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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<li>A recent meeting with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitra-adiperkasa-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18684:1" rel="noopener">Mitra Adiperkasa</a> confirmed that management remains confident about a strong finish to the year, despite a lingering drag from Starbucks even with the boycott being lifted.</li>
<li>MAPI continues to expand its store network with 650 new stores targeted this year, with 400 under <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/map-aktif-adiperkasa-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27291:1" rel="noopener">MAP Aktif</a> and ongoing regional expansion. MAPI's omnichannel strategy is also driving growth. </li>
<li>Inventory levels are higher due to higher store count and ahead of various festive seasons. Inditex brands continue to drive fashion with MAPA showing the fastest growth. Valuations remain attractive. </li>
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A recent meeting with Mitra Adiperkasa confirmed that management remains confident about a strong finish to the year, despite a lingering drag from Starbucks even with the boycott being lifted.
MAPI continues to expand its store network with 650 new stores targeted this year, with 400 under MAP Aktif and ongoing regional expansion. MAPI's omnichannel strategy is also driving growth. 
Inventory levels are higher due to higher store count and ahead of various festive seasons. Inditex brands continue to drive fashion with MAPA showing the fastest growth. Valuations remain attractive. 


Mitra Adiperkasa (MAPI IJ) - Strong Finisher

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sarimelati-kencana-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27011:1" rel="noopener">Sarimelati Kencana PT (PZZA IJ)</a> has been hard hit over the last year by the impact of the boycott due to a perception of its Israel exposure. </li>
<li>The company has focused on reducing its cost base over the past year and continued to build its higher-end Ristorante format, with the boycott impact lessening since June 2024.</li>
<li>PZZA management maintains that it can hit profitability in 4Q2024, with this momentum continuing into 2025, with a target to increase its new formats helping to drive recovery. </li>
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Sarimelati Kencana PT (PZZA IJ) has been hard hit over the last year by the impact of the boycott due to a perception of its Israel exposure. 
The company has focused on reducing its cost base over the past year and continued to build its higher-end Ristorante format, with the boycott impact lessening since June 2024.
PZZA management maintains that it can hit profitability in 4Q2024, with this momentum continuing into 2025, with a target to increase its new formats helping to drive recovery. 


Sarimelati Kencana PT (PZZA IJ) - Emerging from the Oven

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International (ASII IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mphb-capital-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8540:1" rel="noopener">Mphb Capital (MPHB MK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ihh-healthcare-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:876:1" rel="noopener">IHH Healthcare (IHH MK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thai-union-group-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:161:1" rel="noopener">Thai Union Group (TU TB)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ptt-exploration-and-production-public-company-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:261:1" rel="noopener">PTT E&amp;P (PTTEP TB)</a>.</li>
<li>There was also a macro insight into Vietnam's rubber exports and a thematic insight with a shortlist of high-conviction equity ideas in the Philippines. </li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
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The past week saw insights on Astra International (ASII IJ), Mphb Capital (MPHB MK), IHH Healthcare (IHH MK), Thai Union Group (TU TB), and PTT E&amp;P (PTTEP TB).
There was also a macro insight into Vietnam's rubber exports and a thematic insight with a shortlist of high-conviction equity ideas in the Philippines. 
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Astra Intl, IHH Healthcare, and Top Picks in the Philippines

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitra-adiperkasa-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18684:1" rel="noopener">Mitra Adiperkasa (MAPI IJ)</a> has revealed more detail on the impact of boycotts stemming from the Gaza conflict on some of its brands, most notably Starbucks but also including Zara. </li>
<li>Management remains upbeat about the outlook for the expansion of new retail outlets across its brand portfolio in Indonesia and Southeast Asia but has reduced guidance for Starbucks. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitra-adiperkasa-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18684:1" rel="noopener">Mitra Adiperkasa</a> remains the best proxy for Indonesian retail with any weakness in the share price an opportunity, with valuations remaining attractive. </li>
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Mitra Adiperkasa (MAPI IJ) has revealed more detail on the impact of boycotts stemming from the Gaza conflict on some of its brands, most notably Starbucks but also including Zara. 
Management remains upbeat about the outlook for the expansion of new retail outlets across its brand portfolio in Indonesia and Southeast Asia but has reduced guidance for Starbucks. 

Mitra Adiperkasa remains the best proxy for Indonesian retail with any weakness in the share price an opportunity, with valuations remaining attractive. 


Mitra Adiperkasa (MAPI IJ) - Less Seasonal Cheer, More New Year's Resolutions

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<li>The Past week saw insights of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/prodia-widyahusada" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23663:1" rel="noopener">Prodia (PRDA IJ)</a>, <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>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xl-axiata-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15028:1" rel="noopener">XL Axiata (EXCL IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kalbe-farma-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6303:1" rel="noopener">Kalbe Farma (KLBF IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-mandiri-persero-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:441:1" rel="noopener">Bank Mandiri (BMRI IJ)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pyridam-farma-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12900:1" rel="noopener">Pyridam Farma (PYFA IJ)</a>.</li>
<li>The was also an insight on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thonburi-healthcare-group-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24386:1" rel="noopener">Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG TB)</a> and a sector piece looking at the beleaguered Vietnamese Real Estate sector. </li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
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The Past week saw insights of Prodia (PRDA IJ), Grab Holdings (GRAB US), XL Axiata (EXCL IJ), Kalbe Farma (KLBF IJ), Bank Mandiri (BMRI IJ), and Pyridam Farma (PYFA IJ).
The was also an insight on Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG TB) and a sector piece looking at the beleaguered Vietnamese Real Estate sector. 
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Prodia's Recovery, Grab in 2024, and Kalbe Farma Primed

Indonesia

PT Map Boga Adiperkasa Utama Tbk retails lifestyle products. The Company offers food and beverage, sports, fashion and apparel, department store, and other related products. Map Boga Adiperkasa Utama serves customers in Indonesia.

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