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Best World files defamation suit against short seller Bonitas; calls to lift trading halt following 1Q results release
SINGAPORE (May 9): Best World has issued a statement that says it “strongly refutes” an April 24 short seller report by Bonitas Research, where it alleged the group’s sales in China are a fraction of what was reported to its shareholders, among othe
May 09, 2019
In print this week
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
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
Broker's Calls
Best World unfazed by pyramid crackdown in China but strategy change in Taiwan pulls it down
SINGAPORE (Nov 10): Best World on Wednesday announced its 3Q17 earnings increased 36.4% to $12.2 million from $8.9 million a year ago, on lower expenses.
November 10, 2017
Global Markets
Best World says pyramid scheme crackdown has little to no impact on China business
SINGAPORE (Aug 15): Best World International has issued a statement to address potential investor concerns regarding market concerns arising from China’s State Administration for Industry & Commerce (SAIC) Monday announcement of its intention to crack d
August 15, 2017
Herbalife, Nu Skin shares plunge over fears of Chinese crackdown
NEW YORK (Aug 15): Shares of Herbalife, Nu Skin Enterprises and USANA Health Sciences tumbled on Monday over concerns that Chinese regulators will crack down on the companies’ marketing practices.
August 15, 2017
Results
Best World posts 63% rise in 1H earnings to $21.7 mil, raises dividend payout to 40%
SINGAPORE (Aug 7): Best World International announced earnings of $21.7 million for the 1H17 ended June, surging 62.7% from $13.3 million in earnings reported in 1H16 on higher revenue and lower distribution costs.
August 07, 2017
Broker's Calls
Stellar 3Q profit secures another record year for Best World
SINGAPORE (Nov 7): CIMB is reiterating its “add” call on Best World with a higher target price of $2.21 from $2.05 previously, after the direct-selling company posted 3Q earnings of $8.9 million, which was more than double from a year ago.
November 07, 2016
Results
Best World’s 3Q earnings more than double to $8.9 mil
SINGAPORE (Nov 4): Direct-selling company Best World reported 3Q earnings more than doubled to $8.9 million from a year ago from higher sales from direct selling.
November 04, 2016