Ericsson wrote:VituVingiSana wrote:The loss was expected [as I opined earlier] with the maize shortage [poor quality, high prices], issues with Ennsvalley [esp in Nakumatt] and bad debts of Nakumatt.
I hope they have cleaned up the books for a better/stronger 2018-19.
The (bad) news about Uganda was unexpected. They had closed the maize milling plant but it seems they have issues with the wheat mill too. I hope Unga can either sell the factory or use the warehouses for storage/distribution of products from Kenya.
Positive outlook on the expansion of storage and a new factory/plant coming online in late 2018.
Yaani everything you expected ama is it trying to give yourself soft landing/console yourself.
I expected the losses from maize and Ennsvalley [Nakumatt] since this info has been in the news since 2016. I am glad they bit the bullet instead of pretending Nakumatt will pay!
Uganda - They reported (FY 2015-16) that the maize mill has been scrapped. The news on the wheat mill is a bit of a surprise. The property might be worth something but they should partner with Centum on this!!!
Ennsvalley - I can't figure out what they mean by the "gain" on buying out the minority shareholder. This requires more info.
Kenya expansion - Mentioned in FY 2015-16 Annual Report and at the AGM and the management said these would be immediately profitable since demand for wheat flour is growing.
Maize - The imports seem to have helped normalize the situation going into 2017-18.
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