APF Group Newstag:www.apfgroup.net,2010-02-17:/en/news//42010-07-13T00:08:18ZMovable Type Pro 5.01APF Announced Sponsorship for WINDS, the Beach Volleyball Teamtag:www.apfgroup.net,2010:/en/news//4.1882010-06-04T08:02:38Z2010-07-13T00:08:18ZIn 1 June 2010 Asia Partnership Fund (AP...APF
WINDS is the first professional volleyball team in Japan formed by Koichi Nishimura, a former Japanese national team volleyball player who turned a beach volleyball player in 2002. The team consists of top athletes with distinguished careers in the Japanese national team or V-League including Kaoru Sugayama, nicknamed Kaoru Princess.
WINDS has held beach volleyball events in Japan and also led a campaign to save the beach with NPO, Save the Beach.
For details, refer to the Support Athletes page on the APF website.
APF Support Athletes page http://www.apfgroup.net/en/athletes/winds.html]]>
Showa Holdings announced the company's return to the black.tag:www.apfgroup.net,2010:/en/news//4.1832010-05-14T02:45:18Z2010-05-17T02:48:52ZOn 14 May 2010, Showa Holdings, one of A...APF
In 2008 they strengthened their management with the help of APF group, and had also been trying to improve their business performance mainly led by Tatsuya Konoshita, a new CEO of the company. They returned to the black in second fiscal year after APF's help and erase its chronic deficits over the past nearly 30 years.
For details, refer to the company's released information on the website. (Japanese) http://www.showa-holdings.co.jp/company/ir.html]]>
Notification of Renewal of ShinTokyoCity Securities Website tag:www.apfgroup.net,2010:/en/news//4.1812010-03-29T10:48:30Z2010-04-01T10:54:14ZShinTokyoCity Securities Co., Ltd., a Ja...APF
After joining APF Group in 2009, ShinTokyoCity Securities expanded into new business of offering investment opportunities in South East Asia to Japanese investors. Together with the website renewal, the firm also entered into a joint-project with major publishing house to develop investment-related magazine, which is one of unique undertakings the firm is actively engaging in. The project is also introduced on the new website.
ShinTokyoCity Securities (Japanese) http://www.stc-sec.com/]]>
Publication of a book on investment philosophy of APF Grouptag:www.apfgroup.net,2010:/en/news//4.1792010-03-23T13:36:19Z2010-03-26T13:37:43Z"Secret winning techniques for investmen...APF
The book introduces businesses and history of APF Group, an investment philosophy regarding investing in Asian countries, and such, in an easy to understand style. Available at major book stores around the country and on Amazon and other shopping websites. Do not miss it.
For more details on the book, please see the website below. (Japanese) http://www.apfgroup.net/books201003/]]>
Wedge HD made several announcements including new business direction and capital increasetag:www.apfgroup.net,2010:/en/news//4.1782010-03-23T13:33:26Z2010-03-26T13:34:45ZWedge Holdings Co., Ltd. (Wedge HD), a m...APF
During the company briefing session with individual investors on March 15, Wedge HD made an announcement regarding its new business direction placing more emphasis on business in South East Asian market. The plan is to expand businesses through investment with focus on cooperation with APF Group. Before that, Wedge HD made several announcements: divestiture of a subsidiary in movie business--a non-core business of Wedge HD; a new investment expansion in South East Asia; a business and capital alliance with Apple International Co., Ltd. (a company listed on Mothers Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange) which is expanding into South East Asia; and a capital increase of approximately 700 million yen. The capital increase will be done through private placement. APF Group and Apple International will be subscribers. The aim of Wedge HD is to expand business of its subsidiary--Group Lease, a Thai finance company. The basic agreement is reached regarding a business and capital alliance with Apple International Co., Ltd. which is also doing business in Thailand.
Moreover, based on the announcements, on March 9 Wedge HD made an upward revision of its performance forecast. As a result the company's stocks rose to limit high for 5 consecutive business days after March 9. The upward revision was rapidly accepted by the stock market.
For more information, please see the website below. (Japanese) http://www.wedge-hd.com/IR/irnews/2010.html]]>
Changes to the APF Group Websitetag:www.apfgroup.net,2010:/en/news//4.1752010-03-17T07:24:16Z2010-03-16T07:30:06ZWe are pleased to announce that we are r...APF
Along with the new page design, we have also changed the URL. Please take a moment to add this new URL to your bookmarks.
Thank you.]]>
Group Lease achieved the profit in 2009 as the same level as previous year, despite the financial crisis.tag:www.apfgroup.net,2010:/news//2.762010-02-22T05:44:23Z2010-03-17T11:56:29ZGroup Lease PCL (GL) announced the compa...APF
Under the global financial crisis and the recession in the economy of Thailand in 2009, GL had reduced its bad influence by their solid policy to control the expansion of leasing services and screening on quality debtors.
In the second half of 2009, GL have improved its performance in line with the recovery of Thailand economic situation, resulted in the good performance as the same level of usual as all year.
In addition, GL has expanded its business to the Northeastern region in 2009 and expects to see a strong growth there in 2010.
For details, please see the Group Lease website and SET website. Group Lease PCL http://www.grouplease.co.th/en/ The Stock Exchange of Thailand - News archives http://www.set.or.th/set/companynews.do?symbol=GL&language=en&country=US]]>
Showa HD acquired a subsidiary in Malaysia and changed the name of the acquired companytag:www.apfgroup.net,2009:/news//2.512009-12-03T11:13:41Z2010-02-22T13:42:59ZOn November 30, Showa Holdings Co., Ltd....APF
The acquisition of SRM is a part of Showa HD Group's medium- to long-term plan. It is expected to be an expansion base into Asia and overseas in the future.
For more information, please see the news release below. (Japanese) http://www.showa-holdings.co.jp/company/news/news20091130.pdf ]]>
Wedge HD reported net earnings over 200 million yen, the best net profit in the Company's historytag:www.apfgroup.net,2009:/news//2.502009-11-20T11:09:32Z2010-03-08T10:25:05ZWedge Holdings Co., Ltd. (Wedge HD), a m...APF
The reported financial results are as follows: Sales: 2.4 billion 17 million yen (an increase of 113%) Operating profit: 137 million yen (an increase of 221%) Ordinary Profit: 322 million yen (an increase of 220%) Net income: 204 million yen (an increase of 251%)
Net income of more than 200 million yen is approximately 2.5 times the previous year's net income. The company achieved the best net profit in its history.
For more detail, please see the information on the company's website. Financial Statements: (Japanese) http://www.wedge-hd.com/cms/assets/files/IR/NEWS/2009/i20091113.pdf Presentation for analysts: (Japanese) http://www.wedge-hd.com/cms/assets/files/IR/NEWS/2009/i20091116.pdf]]>
APF Group engaged in CSR projects in Korattag:www.apfgroup.net,2009:/news//2.492009-11-18T11:05:33Z2010-08-28T18:43:29ZFrom November 13 - 15, Asia Partnership ...APF
The event, with support from the local Chamber of Commerce and Thai Army Second Division, aimed to raise children's awareness of the tradition of Thai ancient painting known as "Hoop Tamm', and of Buddhist culture; as well as nurture cultural exchange between Thailand and Japan among younger generations.
Artists from both Thailand and Japan were invited to participate in workshop with 120 students chosen from all junior high school students in Korat. Ms. Sugiyama Mitsue was invited from Japan to teach "E-tegami", an art combining Japanese traditional paintings and letters. Thai children enthusiastically learned to paint pictures which incorporate both Thai and Japanese traditions.
On the night of November 14, 700 people, among them celebrities from the Isan region and people involved in the project, were invited to a party at Korat Shima Thani Hotel. Representatives of APF Group held a group interview with the media. About 80 media outlets, among them major TV stations, came to cover the party, a very successful event.
At the beginning of the party Chairman Konoshita made a speech on APF Group's attitude towards corporate social responsibility (CSR). For 10 years APF Group has been investing in Thailand, acquiring both listed and non-listed companies. Many companies in the group now enjoy the best performances in their history. In addition to the well-received group policy of friendly acquisitions, Thai culture and hospitality also contributed greatly to the success. Thus it is the group's duty to show the gratitude to Thai society.
Group Lease Public Company Limited, a member of the APF Group, has been expanding its business activities in Korat this few years; APF Group is already working to expand business in the vast Isan region. Many businessmen from the Isan region, including Korat, attended the party and actively exchanged opinion with representatives of APF Group.]]>
Coverage of Showa HD's announcementtag:www.apfgroup.net,2009:/news//2.482009-10-14T11:02:03Z2010-02-23T00:58:37ZShowa Holdings Co., Ltd. (Showa HD), a m...APF Press List
Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun, Yahoo Japan]]>
Announcement on Showa HD's acquiring shares of Toyo Rubber (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and making the company its subsidiarytag:www.apfgroup.net,2009:/news//2.472009-10-13T10:58:54Z2010-02-23T01:01:09ZShowa Holdings Co., Ltd. (Showa HD), a m...APF
TRM's principal business is manufacturing rubber lining for Southeast Asian market. Showa HD has been holding 34% of its stake since July 2007. Envisioning a future expansion of rubber-lining business in Southeast Asia, Showa HD acquired more shares of TRM and increased its stake to 90%. The acquired company will change its name to Showa Rubber Malaysia and become a consolidated subsidiary of Showa HD.
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co.,Ltd. holds 10% of TRM and will continue to work with TRM in areas of raw material supply and sales support.
In the current medium-term management plan (2009-2011), Showa HD's sale is to reach 10 billion yen in 5 years. Its target is to become a company with 200 year history. The acquisition of TRM is a part of the total innovation in order to reach the target. It will serve as a bridgehead for expansion into Southeast Asia.
For more information, please see the press release below. (Japanese) http://www.showa-holdings.com/company/irfile/sg20091013.pdf]]>
Showa HD announced the change into a holding company and the ensuing restructuring plantag:www.apfgroup.net,2009:/news//2.462009-10-06T10:56:07Z2010-02-23T01:02:52ZShowa Holdings Co., Ltd. (Showa HD), a m...APF
The new companies are Showa Rubber Co., Ltd. (manufacturing and sales of rubber products), Showa Rubber Technology Development Co., Ltd. (research and development, management, and manufacturing and sales of kneaded rubber), and Showa Sports Co., Ltd. (sports business, manufacturing and sales of soft tennis balls and such). In the future Showa Corporation Co., Ltd. will be established to operate sales of sporting goods--a 4-subsidiary structure.
Spinning business divisions out into subsidiaries, Showa HD aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of each company in order to achieve the early-stage target of its medium-term management plan.
For more information please see below.(Japanese) http://www.showa-holdings.co.jp/bunkatsu.html]]>
ShinTokyoCity Securities completed the registration as a Financial Instruments Dealer for Type 2 Financial Instruments Tradingtag:www.apfgroup.net,2009:/news//2.452009-09-28T10:54:16Z2010-02-24T02:55:30ZShinTokyoCity Securities, a member compa...APF
As such, please be notified that ShinTokyoCity Securities is now able to solicit and sell Type II financial instruments (so-called ["securities equivalent" = fund]).
ShinTokyoCity Securities Co.,Ltd. http://www.stc-sec.com/]]>
Wedge HD announced the resumption of dividend payment for the first time in 4 yearstag:www.apfgroup.net,2009:/news//2.442009-09-10T10:52:32Z2010-02-23T01:05:16ZOn September 7, 2009 Wedge Holdings (Wed...APF
Suffering losses for 3 consecutive years from 2005, Wedge HD stopped paying dividend due to lackluster performance. After the participation in management by APF Group, the management reform turned the performance profitable last year. With the progress in strengthening business foundation, the company decided to resume dividend payment.