1987
Mr. Nopdol Tumwattana and Mr. Mark J. Walden, an American business entrepreneur were entering into a joint venture to form Thai Segway International Co., Ltd., which its main objective to distribute ready-to-wear apparels under the trademarks of Walt Disney and Body Glove to the U.S.A based companies. As a result, Mr. Nopdol Tumwattana has gained a closed reputable business relationship with the Body Glove trademark owner.
1988
The Company was established on March 31st, 1988 with registered capital of Baht 10 million, its main objectives is to distribute ready-to-wear apparels and accessories under the Body Glove trademark.
1991
The Company has increased its share capital to support the Company’s business expansion from Baht 10 million to Baht 20 million.
1994
The Company has increased its share capital to support the Company’s business expansion from Baht 20 million to Baht 40 million.
2000
The Company has increased its share capital to support the Company’s business expansion from Baht 40 million to Baht 60 million.
2004
There was change in the shareholding and management structure as Mr. Goh Kok Cheng, Dickson and Mr. Goh Kok Beng become 49% shareholders in the total equity of BGT Both have experience in the management of Body Glove (M) Sdn.Bhd. which engages in distribution of apparels under Body Glove trademark in Malaysia. Mr.Goh Kok Cheng, Dickson, is no longer involved in Body Glove (M) Sdn.Bhd. but is actively involved in the Thailand operations. This effectively turned around the company’s operations and performance.
2005
Mr. Goh Kok Cheng, Dickson, restructuring to company by concentrated on opening own Body Glove retail store chain and implemented new product line by also set new target market and brand positioning by also to introduce matured retail chain system & management information system to the company.
2006
At the end of 2006 YoY Revenue Growth 36.84% Gross Profit margin is 54.31% and Net Profit Growth 88.31% . (All time highest record on company Sales revenue & Net Profit)
2007
• On 3rd May, the Company entered into a 99-Year exclusive operating, License and Sub- License for 6 territories in Asia included Thailand with IP Global Investments America (IPG), the holder of the license for Asia Pacific.
• On June 29th, 2007, the Company increased its share capital to support the Company’s business expansion from Baht 60 million to Baht 80 million, and changed the name from “Body Glove (Thailand) Co., Ltd.” to “Body Glove (Thailand) Public Company Limited”.
• On the 23rd, 26th and 27th of November 2007, the Company has initiated public offering of 20 million shares with par value Baht 1.00 each to public at Baht 4.7 per share.
• Registered Paid-up capital of Baht 80 million with Ministry of Commerce on November 30th, 2007.
• On December 11th, 2007, the Company registered as a listed company in the stock exchange of Thailand/MAI
• At the end of 2007 YoY Revenue Growth 27.83%, Gross Profit Margin is 53.80% and Net Profit Growth 53.87%
2008
On May 6th, the Company’s name has been changed from “Body Glove (Thailand) Public Company Limited” to “BGT Corporation Public Company Limited”
2009
• Signing new brand “People’s Market” with London base company Twoagentsee International Ltd to implement London Fashion Culture to Thailand and Asia at affordable price.
• At the end of 2009 YoY Revenue Growth 11.01%, Gross Profit margin is 49.91% and Net Profit Growth 11.90% which was consistent growth for Six consecutive Years.
2010
• On May 20th, 2010, registered an increasing of the authorized share capital from Baht 80 million to Baht 160 million.
• As of Sep 30th, 2010, total stores are 115 stores in all major shopping throughout Thailand.
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