Davis Commodities Limited (Nasdaq: DTCK) (the "Company" or "Davis
Commodities"), an agricultural commodity trading company that
specializes in trading sugar, rice, and oil and fat products, today
released the following letter to shareholders from Ms. Li Peng
Leck, Executive Chairwoman and Executive Director of the Company.
Dear Shareholders,
Celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2024, Davis
Commodities Limited has grown and prospered since its inception in
1999. This past year has marked a milestone in our global
expansion, highlighted by our successful Nasdaq listing, a
culmination of our dedicated efforts and remarkable achievements.
Throughout the years, we have been greatly supported by our
shareholders, and we are sincerely grateful for your enduring trust
and attention.
We are proud of what we have achieved in 2023.
Our financial performance has demonstrated strong resilience
against headwinds, such as high market volatility and economic
uncertainty. The restructuring of our business at the beginning of
2024 also heralds a year of gathering momentum for future growth.
In 2024, we intend to continue to upgrade our business model to
deliver greater value and remain committed to offering quality
products to our customers.
We’re pleased to share with you our achievements
over the past year and our outlook for 2024.
Our Achievements in 2023
Nasdaq Listing Marks a New Chapter in our
Journey of Global Expansion
On September 21, 2023, we completed our initial
public offering (the “Offering”) of 1,250,625 ordinary shares at a
public offering price of $4.00 per ordinary share, including
163,125 ordinary shares issued pursuant to the full exercise of the
underwriters’ over-allotment option. The gross proceeds of the
Offering, including the proceeds from the sale of the
over-allotment shares were approximately $5 million, before
deducting underwriting discounts and other related expenses. The
ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on
September 19, 2023, under the symbol “DTCK.”
We believe the successful listing ushers in a
new era of our global development, amplifying our growth potential
in a global landscape. We expect to leverage the opportunity to
pursue strategic partnerships and optimize our business in building
up our competitiveness in the shifting international market.
Our Key Strategies and Initiatives in
2024
Strategic Consolidation to Streamline Operation
and Bolster Growth
On September 15, 2023, Davis Commodities Pte.
Ltd. was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maxwill Pte.
Ltd. We are in the process of shifting the current business
operations of Maxwill (Asia) Pte. Ltd., LP Grace Pte. Ltd., and
Maxwill Foodlink Pte. Ltd. to Davis Commodities Pte. Ltd. This
strategic approach was conducted to enhance the operational
efficiency, improve resource utilization, leverage synergies for
growth, and increase market competitiveness. As of the date of this
letter, our corporate structure is as follows:
Figure 1. The Corporate Structure of Davis
Commodities Pte. Ltd.
After the consolidation, the business operations
of Maxwill (Asia) Pte. Ltd., LP Grace Pte. Ltd., and Maxwill
Foodlink Pte. Ltd. will be brought into one operating company,
Davis Commodities Pte. Ltd.
The move is initiated to tap into our
fully-integrated network and resources, and we expect to gear up
for an accelerating growth pattern. The move also aims to
streamline operational procedures to respond promptly to market
changes and expedite the delivery of our products. The combined
resources and anticipated agility are expected to elevate our
service quality and boost our competitiveness.
Market Opportunities for Potential Growth
According to the industry report prepared by
Frost & Sullivan Limited, the market size of sugar in our
target markets is expected to grow steadily, driven by the
expansion of food processing activities in Indonesia and Malaysia.
The sugar market in Asia is projected to rise to $17.6 billion in
2024, with the market size of sugar in Indonesia, Singapore and
Vietnam estimated to increase to $2,819.5 million, $130.1 million,
and $528.8 million, respectively by 2024. Markets of oil and rice
in Asia are also expected to reach $51.7 billion and $237.1 billion
in 2024, respectively. Going forward, the anticipated expanding
demands for sugar, oil and rice are expected to present great
opportunities for sales expansion.
We believe that the coming year promises great
growth opportunities, which we hope to seize upon through dedicated
focus on our products and continued upgrades and expansion of our
business. We are actively exploring growth opportunities that align
closely with our strategic objectives. As part of our expansion
initiatives, we plan to enhance the capabilities of our trading
team, prioritizing market and product development.
Thank you again for your support for Davis
Commodities Limited.
Ms. Li Peng LeckExecutive Chairwoman and
Executive DirectorDavis Commodities Limited
About Davis Commodities
Limited
Based in Singapore, Davis Commodities Limited is
an agricultural commodity trading company that specializes in
trading sugar, rice, and oil and fat products in various markets,
including Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The Company sources,
markets, and distributes commodities under two main brands: Maxwill
and Taffy in Singapore. The Company also provides customers of its
commodity offerings with complementary and ancillary services, such
as warehouse handling and storage and logistics services. The
Company utilizes an established global network of third-party
commodity suppliers and logistics service providers to distribute
sugar, rice, and oil and fat products to customers in over 20
countries, as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. For more
information, please visit the Company’s website:
ir.daviscl.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement are
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on
the Company’s current expectations and projections about future
events that the Company believes may affect its financial
condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial
needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by
the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,”
“expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,”
“plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or other
similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect
subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its
expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the
Company believes that the expectations expressed in these
forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you
that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company
cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from
the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other
factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s
registration statement and other filings with the SEC.
For more information, please
contact:
Davis Commodities
LimitedInvestor Relations DepartmentEmail:
investors@daviscl.com
Ascent Investor Relations
LLCTina XiaoPhone: +1-646-932-7242Email:
investors@ascent-ir.com
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