KINGHERO AG – clarification of reported data for 2008 and 2009. No impact on 2010 and beyond Recommendation: Buy
Price target: EUR40.50
Fact: Following allegations over wrong figure reporting by a short seller letter (Claimpicker), Kinghero clarified the issues mentioned in the report. Kinghero wanted to move operations from one district in Xiamen to another, which offered Kinghero better operating conditions. The main attraction was a new headquarter, which the district of Jimei offered Kinghero. It is now Kinghero’s HQ and main operating assets. The previous district did not want Kinghero to leave as tax payer, hence Kinghero issued two separate tax statements: one in the new district, with all operations, one in old district, with loss making ‘remaining’ activities. The latter was exclusively used by Claimpicker. The IPO prospectus referred to the audited, full operating figures in Jimei, which truly mirrors Kinghero’s operations in China. All data refer to 2008 and 2009. Since 2010, Kinghero operates exclusively in Jimei.
Comment:.While this Chinese reporting structure clearly does not help transparency, it has no impact on the operations of Kinghero. Instead, it underpins the administrative hurdles, private companies face still in China. Kinghero’s figures were audited by Grant Thornton, one of the six leading auditing firms. The prospectus is approved by BAFin and the Deutsche Boerse approved the listing. We ourselves have visited Kinghero’s operations in China and met with local auditors. Different to some US listed Chinese companies, a full due diligence process has been made. The allegations of Claimpicker highlight an issue in the past, while current business development is strong.
Assessment: Kinghero is a sound company with excellent prospects in China. The opening of flagship stores and the wider following of the company by investment banking analysts should allow Kinghero shares to reflect the strong operating development in its share price. We maintain buyers of the stock. Full Q2 2011 reports is due by the end of the month.
Ralf Groenemeyer
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