ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

In Equity Sales and Research for more than 25 years covering Asian markets. Possesses in-depth knowledge of a wide range of companies, economies, and markets in Asia. Over his career, he has specialised in HK/China and ASEAN markets at various different Investment Banks, most recently heading equities in Indonesia for Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Jakarta for more than three years. Whilst in Jakarta, he produced a well-read daily and weekly product on the Indonesian market, which included company visits, as well as political, economic and sector commentary. A former racing skier, who enjoys ultra-marathons and surfing in his spare time.

ASEAN Insight Provider

Astra Otoparts (AUTO IJ) - EVs, Modern Retail, and Medical Equipment

Astra International (ASII IJ) - Digging in Against the BEV Threat

Astra International (ASII IJ) - Striking a Balance with Finance

Astra International (ASII IJ) - Strength in Diversity

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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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<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> booked a solid set of 9M2024 results, despite softness in the auto market, where it gained market share, facing off new competitors with its hybrid offerings.</li>
<li>The decline in net income from autos was offset by all other segments, with financing being the largest offset but heavy equipment also saw strong performance from contracting and gold. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International</a> sees a more positive outlook for autos, both 2W and 4W in 2025, despite new EV entrants and will continue to invest in growth areas. High conviction Buy.</li>
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Astra International (ASII IJ) booked a solid set of 9M2024 results, despite softness in the auto market, where it gained market share, facing off new competitors with its hybrid offerings.
The decline in net income from autos was offset by all other segments, with financing being the largest offset but heavy equipment also saw strong performance from contracting and gold. 

Astra International sees a more positive outlook for autos, both 2W and 4W in 2025, despite new EV entrants and will continue to invest in growth areas. High conviction Buy.


Astra International (ASII IJ) - HEVs, Finance, Healthcare, and Gold