SIA Goes Long On Crude Oil

K Ajith, Director of Transport Research Asia, UOB Kay Hian Singapore

14-Feb-17 09:15

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Singapore Airlines' (SIA) move to change its hedging policy and extend its fuel-hedging contracts to 5 years from 24 months before, may seem like a timely move to lock-in its costs, as crude oil prices begin to stabilise. No change is expected for its dividend payout levels as a result of such longer forward commitments.

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Tags: Singapore equities, aviation sector, Singapore Airlines, fuel hedge, oil prices, dividend payout

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