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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 23 AUGUST 2017 12 Business Today Regular market closed – 22/08/2017 Symbol Code Volume Traded Value Traded Trades High Price Low Price Open Price Close Price Change ▼ BOV 19,566 41,926.18 9 2.150 2.130 2.150 2.140 -0.009 ▼ FIM 126,529 94,896.75 1 0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750 -0.049 ● GO 3,000 10,797.00 2 3.599 3.599 3.599 3.599 0.000 ▼ RS2 43,000 76,540.00 2 1.780 1.780 1.780 1.780 -0.009 ▲ STS 4,000 8,980.00 1 2.245 2.245 2.245 2.245 0.094 ▼ G20B 10,000 11,245.00 1 112.450 112.450 112.450 112.450 -0.020 ▲ G21A 7,159 8,553.57 1 119.480 119.480 119.480 119.480 0.030 ▲ G28B 48,000 63,619.30 4 132.610 132.500 132.500 132.610 0.110 ▲ G29B 10,000 10,926.00 1 109.260 109.260 109.260 109.260 0.100 ▲ G30A 28,700 41,213.00 2 143.600 143.590 143.590 143.600 0.010 ▲ G31A 5,000 7,262.50 1 145.250 145.250 145.250 145.250 0.180 ▲ G32A 10,000 13,977.00 1 139.770 139.770 139.770 139.770 0.170 ● G32B 10,200 13,897.50 1 136.250 136.250 136.250 136.250 0.000 ● G35A 10,000 10,500.00 2 105.000 105.000 105.000 105.000 0.000 ▲ G36A 50,000 53,406.00 7 106.950 106.000 106.000 106.950 0.310 ▲ G39A 506,000 505,204.95 28 99.900 99.700 99.700 99.810 0.110 ▲ G40A 78,800 90,626.90 8 115.030 115.000 115.000 115.030 0.030 ▲ G41A 53,800 55,545.50 3 103.250 103.240 103.240 103.250 0.060 ● BV19B 10,000 10,401.00 1 104.010 104.010 104.010 104.010 0.000 ● BV20A 39,500 40,300.00 5 102.100 102.000 102.100 102.000 0.000 ▲ BV30A 25,000 24,601.50 2 98.500 98.000 98.000 98.500 0.510 ▲ EF27A 4,500 4,621.50 1 102.700 102.700 102.700 102.700 0.200 ● MI21A 9,300 9,695.25 1 104.250 104.250 104.250 104.250 0.000 Market Summary as at 22/08/2017 Equity Official List Session State ................................................................... Market Closed Number of trades ............................................................. 85 Volume Traded ................................................................. 1,112,054 Value of € denominated securities .................................... 1,113,839.65 Value of US$ denominated securities ................................ 95,896.75 Value of GBP£ denominated securities .............................. 0.00 Current Index ................................................................... - Previous Index ................................................................. - Change in Index (%) ......................................................... - Bank of Valletta plc ........................ 2.149 0.09% Medserv plc .................................. 1.335 0.00% FIMBank plc .................................. 0.799 0.00% Mapfre Middlesea plc .................... 1.939 0.00% GlobalCapital plc ........................... 0.301 0.00% MIDI plc ........................................ 0.310 0.00% GO plc ........................................... 3.599 0.00% Plaza Centres plc ........................... 1.078 0.00% Grand Harbour Marina plc ............. 0.894 0.00% RS2 Software plc............................ 1.789 0.00% HSBC Bank Malta plc ..................... 1.920 0.52% Simonds Farsons Cisk plc ............... 7.800 0.00% International Hotel Investments plc 0.615 -0.49% Tigné Mall plc ................................ 0.980 8.89% Lombard Bank Malta plc ................ 2.360 0.00% Pefaco International plc ................. 2.240 0.00% Malita Investments plc ................... 0.750 0.54% Santumas Shareholdings plc ......... 2.151 -2.23% Malta International Airport plc ....... 4.200 0.00% Malta Properties Company plc ........ 0.515 -2.83% MaltaPost plc ................................. 1.975 -0.25% PG plc ........................................... 1.390 -0.71% MSE Index Freeport revolutionises Terminal operations with new system Malta Freeport Terminals has successfully introduced the most advanced Terminal Operating System (TOS) available world- wide that revolutionises the con- tainer handling process and will consolidate the Freeport's stand- ing as one of the leading hubs in the Mediterranean. The heralded Navis N4 system controls the entire logistical operation of each container ship: determining what containers are on board as well as identifying which should be discharged and those that ought to be loaded. It also produces an accurate model of each ship to enable operations staff to work with a live image in real time. Navis N4 also maximises efficiency within the terminal area, where some 45,000 containers can be stored at any one time, automatically calculating where each should be located and directing trucks to the nearest one to ensure the loading operation is carried out as quickly as possible. Malta Freeport Terminals CEO Alex Montebello said: "Around 2,000 to 3,500 containers are typically loaded or unloaded when a mainliner berths, so getting this right and ensuring the vessel leaves as early as possible is absolutely essential for a major terminal like ours. "Navis N4 will significantly enhance our ability to do this and enable us to introduce the latest technology which fits in with our overall mission to position Malta Freeport Terminals as one of the best in the region." The Freeport has been preparing for the introduction of the N4 system for the past 18 months and installed the system during the course of a meticulously planned 24-hour period over the Santa Marija public holiday – one of only five days in the year when the Freeport ceases operations – to ensure there was no disruption to its busy operations. Coordinated by Malta Freeport Terminals Head of IT, Jesmond Baldacchino, a team of 25 people worked on a shift system round the clock to effect a seamless transition from the old system to N4 and ensure the Freeport was once again fully operational by 8am on August 16. Baldacchino said: "We carefully planned when it would be best to introduce this new technology – waiting till it had been fully trialled at a few other major terminals – and carried out several dry runs to ensure there were no problems. "It was also important for terminal staff not to be disrupted by this changeover. In fact, when they reported for work in the morning, they could carry on as usual as even the screens on the container handling equipment they were using previously remained the same." The changeover caused some initial delays but the Freeport acted rapidly to ensure that measures were taken so that all container deliveries were completed by the end of the day. The N4 system is a fundamental step forward for the Freeport in supporting the Terminal's business performance by optimising long-term operational efficiency and strengthening the intelligent movement of cargo through the Container Terminal. This system also supports future growth at the Container Terminal while reducing operational overheads and maintaining customer-focused services. Malta Freeport Terminals is on a constant drive to improve its services and facilities and is seeking to invest in more equipment in future to further increase capability and efficiency. APS Bank names new Heads of Support, Business Solutions As its Management restructur- ing continues, APS Bank has just named its new Head of Support and Head of Business Solutions. Alexander Camilleri, formerly the Senior Manager for the Support Department, was promoted to Head of Support as from July 1. He is responsible for Security, Logistics, Maintenance and Procurement. He will also lead the team overseeing the Digitisation and Document Management Project as well as the Branch Transformation Programme. Alexander holds a B.A. in Accountancy from the University of Malta and is a Certified Public Accountant and Auditor. Following a four-year tenure with one of the Big 4 accounting firms, he joined APS Bank in 2001 and over the years served in Internal Audit, Finance & Corporate Strategy Department and co- managed the Core Banking System Team during its first phase. In 2012, he headed the Bank's Operations Department, a position he held up to May 2016 when he moved to Support Services. As from Monday, 28 August, Lisa Farrugia joins APS Bank as its new Head of Business Solutions. Forming part of the IT Department, she will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering the Bank's Information Systems. She will also oversee the Bank's Database and Data Warehouse environments and digital channels. Lisa graduated with a B. Eng (Hons) from the University of Malta in 2007 and also obtained an M.Sc. in Business Informatics from the University of Reading. She subsequently held positions with Accenture Technology in The Netherlands and as a QA Engineer for Experian in the UK. Since 2012 she has held successively senior positions at Vodafone Malta, most recently as Quality Assurance and Information Security Manager. "Both Alexander and Lisa will bring a wide breadth of experience to their role in such transformative times brought on by fast-paced business shifts and the ever evolving customer requirements", said APS Bank's Chief Technology Officer, Jonathan Caruana.