arica.
“Gamuda claims that over 93% of public comments on the EIA favoured the reclamation project.
Gamuda raises the concern on the possible implications for “approval process of future development projects” given that the PSI project was scaled down half way through it.
"On top of that, we also expect the Bayan Lepas LRT under the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) to kick off sooner than expected.
The proposed Kulim airport "cannot be considered under current conditions”, said Anwar.
The group, which is seeking additional funds for the second phase of its 760-acre Andaman Island project, expects to have around RM500 million cash in hand next year despite downsizing its rights issue that was first proposed in February 2022.
“With the aim of building a city of the future, PSI will continue to encourage the entry of high-end industries and global business services to create a dynamic ecosystem that will [in turn] create high-paying, high-value jobs for the masses.