Trading in HSBC surges to 11-month high

The MSE Equity Price Index rose by 0.61% to 3,890.487 points driven by gains in APS, BMIT, HSBC, IHI, and Malta Properties. Meanwhile, three other equities closed unchanged as today’s trading activity in local equities amounted to €0.19 million. Download today’s Equity Market Summary.

HSBC Bank Malta plc accounted for more than half of today’s trading value as it increased by 1.3% to the €1.52 level over six deals amounting to 82,138 shares having a market value of over €0.12 million, the highest level since September 2024. HSBC shareholders as at the close of today’s trading will receive a net interim dividend of €0.065 per share on 23 September 2025. Last Friday, HSBC Bank Malta announced that it was informed by HSBC Holdings plc that it had identified a preferred bidder and entered into exclusive discussions with CrediaBank S.A. also known as Attica Bank S.A. HSBC Holdings advised that no agreement has been reached as yet and the strategic review remains ongoing. Furthermore, any potential transaction would be subject to a number of conditions including regulatory approval of both the MFSA and the ECB, a process that is expected to take several months from entry into any binding agreement.

Also in the banking sector, APS Bank plc moved 1.0% higher to the €0.52 level over two trades totalling 10,631 shares. APS shareholders as at close of trading on 28 August 2025 will receive a net interim dividend of €0.00472 per share on 19 September 2025, subject to regulatory approval.

Malta Properties Company plc surged by 10.4% to the €0.34 level on two deals amounting to 2,550 shares, albeit the volume weighted average price stood at €0.313 (+1.6%).

International Hotel Investments plc rose by 4.7% to the €0.45 level on two trades totalling 2,000 shares.

BMIT Technologies plc gained 4.9% to the €0.30 level albeit over trivial volumes.

Meanwhile, Bank of Valletta plc closed unchanged at the €1.95 level over thirteen trades amounting to 27,419 shares.

Lombard Bank Malta plc held the €0.70 level on trivial volumes.

Simonds Farsons Cisk plc stayed at the €6.05 level on a single trade of 301 shares.

Today, Main Street Complex plc announced that its Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Thursday 21 August 2025 to consider the approval of the interim financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025.

Harvest Technology plc announced that its Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Monday 25 August 2025 to consider the approval of the interim financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025.

Malta International Airport plc announced that last week it bought 1,368 of its own shares at an average price of €6.00.

The RF MGS Index suffered the sharpest daily drop in over five months as it declined by 0.68% to a three-week low of 907.029 points. The drop in the index reflects the higher yield in the euro area as inflation fears emerged following the latest data from the US. Last week’s data revealed that producer prices and core inflation rose more than expected, while labour market indicators pointed to weaker-than-anticipated trends. Furthermore, geopolitical tensions remained elevated as discussions between the US and Russia did not translate into any resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.

 

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