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Results
Koufu announces maiden post-IPO results with $6.2 mil earnings for 2Q
SINGAPORE (Aug 29): Koufu Group reported 2Q18 earnings of $6.2 million, down by 2.6% from $6.3 million a year ago on higher property-related expenses and depreciation charges.
August 29, 2018
Broker's Calls
Food Empire downgraded as US ramps up sanctions against Russia
SINGAPORE (Aug 15): RHB Research is downgrading its call on Food Empire to “neutral” from “buy” while lowering its target price on the stock to 60 cents from $1.07 previously to reflect a lower target P/E of 14 times as a result of lower valuation
August 15, 2018
Results
Katrina posts 97% lower 1H earnings on higher costs and outlet closures, says approaching 'critical mass'
SINGAPORE (Aug 14): Katrina Group announced earnings of $11,000 for the 1H ended June, down 96.7% from $0.3 million in 1H17 earnings a year ago due to higher costs and the closure of non-performing outlets .
August 14, 2018
Broker's Calls
Jumbo to continue facing near-term cost pressures with ongoing expansion: DBS
SINGAPORE (Aug 14): DBS Group Research is maintaining “hold” on Jumbo Group with a lower target price of 57 cents based on 23 times FY19F earnings.
August 14, 2018
Broker's Calls
BreadTalk gets too pricey for RHB's taste; FY18 earnings projected to decline
SINGAPORE (Aug 3): RHB Research is downgrading its call on BreadTalk to “sell” from “neutral” with a lower target price of $1 compared to $1.04 previously, as the research house expects FY18F earnings to decline on rising overhead costs and weaker
August 03, 2018
Broker's Calls
Asian Story acquisition brings nothing but cheer to Kimly's outlook: RHB
SINGAPORE (July 4): RHB Research is maintaining its “buy” call on Kimly with a higher target price of 46 cents compared to 43 cents previously, following news of the coffee shop operator’s $16 million acquisition of Asian Story Corp (ASC) and its As
July 04, 2018
Results
Sino Grandness rolls out own-branded products in Meiyijia, Meiyiduo outlets across China
SINGAPORE (June 29): Sino Grandness Food Industry Group has expanded its distribution network further in the China market with its own-branded products, namely across Meiyijia convenience stores and Meiyiduo supermarkets in China.
June 29, 2018
IPO
F&B operator Koufu lodges preliminary prospectus for IPO on SGX Mainboard
SINGAPORE (June 28): Koufu Group, the operator and manager of food and beverage (F&B) establishments in Singapore with a presence in Macau, has lodged its preliminary prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Mainboard listing on the
June 28, 2018
Broker's Calls
Jumbo started at 'add' for strong brand equity & regional growth prospects
SINGAPORE (June 25): CGS-CIMB Securities is initiating coverage on Jumbo Group with an “add” recommendation and target price of 62 cents, which is based on 23 times CY19F earnings, below its regional peer average of 24.7 times against a three-year EPS
June 25, 2018
Results
Old Chang Kee's FY18 earnings double to $5 mil on improved margins & revenue growth
SINGAPORE (May 30): Old Chang Kee saw FY18 earnings double to $5 million from $2.4 million in FY17 on improved gross margins and revenue.
May 30, 2018