SWC Enterprise

Join SWC Retail Chains' equity crowdfunding campaign to invest in a rapidly growing market disruptor, poised to transform the landscape of affordable household goods with a 280% revenue increase since 2017 and strategic expansion plans underway.

Pre-money valuation:

RM 70,698,144

Target fundraise:  

RM 500,000 (minimum) 

RM 10,000,000 (maximum)

Equity on offer:  

0.7% (minimum)

12.39%  (maximum) 

Share price:

RM 88.00  

Minimum Investment RM 4928.00 equivalent to 56 shares (RCPS) 

Investment Return: 

Twelve per centum (12%) fixed internal rate of return per annum of the Subscription Price and 24 months redemption 

Please refer to the term sheet for a detailed overview 

•  Explosive Growth Since First Crowdfunding: SWC Retail Chains has experienced an astounding 280% increase in revenue, soaring from RM 30 million in 2017 (first ECF) to over RM 94 million in 2023. Our profit has surged 20-fold, exceeding RM 5 million per year, a testament to our financial stability and growth potential.
  
•  Market Transformation: Our vision is simple yet powerful—to transform the market for affordable household goods, restaurant, and hawker supplies by offering unique, budget-friendly products not available from our competitors.
• Strategic Expansion: With a strategic approach, we have expanded our presence to 55 stores and are set to open 10 more outlets shortly. Our effective location strategy places us in urban neighborhoods where our competitors are scarce, creating a strong competitive advantage.
• B2C and B2B Demand: We are witnessing increasing demand from both B2C and B2B customers. To meet this demand, we have established three strategic warehouses to support our retail outlets, ensuring timely and efficient supply chain management.
• Experience: More than 16 years’ experience in supplying to various commercial F&B kitchens
• Upcoming Projects: SWC is committed to innovation and growth. We have exciting projects on the horizon, including the opening of new retail stores in Johor Bahru, Penang, and Ipoh. These projects will further solidify our position as a market leader.

Please download Investment Term Sheet SWC for further informations

ECF investor type criteria under SC guidelines

Problem: Customers have long been burdened with limited options and high prices when it comes to household goods, restaurant, and hawker supplies. Existing competitors fail to offer the variety and affordability that the market craves.

Solution: SWC Retail Chains is addressing this problem head-on by providing 'More Variety At Lower Prices!' Our focus on cost-effective, high-quality household utensils positions us as the low-price leader in the mass market of household goods, revolutionizing the industry.

Market & Growth: We operate in a market with substantial untapped potential. As the demand for affordable household goods and restaurant supplies continues to rise, SWC is strategically positioned to capture a significant market share. Our steady growth trajectory reflects the vast opportunity that lies ahead.

Competition: While there are competitors in the market, our unique value proposition, effective location strategy, and commitment to affordability set us apart. We are confident in our ability to maintain and strengthen our competitive edge.

Use of Funds: The funds raised through this equity crowdfunding campaign will primarily be allocated towards the expansion of our retail presence in Johor Bahru, Penang, and Ipoh. Additionally, we will invest in marketing initiatives to further enhance brand awareness and customer engagement.

Investors and Funding: We invite you to become a part of our success story. Your investment will not only contribute to our growth but also position you as a stakeholder in a company with a proven track record of profitability and innovation. Together, we can reshape the market for affordable household goods and restaurant supplies.

As a 36-year-old  entrepreneur, Simon Heng is the founder and CEO of SWC Enterprise Sdn Bhd since 2008. His judgement made him decide to focus on rural areas’ markets, evolving his brand to a tangible reality with a total of 50 outlets in West Malaysia.

Mr. Eddie Chia Meng Yat, age 68

Ms. Eve Chuah Shi Shi, age 33

Ms. Jane Lee Choy Chuen, age 41

Ms. Lim Lai King, age 60

SWC’s key target market are individual middle income consumers in Malaysia and corporate clients in the F&B industry, in particular restaurants, hawker stalls and catering services. SWC currently has an estimated 11 000 unique customers in the Kuala Lumpur region.

Approximately 30% of individuals fall into the middle income bracket SWC is targeting. With approximately 11 million people living in Selangor and its surrounding (Pahang, Negeri Sembilan and Perak), SWC’s immediate target market is at approximately 30% of that population, coming down to about 3.5 million. SWC aims to capture at least 10% of this market i.e. >300 000 individuals.

The competitive landscape in the household/kitchenware sector is marked by several players:

MR DIY: 900+ stores, presence in all 14 states across Malaysia
DAISO : A Japanese company with over 29 stores across Malaysia
ACE Hardware: 24 stores across Selangor, KL, Perak and Penang

Unique differentiator from competitors

SWC has positioned itself uniquely to offer customers  ‘More Variety At Lower Price!’, meeting their requirements by delivering the most cost-effective quality household utensils into their premises. It aims to be the low-price leader in the mass market of household utensils.

SWC has positioned itself uniquely to capture demand in urban neighbourhoods where such stores are not yet available. It seeks to offer the consumer an easily accessible store concept in close proximity to their households. 

Company revenue streams
In store sales (E-Commerce to be added soon):

Kitchenware (50%)
Houseware (30%)
Hardware (20%)

1. Redemption: The RCPS-A may be redeemed (in part or full) by the Issuer at the Redemption Price upon (“Redemption Event”):

   (i) Passing of ordinary resolution through members meeting or members circular resolution and
   (ii) after 24 months from the date of the allotment of the RCPS-A by the Company.

2. Redemption Price : The Redemption Price for each of the RCPS-A would be based on the Subscription Price for the RCPS-A plus an amount equals to twelve per centum (12%) fixed internal rate of return per annum of the Subscription Price, from the date of first issuance of RCPS-A up to and including the actual receipt of the redemption notice subject to:

   (i) proportional adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, subdivision and/or any analogous event and

   (ii) adjustment on a broad base basis in the event that the Issuer issues additional ordinary shares (or convertible securities to ordinary share) at a lower price or valuation than the price paid by the ECF Investors.

3. Preferential Dividend :  RCPS-A holders shall be paid dividend in preference to the holders of the ordinary shares and shall be pay-out as declared by the Company (on as if converted basis). The balance dividend shall be distributed on a pro rata basis to holders of ordinary shares.

4. Liquidated Preferences :  In the event of Liquidation, the ECF Investors shall be entitled to receive one times (1x) the Subscription Price in preference to the holder of ordinary shares. 

Any surplus funds and/or assets of the Company after payment to the RCPS-A holder, which are legally available for distribution, shall be distributed on a pro-rata basis to the ordinary shareholders. 

Important Notice

Please be advised as follows:

(a)  No shares will be allotted or issued based on this document after six months from the closing of the offer period.   

(b) This document has not been reviewed by the Securities Commission Malaysia. The Securities Commission Malaysia does not recommend nor assume responsibility for any information including any statement, opinion or report disclosed in relation to this fundraising exercise and makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness. The Securities Commission Malaysia expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the information disclosed.

(c) This issue, offer or invitation for the offering is a proposal not requiring authorisation of the Securities Commission Malaysia under section 212(8) of the CMSA 2007.

• Alixco, along with its management and team, may participate in this crowdfunding campaign as investors.

• We would like to inform you about your cooling-off period rights: ECF investors are given a six business days cooling-off period, within which they may
  withdraw the full amount of their investment. If you wish to do so, you may do this via your user account or by contacting us via email within that period. 

• SWC Enterprise Sdn Bhd has previously raised funds via an ECF campaign with FBM Crowdtech Sdn Bhd amounting to approximately RM 3 million.
• SWC Enterprise Sdn Bhd has also been raising funds on Alixco's (FBM Crowdtech Sdn Bhd's) P2P platform, including its subsidiaries and associated companies such as SWC Enterprise Sdn Bhd's founder's related companies, namely Cheap2Shop, SWC Properties Sdn Bhd and De Dyno Sdn Bhd with scheduled upcoming repayments of approx. RM 5 million

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