On A Date with National Foods

Wed Jan 26 08:52:55 CAT 2022

On A Date with National Foods

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#1. History,

1908, Joseph Palte a native of Lithuania a country in Europe starts J. Palte
& Co in Bulawayo. 

J. Palte & Co is an independent grain and general merchant business. Mark
Harris works with Joseph Palte.

1915, Mark Harris moves to Harare and sets up Mark Harris Manufacturing
(MHM). 

Establish the first roller maize and flour mill in Zimbabwe operating as
Atlas Mill. 

1920, British South Africa Company (BSAC) buys a stake in MHM

The Gloria flour brand is launched by MHM. 

1924, BSAC rename MHM to Rhodesia Milling and Manufacturing Company (RMMC)
after Mark Harris' offloads his entire holding. 

1928, Mark Harris joins Cessey Harris in Bulawayo and form Harris Bros & Co.

1934, Joseph Palte commits suicide by self administering of cyanide and his
son Jack Palte takes over J. Palte & Co operations. 

1952, Tiger Brands formerly Tiger Oats acquires a significant stake in J.
Palte & Co to become a major shareholder.

1956, RMMC acquires Harris Bros & Co and a 10 year non competition clause is
signed to deter the Harris brothers from flour trade. 

Harris Maize Milling is formed. 

1964, J.Palte & Co, Harris Maize Milling, Meadows Milling merge to form
Palte Harris.

1965, Anglo American Corporation absorb RMMC which was now Rhodesia Milling
Company (RMC). 

1969, Palte Harris changed name to Palte Harris Industrial Holdings (PHIH)
and listed on the ZSE 1 year later.

1975, The merger of PHIH and RMC form National Foods.

#2 Operations, 

National Foods is the largest manufacturer and marketer of:-

*	Stockfeeds 
*	Snacks 
*	Treats
*	Cereals 
*	Edible Oils
*	Basic foods 

It is also heavily involved in contract farming initiatives contributing to
its raw materials needs.

National Foods has manufacturing sites in Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare. 

It has 40% stake in Pure Oil Industries the maker of Zimgold brand of edible
oil. 

50% stake in a logistics joint venture with Equity Distribution Services.

#3. Competitors, 

National Foods has a competitive advantage in the supply of FMCG due to its
size. 

Key rivals 

1. Mega Market 

2. Blue Ribbon Foods 

3. Probrands 

4. United Refineries 

5. Cairns Foods 

6. Surface Wilmar 

7. Agrifoods 

8. Victoria Foods

#4. Shareholding, 

1.	Innscor Africa Limited 

*	A diversified ZSE listed Investment holding company with interests
in FMCGs 

2.	Tiger Brands Limited 

*	Listed on the JSE with a number of leading brands in the FMCGs
category.

#5. Share Price

1,350 ZWL per share as of the 25 of January 2022. 

1,374 ZWL per share on the 3rd of January 2022. 

-1.8% loss from the beginning of 2022. 

1,772% Year on Year Return

755,648,101 issued shares

ZWL92.34bn market cap and 6.6% ZSE market weight

US$376m market cap at Alternative Market Exchange Rate 

#6. Management 

Michael Lashbrook 

Appointed CEO on the 1st of January 2015 

Appointed COO of NFHL in August of 2008 

Successfully grew an export agri business 

Holds a BSc in Agriculture from University of Natal and MBA from University
of Southern Queensland

#7. Pitch 

1.	The business is investing in building its efficiencies 

a.	Through plant upgrade at the flour mill in Bulawayo, 
b.	Expanding the breakfast cereal plant in Harare. 

2.	A dividend declaring company 43 times in its 50 years of listing on
the ZSE.
3.	An aggressive import substitution plan through local contract
farming thereby reduce the future foreign currency needs of the group.
4.	A good defensive stock which continues to perform well in troubled
economies due to the nature of products.
5.	A recently proposed share buyback program which if actioned will
increase the value of the stock. 
6.	Strong major shareholders in two geographical locations who have
been invested for a number of years. 
7.	A proven management that has managed to deliver.

Each week will be on a DATE with a company listed on the ZSE with Martin
Mataga Twitter @MartinMataga. 

The purpose of this thread is to assist investors to have a minimum
appreciation of listed firms. 

Disclaimer: Do not misconstrue this thread as investment advice. DATE
companies before you buy their shares.

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