Investment Highlights.

Al-Ikhsan Sports Sdn Bhd

al-ikhsan.com

Background

Al-Ikhsan is the largest multi-brand sports retailer in Malaysia with over 100 corporate-owned outlets and ~40% market share. The company retails sports equipment, apparel and footwear from major brands such as Adidas, Nike, Puma, Asics and Lotto.
Al-Ikhsan is the principal owner of the brand AL and markets various sports goods under the trademark AL Logo.

Investment Rationale

A market leader with strong outlet presence in peninsular Malaysia
Attractive & robust domestic sportswear industry with CAGR of ~8% in the 5 years prior to Ekuinas’ entry
Clear future growth drivers through private label and Omni- channel opportunities
Margin improvement opportunity via business process optimisation and investment in technology

Transaction Detail

Transaction Date

July 2016

Ownership

35.0%

Ekuinas has contributed so much into ‘corporatising’ Al-Ikhsan as the Company is now run by industry professionals. This collaboration will continue to add value to Al-Ikhsan’s long term growth strategies.

Tuan Haji Ali Hassan

Founder and Chairman

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Investment Highlights.

Al-Ikhsan Sports Sdn Bhd

Background

Investment Rationale

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