Sustained competitive intensity in home care
Management acknowledged price decreases in home care due to both commodity deflation and competitive pressures, which could pressure margins and pricing power.
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Delayed recovery in Glow & Lovely and Lifebuoy
Both brands remain in decline despite relaunches; management expects improvement over 'a few quarters' but no specific timeline, posing risk to Beauty & Wellbeing growth.
Transitory gross margin gap may persist
Analyst questioned the widening gap between NMI and pricing; management termed it transitory but acknowledged it could take time to normalize, especially if commodity prices turn inflationary.
Execution risk in Minimalist integration
Minimalist acquisition closed in April; synergies in R&D, supply chain, offline distribution, and international expansion are yet to be fully realized, with no quantified targets provided.