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Nakumatt: Another ailing Kenyan company
KulaRaha
#1 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 7:58:48 AM
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So the story started on Monday on whatsapp, rumours that a bunch of suppliers had gotten together and decided to put Nakumatt into receivership.

Again, rumours of a follow up meeting yesterday, and suddenly Nakumatt issues a statement.

What's your take?
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#2 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 8:20:17 AM
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KulaRaha wrote:
So the story started on Monday on whatsapp, rumours that a bunch of suppliers had gotten together and decided to put Nakumatt into receivership.

Again, rumours of a follow up meeting yesterday, and suddenly Nakumatt issues a statement.

What's your take?


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#3 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 8:39:47 AM
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#4 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 8:43:37 AM
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hardwood
#5 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 8:57:04 AM
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Nakumatt collapsing?

Sasa where will the middo class shop?

http://www.the-star.co.k...to-stay-afloat_c1445570

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In a statement on Thursday, Nakumatt Holdings managing director Atul Shah admitted that the chain was facing financial challenges that had affected its cash flow.

“These challenges range from a depressed economy, higher operating costs and extraneous factors including enhanced risk management due to prevailing security threats,” he said.

Shah further revealed that the retail chain is currently engaging a number of local and international partners for possible capital injection to subvert further turbulence.

It is estimated that Nakumatt Holdings requires an estimated Sh5 billion shillings to regain its market stability.
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#6 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 9:06:27 AM
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Nakumatt has admitted challenges in paying suppliers. Suppliers say they are now paid after 6-9 months instead of the usual 3 months.

http://www.businessdaily...32754-juj5h4z/index.html
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#7 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 9:09:02 AM
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#8 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 9:15:26 AM
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KulaRaha wrote:
So the story started on Monday on whatsapp, rumours that a bunch of suppliers had gotten together and decided to put Nakumatt into receivership.

Again, rumours of a follow up meeting yesterday, and suddenly Nakumatt issues a statement.

What's your take?

Waaah! Is it because of those blue label products they keep putting up EVERYWHERE? On Twitter I saw some supplier complaining of losing shelf space because of the blue labels.
Then I also saw a rumor that Unilever, Cocacola & Pepsi have suspended supplies into Nakumatt.
If Nakumatt is getting into trouble, what about these other guys like Uchumi and Tuskys which constantly have issues?
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#9 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 9:28:02 AM
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watesh wrote:
KulaRaha wrote:
So the story started on Monday on whatsapp, rumours that a bunch of suppliers had gotten together and decided to put Nakumatt into receivership.

Again, rumours of a follow up meeting yesterday, and suddenly Nakumatt issues a statement.

What's your take?

Waaah! Is it because of those blue label products they keep putting up EVERYWHERE? On Twitter I saw some supplier complaining of losing shelf space because of the blue labels.
Then I also saw a rumor that Unilever, Cocacola & Pepsi have suspended supplies into Nakumatt.
If Nakumatt is getting into trouble, what about these other guys like Uchumi and Tuskys which constantly have issues?


Expanded too fast?To your list add Del monte
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KulaRaha
#10 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 9:32:01 AM
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Is it a case of expansion really? Or more a case of diversion of cash offshore?
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#11 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 10:42:52 AM
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[quote=hardwood]Nakumatt has admitted challenges in paying suppliers. Suppliers say they are now paid after 6-9 months instead of the usual 3 months.

http://www.businessdaily...2754-juj5h4z/index.html[/quote]
I don't gerrit

How do retail chains which make money from keeping suppliers' money end up in financial mess??
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#12 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 10:43:14 AM
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KulaRaha wrote:
Is it a case of expansion really? Or more a case of diversion of cash offshore?


I think this is the closest theory to explain nakumatt's predicament.
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#13 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 10:56:58 AM
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FRM2011 wrote:
KulaRaha wrote:
Is it a case of expansion really? Or more a case of diversion of cash offshore?


I think this is the closest theory to explain nakumatt's predicament.

Something's terribly amiss

These guys will receive cash payments from customers on the spot when making a sale but will only pay suppliers 3 months down the line.

They make money not just from selling but withholding supplier's payments

Sasa ni 6 months
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#14 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 11:07:37 AM
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Or avoiding taxation
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#15 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 11:14:59 AM
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A turnover of 51.6 billion giving you a profit of 350 million. Better off buying the infrastructure bonds >13% stress free
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#16 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 11:25:09 AM
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Lolest! wrote:
hardwood wrote:
Nakumatt has admitted challenges in paying suppliers. Suppliers say they are now paid after 6-9 months instead of the usual 3 months.

http://www.businessdaily...2754-juj5h4z/index.html

I don't gerrit

How do retail chains which make money from keeping suppliers' money end up in financial mess??



They have overstock and end up with alot of dead stock.

Am also thinking the changes in the banking sector are beginning to bite.Banks have become tight with their overdrafts.Both to the supermarket and the suppliers.Banks have lines called Invoice Discounting which are now dying since the margins are low.The banks are also keen on who the Principle is on the Invoice and are not accepting some.That effectively grounds the supplier who is not paid by the Principle on delivery nor the bank advancing them working capital.

We clapped at Interest rates capping but me thinks kunaanza kuharibika.
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#17 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 11:32:29 AM
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Bigchick wrote:
Lolest! wrote:
hardwood wrote:
Nakumatt has admitted challenges in paying suppliers. Suppliers say they are now paid after 6-9 months instead of the usual 3 months.

http://www.businessdaily...2754-juj5h4z/index.html

I don't gerrit

How do retail chains which make money from keeping suppliers' money end up in financial mess??



They have overstock and end up with alot of dead stock.

Am also thinking the changes in the banking sector are beginning to bite.Banks have become tight with their overdrafts.Both to the supermarket and the suppliers.Banks have lines called Invoice Discounting which are now dying since the margins are low.The banks are also keen on who the Principle is on the Invoice and are not accepting some.That effectively grounds the supplier who is not paid by the Principle on delivery nor the bank advancing them working capital.

We clapped at Interest rates capping but me thinks kunaanza kuharibika.


@BC but their problems started way back....or the interest rate caps has compounded their mashidas
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KulaRaha
#18 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 11:32:30 AM
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Bigchick wrote:


They have overstock and end up with alot of dead stock.

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Really? How is that when all goods they buy are on consignment? They pay once sold...there is no cost to Nakumatt for holding stocks, the cost is on the supplier?


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#19 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 11:46:17 AM
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KulaRaha wrote:
Bigchick wrote:


They have overstock and end up with alot of dead stock.

.


Really? How is that when all goods they buy are on consignment? They pay once sold...there is no cost to Nakumatt for holding stocks, the cost is on the supplier?



I know a few suppliers who complain about this arrangement
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KulaRaha
#20 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2016 11:49:22 AM
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So obviously its not cost of holding stock...its not overheads either because a company like Nakumatt with such a huge positive cashflow (sell on cash, buy on credit) can easily pay overheads.

So why ailing? Where is the cash going?

If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.
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