Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>EV Adoption in ASEAN is low compared to developed markets, however, development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal for the respective nations.</li>
<li>Governments in the region continues to introduce new policy measures and offer incentives to promote the sector, while companies continue to attract large investment to develop the EV market.</li>
<li>The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.</li>
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EV Adoption in ASEAN is low compared to developed markets, however, development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal for the respective nations.
Governments in the region continues to introduce new policy measures and offer incentives to promote the sector, while companies continue to attract large investment to develop the EV market.
The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.


ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Progressing Towards a Robust EV Ecosystem

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>Palm oil prices are up 177% since May 2020 and 66% since June of last year. Palm oil touched a record high of RM5,700/mt the 31 January.</li>
<li>Yet while palm oil has enjoyed a meteoric price rise, the performance of listed palm oil plays has bifurcated.  </li>
<li>Valuations appear largely constrained by environmental, social, and governance concerns, resulting in plantation stocks trading below their historical averages.</li>
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Palm oil prices are up 177% since May 2020 and 66% since June of last year. Palm oil touched a record high of RM5,700/mt the 31 January.
Yet while palm oil has enjoyed a meteoric price rise, the performance of listed palm oil plays has bifurcated.  
Valuations appear largely constrained by environmental, social, and governance concerns, resulting in plantation stocks trading below their historical averages.


CPO Plays Lag Palm Oil Prices As ESG Issues Weigh

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

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

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<li>Recap of 1H 24 on two of the largest and most influential EV makers; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla (TSLA US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD (1211 HK)</a> .</li>
<li>BYD performance is superior to Tesla yet it trades at a discount to Tesla, notably 0.2x vs 3x PEG.</li>
<li>BYD faces tailwinds in North America and the EU, but those are not its main destinations.</li>
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Recap of 1H 24 on two of the largest and most influential EV makers; Tesla (TSLA US) and BYD (1211 HK) .
BYD performance is superior to Tesla yet it trades at a discount to Tesla, notably 0.2x vs 3x PEG.
BYD faces tailwinds in North America and the EU, but those are not its main destinations.


APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

Johor Plantations Group / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johor-plantations-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40828:1" rel="noopener">Johor Plantations Group (2368120D MK)</a> raised around US$156m in its Malaysia IPO. The IPO consisted of both primary and secondary shares.</li>
<li>Johor Plantations Group (JPG) is an upstream oil palm plantation firm operating predominantly in Johor, Malaysia.</li>
<li>We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.</li>
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Johor Plantations Group (2368120D MK) raised around US$156m in its Malaysia IPO. The IPO consisted of both primary and secondary shares.
Johor Plantations Group (JPG) is an upstream oil palm plantation firm operating predominantly in Johor, Malaysia.
We have covered various aspects of the deal in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.


Johor Plantations IPO Trading - Mediocre Sub Rates, Although Cornerstones Could Provide Stability

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johor-plantations-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40828:1" rel="noopener">Johor Plantations Group (2368120D MK)</a> is looking to raise US$156m in its Malaysia IPO. The IPO will consist of both primary and secondary shares.</li>
<li>Johor Plantations Group (JPG) is an upstream oil palm plantation firm operating predominantly in Johor, Malaysia.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the updates since, and share our thoughts on valuation.</li>
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Johor Plantations Group (2368120D MK) is looking to raise US$156m in its Malaysia IPO. The IPO will consist of both primary and secondary shares.
Johor Plantations Group (JPG) is an upstream oil palm plantation firm operating predominantly in Johor, Malaysia.
In this note, we look at the updates since, and share our thoughts on valuation.


Johor Plantations IPO - ASPs to Remain Resilient, Downside Appears Limited

Malaysia

Sime Darby Berhad is an investment holding company. The Group's principal activities include plantations, property development, heavy equipment and motor vehicle distribution, and energy and utilities.

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Sime Darby (SIME MK)

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Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

CPO Plays Lag Palm Oil Prices As ESG Issues Weigh

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David Blennerhassett

BYD Vs Tesla: 1H 2024 Updates

BYD performed much better than Tesla yet the former trades at a discount to the latter. BYD's main markets are not in North America and the EU but...

Henry Soediarko

Johor Plantations IPO Trading - Mediocre Sub Rates, Although Cornerstones Could Provide Stability

Johor Plantations Group (2368120D MK) raised around US$156m in its Malaysia IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Clarence Chu

Johor Plantations IPO - ASPs to Remain Resilient, Downside Appears Limited

Johor Plantations Group (2368120D MK) is looking to raise US$156m in its Malaysia IPO. In this note, we look at the updates since, and share our...

Clarence Chu

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ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Progressing Towards a Robust EV Ecosystem

​Development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal and the governments in the ASEAN region continue to introduce new policy measures and...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

CPO Plays Lag Palm Oil Prices As ESG Issues Weigh

KLK's reliance on its downstream operations should help reduce palm product prices. The recent acquisition of IJM also extends the age profile of...

David Blennerhassett

BYD Vs Tesla: 1H 2024 Updates

BYD performed much better than Tesla yet the former trades at a discount to the latter. BYD's main markets are not in North America and the EU but...

Henry Soediarko

Johor Plantations IPO Trading - Mediocre Sub Rates, Although Cornerstones Could Provide Stability

Johor Plantations Group (2368120D MK) raised around US$156m in its Malaysia IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Clarence Chu

Johor Plantations IPO - ASPs to Remain Resilient, Downside Appears Limited

Johor Plantations Group (2368120D MK) is looking to raise US$156m in its Malaysia IPO. In this note, we look at the updates since, and share our...

Clarence Chu

Development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal and the governments in the ASEAN region continue to introduce new policy measures and...