Figaro Coffee yesterday disclosed its consolidated annual audited financial earnings to be up by 111%.

The company delivered a top-line sales number of P2.43 billion, an increase of 80% from the same period last year, and a net income result of P198.2 million, an increase of 111% from the same period last year, driven by continuous strong store growth.

Through economies of scale and cost synergies, the company increased its gross margins from 44% to 49%. It increased operating income by 64% as a result, and it displayed a 13.5% return on equity.

They also announced its first dividend to be P0.01936 per share as of November 21, 2022 record date. Total amount allocated is 90 million pesos.

“We are very pleased to report that coming out of the pandemic and our initial public offering early this year, we have continued our excellent growth and positive momentum.

We are seeing dine-in sales increasing on our Figaro Coffee and Tien Ma’s brands while delivery continues to be strong for Angel’s Pizza. We continue to focus on product quality, value-for-money and expansion in key areas in the Philippines.

We acknowledge that there are always new and pressing challenges such as inflation and economic headwinds, but our team continues to find the best ways to optimize growth and manage costs for the good of the company.

Likewise, because of our excellent performance, we are very happy to be able to share profits with our shareholders through dividends. Our philosophy is, if the company does well, we would like our shareholders to benefit also,” said Justin Liu, Chairman of FCG.

Since its IPO the company already added 35 stores with a goal of 163 by the end of 2022 from 107 stores last December 2021.

FCG share prices were flat for yesterdays trading and close at 0.58 pesos per share.

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Last Friday board meeting of Eagle cement executives acknowledge the sale of 88.5% sale of its shares to San Miguel Corporation. It also noted that it plans to sell its remaining shares to SMC through tender offer.

After the transaction SMC will own more than 90% of the total outstanding shares of the capital stock of the corporation.

Available shares

The board agreed on the voluntary delisting of Eagle Cement after completing the PSE requirements for delisting rules. The delisting details and approval will be tackled on a separate meeting.

San Miguel offered to buy out shares of Eagle Cement at 22 pesos/share.

Eagle cement price is currently at 19.12 pesos/share as of the time of writing.

What is a Tender offer

A tender offer is a public offer by a certain individual or a company for this case, where the buyer announces the intention to buy out a certain portion of shares in the interested company. It is also an invitation for share holders to “tender” or sell their existing shares.

One benefit of a tender offer from the perspective of the acquirer is that, if the acquirer comes to own a large enough percentage of the outstanding stock, they can force all remaining stockholders to sell out and take the company private

What happens after the Tender offer expires?

Remember that a tender offer is offered  only at a limited time. Any individual shareholders will decide whether they can avail of the tender offer. The prices of the tender offer is fixed.

Once the buying company has completed the buy out of the shares of Eagle Cement, it will then proceed to the delisting procedure.

If the delisting requirements are met, Eagle Cement will then become a private Company. If you are not able to sell your shares in time prior to the delisting, you will not be able to sell your shares in the market.

Your share will still be with the company but in case you want to take it out, you have to discuss it privately with Eagle Cement.