Matahari Department Store: Leading Department Store Chain at a Discount Valuation
PT Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ) has seen a SSSG rebound in 2Q17. Management downplays threats from specialty retailers and...
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Asia: Developing Leadership
As all eyes are focused on Europe—the current darling trade—Asia is emerging as a technical leader. The MSCI All-Country Asia Index (below) is...
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The Week that Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Ramadan, Russians and Hot-Pots
The week in ASEAN saw a pickup in activity after last week's Hari Raya holidays, with a note on Pension lender Bank Pmbngn Daerh Jawa Brt Dn Btn...
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Mitra Adiperkasa - Consolidating Department Stores and Building Beverages - On the Ground in J -Town
An interesting call with Miquel Staal, previously investor relations of Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk Pt (MAPI IJ) but now more corporate finance focused,...
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Ace Hardware Indonesia: Bloated Inventory Remaining a Big Overhang
Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ) has seen its SSSG recover to 5% in 1Q17 and 14% in Apr, vs. 0.5-1.4% in 2015-16. Management sees online retail...
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