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3Q2019/ YTD3Q2019
RESULTS PRESENTATIONTuesday, 5 November 2019
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AGENDA
By moving forward and thinking
forward,
Serial System helps its partners to be
more competitive in the marketplace,
today and in the future
CORPORATE OVERVIEW
FINANCIAL RESULTS
OUTLOOK & STRATEGIES
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CORPORATE OVERVIEW
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One of Asia Pacific’s
largest electronic distribution
networks
Wide product range and diversified customer portfolio
One of the largest electronic
components distributor
listed on SGX
Total Shares: 896 million
Free Float: 40%Market Capitalisation: S$71M
(As at 5 Nov 2019)
Dividend yield: 2-22% p.a. over 10 years
(YTD3Q2019: 2.8%)P/B: 0.36 PE: 5.26
SERIAL SYSTEM AT A GLANCE
YTD3Q2019 FY2018
Hong Kong 49% 61%
China 12% 11%
South Asia 27% 17%
South Korea 4% 5%
Taiwan 8% 6%
100% 100%
YTD3Q2019 FY2018South Asia 100% 100%
SERIAL
SYSTEM
listed in
Singapore
in 1997
Consumer Products (4%)*
Electronic Components (95%)*
* Group Revenue
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Supporting a network of global brands, Serial System is a leading distributor of electronic components in Asia and a dealer
for a variety of consumer products. It is also a strategic investor in businesses in healthcare and managed print services.
EXTENSIVE NETWORK & DIVERSIFIED BUSINESS
Electronic ComponentsDistribution
Consumer ProductsDistribution
Managed PrintServices
Hospitality and Healthcare Solutions
Medical DevicesAssemblyand Distribution
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… more than 90 Franchised Product Lines in Serial Group
PARTNERING LEADING SUPPLIERSElectronic Components Distribution
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PARTNERING LEADING SUPPLIERSConsumer Products Distribution
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CONSUMER PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTION
• The Group’s 100%-owned subsidiary: Achieva Technology Sdn. Bhd.
• Major suppliers include AMD and Intel.
• Achieva Technology works closely with partner brands to both fulfil their distribution needs and to create a one-stop solution for their customer needs in both end-user and enterprise markets.
• In the modern e-commerce market, Achieva Technology already maintains key channels on online platforms such as Qoo10 and Lazada.
Achieva Technology Pte Ltd
• The Group’s 100%-owned subsidiary: Swift-Value Business Pte. Ltd.
• Major suppliers include Hewlett-Packard (HP), Epson and Canon. Also the authorized reseller of products from major brands such as Fuji Xerox, Samsung, Oki and Panasonic.
• Swift-Value is the largest HP printer supplies distributor, having captured over 45% of the Singapore market. They keep their top spot by maintaining close relationships with hundreds of customers, ranging from heartland operators to large retail superstores s uch as Popular.
• Providing fast and value-added service and having the ability to retain customer loyalties help Swift-Value offers an extensive and consistent network for their suppliers and partner brands.
Swift-Value Business Pte. Ltd.
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• Started in 2014, Singapore-based Print-IQ is 70%-owned by Serial System since May 2017
• Provides managed print services and maintains and distributes copiers and printers
• Premier partner for HP copiers
CONSUMER PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTIONManaged Print Services
Under the managed print services business model, companies outsource their printing, scanning and copying functions, as well as the management of the equipment, to external service providers like Print-IQ and PT SMI. This reduces their operating costs and wastage.
• Set up in 2008, PT SMI is 20% owned by Serial System since November 2018
• Listed on Development Board of Indonesia Stock Exchange
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OTHER BUSINESSESPart of Group’s diversification into investment holding of high-margin companies
• Core businesses: Hospitality and Healthcare solutions
• Hospitality solutions: Build based on a core venue management application suite known asVenue360.
• Leading edge modules within Venue360: Electronic meal ordering system (eMOS), IntelligenceRoom Infotainment Solution, Digital Media Content Management System, and IncidentTracking and Reporting System.
• Clients: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Jurong Community Hospital,Changi General Hospital, Institute of Mental Health, St Andrew’s Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital,Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Parkway East Hospital, Parkway Mount Elizabeth Novena, YishunCommunity Hospital, Sengkang Hospital, Sengkang Community Hospital and Alexandra
Integrated Health.
Serial MultiVision Pte. Ltd. (100%-stake)
• Assembly and distribution of medical devices
• Offers full range of standard and customised perfusion tubing
packs marketed over the Asia-Pacific region: • Customized Heart Lung Pack• Blood Cardioplegia Set• Angio Pack• Sterile Procedural Pack
• SurgiAid ® Collagen Wound Dressing
• Company is ISO 13485-certified and its perfusion products bear the coveted CE certification mark.
Contract Sterilization Services Pte Ltd (100%-stake)
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FINANCIAL RESULTS
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US$’000 3Q2019 3Q2018 Change (%) YTD3Q2019 YTD3Q2018 Change (%)
Sales 184,612 385,567 (52) 615,864 1,199,490 (49)
Gross Profit 11,706 30,221 (61) 41,792 95,222 (56)
Gross Profit Margin (%) 6.3 7.8 (1.5 pt) 6.8 7.9 (1.1 pt)
Net Profit After Tax(Attributable to equity holders of the Company)
2,000 10,267 (81) 7,429 17,499 (58)
EPS - fully diluted (US cents)(1) 0.22 1.14 (81) 0.83 1.95 (57)
NAV per share (US cents)(2) 30/09/2019: 15.54 31/12/2018: 15.26
(1) Earnings per ordinary share on a fully diluted basis are computed by dividing net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of shares in
issue during the period of 895,841,914 (3Q2018/ Year-To-Date 30/09/2018: 895,841,914) after adjusting assumed conversion of all potential dilutive ordinary shares.
(2) Net asset value per ordinary share as at 30 September 2019 and 31 December 2018 is calculated based on the net assets value attributable to the equity holders of the Company
as at the end of the respective period and the respective aggregate number of ordinary shares of 895,841,914.
SNAPSHOT OF 3Q2019 & YTD3Q2019 PERFORMANCE
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• Revenue of US$184.6M in 3Q2019, a decrease of 52% from US$385.6M in 3Q2018
• Mainly due to the termination of the electronic components distribution business with Texas Instruments (“TI”)
• Excluding the impact of decline in turnover due to TI termination, turnover for the electronic components distribution business would have
increased by 21%, despite the ongoing and broadening trade tensions between China and United States. The increase was attributable to
increased sales for certain existing product lines and contribution from new product lines as the Group realigned its resources to grow these
product lines following TI termination
• Consumer products distribution sales also declined due to weak demand in the markets (Singapore and Malaysia) in which the Group operates,
and the Group’s continued rationalisation and exit of non-profitable products
• Gross profit margin decreased to 6.3% in 3Q2019 from 7.8% in 3Q2018
• Lower margins achieved by the electronic components distribution business as a result of keen market competition in a challenging environment
• NPAT decreased by 81% to US$2.0M in 3Q2019 from US$10.3M in 3Q2018
3Q2019 HIGHLIGHTS
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• Revenue of US$615.9M in YTD3Q2019, a decrease of 49% from US$1.2B in YTD3Q2018
• Mainly due to the termination of the electronic components distribution business with Texas Instruments (“TI”) which has impacted sales in all
markets in Asia
• Taking out the impact of decline in turnover due to TI termination and discontinuation of a product line in March 2018, turnover for the
electronic components distribution business would have increased by 13%. This was attributable to the Group’s conscientious efforts to grow its
existing product lines and contribution from new product lines which the Group secured post-TI termination, despite the continuous trade
tensions between China and United States which have dampened market sentiment
• Consumer products distribution sales also declined due to weak demand and keen competition in the markets (Singapore and Malaysia) in which
the Group operates, and the Group’s continued rationalisation and exit of non-profitable products
• Gross profit margin declined to 6.8% in YTD3Q2019 from 7.9% in YTD3Q2018
• Lower margins achieved by the electronic components distribution and consumer products distribution businesses resulting from keen market
competition in a challenging environment
• NPAT decreased by 58% to US$7.4M in YTD3Q2019 from US$17.5M in YTD3Q2018
YTD3Q2019 HIGHLIGHTS
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186 184 183 228
315 354
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1,403
1,492 1,527
405.2 408.7 385.6 327.6
229.9 201.4 184.6
Revenue (US$' million)
2%
REVENUE GROWTH TRENDSERIAL SYSTEM GROUP
6%
15%
18%
27%
24%
7%
13%
43%
8% -52%
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FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
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229 232 241
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-0.9%
Asia Pacific (including Japan)Semiconductor Revenue (US$' billion)
Source : World Semiconductor Trade Statistics/
Semiconductor Industry Association
1.0%
2%
Serial System Revenue (US$' million)
24%
27%
18%
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1%
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13%
4%
15%19%
6%
OUTPERFORMING THE INDUSTRY
13%
2%
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PROFITABILITY
33.4
50.7
57.5 62.6
73.5
90.4 91.5
97.4
105.1
118.6
31.4 33.6 30.2 23.4
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9.0% 8.7%
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FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 1Q18 2Q18 3Q18 4Q18 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19
Gross Profit & Gross Profit Margin(US$' million)
GP GP%
23%
6%
8%
1%
17%
13%
9%
13%
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PROFITABILITY
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4.6
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FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 1Q18 2Q18 3Q18 4Q18 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19
Net Profit & Net Profit Margin(US$' million)
Net Profit Net Profit Margin (%)
-21%
133%
-16%
41%
44%
-31%
-59%
110%
85%
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PROFITABILITY
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FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 1Q18 2Q18 3Q18 4Q18 1Q19 2Q19 3Q19
EBITDA (US$' million)
-5%
130%
-2%
17%
40%
-16%
-9%
11%
65%
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277.0
347.8
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430.6
468.6 458.5
309.0
120.7
147.5 147.0
218.7
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FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 YTDSep19
Maintaining Healthy Current Ratio
Current Assets Current liabilities Current Ratio
FINANCIAL POSITION
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FINANCIAL POSITION
86.5
98.7
104.5 110.0
122.2 119.4 124.8
145.0 144.5 145.9
37.6
71.2
56.3
97.9
120.2
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116%112%
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FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 YTDSep19
Net Gearing Ratio
Shareholders' Equity Net Borrowings Net Gearing Ratio
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FINANCIAL POSITION
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FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 YTDSep19
Cash Conversion Cycle (days)
Trade Receivable Turnover (days) Trade Payable Turnover (days) Inventory Turnover (days) Cash Conversion Cycle (days)
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FY08
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
FY16
FY17
FY18
1H19
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0.13
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0.30
0.22
0.24
0.30
0.35
0.18
0.29
0.40
0.22
0.16
0.25
1.00
0.25
0.38
0.67
0.33
0.30
0.30
0.75
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0.17
0.46
0.46
Interim Special Final
Total Dividend Payout
(In Cent (SGD))
(Interim & Final) each year
DIVIDEND YIELD
21.9%
4.6%
2.4%
6.3%
8.0%
Singapore
Cents
6.3%
5.0%
7.9%
6.1%
8.5%
8.9%
2.8%
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OUTLOOK & STRATEGIES
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Uncertainties
? Greater uncertainty in the global market due to continuing US-China trade tensions, as well as Japan and South Korea
? Global economic slowdown and keen market competition
? Slowdown in semiconductor industry
Bright spots
New applications in IoT, AI, mobility services and autonomous vehicles
China creates semiconductor supply chain fund worth US$28.9 billion
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
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• Exploring opportunities for potential partnerships and revenue streams
• Reviewing its operations and reallocating resources and personnel to boost efficiency and
reduce costs
• Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Group expects to remain profitable for the financial
year ending 31 December 2019
GROUP OUTLOOK
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The presentation herein may contain forward-looking statements by the management of Serial System Ltd (“Serial System”) that pertain to expectations for financial performance of future periods versus past periods.
Forward–looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties because they relate to future events. Actual results may vary materially from those targeted, expected or projected due to several factors. Such factors are, among others, general economic conditions, foreign exchange fluctuations, competitive product and pricing pressures as well as changes in tax regimes and regulatory developments. Such statements are not and should not be construed as management’s representation on the future performance of Serial System. Therefore, the actual performance of Serial System may differ significantly from expressions provided herein.
This presentation does not constitute an invitation or an offer to sell, or solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in connection with, any contract or commitment whatsoever.
This presentation has been prepared exclusively for the parties presently being invited for the purposes of discussion. Information contained in this presentation does not constitute a prospectus or offering circular in whole or in part.
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