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.

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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. 

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<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grabtaxi-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab</a> just announced a strong set of 2Q2021 results in its results call this week, with GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) increasing by +62% YoY to a record high of US$3.9bn, whilst adjusted net sales reached a new quarterly high of US$550m, an increase of +92% YoY.</p>
<p>The company's revenue increased by +132% to US$180m, with adjusted EBITDA for 2Q2021 was (US$214m), down by US$8m YoY. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grabtaxi-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab</a> booked a net loss of (US$815m) versus (US$718m) in 2Q2020 loss but of this number US$608m related to non-cash items related to interest accrued on the company convertible redeemable preference shares, stock-based compensation, depreciation, and amortisation. </p>
<p>Looking at a number of measures of profitability as % of GMV, Grab is moving in the right direction towards making a profit.</p>
<p>The company's delivery business continued to be a strong performer, with +68% YoY growth in adjusted net sales, whilst mobility was impacted by various lockdowns in the South-East Asia region but still performed very well versus last year. Take rates have improved for both deliveries and mobility segments.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grabtaxi-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab</a> saw GMV per transacting user increase by +27% YoY in 2Q2021, with GrabFood's merchant base nearly doubling, and merchants using GrabPay nearly increasing three times. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grabtaxi-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab</a> also highlighted the strong performance of GrabMart and its PayLater businesses in Singapore and Malaysia. It has also launched GrabSupermarket in three markets, which has seen a strong reception, according to management.</p>
<p>The company's financial services segment achieved another record quarter in terms of total payments, with a total payment volume of US$2.9bn in 2Q2021, a +66% increase from last year, although revenues remain quite small.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grabtaxi-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab</a> announced a strategic alliance with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/elang-mahkota-teknologi-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7752:1" rel="noopener">Emtek (EMTK IJ)</a> in July, which has interests spanning technology. telecoms, media, and healthcare.  This gives grab access to e-commerce and SMEs through <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bukalapak" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33575:1" rel="noopener">Bukalapak (BUKA IJ)</a>. </p>
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<p>The company highlighted that it sees encouraging trends for the rest of the year, as vaccination rates pick up but also flagged a note of caution given recent movement restrictions in South-East Asia, especially in Vietnam where even food deliveries are restricted currently.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grabtaxi-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab</a> remains optimistic about the prospects for recovery as the region recovers over the next year, and it should benefit from this given its strong regional footprint but its competitors have been building war chests for their own expansion, which points towards rising competitive pressures</p>
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<p>The company expects its merger with Altimeter Growth and listing to go ahead in 4Q2021 and has just filed its F4 prospectus today with the SEC in the US. </p>
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Grab just announced a strong set of 2Q2021 results in its results call this week, with GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) increasing by +62% YoY to a record high of US$3.9bn, whilst adjusted net sales reached a new quarterly high of US$550m, an increase of +92% YoY.
The company's revenue increased by +132% to US$180m, with adjusted EBITDA for 2Q2021 was (US$214m), down by US$8m YoY. 
Grab booked a net loss of (US$815m) versus (US$718m) in 2Q2020 loss but of this number US$608m related to non-cash items related to interest accrued on the company convertible redeemable preference shares, stock-based compensation, depreciation, and amortisation. 
Looking at a number of measures of profitability as % of GMV, Grab is moving in the right direction towards making a profit.
The company's delivery business continued to be a strong performer, with +68% YoY growth in adjusted net sales, whilst mobility was impacted by various lockdowns in the South-East Asia region but still performed very well versus last year. Take rates have improved for both deliveries and mobility segments.
Grab saw GMV per transacting user increase by +27% YoY in 2Q2021, with GrabFood's merchant base nearly doubling, and merchants using GrabPay nearly increasing three times. 
Grab also highlighted the strong performance of GrabMart and its PayLater businesses in Singapore and Malaysia. It has also launched GrabSupermarket in three markets, which has seen a strong reception, according to management.
The company's financial services segment achieved another record quarter in terms of total payments, with a total payment volume of US$2.9bn in 2Q2021, a +66% increase from last year, although revenues remain quite small.
Grab announced a strategic alliance with Emtek (EMTK IJ) in July, which has interests spanning technology. telecoms, media, and healthcare.  This gives grab access to e-commerce and SMEs through Bukalapak (BUKA IJ). 



The company highlighted that it sees encouraging trends for the rest of the year, as vaccination rates pick up but also flagged a note of caution given recent movement restrictions in South-East Asia, especially in Vietnam where even food deliveries are restricted currently.
Grab remains optimistic about the prospects for recovery as the region recovers over the next year, and it should benefit from this given its strong regional footprint but its competitors have been building war chests for their own expansion, which points towards rising competitive pressures


The company expects its merger with Altimeter Growth and listing to go ahead in 4Q2021 and has just filed its F4 prospectus today with the SEC in the US. 











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