morning.. let paktua share baaic info regarding CarloRino
CARLORINO:
- Is a prominent Malaysian fashion retailer specializing in women's handbags, footwear, and accessories.
- In its IPO, the company issued 171.87 million new shares and offered up to 87.98 million existing shares for sale.
- The IPO was priced at RM0.27 per share, resulting in a market capitalization of approximately RM263.92 million upon listing.
- The funds raised from the IPO are intended to support the company's expansion plans, including opening new retail outlets, enhancing its online presence.
- And investing in marketing and promotional activities to strengthen its brand presence in the fashion retail industry.
Carlorino
sector: Consumer Products & Services. subsector: Personal Good Current Nosh :? current price :rm0.27 (at 18hb Dec 24)
RP Range base ipo rm0.27 RP+80=rm0.31 RP+120=rm0.33 RP+180=rm0.36 RP+240=rm0.39 RP+300=rm0.42 RP+450=rm0.495 RP+600=rm0.57 RP+900=rm0.72
T-Days Cycle (Base on 18hb Dec 24)
T-7=27hb Dec 24 T-14=10hb Jan 25
Base on 17hb Dec 24 P-23=4hb Feb 25 P-34=19hb Feb 25
- an IPO priced at RM0.27 per share, aiming to raise RM46.4 million.
- The IPO was met with significant interest, being oversubscribed by 18.43 times. - A total of 13,395 applications for 949.87 million issue shares were received from the Malaysian public.
The funds raised are allocated as follows:
Working Capital (Approximately RM23.2 million):
Inventory Purchases:
- RM10.2 million to stock up on inventory. - Rental Payments: RM10 million for boutique store rentals.
- Advertising and Promotion: RM3 million to enhance marketing efforts.
Construction and Fitting Out of New Flagship Boutique:
- A portion of the funds will be used for establishing a new flagship boutique to strengthen brand presence.
Refurbishment of Existing Boutiques and Departmental Store Counters:
- Upgrading current retail spaces to improve customer experience.
- IT Infrastructure Maintenance: Investing in IT upgrades and cloud-based tools to ensure seamless integration with third-party marketplaces such as Shopee, Lazada, Zalora, and TikTok Shop.
Listing Expenses:
- Covering costs associated with the IPO process.
- This strategic allocation is designed to support CarloRino growth initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and expand its market presence both domestically and regionally.
- As the company anticipates this transition, it faces several challenges in 2025 that could impact its main business operations:
1. Rising Operating Costs:
- The implementation of a higher minimum wage and potential petrol rationalization are expected to increase operational expenses.
- These factors could pressure profit margins if not managed effectively.
2. Subdued Consumer Sentiment:
- Economic uncertainties may lead to cautious consumer spending, affecting sales performance.
- However, the anticipated pay hike for civil servants and festive spending could provide a counterbalance, potentially boosting demand for Carlo Rino's products.
Carlo Rino is involved in designing, marketing, and selling women’s handbags, footwear, and accessories, with products distributed through three channels ... Quite similar to Jimmy Choo
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Fashion firm Carlo Rino Group Bhd (KL:CARLORINO) made a weak debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, after it raised some RM46 million from its initial public offering (IPO). At the opening gong, Carlo Rino shares slid 3.5 sen or 13% to 23.5 sen from its IPO price of 27 sen. The IPO, in conjunction with its listing transfer from the LEAP Market, offered investors up to a 17.58% stake in the company.
Its IPO comprises a public issue that raised RM46.4 million, involving 48.88 million new shares for the public, 800,000 shares for eligible persons and 122.19 million shares through private placement to Bumiputera investors. More than half of the funds raised have been earmarked for working capital including to stock up inventory and as marketing expenses. About one-third will be set aside for construction and fitting-out of a new flagship boutique and other facilities. “Through this IPO, we aim to accelerate our business expansion, introduce even more vibrancy to our offerings, and invest in upgrading our capabilities to better serve our customers and meet market demands,” said Carlo Rino group managing director Datuk Seri Chiang Fong Yee in statement on Wednesday. Carlo Rino is controlled by Chiang and his father, Chiang Sang Sem, who is the founder of Main Market-listed Bonia Corp Bhd (KL:BONIA
Both will see their shareholding in Carlo Rino diluted to 26.3% and 42.19%, from 31.91% and 51.19% respectively. Carlo Rino mainly designs and sells women’s handbags, footwear, and accessories out of 36 boutiques in shopping malls and five boutiques at premium outlets in Malaysia. The company also consigns its product to 82 departmental store counters and markets its products online. At the IPO price, Carlo Rino would be valued close to 14 times its trailing earnings. The company made a net profit of RM19.31 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2024 (FY2024). Just last week, Carlo Rino reported a net profit of RM2.34 million or 0.29 sen per share for its first quarter ended Sept 30, 2024.
SC only approved the issuing of Prospectus to ensure that no misleading statements or info, not the issue price. It is up to the investors themselves to make their own judgments to subscribe or not.
Prospective investors should make their own independent assessments and judgements, not simply listened uncritically to presentations by the issuer and its advisors. The issuer want the issue price to be the highest possible.
This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....
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