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. 

Insights across South East Asia

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab Holdings (GRAB US)</a> recently posted another set of positive results, with another quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA. We conducted a follow-up call to explore the outlook for 2024. </li>
<li>The company announced both a US$500m Buyback and the potential for improving margins in its deliveries business plus several new initiatives to drive growth in 2024 and beyond. </li>
<li>Grab Financial continue to grow its loan book through lending to drivers and merchants, which should help to improve margins plus its high-margin advertising income is becoming increasingly important.</li>
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Grab Holdings (GRAB US) recently posted another set of positive results, with another quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA. We conducted a follow-up call to explore the outlook for 2024. 
The company announced both a US$500m Buyback and the potential for improving margins in its deliveries business plus several new initiatives to drive growth in 2024 and beyond. 
Grab Financial continue to grow its loan book through lending to drivers and merchants, which should help to improve margins plus its high-margin advertising income is becoming increasingly important.


Quantitative Equity Analyst, DMA

Charlotte van Tiddens, CFA

Quantitative Equity Analyst

Technology-First Company

DMA is a technology-first company that provides an end-to-end SaaS solution to institutional investors. DMA enables regulated entities like asset managers, wealth managers, investment managers and financial advisors to connect their front and back office, break silos and reduce headcount.

Event-Driven

<ul><li>Last night the price snapshot was taken for the March 2024 rebalance.</li><li>We do not expect there to be any changes to the Top 40, Top 40 SWIX, FINI, FINDI or INDI.</li><li>EXX is expected to enter the RESI with NPH falling out. </li></ul>

Last night the price snapshot was taken for the March 2024 rebalance.We do not expect there to be any changes to the Top 40, Top 40 SWIX, FINI, FINDI or INDI.EXX is expected to enter the RESI with NPH falling out. 

JSE Mar '24 Rebalance: No T40 or T40 SWIX Changes Expected

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/naspers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21085:1" rel="noopener">Naspers (NPN SJ)</a> has underperformed <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/prosus-nv-2e2a2230-64b0-4044-b797-a3880fcb487a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28301:1" rel="noopener">Prosus NV (PRX SJ)</a> by 3.9% since the start of the year.</li>
<li>This has widened Naspers' discount to Prosus' market value to 13.3% from 9.9%, a level last seen during July 2023.</li>
<li>Opportunity to put on a pairs trade, long NPN short PRX as we believe the relative underperformance is overdone and a structural shift in the discount is underway.</li>
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Naspers (NPN SJ) has underperformed Prosus NV (PRX SJ) by 3.9% since the start of the year.
This has widened Naspers' discount to Prosus' market value to 13.3% from 9.9%, a level last seen during July 2023.
Opportunity to put on a pairs trade, long NPN short PRX as we believe the relative underperformance is overdone and a structural shift in the discount is underway.


Naspers (NPN) X Prosus (PRX) Pairs Trade Opportunity as Naspers Comes Under Pressure

Contextualizing EM Investment Opportunities, Pyramids and Pagodas

Pyramids and Pagodas

Contextualizing EM Investment Opportunities

Established in 2022, Pyramids and Pagodas aims to cover underreported trends and companies across emerging markets (“EM”), with a particular focus on Asia and the Middle East. Our content targets a broad audience of investors and anyone seeking to capitalize on or learn more about undervalued investment opportunities in these regions. We have skin in the game for these ideas with a view to build a strong track record with demonstrable returns in the long run.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<p>From September to October, Desertfox spent 1 month in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. This is the final piece concluding a two-part Series covering Desertfox’s recent trip to Riyadh, during which he gained interesting insights into how Saudi Arabia’s soft power push translated to real life experience working with the Saudi public sector, how this might benefit a Hong Kong-listed proxy, and the notable rise of Chinese automakers on the Kingdom’s streets.</p>

From September to October, Desertfox spent 1 month in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. This is the final piece concluding a two-part Series covering Desertfox’s recent trip to Riyadh, during which he gained interesting insights into how Saudi Arabia’s soft power push translated to real life experience working with the Saudi public sector, how this might benefit a Hong Kong-listed proxy, and the notable rise of Chinese automakers on the Kingdom’s streets.

Roving Around Riyadh - A Look into a Kingdom Forging its Future Through Reform (Part 2)

<ul><li>JSE indices get rebalanced in the closing auction on Thursday.</li><li>No constituent changes will be made to the ALSI, Top 40, Top 40 SWIX, FINI, FINDI or INDI. HAR will enter the RESI and AMS will fall out.</li><li>Largest buys: BTI, MNP, BHG, APN.</li></ul>

JSE indices get rebalanced in the closing auction on Thursday.No constituent changes will be made to the ALSI, Top 40, Top 40 SWIX, FINI, FINDI or INDI. HAR will enter the RESI and AMS will fall out.Largest buys: BTI, MNP, BHG, APN.

The Week Ahead: US Inflation, Fed, Quarterly Rebalancing

Germany

Scout24 AG is an operator of digital classifieds platforms. The Company specializes in the real estate and automotive sectors in Germany and other selected European countries.

Bechtle AG retails computer and office supplies.  The Company markets personal computers, workstations, computer peripherals, mobile devices, computer software, computer networking products, presentation equipment, paper, computer consumables, office furniture, and telecommunications equipment.  Bechtle sells its products through its catalog and Internet website.

Software AG operates as a software development company. The Company enables enterprises to integrate, connect, and manage IoT components, as well as analyze data and predict future events based on artificial intelligence. Software serves customers worldwide.

TeamViewer AG operates as a holding company for TeamViewer Group which is operating a global connectivity platform. TeamViewer offers software solutions to remotely access and connect any computer, tablet, laptop, mobile device, and IoT endpoint such as industrial machines to allow remote control, management, and monitoring of devices as well as interaction and collaboration.

CANCOM SE is an integrated information technology (IT) services provider. The Company provides IT products and services. CANCOM's products and services include security, network and system solutions, communication, storage, backup and archive services, and IT management.

GFT Technologies SE offers software development and consulting services to clients primarily in the area of web-based IT systems. The Company offers IT-business consulting, digital design, system implementation, and support services. GFT Technologies also provides customer training.

Nemetschek AG provides standard software for designing, constructing and managing buildings and real estate.  The Company's software offers cost estimation, design, planning, account calculation, cost management, facilities management, document management and B2B e-commerce capabilities.  Nemetschek's software is sold in approximately 52 countries and 13 languages.

SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner AG provides software and software related services for the business landscape transformation. The Company's software is used by businesses to implement changes to their IT landscape, business processes and structures. SNP also offer consulting services.

Snp Schneider-Neureither & Partner Ag (SHF GY)

EQS Group AG provides online corporate communications services. The Company's services include financial disclosure, distribution of press releases, corporate websites, financial portals, webcasts, online reports and mobile platforms.

Datagroup SE provides information technology services. The Company offers data center, application development, IT consulting, and other related services. Datagroup operates worldwide.

Yandex NV operates an Internet website in Russia.  The Company's website offers an Internet search engine, news, shopping information, blogs, photographs and videos.  Yandex earns its revenues from online advertising.

SPS Commerce Inc provides on-demand supply chain management solutions through an online hosted software suite.  The Company uses pre-built integrations to eliminate on-premise software and support staff to shorten supply cycle times, optimize inventory levels and reduce costs.

Box, Inc. develops internet applications software. The Company operates a content sharing platform that enables users to share, access, and manage content in the cloud, as well as provides mobile access, online file storage, and online collaboration solutions. Box serves customers worldwide.

PT Indoritel Makmur Internasional Tbk operates as an investment holding company. The Company is primarily focused on the consumer and retail industries in Indonesia.

Cvent, Inc. is an organization that offers a platform for cloud-based enterprise event management. The Company provides software solutions to event planners for online event registration, venue selection, event management, mobile applications for events, e-mail marketing, and web surveys.

NEXTDC Ltd. develops data centers. The Company develops and operates carrier and systems integrator neutral data centers in Australia. NEXTDC's customers will also be able to use the data centers as connectivity and content hubs.

Q2 Holdings Inc is a provider of secure, cloud-based virtual banking solutions. The Company enables regional and community financial institutions, or RCFIs, to deliver a suite of integrated virtual banking services.

Hithink RoyalFlush Information Network Co Ltd provides online financial data, data analysis software, and other financial software system.

Hithink RoyalFlush Information Network (300033 CH)

New Relic, Inc. provides cloud based application performance management solutions for cloud and data center applications. The Company offers a solution including real user, application, and availability monitoring features that enable developers and operations teams to manage web application performance in real-time. New Relic conducts its business in the United States.

Liberty Broadband Corporation invests in communication companies. The Company has principal assets in TruePosition and Time Warner Cable.

Delivery Hero SE offers e-commerce services. The Company provides online food ordering services. Delivery Hero serves customers Germany.

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Delivery Hero SE (DHER GR)

Grab Holdings (GRAB US) - 2024 Set Up

Grab Holdings recently posted another set of positive results, with another quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA. We conducted a follow-up call to...

Angus Mackintosh

JSE Mar '24 Rebalance: No T40 or T40 SWIX Changes Expected

Last night the price snapshot was taken for the March 2024 rebalance. We do not expect there to be any changes to the Top 40, Top 40 SWIX, FINI,...

DMA

Naspers (NPN) X Prosus (PRX) Pairs Trade Opportunity as Naspers Comes Under Pressure

Naspers has underperformed Prosus since the start of the year, presenting an opportunity to put on a pairs trade. We expect a structural shift in...

DMA

Roving Around Riyadh - A Look into a Kingdom Forging its Future Through Reform (Part 2)

From September to October, Desertfox spent 1 month in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. This is the final piece concluding a two-part Series...

Pyramids and Pagodas

The Week Ahead: US Inflation, Fed, Quarterly Rebalancing

JSE Dec rebalance - passive buys and sells in Thursday’s closing auction. JSE indices get rebalanced in the closing auction on Thursday.

DMA

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