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Motivation

Despite the recent oil price correction from above USD $147 last year to current level fluctuating around USD $70, I believe the demand for crude oil for energy needs, and accompanying support services will surge again as the world economy gets back on its footing.

KS Energy

KS Energy operates in the oil & gas industry. It has 2 main core business segments, trading of capital equipment and provider of capital equipment chartering, drilling and rig management services. It is the latter that I see potential.

Business Performance

Ignoring other operating income that normally arose from divestment of investment or interest income, profitablitiy seems to turn the corner since 3Q 2008. With a lower base in 3Q 2008, 3Q 2009 should see a better improvement in earnings. Read more…