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 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>Last week's Insights include an update on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bukalapak" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33575:1" rel="noopener">Bukalapak (BUKA IJ) </a>as it broadens its product offering and insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinythai-public-co-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14107:1" rel="noopener">Vinythai Public Co (VNT TB)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/true-corp-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8:1" rel="noopener">True Corp Pcl (TRUE TB)</a>.</li>
<li>We also provide updates on the outlook for <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 <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-tractors-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:698:1" rel="noopener">United Tractors (UNTR IJ)</a> as well as on the outlook for Thai Banks and Indonesia cement.</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.
Last week's Insights include an update on Bukalapak (BUKA IJ) as it broadens its product offering and insights on Vinythai Public Co (VNT TB) and True Corp Pcl (TRUE TB).
We also provide updates on the outlook for Astra International (ASII IJ) and United Tractors (UNTR IJ) as well as on the outlook for Thai Banks and Indonesia cement.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Bukalapak, Astra International, and Thai Banks

Thai Equity - Bottom-up - Equities, Pi Securities PCL, Thailand

Pi Research

Thai Equity - Bottom-up - Equities

Leading, full-service investment firm in Thailand

Pi Securities PCL, Thailand

Pi Securities is a well known securities company with 40 years experience in the industry, serving more than 60,000 clients. We offer one - stop service providing full range of financial products and services including extensive Brokerage, Proprietary Trading (Equities and Bonds), Advisory Services, Structured Products.

Moreover, our new research team tailored for institutional clients to focus on mid to small cap of Thai equities and trading strategies. Our services offered to our premium clients also include arrangement of company or site visits to with the managements of Thai listed companies.

Note: Effective on 1 March 2022, Country Group Securities PCL changed its name to Pi Securities

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We initiate coverage of TRUE with a BUY rating at a target price of Bt5.09, based on the tender offer price under the DTAC merger. Without this tender offer</li>
<li>Merger highly likely to occur, Merger with DTAC unlikely to lead to attractive prospects until 2024</li>
<li>Accelerating use of 5G will lift ARPU back into uptrend, Improving competitive position on cost of profitability</li>
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We initiate coverage of TRUE with a BUY rating at a target price of Bt5.09, based on the tender offer price under the DTAC merger. Without this tender offer
Merger highly likely to occur, Merger with DTAC unlikely to lead to attractive prospects until 2024
Accelerating use of 5G will lift ARPU back into uptrend, Improving competitive position on cost of profitability


TRUE: Unlikely to Produce Profits Until 2024 Despite Strong Operations

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>There are currently 47  - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>Three new deals this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/virtus-health-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14776:1" rel="noopener">Virtus (VRT AU)</a>'s Offer from BGH; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apollo-tourism-leisure-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24305:1" rel="noopener">Apollo Tourism (ATL AU)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tourism-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2787:1" rel="noopener">Tourism (THL NZ)</a>'s merger; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shriram-transport-finance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:253:1" rel="noopener">Shriram Transport (SHTF IN)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shriram-city-union-finance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2718:1" rel="noopener">Shriram City (SCUF IN)</a> merger.</li>
<li>Keys updates took place for: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shinsei-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16897:1" rel="noopener">Shinsei Bank (8303 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/first-service-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34884:1" rel="noopener">First Service Holding (2107 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kansai-super-market-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15519:1" rel="noopener">Kansai Super Market (9919 JP)</a>. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/senex-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18390:1" rel="noopener">Senex Energy (SXY AU)</a> also firmed its Offer with Posco.</li>
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There are currently 47  - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.
Three new deals this week: Virtus (VRT AU)'s Offer from BGH; Apollo Tourism (ATL AU) / Tourism (THL NZ)'s merger; Shriram Transport (SHTF IN) / Shriram City (SCUF IN) merger.
Keys updates took place for: Shinsei Bank (8303 JP), First Service Holding (2107 HK), and Kansai Super Market (9919 JP). Senex Energy (SXY AU) also firmed its Offer with Posco.


Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: Virtus Health, Senex Energy, Shinsei Bank, Shiriam, Kansai Super

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<li>There are currently 45  - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>One new deal this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aeon-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3:1" rel="noopener">Aeon (8267 JP)</a>-controlled supermarket companies <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fuji-co-ltd-ehime" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11419:1" rel="noopener">Fuji (8278 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maxvalu-nishinihon-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13743:1" rel="noopener">Maxvalu Nishinihon (8287 JP)</a> announced the Exchange Ratio for the first stage of their integration process.</li>
<li>Keys updates took place for: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shinsei-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16897:1" rel="noopener">Shinsei Bank (8303 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sydney-airport" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19063:1" rel="noopener">Sydney Airport (SYD AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kansai-super-market-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15519:1" rel="noopener">Kansai Super Market (9919 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-jin-jiang-capital-company-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15781:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Jin Jiang Capital Company Limited (2006 HK)</a>.</li>
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There are currently 45  - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.
One new deal this week: Aeon (8267 JP)-controlled supermarket companies Fuji (8278 JP) and Maxvalu Nishinihon (8287 JP) announced the Exchange Ratio for the first stage of their integration process.
Keys updates took place for: Shinsei Bank (8303 JP), Sydney Airport (SYD AU), Kansai Super Market (9919 JP), and Shanghai Jin Jiang Capital Company Limited (2006 HK).


Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: Shinsei Bank, Sydney Airports, Kansi Super, Shanghai Jin Jiang

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<li>There are currently 47  - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>Three new deals this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/razer-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24380:1" rel="noopener">Razer Inc (1337 HK)</a>'s Scheme Offer; and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shin-keisei-electric-railway" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6262:1" rel="noopener">Shin Keisei Electric (9014 JP)</a> cleaning up two of its subsidiaries, </li>
<li>Keys updates took place for: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/australian-pharmaceutical-industries-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19399:1" rel="noopener">Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hitachi-metals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8561:1" rel="noopener">Hitachi Metals (5486 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/golden-throat-holdings-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22664:1" rel="noopener">Golden Throat Holdings (6896 HK)</a>.</li>
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There are currently 47  - mostly firm - transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.
Three new deals this week: Razer Inc (1337 HK)'s Scheme Offer; and Shin Keisei Electric (9014 JP) cleaning up two of its subsidiaries, 
Keys updates took place for: Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API AU), Hitachi Metals (5486 JP), and Golden Throat Holdings (6896 HK).


Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: Razer, Daibiru, Utoc, Aussie Pharma, Hitachi Metals, Golden Throat

Thailand

True Corporation PCL is an integrated telecommunications provider. The Company offers a wide range of voice, video, and data services, including dial-up and broadband Internet services, pay television, fixed-line phone, online games, and mobile phone services.

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True Corp Pcl (TRUE TB)

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Bukalapak, Astra International, and Thai Banks

The week that was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity...

Angus Mackintosh

TRUE: Unlikely to Produce Profits Until 2024 Despite Strong Operations

We initiate coverage of TRUE with a BUY rating at a target price of Bt5.09, based on the tender offer price under the DTAC merger. Without this...

Pi Securities PCL, Thailand

Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: Virtus Health, Senex Energy, Shinsei Bank, Shiriam, Kansai Super

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: Shinsei Bank, Sydney Airports, Kansi Super, Shanghai Jin Jiang

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

Asia-Pac Weekly Risk Arb Summary: Razer, Daibiru, Utoc, Aussie Pharma, Hitachi Metals, Golden Throat

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

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