C04432-2024 |
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Subject of the Disclosure |
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JFC to Acquire Most Loved South Korean Value Coffee Brand |
Background/Description of the Disclosure |
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC, also known as the Jollibee Group), one of the largest Asian food service companies today signed definitive agreements such that its wholly owned subsidiary, Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL) shall acquire majority shareholding of effectively 70% in “Compose Coffee Co., Ltd.” and “JMCF Co. Ltd.” collectively called “Compose Coffee”. The remaining shareholdings shall be held by Titan Dining Partners II Ltd. (Titan Fund II) and Elevation Equity Partners Korea Limited (Elevation) with effective shareholdings of 5% and 25%, respectively. |
Date of Approval by Board of Directors | Jul 2, 2024 |
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Date of Approval by Stockholders, if applicable | N/A |
Description and nature of the transaction including the timetable for implementation, and related regulatory requirements |
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Completion of this transaction is subject to standard legal agreements and regulatory authority approval. |
Rationale for the transaction including the benefits which are expected to be accrued to the Issuer as a result of the transaction |
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This acquisition is aligned with JFC’s commitment to Coffee and Tea Segment and franchising initiatives. This strategic, rapid growth, financially lucrative investment serves as JFC’s gateway in unlocking the fast-growing international value coffee market in South Korea which ranks 3rd globally in terms of coffee consumption per capita. |
Amount of investment and/or interest by the parties involved |
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The effective shareholding of the parties are as follows: |
Provisions on profit-sharing, arrangements on management and operations |
The profits will be distributed in accordance with the Parties’ respective effective shareholdings. |
Conditions precedent to closing of transaction, if any |
Completion of this transaction is subject to standard legal agreements, funding requirements and regulatory authority approval. |
Other salient features of the joint venture agreement |
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Effect(s) on the business, financial condition and operations of the Issuer, if any |
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Compose Coffee has a debt-free balance sheet, superior cash returns and excellent profitability margins, evidenced by its high double-digit Earnings before Interests, Taxes and Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) and EBIT margins due to its capital-light, 100% franchised business model. Compose Coffee will be consolidated into JFC’s financial statements immediately upon completion of the acquisition, with an estimated uplift of +2% in Revenues bringing the international business’ contribution to 41% of Global Revenues, +12% in EBIT in 2024 and +34% in store count (2,600+ stores). Compose Coffee will be JFC’s biggest brand in terms of number of stores. It will bring JFC’s store network closer to 10,000 stores, more than 66% of which will be outside the Philippines. Compose Coffee will also further strengthen JFC’s Balance Sheet since it has no existing loans nor non-trade obligations. |
Other Relevant Information |
Please see attachment for Press Release. |
Name | VALERIE AMANTE |
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Designation | VICE-PRESIDENT |