Trading ideas: BAuto, George Kent, JcbNext, CHHB, Thong Guan, BLand, UEM Edgenta

KUALA LUMPUR: Companies that could be in the spotlight following recent announcements include Bermaz Auto Bhd‘s (BAuto), George Kent (M) Bhd, JcbNext Bhd, Country Heights Holdings Bhd (CHHB), Thong Guan Industries Bhd, Berjaya Land Bhd (BLand) and UEM Edgenta Bhd.

BAuto’s net profit for the financial year ended April 30, 2025 (FY2025) dropped by over 55% to RM155.9mil from RM345.58mil a year earlier, as revenue fell to RM2.62bil from RM3.91bil, mainly due to lower sales volume from its Mazda and Kia domestic operations.

George Kent has partnered with Shanghai-listed Qingdao Topscomm Communication Co Ltd (Topscomm) to develop Malaysia’s first locally branded ultrasonic water meter.

JcbNext has disposed of 647,846 shares (or 1.95%) in Taiwan-based 104 Corp for RM20.05mil in the open market of the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

CHHB is disposing of its entire stake in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Versatile Champion Sdn Bhd (VCSB) to South Strategy International Sdn Bhd for RM600,000.

Thong Guan has scrapped its plan to sell its F&B business to major shareholder Foremost Equals after failing to agree on a final sale price.

BLand is disposing of its entire 80% stake in joint venture company, Berjaya-Handico12 Co Ltd (BHandico12), to Vietnam-based Dong Thinh Phat Land JSC and Green Hill Construction Investment JSC for RM201.96mil.

UEM Edgenta has tied up with 21 Estates Group FZCO to establish a new joint venture company (JV) and expand its property management presence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.