Stock market updates

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 302’s trading results showed consideration of $1,966,551 from 47,800 shares traded in 12 transactions as compared to session 301 which showed consideration of $168,064 from 4,448 shares traded in 3 transactions.  The stocks active during this week’s session were DIH, DBL, DDL and BTI.

20090508journalBanks DIH Limited’s (DIH) three trades totalling 6,343 shares represented 13.27% of the total shares traded.  DIH’s shares were traded at a Mean Weighted Average Price (MWAP) of $12.4, which showed an increase of $1.4 from its previous close of $11.0.  DIH’s trades contributed 4.00% ($78,653) of the total consideration. All of DIH’s trades were at $12.4.

Demerara Bank Limited’s (DBL) single trade of 9,609 shares at $18.0 represented 20.10% of the total shares traded.  DBL’s shares were traded at a Mean Weighted Average Price (MWAP) of $18.0, which showed no change from its previous close.  DBL’s trade contributed 8.80% ($172,962) of the total consideration.

Demerara Distillers Limited’s (DDL) five trades totalling 21,148 shares represented 44.24% of the total shares traded.  DDL’s shares were traded at a Mean Weighted Average Price (MWAP) of $10.3, which showed a decrease of $0.3 from its previous close of $10.6.  DDL’s trades contributed 11.03% ($216,936) of the total consideration. DDL’s first two trades totalling 13,640 shares were at $10.4, while its remaining three trades totalling 7,508 shares were at $10.0.

Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited’s (BTI) three trades totalling 10,700 shares represented 22.39% of the total shares traded.  BTI’s shares were traded at a Mean Weighted Average Price (MWAP) of $140.0, which showed no change from its previous close.  BTI’s trades contributed 76.17% ($1,498,000) of the total consideration. All of BTI’s trades were at $140.0.

The market information provided here is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is provided on a time-delayed basis. GASCI does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this page. Although the information has been obtained by GASCI from sources believed to be reliable, it is provided on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind. GASCI assumes no responsibility for the consequences of any errors or omissions. GASCI does not make or has not made any recommendation regarding any of the securities issued by any of the companies identified here nor the advisability of investing in securities generally for any particular individual.

GASCI Summary of Financials Session 301 April 27, 2009

20090508summary1 Notes
1 – Interim results
2 – Prospective
3 – Shows year-end EPS but Interim Dividend

EPS: earnings per share for 12 months period to the date the latest financials have been prepared. These include:
2002 – Final results for PHI.
2005 – Final results for GTI.
2008 – Final results for TCL, DIH, CCI, CBI, DBL, DTC, BTI, GSI, RBL and SPL.
2008 – Interim results for DDL and JPS.
As such, some of these EPS calculations are based on un-audited figures.
P/E Ratio: Price Earnings Ratio = Last trade price / EPS
Dividend yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months/last trade price.

Average retail prices at city markets on 07-05-09

(Prepared by the Guyana Marketing Corporation and published by Stabroek News Business as a public service.)

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