Downfall of F&B Retailers (3): The Duck King
PT Jaya Bersama Indo Tbk (DUCK), owner of the Duck King restaurant chain, launched initial public offering (IPO) in October 2018, the same year with Pizza Hut (Sarimelati Kencana). Underwriters of the IPO claimed an oversubscription of 80 times, but trading in the stock has been suspended in the past few years.
Downfall of F&B Retailers (2): Kentucky Fried Chicken
Shares of PT Fast Food Indonesia Tbk (FAST), owner and operator of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlets, ended substantially lower by 6.5% to Rp316 on Monday (Nov 11) to make a market capitalisation of Rp1.26 trillion.
Downfall of F&B Retailers (1): Pizza Hut
Shares of PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk (PZZA), owner of Pizza Hut chain in Indonesia, ended slightly lower by 0.58% to Rp171 on Monday (Nov 12) to make a market capitalisation of Rp517 billion, way below equity (Rp980 billion by Sept 30, 2024).
Trump 2.0 and Indonesian economy
WTI crude oil declined by 2% in the past few days to US$70 per barrel this morning. Natural gas, on the other hand, gained 1.6%. Gold and copper lost 2.3% and 2.6% respectively, while soybeans gained 3.66%. Mixed reactions to Trump’s return to the White House.
Key Takeaways from Prabowo’s China Visit
President Prabowo Subianto has on Sunday (Nov 10) concluded a three-day working visit to China. During the visit, Prabowo held meetings with Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang, and business people.
Taxing Digital Transactions
Nearly five years after the Ministry of Finance expanded the tax base by collecting Value Added Tax (VAT/PPN) for digital products traded through the electronic system (PMSE), the number of collectors continues to increase. There are now 176 companies that have the same set of responsibilities and of this number, 166 companies have carried out their obligations. The value of tax revenue also continues to increase.
Further correction of Matahari Dept Store
John Riady, son of James Riady, confidently told the press on February 25, 2014 that mataharimall.com will become the largest e-commerce platform in Indonesia. As director of Lippo Group, John said the group had set aside US$500 million for the development of mataharimall.com in two-three years time. With over Rp1 trillion investment from Matahari Department Stores (LPPF) and Matahari Putra Prima (MPPA), we all know mataharimall.com ceased operations in 2018.
Prabowo’s Overseas Trip
President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to start the first official overseas trip today. China is said the first stop of the 16-day trip, which includes visiting US, UK, attending APEC Summit in Peru and G20 Summit in Brazil. As a big admirer of Deng Xiaoping, Prabowo’s three-day visit to China might be the most interesting to watch.
Revisiting Cinema XXI (2)
Shares of Cinema XXI (CNMA), the largest operator in the country, ended higher by 1.1% to Rp180 on Thursday (Nov 7). That means the stock is still way below the initial public offering (IPO) price (Rp270) last year.
MNCN vs SCMA
Shares of Media Nusantara Citra (MNCN), controlled by Hary Tanoesoedibjo (chairman of Perindo Party), ended substantially lower by 4.% Thursday (Nov 7) just when his friend and business partner Donald Trump won US presidential election. Surya Citra Media (SCMA), competitor of MNCN in free-to-air TV business, on the other hand, ended higher by 1.6%.