Touchwood Case Review

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Unofficial information that the expected Touchwood case against Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board(SLAASMB) next hearing will be on 26th May 2011. Yes everyone looking the favorable outcome. Today, there are rumors that outcome will be favorable to the company and some brokers recommend to buy at current price. I could see some collection (about 820,000 shares) was made @ 23.60 levels.

I just did some research on the Touchwood Case. It looks like decision will be favorable to company. (This is not a promotion, just merely to getting your views. To be honest I do not have TWOD shares at the moment.)

We all know about the case related to the valuation of biological assets. I extracted some facts from SLAASMB website of case information to start from beginning.

The Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board has determined that the estimates of fair value of biological assets used by Touchwood Investments Limited in its financial statements for the years ended 31 March 2005 and 31 March 2006 are clearly unreliable. The Company has also not been able to provide the Board with any other estimates which are reliable. Further, the method of valuation used for the year ended 31 March 2005 was not in accordance with International Accounting Standard, IAS 41 Agriculture, which the company has purportedly adopted.

As the company has purportedly adopted International Accounting Standard, IAS 41 Agriculture, the Board has concluded that the biological assets should have been valued at a value which approximates cost in accordance with paragraph 24 (b) of IAS 41 or at cost less accumulated impairment in accordance with paragraph 30 of IAS 41. Based on such valuation the company would not show a net profit for the relevant financial periods.

As the impact on the financial statements is substantial the Board has decided to refer the non-compliance to the Attorney General. The Board has also decided to investigate the compliance with auditing standards by the auditors in relation to the audit of the financial statements of the Company.

Based on the above information I can see in the absence of Sri Lanka Accounting Standards, company uses International Accounting Standards 41, Agriculture for the valuation of biological assets. But SLAASMB argument is that estimates of fair value of the biological assets in not accordance with IAS 41 and the financial statements are unreliable.

Further I have received BASL News Letter (Bar Association) of December 2010, there talked about some legal judgment (I attached the newsletter in our research forum http://research.srilankaequity.com/t96-touchwood-case-basl-bar-association-news-letter-judgement-views , refer page 4 for the Touchwood case). There they briefed about the case and given their views. Based on that, Board had not statutory power to challenge the valuation of the Petitioner on non compliance with IAS 41.

Further company received the Certificate of Compliance by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka for the Annual Report Awards 2010. This certificates covers the CSR, Financial, Presentation and Compliance. Therefore, this reveals that the company practice in valuing biological assets in accordance with IAS 41 as the certificated awarded by ICASL which is the statutory for setting the Accounting Standards

Followings extract from Touchwood website

Certificate Of Compliance

January 24th 2011

We are proud to announce that our Sri Lankan office, Touchwood Investments PLC has been awarded the “CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE” by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka for the Annual Report Awards 2010 - at the ceremony held on 7th December 2010.

This award is granted by the Inst. of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka every year. They evaluate and grant awards in key areas such as - CSR, Financials, presentation, compliance, etc.

This certificate emphasizes that all requirements are being met in order for us to achieve our goals and serve our investors with industry leading standards.

For the year to come Touchwood Investments PLC has its goals set on the CSR awards to be handed out in the 2011 ceremony.

Thank you to all our accounting and administration staff who made the award possible.

http://www.touchwood.com/news/certificate-compliance

So Guys, Based on the above information and facts, to me the decision would be favorable to company. How do you all look into that..

Pls Share ur thoughts and views

Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:44 pm by cyril_madrid · Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:44 pm by cyril_madrid

What do you mean "to a more private place" ? Do you mean you are negotiating with TW ?
I think affected investors have interest in this going public, and being kept in the loop, instead of the forum to go quiet and leave everyone in stand by.
We need to know if our trees are looked after, that's the first step, if we need to change caretaker for the trees, ...

Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:49 pm by Lord Toad · Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:49 pm by Lord Toad

cyril_madrid wrote:What do you mean "to a more private place" ? Do you mean you are negotiating with TW ?
I think affected investors have interest in this going public, and being kept in the loop, instead of the forum to go quiet and leave everyone in stand by.
We need to know if our trees are looked after, that's the first step, if we need to change caretaker for the trees, ...

There is a group I am a member of who are trying to sort things out. Join the email list on this site http://touchwoodinvest.com.

Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:33 pm by Kay2 · Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:33 pm by Kay2

Dear All,

I don't understand what all of you are talking about its as if the company has abandoned clients. This is not true, the company is speaking to clients in Thailand from the Touchwood Forestry Company and also speaking to Sri Lankan clients from their Local office which is Touchwood Investments PLC.

Why not speak to either company and get things resolved. They have appointed a Harvest Processing Team in Sri Lanka and In Thailand as well. If you speak to them and meet them you could discuss your concerns.

I strongly suggest the only way to resolve this matter is to talk it out with the right people in the company, I also know that the few clients have visited the plantations in Thailand and was very pleased with the management of the trees.

tnx

Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:36 pm by Malaysian Investor · Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:36 pm by Malaysian Investor

Kay2 wrote:Dear All,

I don't understand what all of you are talking about its as if the company has abandoned clients. This is not true, the company is speaking to clients in Thailand from the Touchwood Forestry Company and also speaking to Sri Lankan clients from their Local office which is Touchwood Investments PLC.

Why not speak to either company and get things resolved. They have appointed a Harvest Processing Team in Sri Lanka and In Thailand as well. If you speak to them and meet them you could discuss your concerns.

I strongly suggest the only way to resolve this matter is to talk it out with the right people in the company, I also know that the few clients have visited the plantations in Thailand and was very pleased with the management of the trees.

tnx

When a company bounces cheques on you, refuses to respond to emails and letters, has no plan to pay up, and has sold on the trees the have "bought" from you what do you suggest we do ?

Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:40 pm by **sureshot** · Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:40 pm by **sureshot**

Kay2 well said. U r right.

if there is a cheque return you can go to the police and complain.
Posting here will not help you guys.
this is my suggestion only .....

Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:45 pm by Slstock · Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:45 pm by Slstock

Kay2 are you a rep from TWOD? Just asking. If so it would be good to say so.

Kay2 wrote:Dear All,

I don't understand what all of you are talking about its as if the company has abandoned clients. This is not true, the company is speaking to clients in Thailand from the Touchwood Forestry Company and also speaking to Sri Lankan clients from their Local office which is Touchwood Investments PLC.

Why not speak to either company and get things resolved. They have appointed a Harvest Processing Team in Sri Lanka and In Thailand as well. If you speak to them and meet them you could discuss your concerns.

I strongly suggest the only way to resolve this matter is to talk it out with the right people in the company, I also know that the few clients have visited the plantations in Thailand and was very pleased with the management of the trees.

tnx

Thu Jan 17, 2013 6:42 pm by Whitebull · Thu Jan 17, 2013 6:42 pm by Whitebull

slstock wrote:Kay2 are you a rep from TWOD? Just asking. If so it would be good to say so.

Kay2 wrote:Dear All,

I don't understand what all of you are talking about its as if the company has abandoned clients. This is not true, the company is speaking to clients in Thailand from the Touchwood Forestry Company and also speaking to Sri Lankan clients from their Local office which is Touchwood Investments PLC.

Why not speak to either company and get things resolved. They have appointed a Harvest Processing Team in Sri Lanka and In Thailand as well. If you speak to them and meet them you could discuss your concerns.

I strongly suggest the only way to resolve this matter is to talk it out with the right people in the company, I also know that the few clients have visited the plantations in Thailand and was very pleased with the management of the trees.

tnx

Of course Yes....This was like පාලු ගෙයි වලං බිඳීම earlier.

Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:49 am by Lord Toad · Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:49 am by Lord Toad

What would an excellent start Kay2 would be if you were to look at all the emails you have received regarding harvest returns and answer them - if as in most cases there are multiple emails all making the same request from the same person you maybe forgiven for only answering them with one reply.
If somebody has a bounced cheque then maybe a bank transfer would solve the problem.
But in all cases people want action which = money - not platitudes.
And please remember the reason people are on here is because all usual approaches to Touchwood have been ignored or spurned.

Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:26 am by Kay2 · Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:26 am by Kay2

Lord Toad wrote:What would an excellent start Kay2 would be if you were to look at all the emails you have received regarding harvest returns and answer them - if as in most cases there are multiple emails all making the same request from the same person you maybe forgiven for only answering them with one reply.
If somebody has a bounced cheque then maybe a bank transfer would solve the problem.
But in all cases people want action which = money - not platitudes.
And please remember the reason people are on here is because all usual approaches to Touchwood have been ignored or spurned.

We have seen these happening in the past and going public is not the solution. This forum is not going to help any of us, it is only going to make things even bad. I am sure you should be educated enough to understand this. All i am saying is we should get in contact with the right people in the company, i know for a fact that Touchwood Forestry Company Thailand is in full operation and Touchwood Investments PLC Sri Lanka is also in full operation. Maybe it is best that we pay a visit and discuss these issues...This issue is only with the Thailand operations but it is now affecting the Sri Lanka operations as well which could have an adverse effect for many investors in Sri Lanka...and whatever money you are hoping to get will be lost..THIS IS NOT HEALTHY!!! This is my opinion only..

Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:31 am by Kay2 · Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:31 am by Kay2

[quote="slstock"]Kay2 are you a rep from TWOD? Just asking. If so it would be good to say so.

I am an investor in Sri Lanka, and i have been closely observing and following TWOD for many years. I get my regular updates on the company from many sources.

Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:43 am by Lord Toad · Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:43 am by Lord Toad

Kay2 wrote:

We have seen these happening in the past and going public is not the solution. This forum is not going to help any of us, it is only going to make things even bad. I am sure you should be educated enough to understand this. All i am saying is we should get in contact with the right people in the company, i know for a fact that Touchwood Forestry Company Thailand is in full operation and Touchwood Investments PLC Sri Lanka is also in full operation. Maybe it is best that we pay a visit and discuss these issues...This issue is only with the Thailand operations but it is now affecting the Sri Lanka operations as well which could have an adverse effect for many investors in Sri Lanka...and whatever money you are hoping to get will be lost..THIS IS NOT HEALTHY!!! This is my opinion only..

You are right of course but you may rest assured the only reason the issues got to this board was because they were getting nowhere by simple contacting Touchwood.

Since this thread and our investor group (website http://touchwoodinvest.com/) started there has been an improvement in communication however those wanting money are told there is a financial problem. This is very frustrating as many of our group need the money just saying wait 3 years is not a good option. And many worry what will happen in another 3 years - wait again!
But we are actively working to find a solution - I suspect we are doing Touchwoods job!

Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:39 am by dinga · Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:39 am by dinga

"Aequus start legal action.
14.01.2013
We have instructed our lawyers to start legal action against our forestry manager Touchwood Ltd for breach of contract.

A statement will follow soon from our Lawyer." See Aequus Website http://www.aequusam.com/news-detail.php?id=31

BTW am still awaiting feedback from my complaint to the CSE Regulators about TW's failure to notify investors about the resignation of KPMG.

Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:43 am by ALRIDAGI · Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:43 am by ALRIDAGI

venkat1711 wrote:The fact is the product / Investment model is good and if properly carried out should yield desired results. Of course every busines has risks and this too has its own. However, what affects the business most is the greediness of the promoters and diverting funds for more assets with an idea to build bigger business or finacial mis-management which is liekley to lead to liquidity issues.

As such looks like all Babmoo investors have not been paid. I would like to know from other investors if anyone has return due on Agarwood in the past 1 year and if that has also been delayed?? Any idea how the quality of the Agarwood / Bamoo grown has been and its acceptance in the market?? For me my Agarwood return is due in Jan 2014 and one last management fee is pending during Jan 2013. If Bamoo investors are not given their return & the news of thier default comes open in the public it is liklely that all investors will all stop paying up any further management fee on thier investments fearing loss of that money also. This will create additional problem for Touchwood as they need money for rotation !! I am not sure how they are going to come out of this mess ! Kindly share your thoughts on these.

Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:09 am by econimistSL · Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:09 am by econimistSL

Dear Kay2,

i agree with u to a certain extent, although im not a touchwood investor a couple of my friends have been paid their BKK returns in 2011. from what i know is that Touchwood is working on some sort of a payment plan for the remaining pay outs... i too believe that publicizing negativity about any company will not help the investors, best thing to do as kay2 says is to stay calm, analyze the situ & speak to the company.. spreading negativity will only backfire at the investors which mite help them loose whatever they are supposed to get. this was the case in many finance companies in SL recently....

Kay2 wrote:Dear All,

I don't understand what all of you are talking about its as if the company has abandoned clients. This is not true, the company is speaking to clients in Thailand from the Touchwood Forestry Company and also speaking to Sri Lankan clients from their Local office which is Touchwood Investments PLC.

Why not speak to either company and get things resolved. They have appointed a Harvest Processing Team in Sri Lanka and In Thailand as well. If you speak to them and meet them you could discuss your concerns.

I strongly suggest the only way to resolve this matter is to talk it out with the right people in the company, I also know that the few clients have visited the plantations in Thailand and was very pleased with the management of the trees.

tnx

Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:26 pm by Batuwita · Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:26 pm by Batuwita

i have been following you guys for a while now and i couldn't wait without saying anything anymore cos most of you guys are behaving in a manner where not only you are showing others your true character, you are contributing immensely to worsen the current situation. i my self have invested in some plots with Touchwood and i am getting my monthly and annual returns, some time with a little delay yes that i agree. but some of you are not even investors and you are going on and on about how bad the situation is. two of my friends have already visited the plantations in Thailand and they were very happy about the whole thing and also believed what TW has previously communicated to them upon their return.why don't you (the actual investors) speak to them and sort your matters out. by doing this not only you will Help yourself as well as TW. because all of us are investors and we await our returns on maturity please do not harm our chances by ruining the image of you or anyone else. end of the day we want them to run well so our purpose is also served. thanks

econimistSL wrote:Dear Kay2,

i agree with u to a certain extent, although im not a touchwood investor a couple of my friends have been paid their BKK returns in 2011. from what i know is that Touchwood is working on some sort of a payment plan for the remaining pay outs... i too believe that publicizing negativity about any company will not help the investors, best thing to do as kay2 says is to stay calm, analyze the situ & speak to the company.. spreading negativity will only backfire at the investors which mite help them loose whatever they are supposed to get. this was the case in many finance companies in SL recently....

Kay2 wrote:Dear All,

I don't understand what all of you are talking about its as if the company has abandoned clients. This is not true, the company is speaking to clients in Thailand from the Touchwood Forestry Company and also speaking to Sri Lankan clients from their Local office which is Touchwood Investments PLC.

Why not speak to either company and get things resolved. They have appointed a Harvest Processing Team in Sri Lanka and In Thailand as well. If you speak to them and meet them you could discuss your concerns.

I strongly suggest the only way to resolve this matter is to talk it out with the right people in the company, I also know that the few clients have visited the plantations in Thailand and was very pleased with the management of the trees.

tnx

Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:56 pm by Lord Toad · Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:56 pm by Lord Toad

[quote="Batuwita"]i have been following you guys for a while now and i couldn't wait without saying anything anymore cos most of you guys are behaving in a manner where not only you are showing others your true character, you are contributing immensely to worsen the current situation. i my self have invested in some plots with Touchwood and i am getting my monthly and annual returns, some time with a little delay yes that i agree. but some of you are not even investors and you are going on and on about how bad the situation is. two of my friends have already visited the plantations in Thailand and they were very happy about the whole thing and also believed what TW has previously communicated to them upon their return.why don't you (the actual investors) speak to them and sort your matters out. by doing this not only you will Help yourself as well as TW. because all of us are investors and we await our returns on maturity please do not harm our chances by ruining the image of you or anyone else. end of the day we want them to run well so our purpose is also served. thanks

econimistSL wrote:Dear Kay2,

Oh dear - me think you protesth too much.

Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:17 am by truthful · Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:17 am by truthful

[quote="chas"]

Lord Toad wrote:

Kay2 wrote:

dinga wrote:G'day

Hi,

You should contact Touchwood local office on 0094117444888, As far i know Touchwood Asia is still very much operational and i have verified this from the local office and also via my contacts in Thailand. I am sure there is a valid explanation to your concern and doubts, at this point the right thing to do is to contact the local office. Clearly posting comments is not helping. Get it off the horses mouth.

Thanks

I am sure you are right. But it would help if Touchwood management actually clarified what is happening and how harvest returns will now be paid.

It would help if they answered their emails. I have sent 3 in the last month without one response.

The only reason people are posting here is because they are getting no response and the rumour mill (in Bangkok) is rife with bad news - of course rumours are just that but it is the job of Touchwood management to counter them.

I am an investor with Touchwood and can confirm that the office in Bangkok is closed as is the Hong Kong office. There are many clients who have not been paid their returns. There are a number of clients who are now considering litigation as the only solution. This is of course very sad, however, Touchwood are refusing to acknowledge emails or give its clients answers.

I have not been paid my harvest returns for 2011 and have not been able to get confirmation of when or even if I will be paid for 2011 and 2012's payment is now due.

Why have so many directors resigned recently? at least two directors recently resigned after being on the board for only a few months.
These are not rumours and its important that the facts are brought to the publics attention.

I have invested in agrwood & returns are due in 2015, also made an investment with their monthly project 2 months ago & successfully receiving returns, visited their plantations in Girandurukotte too. please back your accusation with proof

Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:57 am by Lord Toad · Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:57 am by Lord Toad

[quote="truthful"][quote="chas"][quote="Lord Toad"][quote="Kay2"]

dinga wrote:G'day

I have invested in agrwood & returns are due in 2015, also made an investment with their monthly project 2 months ago & successfully receiving returns, visited their plantations in Girandurukotte too. please back your accusation with proof

If what you are trying to do is shut the thread up you are going the wrong way about it. I have got an email list of over 40 disgruntled investors. The quickest way the shut them and me up is the pay us what was promised on time (which means in most cases NOW) with interest for late payment. We will take the minimum that was promised - namely $200 per tree. Then we will all ride of into the sunset saying 'oh what nice people.'

If you want a list of the harvest returns that are over due I can provide a few dozen from my files - if I ask my email list to post here I am sure all 40 will and I presume you will then see they are paid!

Please remember the first rule of holes is when in one stop digging!

Fri Feb 08, 2013 4:59 pm by Kay2 · Fri Feb 08, 2013 4:59 pm by Kay2

[quote="Lord Toad"][quote="truthful"][quote="chas"][quote="Lord Toad"]

Kay2 wrote:

dinga wrote:G'day

I have invested in agrwood & returns are due in 2015, also made an investment with their monthly project 2 months ago & successfully receiving returns, visited their plantations in Girandurukotte too. please back your accusation with proof

If what you are trying to do is shut the thread up you are going the wrong way about it. I have got an email list of over 40 disgruntled investors. The quickest way the shut them and me up is the pay us what was promised on time (which means in most cases NOW) with interest for late payment. We will take the minimum that was promised - namely $200 per tree. Then we will all ride of into the sunset saying 'oh what nice people.'

If you want a list of the harvest returns that are over due I can provide a few dozen from my files - if I ask my email list to post here I am sure all 40 will and I presume you will then see they are paid!

Please remember the first rule of holes is when in one stop digging!

I strongly suggest you should speak to the company and sort this out, we are all professionals and there is a situation here that we need to discuss with the company and work out a reasonable solution in a professional manner. Lets look at this rationally the company is operational and they have the assets on ground to meet the liability, but we all know the trees cannot be harvested and there is a wait, so we need to get a firm answer and a confirmation on the security of the asset and a clear date for payment. Tnx

Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:00 pm by cyril_madrid · Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:00 pm by cyril_madrid

It seems that the company had hired 'Gamini Perera' to answer emails from angry investors, but this person did not do much more than an initial reply and doesn't do any follow up.
Personnally I am asking for a receipt for the maintenance fee I paid in November 12 for my agarwood trees, a (free) plot report to prove the trees are well cared for, I will try to visit the plantation next month, info on their financial situation (or at least know who is the new auditor and when will the next audited accounts be produced).

Looks also that on top of Gamini Perera, they have hired some people to write in this forum too Wink

Tue Feb 12, 2013 9:01 am by truthful · Tue Feb 12, 2013 9:01 am by truthful

KPMG was removed by a mandate from the shareholders, at the last AGM

Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:04 am by Kay2 · Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:04 am by Kay2

truthful wrote:KPMG was removed by a mandate from the shareholders, at the last AGM

This is true, i have verified this from many.

Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:53 am by K&M · Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:53 am by K&M

Shareholders will be appointing a new auditor at the next AGM, and the court case will be held in march (if people have forgotten the case, its probable touchwood will win) Ive contacted the company and many people confirmed that there is reason for the panic selling.

If you look at interim statement, touchwood seems to be in a very bad condition, firm seems to be stable. If investors keep a small portion for hedging or to take some high risk i would say touchwood. will see how it goes.

People should remember that a company such as touchwood cant go down in a such manner, its going down as if they have declared for bankruptcy. This is just panic selling, see the amount of bids coming in now. At any moment it can go up, so keep an eye on it.

http://www.slaasmb.org/significant_cases_detected1.htm

Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:02 am by K&M · Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:02 am by K&M

the case is on the 30th may

Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:10 pm by eastlight · Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:10 pm by eastlight

dinga wrote:

venkat1711 wrote:
As such looks like all Babmoo investors have not been paid. I would like to know from other investors if anyone has return due on Agarwood in the past 1 year and if that has also been delayed?? Any idea how the quality of the Agarwood / Bamoo grown has been and its acceptance in the market?? For me my Agarwood return is due in Jan 2014 and one last management fee is pending during Jan 2013.

I visited the Kabinburi plantation some 6 months ago - looked OK then apart from:
* forecast agar growth rates were over-optimistic - meaning a blowout of 18 months to 2 years from the initial harvest forecast.
* likewise with bamboo - but I heard then that Touchwood would still need to pay the yearly incomes, due to some requirement by the Hong Kong regulators (the investments being placed there). Anyone shed some more light on this aspect???????

PS Can those not offering useful comment please desist or do something helpful (the "i told you so" type comments get mighty boring, apart from being a waste of everyones' time....)

Dinga - I visited the Kabinburi plantation only last week. All seemed ok to me so I'm shocked by all these revelations. Our guide on the day was Monpassorn Chuntharath. I would add that the management personnel on site did not seem to be of the same calibre as those who I met on a previous visit. Other than that - all very co-operative and helpful. Just my recent experience of course

Just another observation - last week (Thursday 14th Feb) there was a major banking exhibition held in Pattaya, Thailand. Amongst the exhibitors I am told - yes, Touchwood had a large stand there and were handing out promotional literature in a variety of languages. So heavy promotion was still going at that time.

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Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:08 am by Lord Toad · Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:08 am by Lord Toad

There was a meeting of investors in Bangkok last Friday. A lot was said at the meeting in particular there was a report by the organiser of Investors Group. He and others had been to the plantations and he had had a series of meetings in Bangkok. This is the link to the comments now mailed to the investors group

It is not pretty reading I fear.

Tue Mar 05, 2013 5:49 pm by dinga · Tue Mar 05, 2013 5:49 pm by dinga

Lord Toad wrote:There was a meeting of investors in Bangkok last Friday. A lot was said at the meeting in particular there was a report by the organiser of Investors Group. He and others had been to the plantations and he had had a series of meetings in Bangkok. This is the link to the comments now mailed to the investors group

It is not pretty reading I fear.

Indeed it is not pretty reading, but Friday's discussions were even more thought provoking & distressing. I am shortly going to visit what I hope are my trees and will report back.

I initially found the below report astounding, but am now hoping a White Knight is galloping in to swiftly put Baloney to the sword and save us long suffering investors the trouble.

What TWOD 70 Million Foreign Purchase
by K&M Today at 3:36 pm

.foreign Fund bought more than 70 Million shares of touchwood.

Refer the below link

http://Deleted/mubasherFileServer/File.Exchange_English_Reports/deleted%20SWOT%20Report%20-05th%20Mar.pdf

TWOD has become quite a interesting and confusing topic in the recent past, many alleging there business model is fraudulent and its a ponzi scheme. Under all these allegation and difficulties who must have bought this large stake. .

Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:15 pm by Fresher · Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:15 pm by Fresher

there is no white horse

http://forum.srilankaequity.com/t26404-twod-70-million-foreign-purchase#154794

Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:42 pm by K&M · Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:42 pm by K&M

npp wrote:there is no white horse

http://forum.srilankaequity.com/t26404-twod-70-million-foreign-purchase#154794

Well its not virtually certain weather there is a white horse or not.. But i found this information on DU invest SWOT analysis report. Until now all the foreign transaction they reported were right i cross checked it with CSE report.

If you looked at 4th march CSE report there were foreign buying worth Rs 876,418,432. Nearly 450 M of this came from COMB and this report clearly states that and remaining amount is said to be bought by TWOD according to SWOT report.

Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:54 pm by Fresher · Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:54 pm by Fresher

K&M wrote:

npp wrote:there is no white horse

http://forum.srilankaequity.com/t26404-twod-70-million-foreign-purchase#154794

Well its not virtually certain weather there is a white horse or not.. But i found this information on DU invest SWOT analysis report. Until now all the foreign transaction they reported were right i cross checked it with CSE report.

If you looked at 4th march CSE report there were foreign buying worth Rs 876,418,432. Nearly 450 M of this came from COMB and this report clearly states that and remaining amount is said to be bought by TWOD according to SWOT report.

http://www.cse.lk/cmt/upload_cse_report_file/daily_report_87_04-03-2013.pdf

page 15. Please see how many TWOD shares were traded