Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>The newly appointed board of Thailand's NBTC has set up four subcommittees to study the planned merger of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/true-corp-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8:1" rel="noopener">True Corp Pcl (TRUE TB)</a>and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/total-access-communication" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:948:1" rel="noopener">Total Access Communication (DTAC TB)</a>.</li>
<li>Previously NBTC was expected to conclude its vetting by the 15 May. That is now unlikely to occur. </li>
<li>In letters to the NBTC, True insisted the DTAC merger must not be delayed from the expected mid-June completion timetable. NBTC is, appropriately, investigating the merger on its own terms.</li>
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The newly appointed board of Thailand's NBTC has set up four subcommittees to study the planned merger of True Corp Pcl (TRUE TB)and Total Access Communication (DTAC TB).
Previously NBTC was expected to conclude its vetting by the 15 May. That is now unlikely to occur. 
In letters to the NBTC, True insisted the DTAC merger must not be delayed from the expected mid-June completion timetable. NBTC is, appropriately, investigating the merger on its own terms.


True/DTAC: Merger Delays As NBTC Board Revamped

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We maintain our BUY rating with a new DCF-derived TP of Bt259 (-4% from previous TP) representing 23.8xPE’22. We adjusted down overly optimistic forecast on non-mobile enterprise segment. Nevertheless</li>
<li>We expect 1Q22E net profit at Bt6.9bn (+4% YoY, flat QoQ). Limited QoQ growth is due to prolonged price wars and weaker foot traffic caused by the Omicron outbreak.</li>
<li>We expect CCIID and 5G ARPU uplift will drive earnings growth at 9%CAGR between 2021-24E.</li>
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We maintain our BUY rating with a new DCF-derived TP of Bt259 (-4% from previous TP) representing 23.8xPE’22. We adjusted down overly optimistic forecast on non-mobile enterprise segment. Nevertheless
We expect 1Q22E net profit at Bt6.9bn (+4% YoY, flat QoQ). Limited QoQ growth is due to prolonged price wars and weaker foot traffic caused by the Omicron outbreak.
We expect CCIID and 5G ARPU uplift will drive earnings growth at 9%CAGR between 2021-24E.


ADVANC: 1Q22 Earnings Should Be the Lowest of the Year

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based upon our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Three stocks remain, 11 new join the fray</li>
<li>Since inception, it has gained 95% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 36%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based upon our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Three stocks remain, 11 new join the fray
Since inception, it has gained 95% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 36%


The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 36

Total Access Communication / Event-Driven

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<li>Thailand's Trade Competition Commission said that only the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has the authority to block the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/true-corp-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8:1" rel="noopener">True Corp (TRUE TB)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/total-access-communication" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:948:1" rel="noopener">Total Access Communication (DTAC TB)</a> merger.</li>
<li>At issue, the government appears to be stonewalling the transition of the NBTC board, potentially abetting the merger. </li>
<li>Both True and DTAC are trading through their VTO terms, ignoring dividends.</li>
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Thailand's Trade Competition Commission said that only the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has the authority to block the True Corp (TRUE TB) / Total Access Communication (DTAC TB) merger.
At issue, the government appears to be stonewalling the transition of the NBTC board, potentially abetting the merger. 
Both True and DTAC are trading through their VTO terms, ignoring dividends.


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<li>Upgrade to BUY rating with new TP of Bt269 (up 19% from previous TP), based on DCF, implying 24.1xPE’22. Analyst meeting came out with positive tone about new strategic direction</li>
<li>Expect Enterprise revenue to contribute 20% of total revenue by 2025. Management believes this segment will reach 20% of total revenue by 2024.We believe differently as we expect further competition</li>
<li>Revised 22E and 23E net profit upwards by 4% and 13%, respectively, to factor in high revenue growth. While 2022 will demonstrate healthy net profit growth, we believe enterprise segment </li>
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Upgrade to BUY rating with new TP of Bt269 (up 19% from previous TP), based on DCF, implying 24.1xPE’22. Analyst meeting came out with positive tone about new strategic direction
Expect Enterprise revenue to contribute 20% of total revenue by 2025. Management believes this segment will reach 20% of total revenue by 2024.We believe differently as we expect further competition
Revised 22E and 23E net profit upwards by 4% and 13%, respectively, to factor in high revenue growth. While 2022 will demonstrate healthy net profit growth, we believe enterprise segment 


ADVANC: 5G and Enterprise Segment Will Drive Strong Growth in 2022

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True/DTAC: Merger Delays As NBTC Board Revamped

I still think the trade is to go long DTAC short TRUE trade at the current price ratio. If the deal breaks, you are long DTAC vs TRUE with a lower...

David Blennerhassett

ADVANC: 1Q22 Earnings Should Be the Lowest of the Year

We maintain our BUY rating with a new DCF-derived TP of Bt259 (-4% from previous TP) representing 23.8xPE’22. We adjusted down overly optimistic...

Pi Securities PCL, Thailand

The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 36

We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based upon our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Three stocks remain, 11 new join...

A. Stotz Investment Research

NBTC To Decide On True/DTAC Merger

Long DTAC short TRUE trade at the current price ratio, using a share ratio in the 9.7x range. If the deal goes through, you are long deal risk at a...

David Blennerhassett

ADVANC: 5G and Enterprise Segment Will Drive Strong Growth in 2022

Upgrade to BUY rating with new TP of Bt269 (up 19% from previous TP), based on DCF, implying 24.1xPE’22. Analyst meeting came out with positive...

Pi Securities PCL, Thailand

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