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Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>ACES reported a normalized SSSG of 4.6% in Jul24 and 9.8% for 7M24, exceeding mgmt’s FY24 target of at least 7% and our FY24F of 7.6%.</li><li>Our channel check indicated Nitori Japan may emerge as a potential competitor, but we believe it will take time to match ACES’ scale.</li><li>We reaffirm our Buy rating on the back of ACES’ EPS growth (FY24-26F CAGR of 11%), with an unchanged TP of Rp1,100.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

ACES reported a normalized SSSG of 4.6% in Jul24 and 9.8% for 7M24, exceeding mgmt’s FY24 target of at least 7% and our FY24F of 7.6%.Our channel check indicated Nitori Japan may emerge as a potential competitor, but we believe it will take time to match ACES’ scale.We reaffirm our Buy rating on the back of ACES’ EPS growth (FY24-26F CAGR of 11%), with an unchanged TP of Rp1,100.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia - Growth Momentum Intact Despite a Normalized Jul24 SSSG

<ul><li>ACES will terminate its agreement with ACES US, with an expected additional cost for rebranding in FY25.</li><li>We lowered FY24-25F net profit by 3.2%/3.5% due to higher opex and lower gross margins. </li><li>Despite steady SSSG, we see uncertainty lingering post-license termination. Maintain Buy rating with a lower TP of Rp1,100.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

ACES will terminate its agreement with ACES US, with an expected additional cost for rebranding in FY25.We lowered FY24-25F net profit by 3.2%/3.5% due to higher opex and lower gross margins. Despite steady SSSG, we see uncertainty lingering post-license termination. Maintain Buy rating with a lower TP of Rp1,100.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia -  Steady SSSG, but Challenges Loom

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Angus Mackintosh

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ace-hardware-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12808:1" rel="noopener">Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ)</a> reported an impressive set of 1H2024 results with continuing momentum behind SSSG driven by promotional campaigns but margins remained stable at the same time.</li>
<li>The company continues to open new format stores and renovate existing ones. It has also introduced new private label brands to drive growth and will introduce 15% new SKUs. </li>
<li>The company will be renamed PT Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia to reflect the separation from ACE US but we see the impact as minimal. Valuations remain attractive on 12.6x FY2025E PER.</li>
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Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ) reported an impressive set of 1H2024 results with continuing momentum behind SSSG driven by promotional campaigns but margins remained stable at the same time.
The company continues to open new format stores and renovate existing ones. It has also introduced new private label brands to drive growth and will introduce 15% new SKUs. 
The company will be renamed PT Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia to reflect the separation from ACE US but we see the impact as minimal. Valuations remain attractive on 12.6x FY2025E PER.


Ace Hardware (ACES IJ) - New Aspirations in Place

<ul><li>ACES booked a solid SSSG of 10.1% in May24 (May23: 1.1%), consistent with the findings from our weekly retail channel check in May.</li><li>We expect ACES to book further positive SSSG in June as it is continuing its thematic and cashback promotions to boost online sales.</li><li>We believe solid SSSG until May24 shall pave the way for good 2Q24 results. Maintain Buy rating with an unchanged TP of Rp1,200.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

ACES booked a solid SSSG of 10.1% in May24 (May23: 1.1%), consistent with the findings from our weekly retail channel check in May.We expect ACES to book further positive SSSG in June as it is continuing its thematic and cashback promotions to boost online sales.We believe solid SSSG until May24 shall pave the way for good 2Q24 results. Maintain Buy rating with an unchanged TP of Rp1,200.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Ace Hardware Indonesia - Solid SSSG in May24, Expect the Positive Trend to Continue in Jun24

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ace-hardware-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12808:1" rel="noopener">Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ)</a> continues to impress both in terms of SSSG and profitability, with numerous initiatives to drive future growth including more regular promotional campaigns and upgraded formats.</li>
<li>SSSG for 5M2024 is well ahead of full-year guidance with strong growth momentum driven by ongoing campaigns, brighter new concept formats, and successful omnichannel initiatives providing additional growth impetus. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ace-hardware-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12808:1" rel="noopener">Ace Hardware Indonesia</a> remains a top pick amongst Indonesian retailers, with valuations well below historical levels, despite the resurgence of growth and numerous initiatives in place both online and offline. </li>
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Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ) continues to impress both in terms of SSSG and profitability, with numerous initiatives to drive future growth including more regular promotional campaigns and upgraded formats.
SSSG for 5M2024 is well ahead of full-year guidance with strong growth momentum driven by ongoing campaigns, brighter new concept formats, and successful omnichannel initiatives providing additional growth impetus. 

Ace Hardware Indonesia remains a top pick amongst Indonesian retailers, with valuations well below historical levels, despite the resurgence of growth and numerous initiatives in place both online and offline. 


Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ) - Brighter Ambience Ahead

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PT Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia Tbk retails tools, home improvement products, lawn and garden supplies, plumbing, furniture, sporting goods, and pet supplies.

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Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia (ACES IJ)

Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia - Growth Momentum Intact Despite a Normalized Jul24 SSSG

ACES reported a normalized SSSG of 4.6% in Jul24 and 9.8% for 7M24, exceeding mgmt’s FY24 target of at least 7% and our FY24F of 7.6%.

BRI Danareksa Research

Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia - Steady SSSG, but Challenges Loom

ACES will terminate its agreement with ACES US, with an expected additional cost for rebranding in FY25. We lowered FY24-25F net profit by 3.2%...

BRI Danareksa Research

Ace Hardware (ACES IJ) - New Aspirations in Place

Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ) reported an impressive set of 1H2024 results with continuing momentum behind SSSG driven by promotional campaigns...

Angus Mackintosh

Ace Hardware Indonesia - Solid SSSG in May24, Expect the Positive Trend to Continue in Jun24

ACES booked a solid SSSG of 10.1% in May24 (May23: 1.1%), consistent with the findings from our weekly retail channel check in May.

BRI Danareksa Research

Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ) - Brighter Ambience Ahead

Ace Hardware Indonesia booked another set of positive SSSG numbers for May, with +10.1% YoY growth, defying seasonal trends and in stark contrast...

Angus Mackintosh

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