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Best World International
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Best World's and Beauty Community's high-margin MLM model draws investor interest
SINGAPORE (Dec 3): Best World International, which sells a little-known brand of skincare through a multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme, saw its share price rocket from just $1.21 on Aug 21 to $2.27 on Nov 22. That’s because its business model is very a
December 06, 2018
Results
Best World reports more than doubling of 3Q earnings to $30 mil on new franchise segment; proposes special dividend
SINGAPORE (Nov 8): Best World International saw its earnings jump 145.3% to $29.9 million for the 3Q18 ended September, from $12.2 million a year ago.
November 08, 2018
In print this week
Smaller club this year, but with new entrants
SINGAPORE (Sept 21): There are quite a number of new entrants to The Edge Billion Dollar Club 2018 rankings this year, as more companies became eligible for scoring.
September 24, 2018
Results
Best World 2Q earnings drop 24% to $9.1 mil on lower revenue; declares 1.2 cents interim dividend
SINGAPORE (Aug 7): Best World reported 2Q18 earnings dropped 23.7% to $9.13 million from $12.0 million in 2Q17.
August 07, 2018
Broker's Calls
Best World cut to 'fully valued' on weak 1Q results and Taiwan market worries
SINGAPORE (May 15): DBS Group Research is downgrading Best World International to “fully valued” after slashing its FY18F earnings projections by 18% to account for slower growth in China and weakness in Taiwan.
May 15, 2018
Results
Best World posts 40.6% drop in 1Q earnings to $5.8 mil on conversion from export to China wholesale
SINGAPORE (May 14): Best World International saw a 40.6% drop in 1Q18 earnings to $5.8 million from $9.7 million a year ago.
May 14, 2018
Broker's Calls
Best World's stellar FY17 earnings are but a prelude to the better year ahead, says Maybank
SINGAPORE (Feb 27): Maybank Kim Eng is maintaining its “buy” call on Best World International with a 10% higher price target of $2.06 compared to $1.88 previously after raising FY18-19 earnings per share (EPS) estimates on expectations of stronger Chi
February 27, 2018
Results
Best World sees near doubling of 4Q earnings to $21.8 mil on higher revenue
SINGAPORE (Feb 26): Best World International, the direct seller of skincare and wellness products, has reported earnings of $21.8 million for the 4Q ended Dec 2017, up 77.2% from $12.3 million in 4Q16 on higher revenue.
February 26, 2018
M&A
Best World acquires remaining 22.5% stake in Malaysian subsidiary for $370,000
SINGAPORE (Dec 28): Direct selling company Best World International has acquired an additional 1.125 million shares in Malaysia-incorporated Best World Lifestyle (BWLSB) for RM 1.125 million ($370,000).
December 28, 2017
Best World to be added to MSCI Singapore Small Cap Index
SINGAPORE (Nov 30): Best World International, the direct seller and distributor of skincare and wellness products, will be included as a constituent stock of the MSCI Singapore Small Cap Index after market close on Thursday.
November 30, 2017