ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

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Equity Bottom-Up

Philippine Stock Exchange / Equity Bottom-Up

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<p>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/philippine-stock-exchange-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23182:1" rel="noopener">Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM)</a> reported a strong set of 1H2021 numbers with net income up by +63.1% YoY on the back of a +30.9% increase in operating revenues.</p>
<p>The bottom-line performance was driven by the increase in operating revenues together with positive investment income. </p>
<p>The company saw particularly strong growth in listing fees due to a number of large size IPOs, whilst transaction fees and SCCP clearing fees increased due to higher market volumes, driven by particularly strong retail activity.</p>
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<p>The real growth driver for revenues and profits in 1H2021 came from a significant increase in capital raisings.</p>
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<p>Even after the flush of offerings in 1H2021, the listing pipeline is robust for 2H2021 and going into 2022, with a number of already approved issues plus upcoming planned listings as well as a number of planned REITs in the pipeline, which have already been featured in the news.</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/philippine-stock-exchange-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23182:1" rel="noopener">Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM)</a> has also laid out a number of key initiatives set to launch this year which will provide a potential boost to activity on the exchange including new rules on short selling.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/philippine-stock-exchange-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23182:1" rel="noopener">Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM)</a> will launch a new marketing campaign to encourage more companies to list and especially SMEs. </p>
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<p>This latest set of results underline the positive story with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/philippine-stock-exchange-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23182:1" rel="noopener">Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM)</a> which continues to look promising with a strong IPO and placement pipeline for 2H2021 and going into 2022. </p>
<p>If we factor in the company's cash per share into the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/philippine-stock-exchange-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23182:1" rel="noopener">Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM)</a> valuation then the company is trading on an ex-cash FY21E PER of 16.0x and FY22E PER of 14.5x making it look significantly more attractive versus its peers together with stronger growth prospects. </p>
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The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM) reported a strong set of 1H2021 numbers with net income up by +63.1% YoY on the back of a +30.9% increase in operating revenues.
The bottom-line performance was driven by the increase in operating revenues together with positive investment income. 
The company saw particularly strong growth in listing fees due to a number of large size IPOs, whilst transaction fees and SCCP clearing fees increased due to higher market volumes, driven by particularly strong retail activity.





The real growth driver for revenues and profits in 1H2021 came from a significant increase in capital raisings.

Even after the flush of offerings in 1H2021, the listing pipeline is robust for 2H2021 and going into 2022, with a number of already approved issues plus upcoming planned listings as well as a number of planned REITs in the pipeline, which have already been featured in the news.



The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM) has also laid out a number of key initiatives set to launch this year which will provide a potential boost to activity on the exchange including new rules on short selling.
Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM) will launch a new marketing campaign to encourage more companies to list and especially SMEs. 





This latest set of results underline the positive story with Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM) which continues to look promising with a strong IPO and placement pipeline for 2H2021 and going into 2022. 
If we factor in the company's cash per share into the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM) valuation then the company is trading on an ex-cash FY21E PER of 16.0x and FY22E PER of 14.5x making it look significantly more attractive versus its peers together with stronger growth prospects. 


Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE PM) - Thriving on Retailers and IPOs

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

<div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/filinvest-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33764:1" rel="noopener">Filinvest Reit (FILRT PM)</a> (FREIT) raised around US$250m in its Philippines listing. The REIT is sponsored by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/filinvest-land-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23026:1" rel="noopener">Filinvest Land (FLI PM)</a>. </p></div><div><p>FREIT’s initial property portfolio consists of 16 office towers located in Northgate Cyberzone, Alabang, and one office tower in Cebu City with an aggregate office space GLA of 299,158 sqm and 2,204 sqm of retail GLA. The portfolio will have a weighted average lease expiry (WALE) of 3.8 years with an occupancy of 89.7% as of Mar 2021. The Properties were valued at PHP48,547.4m (US$965m).</p></div><div>
<p>We looked at the background of the REIT in our earlier notes:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/filinvest-reit-ipo-almost-like-a-single-asset-reit-covid-hasn-t-been-kind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Filinvest REIT IPO - Almost like a single asset REIT, COVID hasn’t been kind, and</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/filinvest-reit-ipo-hard-to-get-excited-despite-the-yield" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Filinvest REIT IPO - Hard to Get Excited, Despite the Yield</a></li>
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</div><div><p>In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.</p></div>

Filinvest Reit (FILRT PM) (FREIT) raised around US$250m in its Philippines listing. The REIT is sponsored by Filinvest Land (FLI PM). FREIT’s initial property portfolio consists of 16 office towers located in Northgate Cyberzone, Alabang, and one office tower in Cebu City with an aggregate office space GLA of 299,158 sqm and 2,204 sqm of retail GLA. The portfolio will have a weighted average lease expiry (WALE) of 3.8 years with an occupancy of 89.7% as of Mar 2021. The Properties were valued at PHP48,547.4m (US$965m).
We looked at the background of the REIT in our earlier notes:

Filinvest REIT IPO - Almost like a single asset REIT, COVID hasn’t been kind, and
Filinvest REIT IPO - Hard to Get Excited, Despite the Yield

In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.

Filinvest REIT IPO Trading - Set for Another Tepid Debut

RL Commercial REIT / Equity Capital Markets

<p>RL Commercial REIT (RREIT), sponsored by Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), aims to raise up to US$491m in its Philippines listing.  It will be a 100% secondary shares offering, where the Sponsor will be selling part of its stake. </p><p>RREIT is a commercial REIT and its initial portfolio will consist of 14 PEZA-accredited commercial real estate properties located in CBDs across Metro Manila and key cities outside Metro Manila, namely, Naga, Tarlac, Cebu and Davao. </p><p>The properties will have a total GLA of 425,315 sqm, and are valued at PHP73.9bn as of Jun 21. They are majority Grade A commercial assets, leased primarily for office purposes. The portfolio had an occupancy of 99% and WALE of 4.3 years as of Jun 21.</p><p>RREIT has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic well. Despite some assets posting weaker occupancies in FY20, the overall occupancy has received to near full occupancy. Although, not all assets have been doing well.</p>

RL Commercial REIT (RREIT), sponsored by Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), aims to raise up to US$491m in its Philippines listing.  It will be a 100% secondary shares offering, where the Sponsor will be selling part of its stake. RREIT is a commercial REIT and its initial portfolio will consist of 14 PEZA-accredited commercial real estate properties located in CBDs across Metro Manila and key cities outside Metro Manila, namely, Naga, Tarlac, Cebu and Davao. The properties will have a total GLA of 425,315 sqm, and are valued at PHP73.9bn as of Jun 21. They are majority Grade A commercial assets, leased primarily for office purposes. The portfolio had an occupancy of 99% and WALE of 4.3 years as of Jun 21.RREIT has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic well. Despite some assets posting weaker occupancies in FY20, the overall occupancy has received to near full occupancy. Although, not all assets have been doing well.

RL Commercial REIT Pre-IPO - Motley Crew of Assets Has Weathered COVID Well

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Del Monte Philippines / Equity Capital Markets

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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/del-monte-philippines-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26988:1" rel="noopener">Del Monte Philippines (1575316D PM)</a>/DMPI is a leading producer, distributor and marketer of premium quality, healthy food and beverage products. It is a market leader in the packaged pineapple and mixed fruit, ready-to-drink juices (excluding stand-up-pouches), tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce categories in the Philippines. DMPI has the rights to the <em>Del Monte</em> trademark for the Philippines for processed products and also sells products under the brands of <em>S&amp;W, Contadina</em> and <em>Today’s</em>.</p>
<p>The parent company is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/del-monte-pacific-ltd-5951cd46-129c-41bb-8eb2-58654da08425" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22651:1" rel="noopener">Del Monte Pacific (DELM PM)</a> which holds 87.0% of outstanding shares. Del Monte Pacific had previously tried to list DMPI on the PSE in 2018 by selling a 20% stake to raise up to $324 million at the maximum offer price of PHP29.88 per share but deferred the IPO due to market volatility.</p>
</div><div><p>Currently, DMPI is pre-marketing for an IPO to raise up to PHP44 billion ($0.9 billion) at the maximum offer price of PHP54.80. The IPO price range, which is generally lower than the maximum IPO price, will be set during the book building process. The pricing date is 12 August and the offer period runs from 16 to 20 August. </p></div><div><div><div class="content-highlight"><p>In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/del-monte-philippines-ipo-initiation-tempting-fruit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:54769" rel="noopener">Del Monte Philippines IPO Initiation: Tempting Fruit</a>, we opined that DMPI is a play on the healthy packaged and convenient packaged food and beverage categories that benefit from long-term secular tailwinds in the Philippines. DMPI’s financial track record shows it has been able to leverage its market-leading position to combine solid top-line growth with improving margins and cash generation. We concluded that DMPI’s fundamentals are attractive. In this note, we present our forecasts and take the first look at DMPI's potential valuation. </p></div></div></div>


Del Monte Philippines (1575316D PM)/DMPI is a leading producer, distributor and marketer of premium quality, healthy food and beverage products. It is a market leader in the packaged pineapple and mixed fruit, ready-to-drink juices (excluding stand-up-pouches), tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce categories in the Philippines. DMPI has the rights to the Del Monte trademark for the Philippines for processed products and also sells products under the brands of S&amp;W, Contadina and Today’s.
The parent company is Del Monte Pacific (DELM PM) which holds 87.0% of outstanding shares. Del Monte Pacific had previously tried to list DMPI on the PSE in 2018 by selling a 20% stake to raise up to $324 million at the maximum offer price of PHP29.88 per share but deferred the IPO due to market volatility.
Currently, DMPI is pre-marketing for an IPO to raise up to PHP44 billion ($0.9 billion) at the maximum offer price of PHP54.80. The IPO price range, which is generally lower than the maximum IPO price, will be set during the book building process. The pricing date is 12 August and the offer period runs from 16 to 20 August. In Del Monte Philippines IPO Initiation: Tempting Fruit, we opined that DMPI is a play on the healthy packaged and convenient packaged food and beverage categories that benefit from long-term secular tailwinds in the Philippines. DMPI’s financial track record shows it has been able to leverage its market-leading position to combine solid top-line growth with improving margins and cash generation. We concluded that DMPI’s fundamentals are attractive. In this note, we present our forecasts and take the first look at DMPI's potential valuation. 

Del Monte Philippines IPO: Valuation First-Look

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia), SCCM Asia Research

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Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<h2>Singapore</h2><h3><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/city-developments-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:57" rel="noopener">City Developments (CIT SP)</a> will not support Sincere Property’s financial obligations; Remaining exposure at S$126m</h3><p>CIT was made aware of the bankruptcy claim filed by Beijing Yi He Mercury Investment Co Ltd against Sincere Property on 5Jul. CIT reiterated that it has ring-fenced its current financial exposure to its investment in Sincere Property and will not support the continuing financial obligations of Sincere Property. In Feb21, CIT booked a substantial impairment loss of S$1.78bn on its investment in China-based Sincere, which dragged the group into a net loss of S$1.92bn in 2H20. CIT's remaining exposure amounts to only S$126m as at 31Dec20.</p>

SingaporeCity Developments (CIT SP) will not support Sincere Property’s financial obligations; Remaining exposure at S$126mCIT was made aware of the bankruptcy claim filed by Beijing Yi He Mercury Investment Co Ltd against Sincere Property on 5Jul. CIT reiterated that it has ring-fenced its current financial exposure to its investment in Sincere Property and will not support the continuing financial obligations of Sincere Property. In Feb21, CIT booked a substantial impairment loss of S$1.78bn on its investment in China-based Sincere, which dragged the group into a net loss of S$1.92bn in 2H20. CIT's remaining exposure amounts to only S$126m as at 31Dec20.

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (9Jul21) - CIT Remaining Exposure S$126m at Sincere Property

Philippines

Bloomberry Resorts Corp is a holding company for its subsidiaries which provide lodging and leisure services. The Subsidiaries operates and develops, tourist facilities, casinos, and hotel and amusement-themed projects.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. provides gaming and leisure facilities. The Company offers multi-gaming platforms, numerous products, and games with a strong distribution network of entertainment facilities in neighborhood sites. DigiPlus Interactive serves customers in the Philippines.

Berjaya Philippines Inc., an investment holding company, is engaged in the leasing on-line lottery equipment and software support businesses in the Philippines. It operates in the Leasing, Services, Holdings and Investments, and Motor Vehicle Dealership segments. The company also owns, leases, and operates hotels and other buildings. In addition, it is engaged in the luxury motor vehicle retail and provision of after sales services. The company was formerly known as Prime Gaming Philippines, Inc. and changed its name to Berjaya Philippines Inc. in June 2010. Berjaya Philippines Inc. was incorporated in 1924 and is headquartered in Makati City, the Philippines. Berjaya Philippines Inc. is a subsidiary of Berjaya Lottery Management (HK) Limited.

Premium Leisure Corporation invests in gaming, property development, pay-per-view entertainment, and information systems.  The company also explores oil and gas.

Shakeys Pizza Asia Ventures Inc operates Shakey's pizza chain of full-service restaurant in the Philippines 

Pacific Online Systems Corporation designs, develops, and manages online computer systems, terminals, and software for the gaming industry in the Philippines. It operates through Leasing Activities, and Distribution and Retail Activities segments. The company sources technology from various suppliers of integrated gaming systems, and leases the equipment needed for the online lottery operations to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). It is also involved in the provision of technical support services to PCSO. In addition, the company distributes and sells instant tickets under the Scratchit brand name, as well as sells lottery and sweepstakes. Further, it manages a network of approximately 260 retail outlets that provide Lotto, Keno, and Scratchit products. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Pasig City, the Philippines.

Philippine Racing Club, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates and maintains race tracks in metro Manila and other parts of the Philippines. It also manages betting stations; holds horse races; leases out stables; acquires, develops, and sells real estate properties, including leisure, recreational, and memorial parks; and owns, operates, manages, and/or sells real estate properties. The company was founded in 1937 and is based in Cavite, the Philippines.

Max's Group Incorporated is a chained full service restaurant in the casual dining segment operating a portfolio of brands both domestically and overseas. The Company is also licensed to operate certain international food brands.

PhilWeb Corporation provides gaming technology in the Asia Pacific region. It owns and operates e-Games cafes, Internet caf�, and kiosks that offer casino games, including baccarat, blackjack, various slot machine games, video poker, and sports betting. The company also develops and manufactures computer-based automated terminals; and operates various lottery and scratch card games. In addition, it is involved in developing and marketing computer and gaming systems, software applications, and programs; and the operation of gaming platforms in relation to Premyo sa Resibo program of the BIR, and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. Further, the company engages in the business of setting up Internet bingo stations and its operations, as well as operates and provides consultancy services related to amusement, recreational, gaming and gaming equipment facilities, and enterprises. The company was formerly known as PhilWeb.Com, Inc. and changed its name to PhilWeb Corporation in November 2002. PhilWeb Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Makati, the Philippines.

The Far Eastern University, Incorporated operates as a private non-sectarian institution of learning in the Philippines. It offers various programs in arts and sciences, such as Master of Arts (MA) in psychology; MA with majors in mass communication and letters; Bachelor of Arts in communication, English language, literature, political science, and international studies; and Bachelor of Science (BS) in biology, psychology, applied mathematics with information technology, and medical technology. The company also provides accounts, business, and finance programs, including BS in accountancy; and BS in business administration with majors in business economics, financial management, marketing management, human resource development management, operations management, business management, internal auditing, and legal management. In addition, it offers BS in hotel and restaurant management, and tourism management; Doctor of Education with major in educational administration; MA in education with majors in educational administration, thesis and non-thesis curriculum and instruction, and special education; Bachelor of Elementary Education with majors in general and special education; Bachelor of Secondary Education with majors in mathematics, sports and recreational management, English, and general science; and Bachelor of Physical Education with major in school physical education certificate and teacher certificate programs. Further, the company provides other programs that include BS in architecture; Bachelor of Fine Arts with majors in advertising arts and painting; Bachelor of Law and Juris Doctor; MA and BS in nursing; Master of Business Administration; and BS in accounting technology and information technology. Additionally, it offers engineering and computer studies programs; and pre-school to high school education. The Far Eastern University, Incorporated was founded in 1928 and is based in Manila, the Philippines.

MGM China Holdings Ltd. owns a luxury resort, hotel, and casino located in Macau. The Company is also exploring other casino gaming development opportunities in Macau.

Wynn Macau, Limited owns and operates Wynn Macau, a destination casino resort currently featuring hotel rooms and suites, a casino, casual and fine dining restaurants, retail space and leisure amenities.

Skylark Co. Ltd. mainly operates a family restaurant chain across Japan.  The Company offers Japanese-style, Western-style, and Asia-style foods for a wide variety of targeted customer segments.  Skylark also sells food and provides delivery servies.

McDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. operates a hamburger fast food restaurant chain throughout Japan.  The Company operates its own stores and franchise stores.

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. owns and operates fast food chains. The Company offers donuts, baked goods, coffee, bagels, muffin, fruit milkshakes, smoothies, tea, sandwiches, pizza, and beverages. Jubilant Foodworks serves its products to customers throughout India.

Minor International PCL is a global company focused on three primary businesses including restaurants, hotels and lifestyle brands distribution.

The Wendy's Company operates fast-food restaurants. The Company owns, operates, and franchises fast-food restaurants located throughout countries that include the United States, Singapore, the Middle East and North Africa, the Russian Federation, the Eastern Caribbean, Argentina, the Philippines and Japan.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a worldwide developer, marketer, seller and manager of vacation ownership resorts and vacation club, destination club and exchange programs, principally under the "Marriott" and "Ritz-Carlton" brands and trademarks, which we license from Marriott International and Ritz-Carlton.

Travel + Leisure Co. operates as a hospitality company. The Company focuses on providing vacation ownership, managed rental, and exchange services, as well as owns vacation resorts and exchange properties. Travel + Leisure serves customers worldwide.

Genting Malaysia Berhad operates a tourist resort in Genting Highlands which includes hotels, restaurants, casinos, and recreational and amusement facilities. Through its subsidiaries, the Company also develops and leases property, operates leisure and hospitality services, and provides time share ownership scheme.

Jollibee Foods Corporation owns, franchises and manages a network of fast food restaurants under the trade name Jollibee. The Company was incorporated in 1978.

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