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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Clear vision ahead for Focus Point's growth trajectory
KUALA LUMPUR: Focus Point Holdings Bhd's prospects remain positive, with both core segments poised for continued expansion, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB). In a note, the firm said the group plans to expand its optical segment into underserved areas in East Malaysia, with three new outlets slated for Karamunsing, Bintulu, and Miri. On the food and beverage (F&B) front, it said while sales momentum persisted, the segment slipped back into the red due to elevated operating costs and soft corporate sales in February 2025 because of Ramadan. "Nevertheless, management remains focused on improving cost efficiencies and enhancing scalability through greater business-to-business (B2B) contribution. "Given Focus Point's strong brand presence, expanding footprint, and operational agility, we view it as a compelling proxy for rising consumer spending," it added. Meanwhile, HLIB noted that Focus Point's optical division delivered a solid seven per cent year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), underpinned by strong traction in both corporate and franchise sales. It said this growth trajectory is set to continue, driven by robust brand equity and the group's store expansion strategy. It noted that three new outlets were added in 1Q25, bringing the total to 202. "Management is guiding for 10 new store openings in financial year 2025, with expansion focused on the Signature, SightSavers, Concept Store, and Anggun formats. "We also see upside from the recent Medical Device Authority ban on online sales of optical devices and contact lenses, which is expected to redirect demand to brick-and-mortar channels," it added. Furthermore, HLIB said Focus Point continues to reinforce its leadership in the optical space through strategic marketing. It noted that the group's 360 Advanced Primary Eye Care campaign, offering free advanced eye screenings led by licensed optometrists, further enhances brand trust and customer conversion. HLIB added that the group's F&B sales expanded by five per cent year-on-year thanks to positive contributions from retail. Its Komugi retail arm saw healthy growth, supported by effective marketing activities with more engagement in social media and by key opinion leader influencers. The group also recently secured a new corporate client to supply frozen Komugi products to a grocery retail chain with 30 outlets. Management has revealed that negotiations are ongoing with several high-potential new clients, including national coffee chains and a convenience store operator. "If these materialise, these partnerships could meaningfully boost capacity utilisation for the CK2 facility and lift profitability in the segment. "Management expects B2B to emerge as the primary growth driver, while retail sales should remain stable," it said. HLIB has maintained a "buy" call on Focus Point, with an unchanged target price of RM1.10.
Geek Tyrant
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
REACHER Season 4 Adds Jay Baruchel, Sydelle Noel, Agnez Mo, and More to the Cast — GeekTyrant
Prime Video has announced eight new cast members for Reacher Season 4, the hit series based on Lee Child's bestselling novels. With Alan Ritchson back as the badass drifter-turned-enforcer, this season is diving into Gone Tomorrow , the 13th book in the series. Among the newest additions we have Jay Baruchel ( Fubar ), who plays Jacob Merrick, a small-town cop whose path crosses with Reacher. Sydelle Noel ( GLOW ) plays Tamara Green, a sharp detective out of Philadelphia. She'll be paired with Kevin Corrigan ( Poker Face ) as her partner, Detective Docherty. Meanwhile, Agnez Mo steps into the role of Lila Hoth, a young Indonesian woman searching for her American biological father. Her mother, Amisha Hoth, will be played by Indonesian-French singer Anggun (Levitating). On the recurring side, Kevin Weisman ( Marvel's Runaways ) plays Russell Plum, a D.C.-based freelance journalist with his eye on a possible CIA black site. Marc Blucas ( My Life with the Walter Boys ) will portray Congressman John Samson, with Kathleen Robertson ( The Expanse ) as his wife, Elsbeth. Season 4 kicks off with a tense encounter on a late-night train that spirals into a dangerous conspiracy involving political power players and covert ops. Gone Tomorrow follows Reacher back into the chaos of New York City and Washington, D.C., where he witnesses something disturbing on a late-night subway: a woman showing all the signs of a potential suicide bomber. Reacher doesn't back away. He confronts her. But before he can get real answers, she pulls out a gun and ends her own life right in front of him. From there, things spiral into a dark conspiracy involving the Pentagon, buried secrets, and people who really don't want Reacher asking questions. Behind the scenes, showrunner Nick Santora returns, executive producing alongside Lee Child and star Alan Ritchson. Source: Deadline
CNA
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Indonesian stars Agnez Mo and Anggun joining Prime Video's Reacher season 4
The third season of Reacher premiered in February 2025, successfully earning the title of the most watched returning series on Prime Video. Following the success of the third season, Prime Video has officially announced the new cast members set to join Alan Ritchson in the highly anticipated fourth season of the hit flagship series. Among the new additions are Indonesian singers, Agnez Mo and Anggun. The story kicks off with an accidental meeting with a desperate-looking foreign woman on a train, which leads to major chaos. Jack Reacher, played by Alan Ritchson, gets drawn into a complex and deadly game involving ruthless enemies from the elite ruling class. According to a report by Variety, Agnez Mo will star as Lila Hoth, a young woman from Indonesia who comes to Philadelphia with her mother, Amisha Hoth (Anggun), to search for Lila's biological father, who is a United States citizen. In addition to Agnez Mo and Anggun, a series of big names are confirmed to appear as main cast members this season. They include Jay Baruchel as Jacob Merrick, a police officer from a small town; Sydelle Noel as Tamara Green, a detective from the Philadelphia police; and Kevin Corrigan as Detective Docherty, Tamara Green's colleague. Meanwhile, Kevin Weisman plays Russell Plum, a freelance journalist in Washington DC who is investigating allegations of a secret CIA location. Marc Blucas will appear as John Samson, a member of the US Congress and Kathleen Robertson will play his wife, Elsbeth Samson. Weisman, Blucas, and Robertson will appear as recurring guest stars. Reacher is based on the best-selling novels by Lee Child. The upcoming season is based on the novel Gone Tomorrow, the 13th novel of Child's to be featured in the series, published in 2009. The fourth season will once again be directed by showrunner Nick Santora and produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Skydance Television and CBS Studios.
