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(29-05-2016, 04:15 PM)Dividend Knight Wrote: Xpress Holdings seem to have a checkered past.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/busi...63100.html
I can understand Sheng Siong partnering Luchen, but Xpress Holdings' core business is very different from supermarkets operations.
I assume Xpress Holdings just provide the capital as a 'sleeping' partner while Sheng Siong provides the operational expertise and Luchen provides the local know-out.....
The SGX warnings, were issued on former executive chairman and CEO Fong Kah Kuen. The current management is a new team.
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My guess is Mr Tan Ling San retired and pulled out. Xpress holdings is 31% owned by Ma Wei Dong who is also chairman of Kunming Luchen Group.
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(29-05-2016, 11:52 PM)holymage Wrote: My guess is Mr Tan Ling San retired and pulled out. Xpress holdings is 31% owned by Ma Wei Dong who is also chairman of Kunming Luchen Group.
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It is very likely the reason. Anyway, both are subsidiaries of Sheng Siong, but with slightly different shareholders.
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Sheng Siong growth story is continuing. Revenue growth of about 5%, is above the sector growth rate, Sheng Siong is enlarging its market share, albeit slowly.
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Sheng Siong posts 11.3% rise in 2Q earnings from new stores
SINGAPORE (July 26): Sheng Siong has posted an 11.3% increase in earnings to $15.2 million for 2QFY2016.
For the quarter to June, revenue grew 5.5% to $188.8 million, on the back of the maiden revenue contribution from its new stores at Circuit Road, Upper Boon Keng Road and Fernvale. For the half year period, earnings rose 14.1% to $31.6 million as revenue rose 5.3% to $397.3 million.
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http://www.theedgemarkets.com.sg/sg/arti...new-stores
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The analyst might not fully understood the grocery e-commerce status in Singapore. Redmart still bleeding in Singapore, with its high-logistic-cost. Redmart business model, might not work in Singapore due to its unique population distribution. AmazonFresh isn't available in Singapore.
Sheng Siong is facing more e-commerce threat in its upcoming China venture.
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Sheng Siong’s threat is edging nearer than you think
SINGAPORE (Sept 16): UOB Kay Hian is initiating coverage on Sheng Group (SSG) with a “hold” and target price of $1.13 given that the stock price is reflecting all the positive views at current levels. Long term though, SSG’s will face higher competition from e-commerce players and lack of domestic growth opportunities.
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http://www.theedgemarkets.com.sg/sg/arti...-you-think
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