Sunday, September 16, 2007

The 2 Giant Chinese energy companies: China ShenHua Energy & CNOOC

China Shenhua Energy was sharply higher after news that mainland regulators will review the company's A-share issue plan on Monday. The stock surged 2.05 hkd or 5.32 pct to 40.6, off an all-time-high of 41. 1.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) said it will review China Shenhua Energy's plan for an initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. According to a draft prospectus, Shenhua Energy, China's largest coal producer, will issue up to 1.8 bln A-shares for listing.
Quoted from the Forbes' Fabulous 50: "China is burning coal faster than its largest miner can pull it out of the ground. So China Shenhua is looking for more, both at home and abroad. Plans to raise $7 billion with a new listing in Shanghai's roaring market (it listed in Hong Kong 2 years ago), even though it has plenty of cash. Will use the proceeds to expand its 21 domestic mines, to acquire more mines, add more power plants and beef up its railroad and harbor infrastructure. Chairman Chen Biting aims to make China Shenhua, now number 2, the world's largest coal miner. Is 80% owned by Shenhua Group, a government entity."
SHENHUA-C1 surged 4.5 cents (+25.71%) to close at 22 cents (premium 3.14%) with an intra-day high of 23 cents last Friday.

With the oil price touching a new high, the next counter to look out for is the China National Offshore Oil Corporation Ltd. (CNOOC) and its call warrant, CNOOC-C1.
Quoted from the Forbes' Fabulous 50: "China's buccaneering offshore oil company goes where few Western giants dare in search of resources. Signed an exploration contract in war-torn Somalia in May and is reportedly negotiating in Iran. The shares, listed in Hong Kong, have risen 22% in the last 12 months, but net income has been growing at 32% on average over the last 5 years. Came to embody Western fears of Asian state-owned companies buying up corporate America and Europe after its bid for Unocal was blocked by the US government in 2005. CNOOC is 66% owned by government entities, but independent board members are in place to speak for international shareholders."
CNOOC added 20 cents to closed at HKD 10.34 last Friday. Meanwhile its call warrant, CNOOC-C1 closed at 12.5 cents (+1 cent / +8.7%) last Friday, and currently having a premium of 6.62%.

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