As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, offshore energy offers promising solutions to meet growing energy demands while significantly reducing our carbon footprint.
Discover the untapped potential of offshore energy and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future. From harnessing the power of the wind and waves to exploring ocean depth for renewable resources, the offshore energy sector is the next frontier of innovation.
Join us with our distinguished speakers from Sheffield Green, Marco Polo Marine, Mermaid Maritime, and GEM COMM, as we discuss the sector’s outlook, and how companies within the sector can benefit from the global energy transition.
Industries: Offshore wind, wave power, energy infrastructure
Featured ListCos: Marco Polo Marine, Mermaid Maritime, Sheffield Green
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Speakers
Mr. Royston Tan – Head of Research, GEM COMM
Mr. Sean Lee Yun Feng – Chief Executive Officer, Marco Polo Marine
Mr. Bryan Kee Boo Chye – CEO, Chairman, and Executive Director, Sheffield Green
Mr. Paul Whiley – Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, Mermaid Maritime
Programme
Time
Session
6.30pm
Registration
7.00pm
Market/Sector Outlook – Mr. Royston Tan, Head of Research, GEM COMM
7.20pm
Harnessing the Power of Wind: Marco Polo Marine’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future – Mr. Sean Lee Yun Feng, CEO of Marco Polo Marine
7.35pm
Unlocking the Depths: How Mermaid Maritime is Driving Efficiency in Subsea Operations – Mr. Paul Whiley, COO and Executive Director of Mermaid Maritime
7.50pm
Fuelling the Renewable Energy Future: Sheffield Green’s Leadership in Global HR Solutions – Mr. Bryan Kee Boo Chye, CEO, Chairman, and Executive Director of Sheffield Green
8.05pm
Panel Discussion + Combined Q&A
8.30pm
End of Programme
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“Dyna-Mac’s 1H24 results are spectacular, with revenue rising 43% YoY to SGD260m and NPAT up 280% YoY to SGD39m, achieving 66% of our FY24 forecasts, led by a surge in gross profit margin from 13.5% to 27.6% as well as solid revenue growth. We raise our FY24E PATMI by 3.6% and FY25E by 3.7% and increase our TP to SGD0.64 from SGD0.62, based on 13x FY24E P/E. Dyna-Mac is a key beneficiary of the multi-year FPSO upcycle and remains one of our Top Picks in the SMID space.”
1. What is Sheffield Green’s business about, and could you describe the Group’s key business segments?
Headquartered in Singapore, Sheffield Green is a human resource (HR) services provider for the renewable energy industry. Aside from Singapore, the Group has subsidiaries in Japan, Poland, and a branch office in Taiwan and South Korea. Sheffield Green specialises in supporting EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) works within the renewable energy industry, including onshore and offshore wind, solar and green hydrogen.
Our HR solutions are segmented into:
Provision of HR services: To supply a wide range of personnel per clients’ requirements ranging from management personnel (including C-suites) to technical personnel and offshore crew personnel across industry sub-segments.
Ancillary Services: Providing end-to-end ancillary services including visa and work permit applications, training and deployment logistics. A new initiative is the recent establishment of a training centre in Taiwan to develop and train specialised workers for the renewable energy industry.
2. What are the market opportunities for Sheffield Green?
According to the Global Wind Energy Council, wind energy is projected to furnish one-fifth of the world’s electricity by 2030, and Precedence Research forecasts the offshore wind energy sector’s expansion from US$33 billion in 2023 to over US$179 billion by 2032. According to IRENA, this is likely to lead to a substantial expansion in the renewable energy industry, with job opportunities slated to increase from 13.7 million in 2022 to 38.2 million by 2030. We believe that we are well-positioned to capture this growth in the renewable energy industry through our comprehensive range of HR services.
Furthermore, Sheffield Green is poised to broaden our services by exploring potential mergers and acquisitions, alongside strategic partnership opportunities with third-party service providers. This expansive range of offerings positions the Group as a one-stop solution for all renewable energy manpower needs.
3. Describe the current market dynamics of the renewable energy industry. How is Sheffield Green positioned in this industry?
Given macro uncertainties and rising costs, some offshore wind projects have turned financially non-feasible. However, Sheffield Green believes that tenders within the industry remain robust.
Poland is seeing a healthy level of offshore wind activity given favourable trends in this industry. We have established our Poland office in November 2023, and have onboarded two new clients in 1H2024. With a Poland-based operational manager in place, we look to further grow our business and onboard new clients. We also have a Business Development Manager stationed in Poland. Additionally, our Operations Director, Engel, rejoined the Group earlier this year to bolster the team in Poland. We anticipate a similar demand for skilled blue-collar workers in Poland as we are currently seeing in Taiwan.
Taiwan has a target to generate 20% of the country’s electricity using renewable energy, with a focus on offshore wind. The total investment in this sector is projected to reach ~US$33 billion and is expected to generate roughly 20,000 new jobs. We have established a training centre in Chiayi County, Taiwan to train a skilled workforce to meet client demands and industry standards.
South Korea aims to achieve 14.3 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity by 2030, driven by investments and strategic international partnerships. To capitalise on these trends, we have recently established an office in Seoul and hired a business development manager to spearhead our operations and grow the business.
4. Why focus on this segment – Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) works in the renewable energy industry?
The HR requirements of this industry are very niche, requiring specialised knowledge and expertise to be able to fulfil staffing requirements, especially for EPCI needs. Given the relatively new secular growth in renewable energy HR needs, we believe that we are well-equipped with our HR offerings to capitalise on this specialised demand.
5. Tell us more about the training centre being set up in Taiwan and how it fits into Sheffield Green’s strategy.
The training centre was a new strategic initiative launched in 2024, designed to address the increasing need for skilled personnel in the burgeoning offshore wind sector. Three highly qualified Taiwanese instructors will be leading training programmes to craft a workforce, recognised and valued by clients, and ready to meet the immediate and complex needs of the offshore wind market.
We believe that this is a win-win initiative that allows the Group to diversify our revenue streams by adding an education angle to our portfolio, while also ensuring that client requirements for well-trained personnel are met. We are considering expanding the number of training centres in Taiwan and in other operating regions, such as Poland.
6. Could you update us on the progress of Sheffield Green’s operations and activities in the various geographies?
We are pleased to announce that our geographical expansion progress is on track, with the set-up of our office in Boston, USA on target in 2H24. The US has a strong outlook for its offshore wind sector and remains a target market for us. The recently approved Sunrise Wind offshore wind project in the US aims to power 320,000 homes and support 800 jobs.
Our new office in Seoul, South Korea, is expected to attract new clients and expand our presence in the region over the next few months. Our new Business Development Manager, who recently joined the Seoul office, will also oversee the Japanese market with the support of our local country advisor in Tokyo. As a result, we anticipate an increase in business activities from this region over the next year.
7. What are some of Sheffield Green’s competitive advantages that set it apart from its peers?
Sheffield Green provides HR services specific to the renewable energy industry. We have a seasoned recruitment team with the ability to source and procure a diverse array of specialised talent, to fulfil the manpower demands of renewable energy projects.
Our niche expertise is highly valued by the industry as shown by our work with our clients. From a single client in Taiwan in 2018, Sheffield Green has strategically positioned itself as the go-to partner for major players in the region. This rapid expansion exemplifies our scalable model and ability to extend our offerings globally.
Furthermore, our work has led to long-standing and valuable client relationships, underscoring our commitment to excellent service and customer satisfaction. Examples of esteemed clients include Boskalis, CSBC Corporation Taiwan, and Volstad Maritime. This is a strong indicator of Sheffield Green’s reliability, performance, and the consistent value we deliver to clients.
8. Could you share some of the key ESG factors that are material to your company and how that can create long-term value for your shareholders?
ESG is a key concern for Sheffield Green. Two factors that are material to us are People and Carbon Footprint Management.
At Sheffield Green, People is a core component of our business, given we provide HR services. As such, we place a huge importance on the welfare of our employees. This includes economic advancement, workplace safety, as well as fair and pleasant working conditions, etc.
As an operator within the renewable energy industry, it is also critical for us to manage our carbon footprint. Hence, we strive to ensure our carbon footprint is measured and reported according to relevant regulatory standards. We have also committed to lowering our carbon footprint by replacing our existing energy source with low or zero-carbon sources as we transition to become a low-carbon organisation.
9. What are the mid- to long-term catalysts for Sheffield Green?
We are focused on expanding our presence in Taiwan, Poland and South Korea, which include onboarding new clients and securing more contracts. Our first training centre in Taiwan is a significant milestone for us, and will set the precedence for more centres in the future. Poland has enjoyed positive momentum with the signing of new contracts in 1H24, and we believe that this region will see further momentum. South Korea is another exciting region for us, and we expect positive momentum in the form of new clients and contracts.
The opening of our Boston office remains on track in 2H24, and we will provide updates accordingly. Although Japan has a promising outlook over the next 2-3 years, it remains a challenging market due to cultural differences. However, the Group remains committed to building its presence in Japan.
10. What is Sheffield Green’s value proposition for its shareholders and potential investors? What do you think investors have overlooked?
Management believes that Sheffield Green is a pick-and-shovel play for investors seeking exposure to the burgeoning renewable energy industry. As a provider of HR-related and ancillary services specifically catering to the renewable energy industry, the Group has an asset-light business model with profit before tax margin reaching 17% for FY23, highlighting substantial profitability.
With a net cash (less lease liabilities and borrowings) position of US$7.3 million as at 31 December 2023, management believes that Sheffield Green represents an opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the renewable energy industry.
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Maybank Securities analyst Jarrick Seet has lifted his target price estimate on Dyna-Mac to 62 cents from 52 cents. Seet had upped his target price to 52 cents in his last report dated June 19, from 46 cents before.
“With its positive profit alert, we continue to believe we were too conservative with Dyna-Mac’s margins,” the analyst writes in his July 19 report.
On July 5, Dyna-Mac said that it expects to report a “significant improvement” in its net profit for the 1HFY2024 ended June 30, compared to the same period the year before.
The net profit increase is mainly due to the completion of major projects, improved productivity and higher revenue, said Dyna-Mac in its statement.
With Dyna-Mac’s orderbook doubling to $896 million and with its new land expansion of 50%, Seet expects the company to execute its orders at a faster pace.
From his channel checks, builders of floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels enjoy better prices for each FPSO new-build. As such, Seet believes this should flow down to players like Dyna-Mac, thereby leading to better margins for the company’s new orders won. The analyst now estimates Dyna-Mac’s module business to see a higher gross margin of 19% compared to 17% previously.
Dyna-Mac’s new substantial shareholder, Hanwha Aerospace & Ocean, should be a “positive addition” as well, Seet says.
The South Korean conglomerate bought Keppel’s stake in Dyna-Mac in May this year, adding to its 2.95% stake that it purchased before.
“We believe Hanwha Ocean may be on a global expansion drive, as it looks to grow its footprint in marine energy solutions and shipbuilding. It also launched a bid for Australian shipbuilder Austal back in April 2024 for US$662 million ($890.4 million),” the analyst notes.
Seet has kept his “buy” call on Dyna-Mac as he expects the company to benefit from the current strong demand for FPSOs. The company’s shares should also re-rate further as it executes its larger-size contracts and achieves higher profitability, he adds.
“Dyna-Mac is a key beneficiary of the multi-year FPSO upcycle and remains one of our top picks in the small and mid-cap space,” he writes.
In addition to his higher target price, Seet has increased his patmi estimates by 37% for FY2024 and by 38% for FY2025.
Dyna-Mac will report its results for the 1HFY2024 after trading hours on Aug 6.
As at 12.02pm, shares in Dyna-Mac are trading 0.5 cents higher or 1.02% up at 49.5 cents.
Analyst Nicholas Yon of Lim and Tan Securities has initiated “buy” on integrated marine subsea operations company, Mermaid Maritime DU4 7.89% (MMT), at a target price of 30 cents.
Yon’s target price is based on 12.5 times FY2024 price-to-equity ratio (P/E) and is pegged to a 15% discount to its peers.
He writes in his July 3 report: “MMT boasts one of the world’s largest dive support vessels (DSV) fleets and is a turnaround company strategically positioned to capitalise on the rising demand for decommissioning and inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) projects amidst higher oil prices and global sustainability initiatives.”
He adds: “With high operating leverage due to their big fleet size amidst an industry upcycle, MMT has hit critical mass, and we expect further increases in revenue to significantly contribute to their bottom line.”
For the FY2024 and FY2025, Yon writes that the market has not “fully acknowledged” MMT’s robust momentum in securing orders, which promises significantly increased revenue and profit visibility.
Furthermore, the analyst notes that the downturn in the oil and gas industry for the past seven years has eliminated several of MMT’s competitors. This, coupled with it having “one of the largest and skilled dive teams”, enables the company to secure delayed projects which are only resurfacing now.
“Due to the scarcity of DSV vessels and elevated charter prices, MMT can now have pricing power,” writes Yon.
The cessation of production of numerous oil wells in the next decade across the Asia Pacific (APAC) and Thailand also allows MMT to be a prime beneficiary of the expected increase in decommissioning orders.
As projects in the industry tend to have a short life span, excluding further contract wins, MMT will have a 60% to 65% current order book recognised in FY2024.
“Despite more than doubling its order book in six months from US337 million ($457 million) in 1HFY2023 to US734 million, MMT has continued to secure multiple contracts across Southeast Asia (SEA), the Middle East and Africa to replenish its order book. We expect MMT’s win momentum to continue and the order book to cross $1 billion, giving further visibility beyond FY2024,” writes Yon.
Meanwhile, the company also stands to benefit from its extensive fleet as charter rates continue to soar.
You notes: “Charter rates are now near 2008’s high, and any rate increase above MMT’s cost structure directly feeds into MMT’s bottom line. Older contracts entered before FY2023 should also expire soon, and any new agreements made should reflect the higher charter rates seen in today’s market.”
Despite the spike in share price, MMT’s valuations continue to be “undemanding”, trading at eight times forward P/E.
The analyst concludes: “Given our expected net profit of US25 million for FY2024, we value MMT at 12.5 times price-to-equity ratio (P/E) by applying a 15% discount to peer estimates P/E of 14.7 times due to its small-cap nature.”
You is also hopeful of a “possible dividend surprise”, which can be well supported by MMT’s current operating cash flow.
Risks noted by him include the cyclical nature of the oil and gas sector, a decline in oil prices which would impact oil majors’ decision to spend, thus limiting MMT’s order books, and lastly, the possible need for a cash call, which will be essential as MMT plans to expand its operations and undertake larger projects.
As at 4.33 pm, shares in Mermaid Maritime are trading 1.5 cents higher or 7.90% up at 21 cents.
PhillipCapital is upbeat on local co-living operator LHN, as the research house has kept its “buy” call, while raising target price to 42 cents from 39 cents previously.
Analyst Paul Chew says: “We raised our FY2024 earnings by 7% to account for the better-than-expected earnings from Coliwoo… We expect growth to remain stable for LHN in 2HFY2024, supported by stable room rates.”
Chew’s high expectations of the stock comes on the back of its latest 1HFY2024 ended March results announcement, which saw revenue increase by 27.2% y-o-y to $57.5 million, driven by the group’s co-living business, which saw revenue doubled and earnings tripled. Earnings dropped by 23.4% y-o-y to $13.0 million.
The commencement of the 411 keys in Coliwoo Orchard in February 2023 was a major boost to room rates. The residential rental index in Singapore is up 33% over the past two-years but has started to stabilise.
The group’s profit before tax declined 25.0% y-o-y to $15.3 million. Further removing the effect of fair value loss, gain on disposal of associate and discontinued operations from the logistics group, the group would have recorded a 13.7% y-o-y growth in 1HFY2024 adjusted profit before tax to $17.7 million, compared to $15.6 million in 1HFY2023.
Revenue came in within Chew’s expectations, but earnings had exceeded. “Revenue and adjusted PATMI were 51%/65% of our FY2024 forecast, respectively. Margins for co-living were higher than expected due to the high occupancy and room rates,” says Chew.
The way Chew sees it, FY2025 will be a banner year of growth for LHN. The number of keys in co-living will expand by at least 900 (187 in Coliwoo GSM Building and 700 healthcare professionals).
After a stellar rise in residential rents of 50% over the past three years, rents have started to move sideways. Nevertheless, Chew sees that the demand for co-living remains healthy. Demand is now coming from corporate accounts, as Coliwoo focus its marketing efforts on this segment.
Co-living is still more than 50% cheaper than hotels and still provides services (housekeeping) and amenities (cooking, laundry, broadband) to its residents. Another driver is the increased number of residents in the country. In 2023, the population rose by 281,000 to 5.91 million, the highest annual increase on record and 6x the pre-pandemic average of 47,000. LHN targets to grow co-living by 800 keys every year.
In addition, the sale of 49 food processing industrial units will be another one-off gain from the property development business.
The Coliwoo franchise is also scaling up and expanding into third party management contracts. The stock pays a dividend yield of 6% and trades at a P/E of 5.2x and 40% discount-to-book value of 55 cents.
On the other hand, Chew is cautious on the group’s weaker facilities management earnings, which saw a 32% y-o-y decline to $1.7 million despite revenue growth of 14% y-o-y to $17.2 million. The number of car parks under management rose from 74 (about 20,000 lots) to 81 (about 25,000 lots). “We believe the margin weakness was due to a loss of government grants. Nevertheless, the number of car park lots will grow with the recent contract award of another 900 car park lots,” says Chew.
Shars in LHN closed 3% higher on May 23 at 34 cents.
Maybank Securities’ Jarick Seet has maintained his “buy” call and 46 cents target price on Dyna-Mac Holdings NO4 4.05% after Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Group emerged as a new substantial shareholder, taking over from Keppel.
Keppel, having exited the offshore and marine business, has been expected to gradually divest its remaining assets in this industry deemed non-core, including Dyna-Mac.
On May 10, Keppel, which first invested in Dyna-Mac back in 2011 for 35 cents each, sold its stake of 23.9% stake for $100 million, which is at a premium of 10% over last Friday’s market price.
“We believe this is a key positive as it removes an overhang, as Keppel had already stated its intentions to sell all its non-core assets,” says Seet.
Hanwha Ocean provides one-stop solutions for top and bottom structures, including FPSO, which is in the same business as Dyna-Mac.
Seet believes that Hanwha and Dyna-Mac could form partnerships and create synergies that both parties could benefit from in the booming FPSO space.
“Hanwha Ocean’s investment also represents firm confirmation by one of the industry’s largest players of Dyna-Mac’s value and potential,” he adds.
Dyna-Mac’s order book now stands at around $896 million, with deliveries stretching to 2026.
The company’s share price has gained 27.6% year to date and Seet expects that despite so, Dyna-Mac will continue to benefit from the strong demand for FPSO and continue to re-rate as it executes its larger-size contracts and achieves higher profitability.
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Li Jialin and Eric Ong of Maybank Securities have kept their “buy” call and 45 cents target price for LHN after the co-living operator announced it is adding two new developments to its portfolio.
First, LHN won a government tender for the former Bukit Timah fire station, which will be refurbished at a cost of $7 million to become a mixed-use project with 60 serviced apartment units on levels 2 & 3, and a ground floor commercial F&B and retail operation.
According to LHN, this site will serve as a key community node for both the Rail Corridor and the surrounding precinct and is expected to be open by June 2025.
“In our view, the Bukit Timah project should capitalize on LHN’s expertise and synergy across its business units in co-living, commercial and facility management,” write Li and Ong in their April 11 note.
Meanwhile, LHN is also teaming up with Oxley Holdings 5UX 0.00% CEO Ching Chiat Kwong and his son Shawn Ching in a 50-50 joint venture to acquire Wilmer Place, which is at 50 Armenian Street, near the City Hall MRT.
According to the Maybank analysts, the office building could remain as a commercial building or be re-purposed for LHN’s co-living business.
With a land area of 710.7 sqm, the leasehold building has a tenure of 99 years from 1 May 1947. This should enable the LHN, which is spending up to $24 million for this project, to expand its co-living offerings under its space optimization business segment.
In total, LHN has 6 upcoming projects, including the Ministry of Health hostel for 700 nursing professionals.
To help fund this growth, LHN is offering commercial paper of up to $5 million, at a 6% interest rate
With MOH proposing another 11 other sites, this suggests possible re-rating catalysts for LHN if it can secure more of these projects, according to the Maybank analysts.
Their target price of 45 cents is pegged at 8 times forward FY2024 earnings.
LHN shares changed hands at 34 cents as at 2.05pm, up 1.52% for the day.
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