proprietary technology that helps manufacture Propylene Oxide, clearner burning Oxifuels, Ethylene Oxide derivatives, Ethanolamine and Propylene Glycol in a highly cost competitive manner. All these products
increase UAPC’s funding access, consequently, increase competitive advantage and business expansion. 2) UAPC will have sufficient fund to support the expansion of its business and for its working capital. 3
market segments such as sugar and steel, which both saw a particularly strong 2018, we expect a continuation of current conditions. The landscape will however remain competitive, with new players entering
was thus reduced to 29% in 2019 as compared to 37% in 2018. To regain the market share and reduce imports, the Company had to resort to very competitive pricing which impacted the EBITDA adversely
price of feedstock decrease, mainly attributable to demand for Natural Fatty Alcohol increased from soft selling prices and having competitive price over Synthetic Fatty Alcohol price levels. Moreover
the modern trade channels, owning to the dynamics and competitive setting of energy drink market itself as well as relatively high bargaining power of reputable modern trade operators. These altogether
to concrete extensive distribution coverage were challenged, especially in the modern trade channels, owning to the dynamics and competitive setting of energy drink market itself as well as relatively
support from the new Shareholder, we are positive to be more competitive in term of cost resulting the positive bottom line is achievable. Refer to the HRC price in Q3/17, we have seen the improvement of
a lower competitive level than quarter 3/2016, resulting to a lower profit margin of Methyl Ester Business Unit. As a result of factor mentioned earlier, in quarter 3/2017, the company’s Adjusted
differentiation strategy, especially the Green Apple flavored energy drinks under Carabao trademark, which are getting more recognition from customers. Nevertheless, ICUK does realize the dynamics and competitive