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Daiwa keeps Buy on CPAXT, target 17 baht, expects normal profit to recover to 3.3 billion baht in 4Q26E

Daiwa Securities estimates that CPAXT will post a net loss of 324 million baht in 3Q26E, but after excluding one-time expenses of about 2 billion baht related to the closure of small-format stores, normal profit is expected at 1.676 billion baht, down 10% YoY and 11% QoQ. The YoY decline stems from Retail SSSG contracting about 5% on still-fragile purchasing power, even though GPM is expected to expand to 16.4% from 16.1% in 3Q25 on better cost control and reduced shrinkage, as well as improved fresh food prices, but this is not enough to offset slowing revenue and higher SG&A. Meanwhile, profit fell QoQ even as GPM expanded from 15.9% in 2Q26, pressured by SG&A/Sales rising to 14.3% from 13.9% in 2Q26 due to employee expenses, Omni Channel expansion and last-mile delivery, plus pre-opening expenses for The Happitat. The research team cut its 2026E/27E normal profit forecasts by 4%/7% to 9.5/9.7 billion baht, or +1%/+3% YoY, on a slower-than-expected B2C recovery and still-high expenses. However, normal profit in 4Q26E is expected to rise to about 3.3 billion baht on seasonal factors and a year-ago base weighed down by IT system problems, flooding in Hat Yai, and border tensions. The closure of loss-making stores and cost controls will help reduce the expense burden and support profitability from 4Q26E onward. Daiwa maintains its Buy rating and target price of 17.00 baht, rolling the target to 2027E based on a PER of 18.3 times, which is 1.7 standard deviations below the five-year average. It views the current share price as having largely priced in the negatives from purchasing power and restructuring expenses, while the closure of loss-making stores will help reduce the expense burden and support the recovery of EBIT in 2027E.
CPAXT.BK · Capital · Positive Daiwa maintains Buy rating and 17.00 baht target, expecting normal profit to recover to 3.3 billion baht in 4Q26E as store closures cut expenses.
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United Natural Foods Posts Q4 Beat, Sets Fiscal 2027 Guidance

United Natural Foods reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results that beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate on both the top and bottom lines. Adjusted earnings came in at 69 cents per share, up from an adjusted loss of 11 cents a year earlier and ahead of the 62-cent consensus, while net sales fell 0.7% year over year to $7,642 million but topped the $7,576 million consensus by 0.87%. By division, Natural segment sales rose 6.6% to $4,260 million, Conventional sales fell 8.6% to $3,121 million, and Retail sales declined 7.9% to $528 million. Gross profit increased 1.9% to $1,050 million and the gross profit rate improved to 13.7% of net sales from 13.4%, while adjusted EBITDA rose 48.3% to $172 million. The company repurchased 420,502 shares for about $21 million during the quarter and its board authorized a new $200 million share repurchase program, and for fiscal 2027 it guided to net sales of $31.2-$31.8 billion, GAAP earnings of $1.70-$2.30 per share, adjusted earnings of $3.00-$3.50 per share, and adjusted EBITDA of $730-$780 million.
UNFI · Capital · Positive Q4 earnings beat on both top and bottom lines with adjusted EPS of 69 cents vs 62-cent consensus and adjusted EBITDA up 48.3%.
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Kasikorn Securities Expects CPAXT to Post Net Loss of 143 Million Baht in Q3 2026, Sets Target Price at 15.60 Baht

Kasikorn Securities estimates that CP Axtra Public Company Limited, or CPAXT, will report a net loss of 143 million baht in the third quarter of 2026, mainly due to one-time expenses estimated at 1.5 billion baht related to the closure of 500 to 900 Go Fresh stores and the Siem Reap branch in Cambodia. The Go Fresh closure plan compares with a total of 2,225 stores as of the end of the second quarter of 2026. Excluding one-time items, normal profit is expected at 1.4 billion baht, down 25% both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, partly reflecting losses from Happitat, while TFP will contribute only a small share of profit after being consolidated from September 1, 2026. Third-quarter 2026 sales are forecast at 123 billion baht, up 0.9% year-on-year but down 2.8% quarter-on-quarter. Same-store sales growth for Makro's B2B business stood at positive 1% on the Thai Help Thai campaign, while same-store sales growth for Lotus's B2C business is expected to weaken to around negative 5%. Gross profit margin is expected to rise 10 basis points year-on-year to 14.4%. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a proportion of normal revenue are expected to rise to 14.6%, or up 80 basis points year-on-year and 70 basis points quarter-on-quarter, due to last-mile delivery costs and higher personnel expenses in the wholesale business, as well as expenses from the launch of Happitat after it opened on August 21. Kasikorn Securities maintains a hold rating on CPAXT with a target price of 15.6 baht, seeing limited upside given still-limited short-term profit drivers, and will review its earnings forecasts again after the results are announced. CPAXT is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2026 financial statements on November 6.
CPAXT.BK · Capital · Negative Kasikorn Securities forecasts a Q3 2026 net loss of 143 million baht on 1.5 billion baht of one-time store-closure costs and maintains a hold rating with a 15.6 baht target price.
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Asia Plus Expects CPAXT to Post a Net Loss of 346 Million Baht in Q3 2026, Cuts Target Price to 14.90 Baht

Asia Plus Securities' research team expects CPAXT to report a net loss of 346 million baht for the third quarter of 2026, down 118% from the previous quarter and 119% from a year earlier, as it anticipates an extraordinary loss from the closure of unprofitable small-format Lotus stores operating under the Lotus's Go Fresh banner, amounting to roughly 2.0 billion baht. Excluding that item, core profit is expected at 1.65 billion baht, down 12% from the previous quarter and 11% from a year earlier. The contraction in core profit stems from an expected 2% decline in sales due to rainy-season seasonality, lost sales from the closed Lotus stores, and the negative impact of not participating in the Thai Chuay Thai Plus program, while selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales rose 0.5% to 14.4% on costs ahead of the opening of Happitat and spending to expand logistics capacity. The research team also cut its core profit forecasts for 2026 and 2027 by 1% to 5%, to 9.3 billion baht, down 0.4% from a year earlier, and 10 billion baht, up 7% from a year earlier, respectively. It maintained its valuation basis at a PER of 15.6 times, minus 1.0 standard deviation, bringing the 2027 target price down to 14.90 baht from 15.70 baht. It kept its Trading recommendation, though it sees the share price possibly pressured in the short term by the weak profit outlook in the third quarter of 2026, while still expecting a significant profit recovery in the fourth quarter of 2026.
CPAXT.BK · Capital · Negative Asia Plus expects CPAXT to post a 346 million baht Q3 2026 net loss and cuts its target price to 14.90 baht from 15.70 baht.
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UOB Kay Hian Sets NTF Target at 23.30 Baht, 83.5% Upside, Expects Q3 Profit to Grow 110%

Analysts at UOB Kay Hian (Thailand) maintained their buy rating on NTF shares with a target price of 23.30 baht, implying 83.5% upside compared with the closing price on October 6, 2026, based on a PE69 valuation of 10.7 times, slightly above the agricultural sector average, citing strengths in growth rate, a value-added business model, and the fact that external risk factors have largely been priced out. The company disclosed that it currently has forward orders for 2027 worth about 5.5 billion baht, or 67% of the company. For the third-quarter 2026 earnings outlook, it estimates net profit at 78 million baht, up 110% from the same period last year but down from the previous quarter on seasonal factors, and estimates operating revenue at 860 million baht, up 93% from the same period last year, driven by higher durian output and expansion into new provinces in China. Meanwhile, durian export volume in the third quarter of 2026 stood at 5,200 tonnes, up 80.1% from the same period last year, supported by increased capital after its IPO and a bond issuance used as working capital to deliver goods against orders. The company remains confident in the Chinese durian market, where consumption is currently only 1.3 kilograms per person, and targets frozen durian at about 8-10% of total sales.
NTF.BK · Capital · Positive UOB Kay Hian maintains buy rating with 23.30 baht target, 83.5% upside, and forecasts Q3 net profit up 110%.
NTF.BK · Demand · Positive Forward orders for 2027 worth ~5.5 billion baht and Q3 durian export volume up 80.1% on higher output and China expansion.
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Globlex says OKJ has passed its lowest point, eyes break-even event in Q4 2026

Suwat Sinsadok, Managing Director of Globlex Securities, analysed that the business and share price of Plook Phak Pro Rak Mae Public Company Limited, or OKJ, have begun to recover from their lowest point, reflecting positive signals from a major strategic overhaul after the company posted losses for three consecutive quarters. The key factor is the launch of a new business model, Grill & Ground, which marks a pivotal turning point in addressing the company's cost structure problems and core pain points. This strategy helps turn weaknesses into strengths by using more vegetables from its farms in the restaurants, transforming farm costs that were once a burden into part of the menu. It also involves renovating existing loss-making Ohkajhu branches into Grill & Ground outlets instead of investing in new openings, helping to reduce capital expenditure, or CAPEX, and generating revenue to cover existing rent obligations that were already a burden, while also using the same set of employees. On the investment outlook, Suwat expects OKJ's operating results to have already passed their lowest point after a loss of as much as 25 million baht in the second quarter of 2026, and sees a high chance that performance will turn around to reach break-even as early as the fourth quarter of 2026. The recommendation and target price are in the process of being revised, and it remains to be seen whether the company can achieve break-even in the fourth quarter as planned. Meanwhile, analysts view that OKJ should expand by about two new branches per quarter to maintain momentum and popularity, while coping with the risk of imitation by competitors and the problem of product sameness.
OKJ.BK · Capital · Positive Analyst sees OKJ's losses having bottomed and a high chance of break-even by Q4 2026 after the Grill & Ground overhaul.
OKJ.BK · Pricing · Positive New Grill & Ground model uses own-farm vegetables to turn farm costs into menu items and renovates loss-making branches instead of new capex, easing cost/margin pressure.
GBX.BK · Capital · Neutral Globlex's MD provides the analyst view and is revising the recommendation/target price on OKJ, but no direct financial event for Globlex itself is reported.
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OKJ tells SET its share surge is abnormal, confirms no capital increase or new joint venture plans

Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae, or OKJ, clarified to the Stock Exchange of Thailand after it was placed on the Trading Alert List due to a major change in trading conditions and share price from the previous day. Chalakorn Ekachaiyapattanakul, a director and chairman of the executive committee, stated that the company has no significant developments or material information under consideration, such as a capital increase, a joint venture, an acquisition or disposal of assets, or any legal disputes that have not yet been disclosed to the public. In addition, the company is not aware of any other cause or factor that may have affected the abnormal price and trading volume of its securities this time. It also confirmed that it has fully complied with disclosure criteria, and that if any new material developments arise in the future, it will proceed to notify the Stock Exchange of Thailand in accordance with the regulations.
OKJ.BK · · Neutral OKJ confirms no capital increase, JV, acquisition, or undisclosed material developments behind its abnormal share price surge.
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OKJ explains share volatility, confirms no undisclosed material information

Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Public Company Limited, or OKJ, has informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand that there are no material developments or undisclosed information, after being queried about the sharp change in its share price from the previous day. The company stated that there are no matters under consideration that might need to be disclosed to the market in the near term, whether capital increases, joint ventures, acquisitions or disposals of assets, or significant disputes that could affect share trading. Meanwhile, OKJ confirmed that it is unaware of the cause of the change in the price and volume of trading in its shares this time, and that there is no other information requiring further clarification. As of the date of the report, the company has no other material information that has not been disclosed to the Stock Exchange of Thailand, and if any information meeting disclosure criteria arises, the company will proceed in accordance with the relevant regulations.
OKJ.BK · · Neutral OKJ confirms no undisclosed material information or developments behind its sharp share price move, so no clear driver is identified.
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SET imposes trading controls on OKJ with Cash Balance restriction from 6-26 October 2026 after shares surge 18%

The Stock Exchange of Thailand has placed shares of Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Public Company Limited, or OKJ, under Level 1 trading supervision measures, prohibiting the calculation of trading credit limits and requiring Cash Balance from 6 to 26 October 2026, after the share price surged 18%. Under these measures, members must require customers to purchase the securities using a Cash Balance account only, with the full amount of cash deposited in advance before purchase. Securities may not be used as collateral in calculating trading credit limits in any type of account, and the purchase price may not be offset against the sale price of the same securities on the same day. The SET stated that the factors considered included turnover rate, trading value, and trading prices that are inconsistent with fundamentals, such as the P/E ratio. OKJ clarified that the company has no undisclosed developments or material information under consideration, and is unaware of the cause of the change in price and trading volume this time. OKJ's share price on 5 October 2026 rose sharply from an opening price of 3.48 baht, reaching a high of 4.12 baht during the day, or 18.39%.
OKJ.BK · Regulation · Neutral SET placed OKJ under Level 1 trading supervision with Cash Balance restriction after an 18% price surge, a regulatory trading control on the stock.
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OKJ explains 15.88% share surge, insists no material information, SET imposes Level 1 cash balance requirement

Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Public Company Limited, or OKJ, issued a clarification after the Stock Exchange of Thailand announced that its securities would be subject to Level 1 trading supervision measures, prohibiting the calculation of trading credit limits and requiring a Cash Balance account from October 6, 2026 to October 26, 2026, following a significant change in trading conditions from the previous day. Chalakorn Ekachaiyapattanakul, a director and chairman of the executive committee, stated that the company has no undisclosed developments or material information under consideration that might soon be disclosed to the Stock Exchange of Thailand, such as capital increases, joint ventures, acquisitions or disposals of assets, or significant disputes. The company confirmed that it is unaware of the cause of the change in the price and volume of trading in its securities, and that as of the reporting date there was no other material information that had not been disclosed to the Stock Exchange of Thailand. On October 5, 2026, OKJ shares closed at 3.94 baht per share, up 15.88%, or an increase of 0.54 baht, with trading value of 167 million baht.
OKJ.BK · Regulation · Neutral SET imposed Level 1 trading supervision (cash balance requirement) on OKJ after a 15.88% share surge, while the company says it has no undisclosed material information.
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OKJ Soars 15.88% on Big Revamp Cutting Sizes and Prices; SET Orders Cash Balance from 6-26 October 2026

Shares of OKJ, the operator of the restaurant chain "Plook Phak Phro Rak Mae," jumped 15.88% to close at 3.94 baht, with trading value exceeding 167.31 million baht, compared with some days when turnover was less than 1 million baht. The surge followed the company's announcement of its most significant business transformation in 13 years, revamping its menu structure, portion sizes, prices, and in-store experience, to be rolled out simultaneously across all branches nationwide starting 5 October 2026. Chief Executive Officer Chalakorn Ekachaiyapattanakul said the overhaul is a response to changing consumer behavior, with prices set on an all-inclusive basis that includes VAT and no service charge, along with the addition of smaller size options and new menu items. Meanwhile, the Stock Exchange of Thailand announced that OKJ has been placed under Level 1 trading supervision measures, prohibiting the calculation of trading credit limits and requiring cash balance, from 6 October 2026 to 26 October 2026, after sharp changes in price and trading volume. The company stated that there have been no material developments or undisclosed information and that it does not know the cause of the change in price and trading volume.
OKJ.BK · Pricing · Neutral OKJ revamps menu structure, portion sizes and prices (all-inclusive, no service charge, smaller size options) across all branches from 5 Oct 2026.
OKJ.BK · Regulation · Negative SET placed OKJ under Level 1 trading supervision with cash balance required from 6-26 Oct 2026 after sharp price/volume changes.
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SET orders OKJ stock into Level 1 cash balance, effective Oct 6

The Stock Exchange of Thailand, or SET, has announced that shares of Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Public Company Limited, or OKJ, have been placed under Level 1 trading supervision measures, prohibiting the calculation of trading credit limits and requiring the use of a cash balance account. The measures take effect from October 6 to 26, 2026.
OKJ.BK · Regulation · Negative SET placed OKJ shares under Level 1 trading supervision, barring margin credit and requiring cash balance accounts from Oct 6-26, 2026.
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SET imposes Level 1 trading supervision measures on OKJ shares from October 6 to 26

The Stock Exchange of Thailand, or SET, announced that shares of Plook Phak Pro Rak Mae Public Company Limited, or OKJ, have entered Level 1 trading alert measures, prohibiting the calculation of trading credit limits and requiring cash balance, effective from October 6 to October 26, 2026. OKJ shares closed today at 3.94 baht, up 0.54 baht, or 15.88%, with trading value of 167.31 million baht.
OKJ.BK · Regulation · Negative SET imposed Level 1 trading alert measures on OKJ shares, banning margin credit and requiring cash balance from October 6-26.
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SET orders OKJ shares into Cash Balance from October 6 to 26 after abnormal price and volume surge

The Stock Exchange of Thailand has announced that shares of Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Public Company Limited, or OKJ, have been placed under trading supervision measures because their price level and trading volume changed significantly from the previous period, and while the company is clarifying information, the stock has been placed on the Trading Alert List. The SET subsequently designated OKJ shares as subject to Level 1 trading supervision measures, which prohibit the calculation of trading credit limits and require trading on a Cash Balance basis, effective from October 6, 2026 to October 26, 2026.
OKJ.BK · Regulation · Negative SET placed OKJ under Level 1 trading supervision (Cash Balance only, no credit limits) from Oct 6-26 after abnormal price and volume surge.
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OKJ Launches Biggest Revamp in 13 Years, Overhauling Menus, Pricing, and Membership Across 5 Brands

Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Public Company Limited, known as OKJ, the owner of the healthy restaurant brand Ohkajhu, has announced a major business transformation, or Big Revamp, restructuring its menus, portion sizes, pricing, and in-store experience on the largest scale in 13 years, since opening its first branch in Chiang Mai province in 2013. Consumers will experience the new format simultaneously at every branch nationwide starting October 5. The overhaul covers four areas: adding new menu items and smaller size options along with more Side Dish and Add-on choices; upgrading service and the Customer Journey; moving to All-Inclusive pricing that includes VAT with no service charge; and maintaining the quality of ingredients from organic farms in Chiang Mai province under the Farm-to-Table concept. Chief Executive Officer Chalakorn Ekachaiyapattanakul said the changes reflect that customer voices truly matter to the company, amid a Thai restaurant market valued at more than 572 billion baht in 2025 and growing 4.8% from the previous year, according to data from the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce. Meanwhile, OKJ Group has also launched the OKJ TOGETHER membership system linking five brands under the group: Ohkajhu, Oh Juice, Jo Wings, Ohkajhu Wrap & Roll, and Grill & Ground, which together have more than 85 branches nationwide as of September 2026, and are expected to exceed 90 branches across all brands by the end of this year. OKJ currently has more than 452,000 members in total and has revised its points accumulation terms to be six times more rewarding and faster, requiring spending of just 80 baht to immediately receive 1 point and 1 star, down from the previous requirement of 500 baht per 1 point.
OKJ.BK · Demand · Positive New menu items, smaller size options, more sides/add-ons, and a revamped OKJ TOGETHER membership with faster rewards aim to drive customer visits and spending.
OKJ.BK · Pricing · Positive OKJ moves to All-Inclusive pricing (VAT included, no service charge) and revamps portion sizes and menu pricing across all brands.
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OKJ jumps 11% on biggest Ookajuu revamp in 13 years, targets over 90 branches by end of 2026

Shares of Plook Phak Pro Rak Mae Public Company Limited, or OKJ, climbed 11.18% to 3.78 baht at 10:57 a.m. on October 5, 2026, on trading value of 41.93 million baht, after Chief Executive Officer Chalakorn Ekachaiyapattanakul said the company is pressing ahead with a major revamp of its restaurant business under the Ookajuu brand, its biggest in 13 years since opening its first branch in Chiang Mai province in 2013. The revamp began across all branches nationwide on October 5, 2026, under the concept Same Roots New Moves, spanning new menu items and smaller portion sizes, side dishes and add-ons, upgraded service and in-store experience, and an all-inclusive pricing structure that includes value-added tax and carries no service charge. On targets, the company aims to lift repeat-visit rates and customer lifetime value, and is developing the OKJ TOGETHER membership system linking five brands in the group: Ookajuu, Oh Juus, Jo Wings, Ookajuu Wrap & Roll, and Grill & Ground, under the concept of one phone number equals one member. As of the end of September 2026, the OKJ group had more than 85 restaurants nationwide and expects to expand to more than 90 branches by the end of 2026. Membership in the system stands at more than 452,000, and the points accrual terms have been revised from 500 baht spent per one point to one point and one star for every 80 baht spent.
OKJ.BK · Demand · Positive OKJ is revamping its Ookajuu restaurant menu, service, and membership program to lift repeat visits and customer lifetime value, plus expanding to over 90 branches by end-2026.
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OKJ surges 11.76% on its biggest revamp in 13 years, reshaping menu, pricing and membership

OKJ shares jumped 11.76% to 3.80 baht, up 0.40 baht, on trading value of 38.21 million baht, after the company announced its largest business transformation in 13 years, since opening its first branch in Chiang Mai province in 2013. Chalakorn Ekchaipattanakul, Chief Executive Officer of Plook Phak Pro Rak Mae Public Company Limited, said the overhaul covers menu structure, portion sizes, pricing and the in-store experience, in response to consumer behaviour that increasingly emphasises value and variety. Customers will experience the new format simultaneously at every branch nationwide from 5 October 2026 onwards. Pricing will be all-inclusive, covering VAT with no service charge, alongside more small-size options and additional side dishes. This comes as the Thai restaurant market was valued at more than 572 billion baht in 2025, growing 4.8% from the previous year, according to data from the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce. Meanwhile, OKJ Group also launched its OKJ TOGETHER-ONE MEMBERSHIP. ALL OUR BRANDS system, linking all five brands in the group: Ohkajhu, Oh Juice, Jo Wings, Ohkajhu Wrap & Roll, and Grill & Ground, which together have more than 85 branches nationwide as of the end of September 2026 and are expected to exceed 90 branches by the end of this year. OKJ currently has more than 452,000 members in total, and has revised its points-accumulation terms to be six times more rewarding and faster, from the previous requirement of 500 baht spent per one point to spending just 80 baht to receive one point plus one star immediately.
OKJ.BK · Demand · Positive Launches OKJ TOGETHER-ONE MEMBERSHIP linking all five brands with over 452,000 members and points six times more rewarding to drive customer visits and loyalty.
OKJ.BK · Pricing · Positive OKJ's biggest revamp in 13 years reshapes menu, portion sizes and pricing to all-inclusive VAT with no service charge, plus more small-size options and sides.
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OKJ Announces Biggest Revamp in 13 Years, Overhauling Menus, Prices, and Membership Across 5 Brands

OKJ Public Company Limited, known as Pluk Phak Because I Love Mom, the owner of the healthy restaurant brand Ohkajhu, has announced the most significant business transformation in its 13-year history since opening its first branch in Chiang Mai province in 2013. The overhaul covers menu structure, portion sizes, prices, and an entirely new in-store experience. Consumers will experience the new format simultaneously at all branches nationwide starting October 5. Chief Executive Officer Chalakorn Ekachaipattanakul said the changes respond to shifting customer voices regarding value, variety, and flexibility, with new menu items and small-size options added, along with all-inclusive pricing that includes VAT and no service charge. The revamp comes as Thailand's restaurant market is valued at more than 572 billion baht in 2025, growing 4.8% from the previous year, according to data from the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce. Meanwhile, OKJ Group has also launched the OKJ TOGETHER membership system linking five brands under the group: Ohkajhu, Oh Juice, Jo Wings, Ohkajhu Wrap & Roll, and Grill & Ground, which together have more than 85 branches nationwide as of September 2026, with expectations of surpassing 90 branches across all brands by the end of this year. OKJ currently has more than 452,000 members in total and has revised its point-accumulation terms to be six times more rewarding and faster, requiring spending of just 80 baht to immediately receive 1 point and 1 star, compared with the previous requirement of 500 baht per point.
OKJ.BK · Demand · Positive New OKJ TOGETHER membership linking five brands with 452,000 members and six-times-faster point accumulation aims to drive customer visits and spending.
OKJ.BK · Pricing · Positive OKJ overhauls menu structure, portion sizes, and prices with all-inclusive VAT pricing and no service charge across all five brands.
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Sysco Closes C$1.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering to Fund Jetro Restaurant Depot Acquisition

Sysco Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sysco Holdings Corporation have closed a public offering of C$1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes, split evenly between C$750 million of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2030 and C$750 million of 4.800% Senior Notes due 2034. The issuers estimate they will receive approximately C$1.49 billion from the offering after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. Sysco intends to use the net proceeds to pay a portion of the cash consideration for its pending acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, along with related fees, costs and expenses, or, if the acquisition is not consummated, to fund the special mandatory redemption of the notes under their terms. The offering was made under the issuers' shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and was also made on a private placement basis in Canada. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, TD Securities Inc. and Merrill Lynch Canada Inc. acted as joint book-running managers.
SYY · Capital · Neutral Sysco closed a C$1.5B senior notes offering to fund part of its pending Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition, a financing event.
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CPAXT brings "Makro Chohuay Show Pro On Tour 2026" to Chiang Mai for its 17th edition, September 24-27

CP Axtra, or CPAXT, is continuing its support for Thai retail and grocery store operators by organizing "Makro Chohuay Show Pro On Tour 2026," the 17th edition of the event, under the concept "Any Promo, Anyone Can Join," from September 24 to 27, 2026, at Makro Chiang Mai (Super Highway) branch. The event brings together a full lineup of products, promotions, sales-boosting activities, and store management know-how to give grocery store operators in Chiang Mai and the North the chance to buy goods at special prices. Over the four days of the event, operators will find One Day Deal offers with products changed daily, discounts of up to 70% on more than 50 items, along with a special-price product zone and a TOP 10 list of high-profit grocery products. On the knowledge and technology side, attendees can experience "Chohuay Show PROMPT," trying out AI to help design and create images of their dream grocery store, and receive advice from experts through the Chohuay Clinic and seminars. The event also features a Food Truck zone and a mini-concert by artist Kanthong Thungngoen on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., as well as a PROfluencer Challenge activity with total prize money of more than 35,000 baht.
CPAXT.BK · Demand · Positive CPAXT organizes the 17th Makro Chohuay Show Pro On Tour to drive grocery operators to buy goods at special prices, boosting product demand.
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United Natural Foods Guides for Fiscal 2027 Growth After Q4 Earnings Beat

United Natural Foods reported fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.69, beating analyst expectations, while revenue of $7.64 billion came in below consensus. The grocery wholesaler guided for fiscal 2027 net sales of $31.2 billion to $31.8 billion, a return to growth after full-year fiscal 2026 sales declined 2% to $31.2 billion. Full-year adjusted EBITDA rose 27% to $701 million and free cash flow hit a record $323 million, with net debt falling by $295 million and net leverage improving to 2.2 times. Fourth-quarter natural-products sales increased 6.6% even as conventional-products sales declined 8.6%, and management guided fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS to $3.00 to $3.50 versus $2.65 previously. The fiscal 2027 revenue outlook implies growth of only about 0.2% to 2.1% and falls below the $31.95 billion analyst estimate.
UNFI · Capital · Positive Q4 EPS beat, record free cash flow, lower net debt, and raised fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $3.00-$3.50 vs $2.65
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Performance Food Group Q2 Revenue Rises 6.4% but Misses Estimates

Performance Food Group reported second-quarter revenues of $18.03 billion, up 6.4% year on year but falling 0.5% short of analysts' expectations, with full-year revenue guidance meeting estimates and EPS in line. The stock is down 20.1% since reporting and trades at $91.06. Among the 137 consumer discretionary stocks tracked, group revenues beat consensus by 2.7% while next-quarter revenue guidance came in line, and share prices are down 8.1% on average since the latest results. Smith & Wesson posted the sector's best quarter with revenues of $112.6 million, up 32.3% year on year and 14.1% above expectations, while Matthews was the weakest, with revenues of $246 million, down 29.6% and 7% below estimates. Latham reported revenues of $197.5 million, up 14.4% and 4.8% above expectations, and H&R Block reported revenues of $1.14 billion, up 3% and 2.5% above expectations.
PFGC · Capital · Negative Performance Food Group's Q2 revenue rose 6.4% but missed estimates, and the stock is down 20.1% since reporting.
HRB · Capital · Positive H&R Block reported revenues of $1.14 billion, up 3% and 2.5% above expectations.
MATW · Capital · Negative Matthews was the weakest in the sector, with revenues of $246 million, down 29.6% and 7% below estimates.
SWBI · Capital · Positive Smith & Wesson posted the sector's best quarter with revenues up 32.3% year on year and 14.1% above expectations.
SWIM · Capital · Positive Latham reported revenues of $197.5 million, up 14.4% and 4.8% above expectations.
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CP Axtra Teams Up with Department of Internal Trade, Targets One Million Kilograms of Mangosteen Sales

CP Axtra Public Company Limited, the operator of the Makro–Lotus wholesale and retail business, has joined with the Department of Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce to buy and distribute in-season mangosteen through Makro and Lotus outlets nationwide in the form of basket mangosteen, targeting total distribution of more than 1 million kilograms over the season. The basket mangosteen is packed 3 kilograms per basket at 99 baht, and is now on sale at Makro and Lotus stores nationwide. The launch was attended by Mr. Jirawut Suwanna-at and Mr. Chanthaphat Panjamanon, Deputy Directors-General of the Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce, along with their delegation, together with Mr. Wiboon Suphakornpongkul, Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Coordination and Public Relations Center, or AFC Center, who visited the basket mangosteen and other Thai fruit display points, including longan, coconut, watermelon and pomelo, at Lotus Rama 4 branch and Makro Sathorn branch. They were welcomed by Ms. Ekkathida Seriratwipachai, Director of Fresh Food Management, and Ms. Chanida Phuensaen, Senior Manager for Corporate Affairs, Government Coordination and Stakeholder Relations Management at CP Axtra. In addition, from January to September 2026, CP Axtra purchased agricultural produce, including vegetables, fruit and aquatic animals, from farmer groups, community enterprises and cooperatives nationwide and sold them through the Makro–Lotus network, totaling 73,736,690 kilograms, generating more than 1,406 million baht in income for Thai farmers.
CPAXT.BK · Demand · Positive CP Axtra partnered with the Department of Internal Trade to buy and distribute over 1 million kg of mangosteen through Makro and Lotus outlets, boosting product sales.
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CP Axtra Partners with Department of Internal Trade, Aims to Distribute 1 Million Kilograms of Mangosteen

CP Axtra Public Company Limited, the operator of the wholesale and retail businesses Makro and Lotus's, has joined with the Department of Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce to purchase and distribute mangosteen output through Makro and Lotus's outlets nationwide under the "Mangosteen Basket" format, targeting distribution of more than 1 million kilograms of produce over the season. The Mangosteen Basket holds 3 kilograms per basket and is priced at 99 baht, now on sale at Makro and Lotus's stores nationwide. Mr. Jirawut Suwanna-at and Mr. Chanthaphat Panjamanon, Deputy Directors-General of the Department of Internal Trade, along with their delegation, together with Mr. Wiboon Suphakornpongkul, Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the AFC Center Management Committee, visited the Mangosteen Basket and other Thai fruit sales points, including longan, coconut, watermelon, and pomelo, at the Lotus's Rama 4 branch and the Makro Sathorn branch. They were welcomed by Ms. Ekkathida Seriratwiphachai, Director of Fresh Food Merchandise Management, and Ms. Chanida Phuensaen, Senior Manager for Corporate Affairs, Government Coordination, and Stakeholder Relationship Management at CP Axtra. From January to September 2026, CP Axtra purchased agricultural produce, including vegetables, fruits, and aquatic animals, from farmer groups, community enterprises, and cooperatives nationwide and sold them through the Makro and Lotus's network, totaling 73,736,690 kilograms, generating more than 1.406 billion baht in income for Thai farmers.
CPAXT.BK · Demand · Positive CP Axtra partnered with the Department of Internal Trade to purchase and distribute over 1 million kg of mangosteen through Makro and Lotus's outlets, a concrete product-demand/sales event.
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Lotus's Go Fresh Expands with Six Large-Format Stores, Highlighting Fresh Food and Full Online Integration

Lotus's Go Fresh, under CP Axtra Public Company Limited, or CPAXT, is pressing ahead with expanding its neighborhood supermarkets into larger formats in locations suited to each community, aiming to broaden its product range across fresh food, vegetables, fruit, frozen foods, and household essentials, while linking in-store services with online channels. There are six stores serving as the prototypes for this new format: the Soi Suphaphong branch in Bangkok, the Soi Rewadee 38 branch in Nonthaburi, the Phra Pokklao Road branch in Chiang Mai, the Sri That branch in Udon Thani, the Phuket Fantasea branch in Phuket, and the Pracha Suk Sawang Road branch in Chonburi. The company says this model has delivered strong operating results and that the experience gained from these stores can be leveraged to expand into other areas. CPAXT will apply feedback and lessons from the flagship stores to store layout, product selection, and service, with branch development taking into account location, floor space, and consumer behavior in each community. The new-format stores are also connected to Lotus's Shop Online, allowing customers to shop in store or order fresh food and essentials from their local branch for home delivery. Lotus's Go Fresh will continue to expand larger stores in suitable locations as it pursues its goal of becoming the leader in Thailand's supermarket market.
CPAXT.BK · Demand · Positive CPAXT is expanding Lotus's Go Fresh with six large-format prototype stores and full online integration, broadening product range and reach to drive sales.
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United Natural Foods Posts Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $172 Million, Up 48.3%

United Natural Foods Inc. reported fourth quarter and full fiscal year results on September 8, swinging to a fourth quarter net income of $35 million from an $87 million net loss a year earlier. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA rose 48.3% to $172 million, adjusted EPS came in at $0.69 versus a $0.11 adjusted loss per share last year, and gross margin widened to 13.7% from 13.4%. For the full year, adjusted EBITDA grew 27% to $701 million, adjusted EPS climbed to $2.65 from $0.71, and net sales fell 2% to $31.2 billion. Fourth quarter net sales slipped 0.7% as optimization initiatives dragged roughly 500 basis points and the unwind of short-term project work added about 150 basis points of pressure, while capital spending rose to $117 million from $74 million and free cash flow eased to $80 million from $86 million. The company's FY27 guidance points to sales growth of about 1% and adjusted EBITDA growth of nearly 8% at the midpoint, with free cash flow below FY26 levels.
UNFI · Capital · Positive Q4 adjusted EBITDA rose 48.3% to $172M and swung to $35M net income from an $87M loss, with adjusted EPS of $0.69 vs a $0.11 loss.
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Sysco Falls on $1 Billion Stock Offering; Waystar Gains on Sale Report

Sysco shares fell 1.3% in premarket trading to $82.49 after the foodservice distributor announced late Monday a $1 billion common stock offering to help partially finance its pending acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot. The company priced 12.35 million shares at $81 each, a discount of roughly 3% to Monday's closing price of $83.54, with the offering expected to close on September 16 and likely to result in near-term dilution for existing shareholders. Investor concerns were also heightened by the broader financing structure of the $29.1 billion Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition, which is being funded primarily through about $21 billion of new and hybrid debt, alongside the equity offering. Waystar shares rose 3.3% to $25.73 in premarket trading after reports that the healthcare software company is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale that could take it private again just two years after its initial public offering in 2024. EQT holds the largest stake in Waystar at 13%, followed by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board with 10% and BlackRock with 8%.
SYY · Capital · Negative Sysco announced a $1 billion discounted stock offering to partly finance the Jetro acquisition, causing near-term dilution for existing shareholders.
WAY · Capital · Positive Waystar is exploring strategic options including a potential sale that could take it private again, lifting its shares.
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Dave & Buster's Shares Plunge 17% on Q2 Earnings Miss

Dave & Buster's Entertainment shares plunged 17% in premarket trading after the arcade and restaurant company's second-quarter results disappointed investors. Reported revenue of $544.1 million missed the $556.8 million FactSet consensus estimate, while adjusted EBITDA of $98.9 million fell short of the expected $120.4 million. The company also posted an unexpected adjusted loss of 27 cents per share, missing the profit of 18 cents a share expected by analysts polled by FactSet. Enova International tumbled more than 15% after the online provider of loans and credit services said it is withdrawing its regulatory applications for the proposed acquisition of Grasshopper Bancorp, though it reaffirmed third quarter and full year guidance and announced an intention to accelerate share repurchases. Sysco slid nearly 2% after the wholesale distributor to restaurants, hospitals and schools announced a common stock offering of 12.3 million shares priced at $81 per share, and Etsy popped 3% after Oppenheimer upgraded the online marketplace to outperform from perform with a $90 price target.
ENVA · Regulation · Negative Enova is withdrawing its regulatory applications for the proposed Grasshopper Bancorp acquisition, a setback that sent shares down over 15%.
ETSY · Capital · Positive Oppenheimer upgraded Etsy to outperform from perform with a $90 price target, lifting the stock 3%.
PLAY · Capital · Negative Dave & Buster's Q2 revenue, EBITDA, and EPS all missed consensus, driving a 17% premarket plunge.
SYY · Capital · Negative Sysco announced a 12.3 million share common stock offering priced at $81 per share, pressuring shares nearly 2%.
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CPAXT builds on Hidden Taste Thailand with ready-to-eat products, targets 300 RTE menu items

CP Axtra Public Company Limited, or CPAXT, which operates the Makro and Lotus's wholesale and retail businesses, is extending its cooking competition Hidden Taste Thailand Presented by Lotus's into product development under Lotus's own brand, covering ready-to-eat boxed meals, frozen food and bakery items. The full range of three formats is sold at large Hypermarket branches, while smaller Supermarket outlets focus on frozen food. Worawan Pianlikhitwong, Chief Transformation Officer of CPAXT, said the model treats content as a starting point that is extended into real products and experiences. The programme is Lotus's own entertainment intellectual property, built on the concept of from screen to plate. It drew 100 contestants from a wide range of professions, the largest number among cooking competitions in Thailand, and worked with food experts from Suan Dusit University to develop and select menus under a 3C model spanning content, community and commerce. Among the most popular dishes are crispy salt-and-chilli chicken wings from Wa, a home cook from the Monthong community, and creamy mushroom carbonara spaghetti, the winning dish of season one by Chef On. The company is also extending the programme into a Hidden Taste Thailand Pop-up Experience that brings the show's chefs to meet consumers in its branches, starting at Happitat as the first location, with plans to rotate the event through major branches nationwide. It aims to expand its ready-to-eat, or RTE, portfolio to a total of 300 menu items, in line with its Happy & Healthy Mall strategy to elevate itself into a full-service food destination.
CPAXT.BK · Demand · Positive CPAXT is extending Hidden Taste Thailand into Lotus's own-brand ready-to-eat products and targeting 300 RTE menu items, expanding its product offering and food-destination strategy.
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Sysco prices 12.3M-share offering at $81 to fund Jetro purchase

Sysco Corporation priced an offering of roughly 12.34 million shares of its common stock at $81 per share, according to a company statement on Tuesday. The company expects the offering to close September 16 and plans to use the net proceeds to finance a portion of the consideration for its pending acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot. Underwriters hold a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $150 million of common stock at the same price, solely to cover overallotments. Goldman Sachs and TD Securities are lead bookrunners, with BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities also serving as bookrunning managers. The stock eased 2.2% in extended trading on Monday.
SYY · Capital · Negative Sysco priced a 12.34M-share offering at $81 to fund the Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition, diluting existing shareholders.
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Land and Houses recommends buying CPAXT on weakness with a 17.00 baht target, awaiting a recovery in Q4 2026

Land and Houses Securities recommends "buy on weakness" for CP Axtra Public Company Limited, or CPAXT, with a target price of 17.00 baht, expecting net profit to begin recovering from the fourth quarter of 2026 onward and to grow strongly in 2027. Land and Houses assesses that third-quarter 2026 earnings will weaken both year on year and quarter on quarter, pressured by the low season during the rainy months, energy price pressure, and the recognition of a further 200 million baht loss from the Happitat project this quarter. Total sales are still expected to grow 1-2% year on year, driven by store expansion and omni-channel operations, even though overall purchasing power remains weak due to the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" program and energy prices, with same-store sales growth still negative overall. Meanwhile, the acquisition of The Food Purveyor in Malaysia, valued at about 13.1 billion baht, will help drive retail revenue growth of 4% and lift overall margins, beginning to contribute 1-2% to net profit from 2027.
CPAXT.BK · Capital · Positive Land and Houses Securities recommends buy on weakness with a 17.00 baht target, expecting profit recovery from Q4 2026.
The Food Purveyor · Capital · Positive CPAXT's acquisition of The Food Purveyor for about 13.1 billion baht will drive retail revenue growth and margin improvement from 2027.
LH.BK · Capital · Neutral Land and Houses Securities is the analyst issuing the CPAXT recommendation, not a subject of the news.
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Sysco Prices 12,345,679-Share Common Stock Offering at $81.00

Sysco Corporation announced the pricing of its previously announced public offering of 12,345,679 shares of common stock at $81.00 per share, with the offering expected to close on September 16, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $150 million of shares solely to cover overallotments, if any, at the same price per share. Sysco intends to use the net proceeds to finance a portion of the consideration for its pending acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, and the offering is not contingent on the consummation of that acquisition. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and TD Securities (USA) LLC are acting as lead book-running managers, with BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC also acting as book-running managers. The offering is being made by means of a prospectus supplement under Sysco's shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SYY · Capital · Negative Sysco prices a 12.3M-share equity offering at $81 to fund the Jetro acquisition, diluting shareholders.
Jetro Restaurant Depot · Capital · Positive Sysco's offering proceeds will finance part of the consideration for its pending acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot.
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CP Axtra Extends Hidden Taste Into Ready-to-Eat Menus, Targets 300 Items

CP Axtra, or CPAXT, which operates the Makro-Lotus wholesale and retail business, is extending its cooking competition Hidden Taste Thailand Presented by Lotus's into real product development under the Lotus's brand, covering boxed ready-to-eat meals, frozen foods and bakery items. These are sold in large hypermarket branches across all three formats, while smaller supermarkets focus on frozen foods. The programme is Lotus's own entertainment IP, built on the concept of from screen to plate. It drew 100 contestants from a wide range of professions, the largest number among cooking competitions in Thailand, and worked with food experts from Suan Dusit University to develop and select menus under a 3C model spanning Content and Community through to Commerce. Among the popular menus are crispy chicken wings with salt and chili, a recipe from Khun Wa, a cook from the Monthong community, and creamy mushroom carbonara spaghetti, the winning dish of season one by Chef On, Ms. Worawan Pianlikhitwong, Chief Transformation Officer of CPAXT. She said the company sees content as a starting point that can be extended into real products and experiences, while giving chefs the chance to turn their menus into businesses. CP Axtra aims to expand its ready-to-eat, or RTE, food portfolio to a total of 300 menus, in line with its Happy & Healthy Mall strategy to elevate hypermarkets into comprehensive food destinations. It is also extending the programme into a Hidden Taste Thailand Pop-up Experience that brings the show's chefs to meet consumers inside branches, starting at Happitat as the first location, with plans to rotate the event through major branches nationwide.
CPAXT.BK · Demand · Positive CP Axtra is extending its Hidden Taste IP into real Lotus's ready-to-eat, frozen and bakery products, targeting 300 RTE menus to drive product demand.
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Land and Houses recommends buying CPAXT on weakness, target 17.00 baht, betting on profit recovery in 2027

Land and Houses Securities assessed CPAXT, noting that net profit in the third quarter of 2026 is likely to weaken both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, due to the low season during the rainy period, pressure from energy prices, and the recognition of a loss of another 200 million baht from the Happitat project this quarter. Total sales are still expected to grow 1-2% year-on-year, driven by branch expansion and Omni-channel, even though overall same-store sales growth remains negative amid weak purchasing power from the Thai Help Thai Plus program and energy prices. The company has acquired The Food Purveyor in Malaysia for around 13.1 billion baht, which helps support retail revenue growth of 4% and raises overall margins, beginning to contribute positively to net profit by 1-2% from 2027 onward. The research team has initiated a buy-on-weakness recommendation with a target price of 17.00 baht, expecting profit to begin recovering from the fourth quarter of 2026 onward and to grow strongly in 2027 on TFP and the Happitat project's narrowing losses.
CPAXT.BK · Capital · Positive Land and Houses Securities initiates buy-on-weakness with a 17.00 baht target price, expecting profit recovery from Q4 2026 and strong 2027 growth.
The Food Purveyor · Capital · Positive CP Axtra acquired The Food Purveyor in Malaysia for ~13.1 billion baht, supporting retail revenue growth and margins with positive net profit contribution from 2027.
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Sysco Announces $1.0 Billion Common Stock Offering to Fund Jetro Restaurant Depot Acquisition

Sysco Corporation announced it intends to make an offering of $1.0 billion of shares of its common stock. The company plans to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $150 million of shares solely to cover overallotments, if any, at the same price per share as the other shares purchased in the offering. Sysco said it intends to use the net proceeds to finance a portion of the consideration for its pending acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, and noted the offering is not contingent on the consummation of that acquisition. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and TD Securities (USA) LLC are acting as lead book-running managers, with BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC also acting as book-running managers. The offering will be made by means of a prospectus supplement under Sysco's shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SYY · Capital · Negative Sysco is issuing $1.0B of new common stock (plus overallotment option), diluting existing shareholders to fund the Jetro acquisition.
Jetro Restaurant Depot · Capital · Neutral Jetro Restaurant Depot is the acquisition target being funded by Sysco's offering; no new development about Jetro itself.
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CPAXT spends 13.4 billion baht to acquire The Food Purveyor in Malaysia, governance and conflict-of-interest concerns in focus

CP Axtra, or CPAXT, is spending more than 13.4 billion baht to acquire The Food Purveyor, or TFP, in Malaysia, and will need to expand investment in IT and AI systems to connect cross-border supply chains. The capital market is watching the transparency of this deal, because Supachai Chearavanont, chairman of the board and chairman of the executive committee of CPAXT, serves as chief executive officer and holds 99.99% of Arise Ventures, or Arise, which is linked to a 24.95% stake in TRUE and could become a major trading partner of the organisation in the future. The interlinked management structure between the party that reviews budgets and a prospective trading partner means CPAXT's independent directors must tighten their use of the related-party transaction, or RPT, criteria of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. Infrastructure investment to support further branch expansion should go through an open bidding process and rely on fair market value mechanisms to protect the best interests of the public company and prevent doubts about conflicts of interest. Managing conflicts of interest transparently is a key test of the CPAXT board's ability to protect the value of the business.
CPAXT.BK · Capital · Neutral CPAXT is spending 13.4 billion baht to acquire The Food Purveyor, an M&A deal whose transparency and conflict-of-interest concerns are under scrutiny.
The Food Purveyor · Capital · Neutral The Food Purveyor is the acquisition target in CPAXT's 13.4 billion baht deal, with governance concerns around the transaction.
Arise Ventures Group · · Neutral Arise Ventures is cited as Supachai Chearavanont's vehicle linked to a TRUE stake and a possible future trading partner, but no direct impact is stated.
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Watch for Phase Two of "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" — Standout Stocks CPAXT, BJC, CPALL

The Ministry of Finance is considering extending the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" program, a 60/40 co-payment measure, by roughly one to two months from its original end date of September 30, 2026. The co-payment formula may be adjusted from 60/40 to 50/50 or to the "Khon La Khrueng" half-half format if the extension goes ahead. The program is drawing close attention amid the protracted war between the United States and Iran in the Middle East, which has pushed crude oil prices above 100 dollars per barrel, pressuring travel costs, transport costs, and the public's cost of living. From a stock market perspective, the stock expected to benefit most is CPAXT, which not only gains directly from consumers but is also supported by the mom-and-pop shops and small retailers joining the program, who must buy stock from Makro. Previously, Krungsri Securities viewed CPAXT as one of the stocks benefiting from the measure and gave it a target price of 19 baht. BJC, or Berli Jucker, holds both the Big C retail business and a consumer goods business. CPALL benefits directly from higher consumption through its nationwide 7-Eleven network. Globlex Securities also previously picked CPALL and CPAXT as stocks benefiting from government measures and the stimulus of purchasing power, while consumer goods names such as CBG and OSP stand to gain in a "second round" manner.
CPAXT.BK · Demand · Positive CPAXT is expected to benefit most, gaining directly from consumers plus mom-and-pop shops buying stock from Makro under the program.
CPALL.BK · Demand · Positive CPALL benefits directly from higher consumption through its nationwide 7-Eleven network under the co-payment program.
BJC.BK · Demand · Positive BJC's Big C retail and consumer goods businesses stand to gain from the Thai Chuay Thai Plus co-payment stimulus boosting consumption.
CBG.BK · Demand · Positive CBG is cited as a consumer goods name that stands to gain in a 'second round' manner from the stimulus measure.
OSP.BK · Demand · Positive OSP is cited as a consumer goods name that stands to gain in a 'second round' manner from the stimulus measure.
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PM expects Q3 2026 recovery as foreign orders return

Wichian Pongsathorn, Chairman of the Executive Board of Premier Marketing Public Company Limited, or PM, told Than Hoon that the operating performance trend in the third quarter of 2026 is set to recover from the second quarter of 2026, when the company posted a net profit of 135 million baht and revenue of 1.448 billion baht. The second quarter was pressured by slowing overseas sales, particularly in the cat food production business, amid concerns over conflict in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding US import tariff measures. Currently, about 40% of the company's main customer base is in the United States, so it was directly affected by the tariff wall issue, a factor that weighed on margins. However, the situation has begun to become clearer and is returning to normal, and foreign customers have started placing orders again as usual. The company is therefore increasing its focus on expanding the pet food product group, especially the cat food market, which continues to grow at a strong double-digit rate and faster than the dog food market, and is pressing ahead with raising production capacity to meet demand. Meanwhile, the snack business is focused mainly on the domestic market, amid still-intense competition and a battle for market share. As for government economic stimulus measures under the Thai Help Thai Plus program, they are expected to support domestic spending to some extent, but consumer spending confidence has not yet recovered to a high level.
PM.BK · Demand · Positive Foreign customers have started placing orders again as usual, driving an expected Q3 2026 recovery after tariff-related pressure.
PM.BK · Tariff · Positive The US import tariff wall that weighed on margins is becoming clearer and returning to normal, easing the prior drag on the ~40% US customer base.
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NTF secures 5.5 billion baht in orders for 2027 after first-half profit surges to 276 million baht

NTF Intergroup (Thailand) Public Company Limited, or NTF, announced that for 2027 the company has received product orders and signed business contracts for 2027 with a total of four business partners, comprising three existing customers and one new customer, representing total order value of 5.5 billion baht. Meanwhile, the company's operating results have continued to grow. In 2024, it recorded revenue of 1.118 billion baht and net profit of 64 million baht. In 2025, it recorded revenue of 2.524 billion baht and net profit of 229 million baht. In the first half of 2026, it recorded revenue of 2.659 billion baht and net profit of 276 million baht. As for the NTF share price, which was offered in its IPO at 6 baht per share, as of September 9, 2026, it stood at 13.10 baht per share.
NTF.BK · Capital · Positive First-half 2026 net profit surged to 276 million baht on revenue of 2.659 billion baht, continuing strong earnings growth.
NTF.BK · Demand · Positive NTF secured 5.5 billion baht in product orders and signed 2027 contracts with four business partners, including one new customer.
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UNFI Beats Q4 Estimates on Margin Gains and Cost Savings

United Natural Foods reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results that beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate on both the top and bottom lines, with adjusted earnings of 69 cents per share versus the expected 62 cents, and net sales of $7,642 million, down 0.7% year over year but above the $7,576 million consensus. The sales decline included an approximately 500-basis-point adverse impact from planned optimization actions and a 150-basis-point headwind from the unwind of short-term project work, partly offset by the prior-year cybersecurity incident comparison. Gross profit rose 1.9% to $1,050 million, with the gross margin improving to 13.7% from 13.4%, while operating expenses fell to $984 million from $1,046 million, improving as a percentage of sales to 12.9% from 13.6%. Adjusted EBITDA surged 48.3% to $172 million, and the company generated free cash flow of $80 million. For fiscal 2027, UNFI guided net sales of $31.2-$31.8 billion, adjusted earnings of $3.00-$3.50 per share, and adjusted EBITDA of $730-$780 million, and its board authorized a new $200 million share repurchase program.
UNFI · Capital · Positive UNFI beat Q4 estimates with margin gains and cost savings, and guided fiscal 2027 above expectations.
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