Investor Information

The Investment Case
A high-quality portfolio of ultra-premium mixers which have grown to become an established brand throughout the world’s leading hotels, restaurants and bars
  • Established as a market-leading premium brand in New Zealand and Singapore and rapidly growing brand recognition and loyalty in some of the best hospitality establishments in the US.
  • Winner of nine awards at the prestigious Tonic & Mixers Masters Competition, including a Masters Medal (best in category) at The Global Spirit Masters – the World’s most highly regarded series of blind-tasting competitions.
  • Recognised as the #3 Top Trending Tonic and Top Selling Brand (Drinks International Global Survey 2019).

     

  • A strong commitment to providing a sustainable product, minimising environmental impacts at every stage of the manufacturing process.
Ideally placed to benefit from the increasing consumer demand for ‘premiumisation’
  • Commitment to using high-quality ingredients plays into the fast-growing segment of the beverage industry driven by ‘premiumisation’.

  • The Directors believe that the premium brand equity of incumbents is being eroded as they target a broader audience, leaving a gap for an authentic, high-quality, and ultra-premium brand.

  • Premium-and-above spirits are forecast to increase their global volume market share to 13% by 2024 as consumers continue to favour quality over quantity, including cocktails and high-end sipping spirits – source.

  • East Imperial already has an established presence in place across the Asia Pacific, the US, and within areas of Europe and the Middle East.
A clear strategy to capitalise on the growing demand for premiumisation and a notable shift in consumer consumption at home
  • Multi-channel drive to include on-premise, off-premise, and direct to consumer.

  • Expansion of experienced sales teams and expertise in marketing and operations to drive further growth in the Asia Pacific, the US, and other key markets.

  • Further investment to develop new premium products which capitalise on the global trend of premiumisation.
An inflection point in the profitability of East Imperial
  • Growth in market share, regional expansion and multi-channel development set to drive step-change in revenues over the coming years.
An experienced and ambitious management team
  • Strong leadership under Chief Executive, Anthony Burt, who co-founded East Imperial in 2013 following a career in the advertising industry where he was previously Chief Executive of M&C Saatchi in New Zealand.

     

  • Other key executives include Andrew Robertson – an experienced CFO, Aaron Kendrick – Global Head of Supply Chain, Matthew Ravenhall – Global Head of Digital, Luke McArthur – Global Head of Creative, and Alex Florian – Head of Sales APAC.
Shareholder Information
Legal and Commercial Name

The Legal and Commercial name of the issuer is East Imperial PLC.

Incorporation

The Company was incorporated with limited liability under the law of England and Wales on 20 September 2017 with registered number 10973102 as a public company limited by shares under the Companies Act 2006. It is domiciled in the United Kingdom and is subject to the City Code.

Securities

Ordinary shares of 1p each with ISIN Number: GB00BMZ1ND56; SEDOL Number: BMZ1ND5 and Ticker: EISB.

Currency

The ordinary shares are denominated in Pounds Sterling (GBP).

Issue share capital

The issued share capital of the Company on Admission consists of 338,171,043 Ordinary shares.

Company Announcements
RNS Announcement - Holding(s) in Company

01 March 2024

RNS Announcement - Year End Trading Update

22 February 2024

RNS Announcement - Result of General Meeting

19 February 2024

Reach Announcement - Continued Global Account Wins in 2024

13 February 2024

RNS Announcement - Partnership with Galaxy Entertainment Group

07 February 2024

Circular - Notice of General Meeting

03 February 2024

RNS Announcement - Management and Board changes

02 February 2024

RNS Announcement - Notice of GM and Capital Reorganisation

02 February 2024

RNS Announcement - Proposed Placing to raise approximately £325,000

25 January 2024

RNS Announcement - NZ Trading Update

03 January 2024

RNS Announcement - Directorship Changes

14 November 2023

RNS Announcement - SECOND COMPLETION - SECURED CONVERTIBLE LOAN NOTES

07 November 2023

Reach Announcement - DIRECTORSTALK INTERVIEW

07 November 2023

Reach Announcement - Partnership Agreement

29 September 2023

RNS - Interim Results

29 September 2023

Reach Announcement - Directorship Changes

06 September 2023

Reach Announcement - Appointment of Key US Sales Resource

22 August 2023

RNS - Holding(s) in Company

15 August 2023

RNS - First Completion - Secured Convertible Loan Notes

14 August 2023

RNS - Holding(s) in Company

14 August 2023

TR 1 - Holding(s) in Company

10 August 2023

RNS Announcement - Result of General Meeting

04 August 2023

Reach Announcement - Air New Zealand Partnership

28 July 2023

Company ANNOUNCEMENT - Circular for GM

20 July 2023

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Notice of GM

20 July 2023

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Funding Update

18 July 2023

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT - Minutes of AGM

10 July 2023

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT - Results of AGM

30 June 2023

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Posting of Annual Report and Notice of AGM

06 June 2023

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT - ANNUAL REPORT 2022

05 June 2023

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Audited Full-Year Results

02 May 2023

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - BOard change

13 April 2023

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Notification of Major Holdings

17 February 2023

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Pre-Close Trading Statement

07 February 2023

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Notification of Major Holdings

13 January 2023

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Vietnam Distribution Agreement

08 December 2022

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - 2nd Price Monitoring Extension

24 November 2022

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Price Monitoring Extension

24 November 2022

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Appointment of US Bottling Partner

24 November 2022

WH Ireland Research Note

16 November 2022

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - TR1 Notification

18 October 2022

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Interim results

15 September 2022

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - China Distribution Agreement

12 August 2022

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Pre Close Trading Statement

21 July 2022

Company Announcement - US Sales Team Expansion

12 May 2022

Company announcement - ANNUAL REPORT AND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021

11 May 2022

RNS Announcement - Full year Results

05 May 2022

RNS Announcement - US Distribution Agreement

19 January 2022

RNS Announcement - Placing and year-end update

13 January 2022

RNS Announcement - Directorate Changes and Withdrawal of Requisition

04 December 2021

RNS Announcement - Requisition of Extraordinary General Meeting

17 November 2021

Company Announcement - East Imperial Launches on Amazon Marketplace USA

10 November 2021

RNS Announcement - East Imperial Appoints SUTL Group as Singapore Distribution Partner

05 November 2021

Company Announcement - East Imperial enters the cold-brew coffee market

03 November 2021

Company Announcement - New Head of Sales for North America

01 November 2021

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Appointments to new Strategic Advisory Board

19 October 2021

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Shareholder Update

30 September 2021

RNS ANNOUNCEMENT - Trading Update

13 September 2021

Interim Management Report

13 September 2021

RNS Announcement - New Supply Agreements

27 August 2021

RNS Announcement - New Supply Agreements

6 August 2021

Result of GM RNS

19 July 2021

RNS Announcement - First Day of Dealing

19 July 2021

Proposed Acquisition of East Imperial Pte. Ltd.

30 June 2021

Result of AGM

15 June 2021

Notice of AGM

20 May 2021

Annual Financial Report

13 May 2021

Holding(s) in Company

08 April 2021

Convertible Loan Agreement

08 March 2021

Half-year Report

07 December 2020

Convertible Loan Agreement

12 November 2020

Result of AGM

09 September 2020

Notice of AGM

14 August 2020

Annual Financial Report - Replacement

31 July 2020

Suspension - Bermele plc

20 July 2020

Possible Acquisition & Suspension from Trading

20 July 2020

Notice of GM

13 February 2020

Placing & Notice of GM

29 January 2020

Second Price Monitoring Extension

25 November 2019

Price Monitoring Extension

25 November 2019

Half-Year Report

31 October 2019

Result of AGM

30 September 2019

Notice of AGM and Posting of Annual Report

03 September 2019

Director/PDMR Shareholding

03 September 2019

Corporate Update & Board Appointment

14 August 2019

Admission to Trading and First Day of Dealings

03 May 2019

Company Directors
Anthony Burt
CEO & Executive Chairman

Mr Burt has a strong brand building background. After leaving the University of Auckland, Mr Burt has spent time working in Japan, the US, and over 15 years in the UK, where he worked in two leading London based advertising and branding agencies. He then returned with his young family to New Zealand in 2009 and was appointed chief executive of full-service agency M&C Saatchi. Mr Burt created the East Imperial story and brand in 2011 and co-founded East Imperial in 2013 in New Zealand. He has been chief executive officer of East Imperial since its formation.

Robin Stevens
Independent Non-Executive Director

Robin Stevens is a Chartered Accountant and is Head of Capital Markets at MHA MacIntyre Hudson LLP, the UK member firm of Baker Tilly International. He was formerly an audit and corporate finance partner, and Head of Capital Markets, of Crowe UK LLP, having held senior corporate finance and audit partner positions with Mazars LLP and MRI Moores Rowland LLP. Robin has had an extensive career in corporate finance including corporate advisory and reporting assignments, raising capital, management buyouts, capital reconstructions, and pre-flotation planning. He has also advised on acquisitions and disposals by public and private companies as well as many IPOs and secondary offerings in the UK and overseas. Robin is currently Non-Executive Chairman at AIM-listed Vector Capital Plc, and Non-Executive Director at AIM-listed Hercules Site Services Plc, and Standard Segment- listed Aura Renewable Acquisitions Plc. Robin is also Non-Executive Director of Annica Holdings Limited, listed on the Catalist Market of the Singapore Stock Exchange, and he sits on the boards of a number of private companies and presents on capital markets and corporate finance issues to international audiences on a regular basis.

Horace Ngai
Independent Non-Executive Director

Horace Ngai began his career at Procter and Gamble in China (1991-2000), during which he was one of the first marketing pioneers for the company, building the success of its haircare & beauty care brands. Between 2000 and 2018 he held various senior management positions at Pernod Ricard across Asia, with a particular focus in China and Taiwan. Horace was also the CEO for Sichuan Shui Jing Fang Co. Ltd, a listed company in the Shanghai Stock Exchange majority-owned by Diageo, between 2019 and 2020.

Executive Team
Aaron Kendrick
Global Head of Supply Chain

Mr Kendrick has over 17 years experience in Supply Chain Management at Nestlé in both Australia and New Zealand. He has had various roles over his tenure with key experience in Logistics & Distribution Management, Procurement, Sustainability, Demand & Supply Planning and Sales. Since moving to New Zealand with Nestlé in January 2019 Mr Kendrick has led the Nestlè New Zealand Supply Chain team as Country Supply Chain Manager. Prior to Nestlè, Aaron also worked with Woolworths Supermarkets. Mr Kendrick has a Bachelor of Business (Management/Human Resource Management) from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and is a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).

Advisory Board
Stefano Saccardi

Stefano joined Campari Group in 1985, setting up its in-house legal department before expanding his remit to include public affairs, representing the Group in several Italian and European associations and trade bodies. During his tenure at Campari, he was also heavily involved in the Group’s acquisition and integration strategy and held the positions of Managing Director, General Counsel, Business Development Officer until his retirement at the end of 2017. For many years he has been chairman of the Taxation Standing Committee at the European Spirits Producers Association and recently founded Vulcanica Vodka. Stefano also acts as a Board member and advisor to several Italian wines and spirits companies. 

Julious Grant

Julious brings 30 years of experience in the wines and spirits industry both within the US and globally, holding senior leadership roles in international sales and marketing including at US Beam Suntory, where he was the Chief Commercial Officer and Bacardi/Brown-Forman House where he was the President / CEO for the UK & Ireland business. He has also held various senior roles within the US, including at Bacardi, Moet-Hennessy, Schieffelin & Somerset, Seagram and Diageo

Martin Reimann

Until 2019 Martin Reimann was the Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific and India at ultra-premium spirits company Edrington, where he spent 17 years growing the business across markets in Asia. A key contributor to The Macallan’s tremendous growth in Asia, Reimann set up the company’s first overseas office in China and oversaw the building of its wholly-owned distribution capabilities with headquarters in Singapore. 

Palden Namgyal

Mr. Namgyal is the founder and Senior Managing Director of Atlas Advisors, a New York-based investment bank focused on the consumer products sector. Over his 30+ year career as an investment banker, most recently with J.P. Morgan, Mr. Namgyal has advised on more than 200 transactions, including the sale of Quaker Oats (Gatorade) to PepsiCo, the acquisition of Martini & Rossi by Bacardi Limited,  the sale of Miller Brewing to South African Breweries to form SAB Miller and the formation of Coca-Cola Femsa partnership with The Coca-Cola Company to create their first anchor Bottler partnership.

Company Advisors
Brokers

Allenby Capital Ltd

5 St Helen’s Place
London
EC3A 6AB

Auditors & Reporting Accountants

RPG Crouch Chapman LLP

40 Gracechurch Street,
London,
EC3V 0BT

Solicitors

Fasken Martineau LLP

6th Floor,
100 Liverpool Street,
London,
EC2M 2AT

Bankers

Metro Bank PLC

One Southampton Row,
London,
WC1B 5HA

Document Centre
Change of name RNS

23 July 2021

Financial statements for the eleven-month period ended 31 December 2020

30 June 2021

Financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2020

30 June 2021

Directors’ Report and Financial Statements

30 June 2021

Articles of Association

30 June 2021

Share Purchase Agreement

30 June 2021

Bermele Plc – EISB Prospectus

30 June 2021

Notice of AGM

20 May 2021

Bermele Annual Report and Accounts 31 Dec 2020

13 May 2021

Bermele Interim Accounts 31 July 2020

07 December 2020

Bermele Accounts 2020

31 July 2020

Bermele Interim Accounts 2019

31 October 2019

Bermele Accounts 2019

29 April 2019

Articles of Association

29 April 2019

Bermele Prospectus

29 April 2019