kawi254 wrote:Next market share report for OMCs should be interesting.
On all major Highways i have noticed a lot of Shell & Total petrol stations owned by our Somali brothers opening up - leveraging on the big brands as opposed to opening Petrol Stations with unknown names.
Maybe KenolKobil need also to partner up with our Somali brothers to increase their petrol stations numbers.
KK runs a "franchise model" and anyone can partner and become a franchisee.
Many stations aren't run by "individuals" but by groups who put in systems. With the increasing use of the K-Card, credit/debit cards and Mobile Money, the need to monitor cash receipts will reduce but not eliminated.
Tech should help reduce fraud i.e. automatic sensors for fuel delivery, etc. That said one does need GOOD and HONEST employees just as they are required in any business.
I expect sales (volumes) will pick up in 2018 as we leave the election season behind. The same share of a bigger pie will help KK though the increased cost of financing pricier cargoes will hurt profits for all OMCs.
KK has the ability to finance OTS cargoes thanks to its improved relationship with banks esp the Dutch banks [Ohana mentioned Dutch banks are cheaper/better than French banks]
The big "unknown" is how far low will HNW's estate go to cash out. Could it be a buying opportunity? Will they sell in (smaller) blocks OR find a strategic investor to take them out?
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett