SINGAPORE (Jan 22): OCBC believes the potential privatisation or divestment of Sembcorp Marine by Sembcorp Industries might be imminent given the recent spikes in its share price.

Shares of Sembcorp Marine jumped 9.4% last Tuesday and another 9.5% on Friday. The stock is up another 3.9% or 9 cents to $2.39 as at 12.16pm on Monday.

While other reasons behind the spike include a small fine on allegations of bribes for contracts in Brazil or the win of a big order, the possibility of the first two scenarios seems more likely, says lead analyst Low Pei Han.

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