Del Monte swings back into the black in Q1
THU, SEP 09, 2021 - 7:23 PM 
CANNED food brand Del Monte Pacific Limited posted a net profit of US$18.3 million for the first quarter ended July 31, reversing from a loss of US$3.2 million for the same period a year ago.
Revenue rose 11.9 per cent to US$462.1 million, driven by higher sales in the US across almost all major segments, higher exports of S& W fresh pineapples as well as processed pineapples and other products.
The group, which is dual listed on the Singapore Exchange and the Philippine Stock Exchange, improved its margins by 600 basis points to 28.9 per cent from better sales of higher-margin branded products in the US and lower costs.
Earnings per share was 0.69 US cents, compared with a loss per share of 0.42 US cents previously.
No dividends were declared for this quarter and the prior year quarter as the group does not declare dividends based on first quarter and third quarter results.
The group' s US subsidiary, Del Monte Foods Inc (DMFI), generated sales of US$298.1 million or about 65 per cent of group sales. Improvement in supply and distribution gains led to higher volume across major categories, primarily canned vegetables and fruits. Its branded retail and food service sales grew by a combined 17 per cent which more than offset the decline in low-margin private label sales as planned, said Del Monte.
The group' s second largest and most profitable subsidiary, Del Monte PhiIippines Inc (DMPI) recorded higher sales of US$176.0 million, up 20 per cent versus the from a year ago on higher international market sales. This boosted net profit by 37 per cent to US$25.6 million.
DMPI benefited from the reduced corporate tax rate of 25 per cent with the passage of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (CREATE Act) in March 2021. More than half of DMPI' s sales are in the Philippines, with the balance in the international market.
The group said that the first quarter results are in line with earlier guidance that it expects to generate higher net profit for FY2022.
In its outlook, Del Monte said that it is proactively addressing inflationary impact from commodity headwinds and increased transportation costs through revenue and cost drivers including driving efficiencies and productivity across operations.
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the group expects to generate a higher net profit in FY2022.
Del Monte' s shares closed at 36.5 Singapore cents on Thursday, down 2 Singapore cents or 1.26 per cent. .
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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/consumer/del-monte-swings-back-into-the-black-in-q1
 
Del Monte and Vinamilk form joint venture
Del Monte Philippines, (DMPI), subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific, announced on Aug 16, it has forged a strategic alliance with Vietnam Dairy Products JSC (Vinamilk). DMPI and Vinamilk entered into a joint venture to expand into the dairy sector in the Philippines with both companies contributing 50% of the total investment capital. The joint venture will import dairy products from Vinamilk, and market and distribute them in the Philippines through DMPI. The joint venture with DMPI will leverage on Vinamilk' s long track record in the dairy industry spanning 45 years, Del Monte says.  
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The original plan was:
Del Monte  Philippines  will  sell  699.33 million secondary common shares to the public for  as much as  P54.80 each, with an overallotment option of  as much as  104.899 million common shares. 
Peso to S$
P54.80 = S$1.49
 
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/consumer/del-monte-unit-defers-philippine-ipo-amid-covid-19-surge
DEL Monte Pacific on Wednesday announced its decision to delay plans for the initial public offering (IPO) of its 87 per cent-owned subsidiary, Del Monte Philippines, on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).
Citing adverse market conditions amid the recent surge of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines and the region,  Del Monte Pac: D03 0%  noted that the PSE has been highly volatile in recent weeks.
As such, its board believes that it is in the best interests of the group, along with its shareholders and investors, to defer the listing until conditions improve.
Del Monte said its board remains committed to listing Del Monte Philippines and " continues to believe strongly in the growth and resilience of its business" .
" During this time, the company will continue discussions with potential investors and strategic partners that have expressed interest during the IPO process," added the group in its filing.
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Consistent with our vision, strategic pillars and core values: healthier produce, healthier people and a healthier planet
We believe that conducting business is not just for profit but also for the betterment of people and stewardship of our planet.  Sustainability is one of the strategic pillars in our long-range plan as a testament to our commitment to sustain our future through our sustainability goals.     
Our Board of Directors, together with the leadership team, oversees Del Monte& rsquo s sustainability strategy.  Our sustainability goals are developed by a cross-functional team, each of which implements and manages the programmes, addressing material priorities to achieve the sustainability goals.  This brings to life our vision - Nourishing families.  Enriching lives. Every day.
Understanding stakeholder transparency, we strive to ensure that Del Monte adheres to the highest governance standards in doing business.
" Our vision of a sustainable future will only materialise through action taken today."    
Achim Steiner, UN Environment Programme
Sustainability Performance
" The evidence shows that long-term financial success goes hand in hand with social responsibility, environmental stewardship and good governance."
George Kell, UN Global Compact
Our Approach   
We believe that conducting business is not just for profit but also for the betterment of people and stewardship of our planet.  Sustainability is one of the strategic pillars in our long-range plan as a testament to our commitment to sustain our future through our sustainability goals.   
Our Board of Directors ultimately oversees Del Monte' s sustainability strategy, which is developed together with our management team.  The Board meets with management to review sustainability objectives and performance, which encompasses environmental, social and governance factors affecting the Group.  Understanding stakeholders' requirement for transparency, we strive to ensure that Del Monte adheres to the highest governance standards in doing business.  For more information regarding our governance principles, please go to our website at    www.delmontepacific.com/corporate-governance.
Our sustainability strategy is developed by a cross-functional team composed of the leadership team and experts in different functional areas.  Each functional team implements and manages the programmes to address the key material priorities of the Group to achieve the sustainability goals.  This brings to life our vision to nourish families, enrich lives, every day.
19 July 2021
Del Monte Philippines, known for its pineapple-based products and sauces, said the Securities and Exchange Commission has approved its initial public offering, with the listing on the local bourse scheduled for next month.
The IPO will  raise as much as 44 billion pesos ($874 million) from the maiden share sale, including the over-allotment option.  That makes it the country' s second-largest IPO this year, after Instant noodle and biscuit maker  Monde Nissin that had  raised 55.9 billion pesos from its market debut in June. 
The company confirmed to  Forbes  that the share sale will start from August 9 to 13, and listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange is scheduled on August 23. 
Major shareholders Del Monte Pacific and SEA Diner Holdings plan to sell 699.3 million Del Monte Philippines shares at a maximum price of 54.80 pesos, according to a registration  filed by the company to the Securities and Exchange Commission in Philippines.  The IPO comes with an over-allotment option of 104.9 million shares.   
The Philippines is  seeing an IPO boom this year, with the country' s stock exchange recording over 122 billion pesos in capital raised through IPOs and sale of existing shares in the first half of this year, surpassing the 104 billion pesos reported for the entire 2020.
 
Del Monte Philippines' IPO comes three years after the company deferred plans for its maiden share sale in 2018, citing adverse market conditions. 
Investor sentiment has improved since then, with the benchmark Philippine stock index climbing 8% in the past 12 months.
The company, which  reported a 33% jump in net income to 4.6 billion pesos in the year ended April 30, is a market leader in packaged pineapple and mixed fruit, ready-to-drink juices, tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce.
Del Monte Philippines is controlled by the Campos siblings through Del Monte Pacific, whose shares trade in Singapore and the Philippines. 
The    siblings -- Jocelyn, Joselito and Jeffrey --  debuted  in the    Forbes  Philippines'   Rich List in 2019... 
The family ranked No. 23 in the 2020  Philippines' Rich List with a net worth of $600 million.
The Campos siblings trace their fortunes from the country' s pharmaceutical giant Unilab, which was founded in 1945 by Jose Campos and his business partner Mariano Tan.  Jocelyn' s son Clinton runs Unilab, while Joselito heads Del Monte Pacific and Jeffrey helms the family' s real estate business.
| https://www.delmontepacific.com/hubfs/pdf/DMPL_4QFY2021_PressRelease_FINAL.pdf Prospects Commenting on the Group' s prospects, Mr Campos said, " In an environment with increased emphasis on health and wellness, DMPL is well-positioned to respond to consumer trends, given our nutritious, long shelf-life products which enable consumers to prepare meals at home and build their immunity amidst the pandemic."   The Group, with its powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte, S& W, Contadina and College Inn, is well-placed to grow in line with consumer demands for value and premium products and its vision of " Nourishing Families. Enriching Lives. Every Day." Del Monte' s strong brand equity and loyal following allows it to capitalise on growth opportunities through expansion into adjacent categories. The Group will continue to improve and expand its offering of trusted, high-quality products, while making these more readily available to consumers through traditional and digital channels, and through more convenient packaging formats. In the international market, it is positioned to unlock market opportunities in China while further penetrating underserved markets. DMPL is well-positioned to build on the momentum achieved in FY2021 and expects to offset the impact of commodity and transportation headwinds.  Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Group expects to  generate higher net profit in FY2022. |
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