ST Group Food Industries to Liquidate Loss-Making Australian Subsidiary: What Investors Need to Know

Key Highlights and Financial Impact of PPR Ryde Liquidation

ST Group Food Industries Holdings Limited (“ST Group” or “the Company”) has announced a significant corporate development that could impact the Group’s future financial performance and potentially influence its share price.

Summary of Announcement

• Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation: The Board has resolved to place PPR Ryde (NSW) Pty Ltd (“PPR Ryde”), an indirect Australian subsidiary operating under the “PappaRich” brand, into creditors’ voluntary liquidation. Louisa Sijabat has been nominated as the liquidator.
• Reason for Liquidation: Following a comprehensive review of PPR Ryde’s financial health and business prospects, the Group concluded that continued operation is no longer viable. The outlet has suffered persistent operating losses since FY2022, with mounting net liabilities as of 30 June 2025. The losses are attributed to weak consumer demand at the specific location, high rental, and labour costs.
• Ownership Structure: ST Group’s interest in PPR Ryde is held through a chain of wholly-owned subsidiaries: STG Food Industries Pty Ltd (100% held by ST Group), which owns Papparich Outlets Pty Ltd, which in turn holds 100% of PPR Ryde.

Potentially Price-Sensitive Details for Shareholders

• Financial Effects: While the liquidation will result in some one-off losses, the Group expects a positive long-term impact on consolidated net tangible assets (NTA) and earnings per share (EPS) due to the removal of recurring losses from PPR Ryde.
• Proforma Financials:
  • Net Tangible Assets per Share:
    • Before Liquidation: A\$18,554,949 (7.27 cents per share)
    • After Liquidation: A\$18,472,191 (7.23 cents per share)
  • Earnings Per Share (EPS) for FY2025:
    • Before Liquidation: Net profit of A\$1,132,002 (0.45 cents per share)
    • After Liquidation: Net profit of A\$1,049,244 (0.41 cents per share)

  Note: The figures assume the liquidation was effective from 1 July 2024.

• Operational Impact: The exit from a loss-making operation may allow management to focus resources on more profitable areas, potentially supporting future growth and improved profitability.
• No Director or Substantial Shareholder Interest: The Board confirmed that none of the Directors, their associates, or substantial shareholders have any direct or indirect interest in the liquidation, other than in their official capacities.

Implications for ST Group Shareholders

The liquidation of PPR Ryde is a decisive move by ST Group to stem ongoing losses and strengthen the Group’s financial position. While there will be a minor reduction in both NTA and EPS on a proforma basis, the management expects an overall positive impact in the long run as a loss-making entity is removed from the Group’s books.

Investors should closely monitor further announcements from the Company regarding the progress of the liquidation and any potential material developments. The restructuring could improve the Group’s financial health and profitability metrics, which may influence investor sentiment and share price performance.

The announcement has been reviewed by the Company’s Sponsor but not by the Exchange, which assumes no responsibility for its contents.

Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult their financial advisors before making any investment decisions. The information is based on the Company’s public disclosures and may be subject to change.

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