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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 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
Jumbo posts 23.9% lower 2Q earnings of $4.3 mil due to ongoing expansion
SINGAPORE (May 14): Jumbo Group announced earnings of $4.3 million for the 2Q ended March, down by 23.9% from its 2Q17 earnings of $5.7 million due to higher expenses mainly incurred as part of the group’s ongoing expansion.
May 14, 2018
Dine in
8 'yu sheng' dishes to try this Lunar New Year
luck and prosperity with your loved ones with these luxurious and unconventional takes on the traditional yu sheng dish.
January 15, 2018
Broker's Calls
Jumbo kept at 'buy' with positive China expansion & 'excellent performance' in Taiwan
SINGAPORE (Jan 4): Maybank Kim Eng is maintaining its “buy” call on Jumbo Group with a target price of 70 cents, implying 26 times FY18 earnings, which is on par with its regional peers.
January 04, 2018
Broker's Calls
Dairy Farm started at ‘buy’ as a proxy to the North Asian consumer boom
SINGAPORE (Sept 27): Phillip Capital is initiating coverage of Dairy Farm International at “buy” with a target price of US$9.89 ($13.41), given the Pan-Asian retailer is a proxy to the North Asian consumer boom.
September 27, 2017
Broker's Calls
Could Singapore’s consumer sector see a pickup in investor sentiment?
SINGAPORE (June 13): OCBC Investment is maintaining its “neutral” rating on Singapore’s consumer sector given a lack of broad-based improvement for the retail scene, as well as the continued expansion and growth of e-commerce players.
June 13, 2017
Singapore traders lunching again 'good news' for Michelin-starred chef
SINGAPORE (March 1): Singapore’s stock traders lost their lunch break weeks after Osvaldo Forlino opened a restaurant in the heart of the city’s business district in 2011. As Forlino readies a new cafe, he’s looking forward to welcoming the deale
March 01, 2017
In print this week
How ABR Holdings is adding spice to its business in a slowing F&B industry
SINGAPORE (Feb 24): ABR Holdings, the company behind Swensen’s ice cream and Tip Top curry puffs is branching out into catering to seek growth.
February 24, 2017
Broker's Calls
Din Tai Fung JV a ‘favourable addition’ to BreadTalk
SINGAPORE (Nov 17): RHB is maintaining its “buy” rating on BreadTalk Group with a target price of $1.45, while expressing confidence in the group’s ability to venture into the UK market with the Din Tai Fung chain of restaurants.
November 17, 2016