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☝🏻YZJ Maritime has announced the successful securing of leasing agreements for 13 vessels, comprising 12 oil/chemical/product tankers and one AHTS vessel, with an aggregate contract value of approximately US$89.8 million.

These agreements, spanning lease periods of one to eight years, are expected to generate recurring income streams while supporting the Group’s disciplined approach to asset selection and credit risk management.

With a maritime asset portfolio of 85 vessels (including newbuilding orders) and a strong balance sheet, Yangzijiang Maritime continues to leverage its structural cost advantages, deep shipbuilding expertise, and extensive international network to capitalise on opportunities within the global maritime sector.
Sanli Environmental Limited is pleased to announce the procurement of new contracts across both the public and private sectors, with an aggregate value of approximately S$14.0 million.

These contract wins, recorded between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026, underscore the Group’s established technical capabilities and its enduring role in Singapore’s water and environmental infrastructure sector.

Key Business Updates:

- Significant Maintenance Component: Approximately S$13.7 million of the total value was awarded by a major customer for maintenance-related services to be delivered over a 3-year period.

- Diverse Scope of Works: The new contracts encompass a range of essential services, including engineering works, system upgrades, and maintenance within the environmental infrastructure sector.

- Focus on Project Execution: Following a landmark year in 2025—during which the Group secured approximately S$590 million in new Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts—Sanli’s primary objective is the timely and high-quality delivery of its record order book.

- 20th Anniversary Milestone: Founded in 2006, the Group celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, reflecting a long-standing track record of contributing to landmark infrastructure projects in Singapore.

Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sim Hock Heng highlighted that these wins reflect the trust and consistent delivery Sanli has provided to its key customers over the past two decades. Moving forward, the Group remains committed to maintaining rigorous safety and operational standards while enhancing margins through disciplined cost control.
☝🏻Geo Energy Resources Limited is pleased to announce that its recent share placement has been fully subscribed, raising gross proceeds of approximately S$18.4 million. The placement saw overwhelming demand from prominent institutional funds and top-tier investors, reflecting strong market confidence in the Group’s strategic direction and long-term fundamentals.

Placement Highlights:

- Issuance Details: The Group issued 35 million new ordinary shares at a placement price of S$0.525 per share.

- Distinguished Investor Base: The majority of the shares were subscribed by high-profile investors, including Asdew Acquisitions Pte Ltd, ICH AM Funds, and Mr. Han Seng Juan.

- Robust Market Valuation: As of 15 April 2026, Geo Energy’s market capitalisation has exceeded S$1 billion, with a closing share price of S$0.615.

- Strategic Use of Proceeds: The capital raised will be deployed to strengthen the Group's financial position, providing working capital to scale up PT Triaryani (TRA) production capacities and pursue further expansion opportunities.
Beng Kuang Marine (Contract Updates for 1Q2026)

ASOM Locks In ~S$27.6 Million of FY2026 Revenue Across 19 FPSOs by End-1Q2026; Group Secures ~S$51.2 Million of FY2026 Phased Revenue

* ASOM secures approximately ~S$27.6 million of confirmed contracts spanning 19 FPSOs and FSOs across Angola, Guyana, Malaysia, Ghana, Brazil, China and Singapore — substantially phased into FY2026 revenue

* Group confirmed order book of ~S$55.9 million as at end-1Q2026, with ~S$51.2 million of FY2026 phased revenue secured by week 13 of the financial year

* NEI shipbuilding order book grows to S$15.8 million across four active projects, underpinning Batam yard utilisation

* IOE active order book of ~S$12.5 million, with ~S$7.8 million phased into FY2026 and ~S$4.7 million of multi-year tail extending into FY2027–FY2028

* ASOM's established West Africa lifecycle mandates are in the process of renewal for FY2026 and are excluded pending purchase order formalisation, providing further upside
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Yangzijiang Maritime Accelerates Vessel Acquisition with 8 Newbuild VLCC Tankers and
Vessel Monetisation with 4 Newbuild MR Tankers
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Eneco Provides Key Business Updates on Operational Performance

• The Group’s logistic division, operating under Richland Logistics Services, is a market leader in air cargo services within Singapore, and it has experienced increased airborne trade volumes due to
recent disruptions in seaborne transportation that have driven stronger demand for time-sensitive
logistics needs.

• Well-positioned to mitigate impact from rising diesel costs, supported by cost pass-through
mechanisms thereby enabling the Group to maintain earnings stability amid fuel price volatility.

• Continual expansion of its EV fleet to support growing demand from the Group’s established
customer base.
Key Team of Skylink Holdings build stakes

Skylink Holdings’ : XZB -3.92% executive director and CEO, Wesley Shen, acquired 100,000 shares at an average price of $0.260 per share on Apr 8. He acquired a further 100,000 shares at an average price of S$0.240 per share on Apr 9.

Non-independent non-executive chairman Teh Wing Kwan also acquired 100,000 shares, at an average price of $0.245 per share on Apr 9. Skylink chief financial officer Leonard Teh acquired 100,000 shares at an average price of $0.245 per share on Apr 9.

Indicative of their confidence in the business, this followed the group providing key business updates for H2 FY2026 on Apr 7.
Skylink, on its operational resilience, highlighted more long-term commercial vehicle leasing contracts, the addition of new hire-purchase financing loan books, and the completion of more repairs and maintenance and bodywork customisation jobs.
Given the structural roles of the group’s core businesses within Singapore’s economy and the recently announced electric vehicle initiatives, Skylink’s business volume increased during H2 FY2026, and remained resilient despite heightened geopolitical risks.
The majority of the group’s leases are under long-term contracts with a diversified base of customers, which serve as a strong safeguard against market concentration and business risks.
*Reclaims Global (RGL SP/BUY/S$0.22/Target: S$0.27)*
 
_FY26: Earnings Beat Along With Strong Balance Sheet_
By Kai Jie Tang, Heidi Mo UOBKH
 
*Earnings beat.* Reclaims' FY26 net profit of S$6.8m (+23% yoy) beat our expectations by 13%, driven by improved project mix and stronger demand. GPM expanded to 48.3% (+4ppt yoy) and revenue rose 5% yoy to S$46.5m.
 
Revenue growth was led by excavation with S$35m (75% of FY26 revenue, +15% yoy) and logistics/leasing (23% of revenue, +33% yoy), partially offset by weaker recycled waste sales.
 
*Payout ratio almost doubled.* A final and special DPS of 1.0 cent each was declared, bringing total FY26 dividends to 2.5 S cents or 54% payout ratio (FY25: 28%), backed by a strong net cash position of S$28m (~28% of market cap).
 
*Partial cost pass-through from higher diesel prices* of 40-60% will help mitigate margin pressures.
 
*Strong order win momentum to drive earnings growth.* Reclaims secured new contracts of up to S$18.6m in 4QFY25 (Nov-Jan), which are expected to contribute in FY27.
 
*Maintain BUY with a target price of S$0.27,* pegged to 12x FY27F PE. Reclaims trades at only 10x FY27F PE despite its high ROE of 17%.

https://research.uobkayhian.com/content_download.jsp?id=90232&h=8d904075fa321d0ee8aaf12942ff7914
Beng Kuang Marine (BKM SP/INITIATE BUY/S$0.48/Target: S$0.64)
 
Asset-Light O&G Player Well-Positioned To Capture FPSO Servicing Demand And See Multifold Earnings Jump In 2027
By Kai Jie Tang, Heidi Mo UOBKH
 
Report link:
https://research.uobkayhian.com/content_download.jsp?id=90245&h=2c2f296b71dfd73cea9435d24de06153

Well-positioned market leader. Beng Kuang Marine (BKM) is a leading corrosion prevention and offshore asset integrity service provider, benefitting from strong demand across SEA, the Middle East and Latin America. Corrosion-related services remain critical and non-discretionary, supporting resilient margins and pricing power.
 
Ageing FPSO fleet supports demand. With over half of the global FPSO fleet >30 years old, ongoing repair and life extension, as well as high replacement costs and long newbuild lead times underpin demand for BKM’s services.

Recurring nature of business. BKM derives around 80% of its revenue from recurring, non-discretionary services for ageing FPSO and FSO assets. These services are essential and provides revenue visibility, with the proportion of recurring revenue expected to increase further following ASOM’s consolidation.
 
Transformational ASOM acquisition. The S$60m acquisition of the remaining 49% of ASOM (by end-Jun 26) could drive 3-4x earnings growth to ~S$20m in 2027 (vs ~S$5m in 2025).
 
Shift to higher-quality earnings. BKM's transition to an asset-light, service-led model under BKM 2.0 with ~80% recurring revenue is expected to rise further post-ASOM, supporting stronger ROE and cash flow.
 
Solid start to 2026. BKM secured S$51.2m in revenue with an orderbook of S$55.9m as at end-1Q26, providing good earnings visibility.
 
Initiate BUY with a target price of S$0.64, pegged to 12x 2027F PE (+1.5SD above mean). Trading at only 9x PE or a steep 60% discount to peers (14.6x), we see scope for re-rating as the market recognises BKM’s transition to a higher-quality, recurring earnings model and the full impact of ASOM consolidation.
*Beng Kuang Marine is no longer scrap metal. UOB thinks the market has missed it*

For years, Beng Kuang would have been viewed as another offshore engineering name tied to yards, contracts and the mood of the oil market.

That description is becoming dated.

The group has been shifting towards higher-margin services such as corrosion prevention, maintenance and offshore asset life-extension work.

These are less glamorous businesses than shipbuilding or fabrication, but they often produce steadier cash flow.

I learnt early in broking that boring earnings are regularly mispriced.

Markets love excitement. They reward consistency much later.

Still, the market often pays best when old labels are wrong.

At 48 cents, Beng Kuang Marine is no longer obscure, but it may still be misunderstood.

There is a difference, and sometimes that difference is where money is made.

https://sginvestorsedge.com/beng-kuang-marine-is-no-longer-scrap-metal-uob-thinks-the-market-has-missed-it/
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GDS Achieves Dual Milestones to Supply Defence and Safety-Related Shutters in the Philippines and Malaysia; Underscore the Growing Demand for Defence and Safety-Related Features in Critical Infrastructure Assets
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Yangzijiang Maritime Expands Fleet Portfolio with 10 Additional Newbuilds to Strengthen Future Prospects

* 4 Product/Crude Tankers newbuilds (of approximately 114,000 DWT) with deliveries scheduled in 2028 and 2029.
* 4 Product Oil/Chemical Tankers newbuilds (of approximately 49,800 DWT) with deliveries scheduled in 2027 and 2028.
* 2 Bulk Carriers newbuilds (of approximately 40,000 DWT) with deliveries scheduled in 2028.
* These newbuilds will be funded through a combination of equity co-investment and debt financing.
* Following this addition, the Group’s total fleet will increase to 105 vessels, including 53 newbuildings currently under construction, further enhancing its fleet composition to improve earnings visibility and drive future growth.
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Eneco Energy Announces Proposed Acquisition of Fastweld Engineering

Key Highlights:
• Acquisition Target: 100% of the issued and paid-up share capital of Fastweld Engineering Construction Pte. Ltd..
• Consideration: An aggregate sum of S$4,300,000, determined on a willing-buyer and willing-seller basis.
• Strategic Rationale: Diversifies the Group’s revenue base and provides a platform in the engineering sector that is complementary to existing logistics operations.
• Financial Impact: Based on FY2025 audited results, the acquisition is expected to increase profit attributable to equity holders from S$102,000 to S$325,000 on a pro forma basis.
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GDS Expands Island-Wide Maintenance Portfolio with New Town Council Contract

• Awarded a new 2-year maintenance contract for door and shutter systems from a town council in the central region of Singapore, providing comprehensive services including preventive maintenance, emergency 24/7 response, and safety compliance checks, among others.

• Further strengthens the Group’s base of maintenance contracts for the private and public sector, encompassing the servicing and upkeep of hundreds of doors and shutter systems across multiple sites in Singapore.

• Expected to enhance the Group’s long-term recurring revenue streams and deepen customer retention with opportunities for upgrades and replacement works, positioning the Group as an integrated lifecycle solutions specialist for door and shutter systems.
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DBS (YZJ Maritime Maritime alpha generator) Reiterate BUY; TP SGD0.88; stock offers decent 3% dividend yield
*BKM - AMOVA, TOKIO MARINE, TKS, EC AND CEO INCREASES STAKE*

- One of BKM’s founders, Mr Chua Meng Hua has decided to step back from his executive role in BKM and has reduced his stake in BKM

- ⁠Amova AM (EQDP fund) and Tokio Marine took up his stake, along side Mr Tan Kim Seng, Executive Chairman Mr Chua Beng Yong (+578k shares) and CEO Mr Yong Jiunn Run (+500k shares)

- ⁠This stake is probably from the big 9.7mln married deal at $0.48 we saw earlier this morning. We view this as a *positive development* that EQDP funds, the remaining EC and the CEO himself see much larger upside than the $0.48 that had been transacted.

https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/0HJDB5420W7358QG/82a2b8dfaa54cbc039a3edfb7838fd6a7e3150c09a6cf9bce3fa67abb7d4c230
*Beng Kuang Marine (BKM SP/BUY/Target: S$0.64)*
By Heidi Mo UOBKH

_BKM Attracts Strong Insti Investors, Signals Confidence With Insider Buying_

BKM’s founder Mr. Chua Meng Hua has divested part of his stake, attracting strong demand from instis including *Amova Asset Management* and *Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore*, alongside reputable investors like O&G veteran *Mr. Tan Kim Seng* of Tembusu Partners, the founder of KS Energy.

*Mgmt. reinforced confidence by increasing stakes:*
- Mr. Chua Beng Yong (EC): +578,286 shares (4.92%)
- Mr. Yong Jiunn Run (CEO): +500k shares (5.3%)

We are of the view that this transaction strengthens the shareholder base and enhances alignment as the group advances its BKM 2.0 strategy.

https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-announcements/0HJDB5420W7358QG/82a2b8dfaa54cbc039a3edfb7838fd6a7e3150c09a6cf9bce3fa67abb7d4c230
*Offshore & Marine - The Accidental Gift: How The Iran War May Become Offshore Energy’s Most Powerful Catalyst*
From Adrian Loh & Heidi Mo, UOBKH

Top picks in the sector. We prefer the small/mid-cap plays in the offshore & marine sector as we believe their respective growth options appear more exciting compared to the larger industrials that we cover. Key stock picks include our recent initiation Beng Kuang as well as ASL Marine and Marco Polo Marine.
Predictable unpredictability. The Middle East conflict is now in its ninth week with almost daily speculation on the on-again/off-again re-opening of the Straits of Hormuz. Energy shipping charter markets have been strong ytd in 2026 as a result of the conflict and rates mostly above pre-conflict levels. In particular, Clarksons data indicates that Very Large Gas Carrier earnings have risen to two-year highs with many Asian countries struggling to refocus their LNG requirements from the Middle East to the US or Australia.

Offshore rates have surged. Since the start of the Iran war, the key North Sea an SE Asia markets have seen a firm to stronger earnings trends. Relevant to the companies we cover in Singapore, SE Asia’s term rates for Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) units remained extremely steady, holding at nearly US$8,500/day while in the drilling rig market, there has been positive momentum for high-spec jack-up units where rates saw a notable increase in April, jumping 18% to US$100,000-140,000/day.

Impact of the Iran war. Given the energy supply risks exposed by the Iran war, we expect a) increasingly diversified project sanctioning to happen in the longer term (eg offshore Africa/South America) and b) more offshore engineering solutions to extend the life of existing facilities as domestic production and energy security is prioritised. The latter will benefit Seatrium due to its world-class skills in upgrades and conversions of second-hand assets, and Beng Kuang for its repair and life extension services.

Link to report: https://tinyurl.com/2xn54u5b