Sakari Resources' profit jumps by an amazing 135% to US$56.3m

Impressive performance amid lower coal ASPs.

According to OCBC, Sakari Resources posted 3Q12 revenue of US$270.4m, +21% YoY and 14% QoQ, aided by higher production at both its mines at Sebuku and Jembayan.

Here's more from OCBC:

Despite the lower coal ASPs, better efficiency led to an improvement in operating margins; but it was a tax credit of US$31m which led to its net profit jumping 52% YoY and 135% QoQ to US$56.3m.

However, if we strip out the tax credit, we estimate that core earnings would have come in at around US$25.3m, or down 32% YoY (+6% QoQ). Separately, PTT has increased its stake to 90.2% by the end of the offer on 22 Oct.

In view of the reduced liquidity, we are suspending coverage on the counter.