Calata Corporation: SEC Clears Calata Corp from the Allegations

After the alleged probe against Calata Corporation, its 31-year-old CEO, Joseph Calata, expresses support for the planned reforms in the capital market.

The Securities and Exchange Commission immediately came to investigate the fluctuations in the shares of Calata Corporation after Joseph Calata himself called them. The allegations stated that there was possible price manipulation which caused the rollercoaster movements of the shares.

After four months of investigation, SEC were able to pinpoint the first batch of the shareholders that were involved in the price manipulation. SEC also stated that the Calata Corporation had no involvement in the said issue.

The SEC probe proved that our decision to seek the help of the regulators was both wise and right.
- Says Calata in an interview.

He also expressed his support for the planned reforms in the capital market claiming that such reforms are needed in order to protect the reputation of companies and to encourage more entrants into the capital market.

With the issue at rest, Calata Corporation can now focus on its expansion where they plan to increase the number of its outlets to about 250 using the proceeds from the initial public offering. Calata said the expansion would provide more farmers and agricultural sector entrepreneurs with access to products and technologies.

Calata Introduces New Service for Farmers

It would be no good for everyone if our farms would stop their production, as they are the ones we depend on for our daily needs of food. In fact, more than half of the total of poor Filipinos depend only on agriculture to survive. However, recently, there were findings that the use of incompatible farm inputs, such as fertilizers, have resulted to bigger expenses and reduce harvests for farmers. If this continues, it may not only cause scarcity on harvests but also cause irreparable damage to the soil. Obviously, these will be a problem not only for people who only has farming for a living but also for everyone.

This news was heard by the 31-year-old CEO of Calata Corporation, Joseph Calata. He immediately formulated a solution for this problem and concluded that he would be able to help by building soil testing facilities that he will place on all of his branches and will aim to assist Luzon-based rice and corn farmers.

The soil testing facility will prevent farmers from buying and applying fertilizers that do not fit their farms and which end up reducing productivity and harming the environment
- Calata said in an interview.

With these facilities, it is expected that farmers will be able to generate more savings and raise their income through wise use of farm inputs. The best thing about this service is that it will be free of charge which will really be a big help for farmers as they will be able to avoid wasting their money on farm inputs that are incompatible for their respective farms.

With the continuous growth of the company, it is nice to know that Calata also wants to help other agricultural enterprises starting with farmers. It is safe to say that Calata may be trying to show leadership in the agricultural field as he is trying to help farmers be exposed to modern agricultural technology in order to be more productive.

Joseph Calata And His Once Family-Run Business

The largest distributor of agricultural chemicals, feeds, fertilizers and other agricultural products of the Philippines is Calata Corporation. The once mom-and-pop run business was taken over by son, Joseph Calata, who revolutionized the business by turning its operations automated. By utilizing the much needed computer technology, the distributor reaped in a huge P1.8 billion revenue in 2009 and 2010.

The revenue during this time is nine times more the year Joseph Calata took over management back in 2003 where revenue was seen at P200 million. In the earlier years, the young businessman was a clerk in his parents' company. He made it possible for himself to maneuver in to management and computerize their systems. By changing the management operations and tightening credit and collection, he was able to make greater sales.

This corporation is part of the top one thousand of the country's companies and is part of the fastest networks of distribution in the industry today. The large corporation, which was formerly known as Planters Choice Agro Products, is now the exclusive distributor of some world renowned chemicals, fertilizers and feeds in the Philippines. The company, which is based in Bulacan, still aims to expand its horizons and open up more opportunities for people across the nation.

With a more efficient system as well as better advertising and marketing campaigns, Calata Corporation was able to see better days. The corporation is now the biggest agriculture product distributor in the Philippines today and it is still widely growing. Starting from a small office staff to now employing over two hundred people, Calata Corporation is definitely a company which is still on the rise. The aim now is to expand and build more stores nationwide.

Not only is he helping the world of agriculture in the Philippines, but Joseph Calata is able to fight the unemployment rates and open up jobs for a great number. This business savvy man is not afraid to get his hands dirty as he will readily visit fields to check up on farmers. He is always ready to grow his business in terms of sales and come up with ways to make these more sustainable.

Calata Corporation will see more stores nationwide, and will cater to more farmers. These wholesome products are proudly preferred by farmers and breeders across the nation. Besides the sales in agriculture, the young businessman also takes part in growing and feeding which adds to the corporations overall revenue. The projects do not end here for the Calatas as their business is still looking to a much better tomorrow.

The company, Calata Corporation, was once a mom-and-pop business which held a small office staff in Bulacan. After being technologically revolutionized by son, Joseph Calata, the corporation took a turn for the better and started reaping in revenue and seeing numbers as high as P1.8 billion. Now, the once small family-run business is the largest distributor of agricultural products in the Philippines and is still vastly growing today.
-Alison Ward

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