Indonesia

• Barito Renewables Energy (BREN IJ) raised around US$200m in its Indonesian IPO, after pricing at the top end at IDR780/share. Its eight-month lockup will expire on 29th May 2024.
• Barito Renewables (BR) is Indonesia’s largest geothermal power producer, and the third-largest globally by installed capacity, as per the firm.
• In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.

• Indonesia’s integrated farming productivity platform Elevarm has secured US$2.6 million in a seed funding round led by Singapore’s Insignia Ventures Partners.
• 500 Global and eFishery founder and CEO Gibran Huzaifa also participated.
• The strategic raise, completed in two phases, will be used to scale Elevarm’s seedlings and organic fertiliser production capacity threefold to meet growing demand.

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• GMR Hyderabad International Airport
• Lippo Karawaci

• Jejakin, an Indonesian-based carbon management platform, has secured US$2.7 million in a funding round from Bhinneka Power, Indogen Capital, SMDV, and East Ventures.
• The capital will be mainly invested in R&D, technological improvement, and market growth.
• Jejakin was founded in 2018 by Arfan Arlanda, Sudono Salim (CGO), Andreas Djingga (COO), and Haris Iskandar (Chief of Sustainability and Climate Change) with a mission to make a positive impact on the environment.

• Kalbe Farma had a tough year in 2023, with high raw material prices and product mix impacting margins but these headwinds have abated in 1Q2024 with promising growth ahead. 
• Distribution & Logistics and the pharmaceutical segment led growth in 1Q2024, with growth in the latter driven by more specialty drugs and unbranded generics.
• Consumer health and nutritionals give Kalbe a consumer edge, with price rises in 1Q2024 and new products helping to drive profitability. Valuations look reasonable versus history with lustre around profits. 

• Criterium has signed a binding sale agreement for its interest in the Bulu PSC for US$7.75 mm in cash.
• The price is in line with previous indications.
• This is a very important announcement as it provides more clarity on the divestment, the proceeds of which will boost the company’s balance sheet and allow it to accelerate its investment program and grow production faster.

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• Medco Energi

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• Indofood CBP Sukses
• Pakuwon Jati
• Rakuten

• GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO IJ) booked an encouraging set of 1Q2024 results which provided a first look at the new structure, whereby suddenly e-commerce became cashflow positive for the company. 
• The company booked strong headline growth with core GMV increasing by +32% YoY, despite incentive & product spending decreasing by -31% YoY, whilst adjusted EBITDA losses fell -89% YoY. 
• GoTo will drive growth less through incentives and more through innovative products, increasing the user base, and focusing on retention through its subscription products, with fintech becoming increasingly important. 

• Sido Muncul (SIDO IJ) had a poor Q2-Q3 numbers, and investors sold off. 
• The recent uptick is driven by revenue growth and cost cutting exercises (mainly in wages) that improve margins.  
• Productivity may not stay at the same level thus Q2 24 numbers are key. Take your win first. 

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• China Oil And Gas
• Lippo Karawaci
• SJM Holdings
• Softbank Group

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• Adaro Energy
• Greentown China
• Vedanta Resources

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• Adani Green Energy
• Japfa Comfeed Indonesia
• Medco Energi
• Pakuwon Jati

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• China Vanke

• Multi Bintang Indonesia (MLBI IJ) showed a weak print, with sales down 10% YoY and profitability flat for Q1 FY24. Consumption was weak locally despite strong Bali tourism. 
• On the positive side, the company improved its net cash position to substantially to 900 bn Rph ( or 6% of Mkt Cap) and expanded margins by 400 bps YoY. 
• Trading at 13x FY23 PE (with a 7% dividend yield assuming a 100% payout), there is great value in this market leader (60% Mkt share) of beer consumption in Indonesia.