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

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-negara-indonesia-persero" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8285:1" rel="noopener">Bank Negara Indonesia (BBNI IJ)</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/united-fiber-system-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20826:1" rel="noopener">Golden Energy &amp; Resources (GER SP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vng-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26716:1" rel="noopener">VNG (VinaGame) (VNG US)</a> IPO</li>
<li>There was also a macro insight on Singapore, a screen on Indonesian banks, and a piece looking at the increasing importance of sustainability in Singapore.</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 South-East Asia.</li>
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The past week saw insights on Bank Negara Indonesia (BBNI IJ), XL Axiata (EXCL IJ), Golden Energy &amp; Resources (GER SP), and VNG (VinaGame) (VNG US) IPO
There was also a macro insight on Singapore, a screen on Indonesian banks, and a piece looking at the increasing importance of sustainability in Singapore.
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 South-East Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Bank Negara Indonesia, XL Axiata Leading Data, and VNG.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>This year's Jakarta Fair was a spectacle with large crowds, who were spending as well as enjoying all the discounted food on offer and viewing new products on show.</li>
<li>The highlights from the show were a plethora of 2W and 4W EVs, a notable presence from dairy players, and many financing options being offered by multi-finance and fintech players. </li>
<li>In the consumer sector, we like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mitra-adiperkasa-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18684:1" rel="noopener">Mitra Adiperkasa</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ace-hardware-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12808:1" rel="noopener">Ace Hardware Indonesia</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-matahari-department-store" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5230:1" rel="noopener">Matahari Department Store</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cisarua-mountain-dairy-pt-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34999:1" rel="noopener">Cisarua Mountain Dairy</a> (Cimory), <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ultrajaya-milk-industry-trading-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13892:1" rel="noopener">Ultrajaya Milk</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nippon-indosari-corpindo-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1181:1" rel="noopener">PT Nippon Indosari Corpindo</a> (ROTI), and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International</a>, for auto exposure.</li>
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This year's Jakarta Fair was a spectacle with large crowds, who were spending as well as enjoying all the discounted food on offer and viewing new products on show.
The highlights from the show were a plethora of 2W and 4W EVs, a notable presence from dairy players, and many financing options being offered by multi-finance and fintech players. 
In the consumer sector, we like Mitra Adiperkasa, Ace Hardware Indonesia, Matahari Department Store, Cisarua Mountain Dairy (Cimory), Ultrajaya Milk, PT Nippon Indosari Corpindo (ROTI), and Astra International, for auto exposure.


Indonesia Consumer - Positive Impressions from the Jakarta Fair

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Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 stocks added to our portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 181% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 24%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 stocks added to our portfolio
Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 181% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 24%


<ul>
<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 South East Asia</li>
<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-matahari-department-store" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5230:1" rel="noopener">Matahari Department Store (LPPF 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 Persero (BMRI IJ)</a>, <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>, and H2G Green in Singapore.</li>
<li>There were also sector pieces on Indonesian infrastructure and Indonesian tobacco. </li>
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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 South East Asia
The past week saw insights on Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ), Bank Mandiri Persero (BMRI IJ), Astra International (ASII IJ), and H2G Green in Singapore.
There were also sector pieces on Indonesian infrastructure and Indonesian tobacco. 


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Matahari Dept Store Has Style, Bank Mandiri, and Astra Intl.

Equity Bottom-Up

Matahari Department Store / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-matahari-department-store" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5230:1" rel="noopener">Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ)</a> 1Q2023 results reflected a normalization of sales growth at a sold +14.2% YoY, with normalisation of rentals plus minimum wage increase impacting margins temporarily.</li>
<li>The company has resumed its store openings with seven new stores in 1Q2023 and 12-15 new stores planned for FY2023. New merchandising campaigns have made a strong impression in 1Q2023. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-matahari-department-store" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5230:1" rel="noopener">Matahari</a> will launch its new Suko brand in May in 20 stores plus 2H2023 will see its new modern format being rolled out. Valuations are attractive with a double-digit yield.</li>
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Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ) 1Q2023 results reflected a normalization of sales growth at a sold +14.2% YoY, with normalisation of rentals plus minimum wage increase impacting margins temporarily.
The company has resumed its store openings with seven new stores in 1Q2023 and 12-15 new stores planned for FY2023. New merchandising campaigns have made a strong impression in 1Q2023. 

Matahari will launch its new Suko brand in May in 20 stores plus 2H2023 will see its new modern format being rolled out. Valuations are attractive with a double-digit yield.


Matahari Department Store (LPPF IJ) - Normalizing with Stylish Growth

Indonesia

PT Matahari Department Store Tbk engages in the retail business for several types of products such as clothes, accessories, bags, shoes, cosmetics, household appliances, and management consulting services.

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