in Profit After Tax ("PAT")
Creador made its first investment in the Indian building materials space with its investment in the listed company Somany Ceramics in February 2014. Creador identified the company through bottom up analysis via thematic research.
The home decoration market (especially the tiles industry) in India, although growing rapidly, was significantly under-penetrated with the sector dominated by local un-organized players. This was represented by the lower tiles per capita in India compared to other regional markets. Somany had been steadily gaining market share on the back of its strong brand, diversified distribution network and a wide range of premium products.
Largest home-improvement retailer in Southeast Asia
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer | Malaysia | 2016 |
Mr. DIY is the largest home improvement retailer in Malaysia. The company retails a variety of household, hardware, and electrical products.
Largest pharmacy chain in Malaysia
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Malaysia | 2015 |
Big Pharmacy continues its lead as the largest pharmacy chain in Malaysia after merging with Caring Pharmacy.
Leading credit bureau in ASEAN
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Business Services | Malaysia | 2014 |
CTOS Digital Berhad offers a broad suite of innovative digital products, credit risk management solutions, and services across Southeast Asia.
India's franchise partner for Yum Brands
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer | India | 2021 |
Sapphire is a franchise partner for Yum Brands, managing KFC and Pizza Hut outlets in India, and holds exclusive rights for approximately 50% of the country.
Leading Filipino hard-discounter retail chain
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer | Philippines | 2022 |
DALI Everyday Grocery is the Philippines’ pioneer and leading hard discount retailer, focused on selling high quality food and non-food groceries at the lowest price possible.
Fast-growing home-improvement retailer in Indonesia
| Sector | Country | Year Invested |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer | Indonesia | 2017 |
Through their partnership with Mr. DIY founders, Creador spearheaded the brand's expansion into the Indonesian market. Today, it is one of the largest home improvement retailer in Indonesia with over 10 different product categories.