debt to asset ratio29 Jan 2012 19:49
OCH 1.3 : 2.1
XXIC 1.35 : 4.4
Twice the amount of assets to debt
It's also recovering and not like OCH being sold by the current management as they want ...out.
Ukraines property prices are also rising ...
It's nav is 50p vs price of 5p...
I've been accumulating as I was buying OCH using the same ...it looks too cheap criteria before almost anyone else had heard of it ...
Having started the year with a new strategic investor and controlling shareholder, and with the consequences of the 2008 global financial crisis receding, no one anticipated that the fiscal problems besetting some of the countries in the euro zone, and the unexpected fiscal problems arising from the political friction in the US, would jeopardize the modest economic recovery underway in Ukraine. While these risks will undoubtedly impact Ukraine and our business, the Company is now in a better financial position to withstand these risks in the near to medium term. And, notwithstanding the prevailing turbulence in Europe and the US, Ukraine's economy is enjoying modest growth, while Ukraine's property market is recovering in the retail and residential segments, driven by pent-up demand from households and increased bank lending to their retail and commercial clients.
Outlook
Ukraine's economic recovery is spread across the full spectrum of the economy, however it is vulnerable to weaknesses in its major export markets since the economy is substantially dependent on exports of grains, coal, steel and chemicals. The sovereign debt problems in Europe and the fiscal weakness in the US pose risks to the global economy generally and this may undermine Ukraine's modest recovery. Nevertheless, we expect some resilience in view of the implementation of economic reforms and substantial capital investment in the nation's infrastructure and leading cities throughout Ukraine which will host the Euro football championships in 2012. In addition, the possibility of Ukraine entering into a free trade association with the EU prior to the end of this year will also provide a new and important stimulus to exports and Ukraine's economy.
The Board and management believe that the Company's prospects are now substantially improved and the Company is now in a better position to withstand the risks and challenges that may impact our marketplace as a result of global economic and political uncertainty and problems.
I heard all the same stuff about Bulgaria ....but when you DYOR the story is quite different
In view of improving property prices and now that the Company is in a more stable financial position, the Board and management intend to begin pruning our property portfolio so that it will reflect the Company's revival strategy and focus on core strengths and opportunities. The sale of non core sites will reduce our operating costs and, at the same time, generate revenue to provide funding for the start- up of selected retail and residential projects.