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

The Week that Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Indonesia's Recovery and the Next Digital Darling

Emtek (EMTK IJ) - Arise a New Champion of Indonesia Tech?

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (SCMA IJ) - Playing Catch Up WIth a Digital Twist

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (SCMA IJ) - A Mixed Media Message

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (SCMA IJ) - Re-Runs Save the Day

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (SCMA IJ) - Tencent Buying IFlix a Sign?

Battle Lines Drawn As BABA Builds Out First/Last-Mile Capacity; But Who Will Fund 75+ Bn CNY CapEx?

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

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk / Equity Bottom-Up

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/surya-citra-media-pt-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14739:1" rel="noopener">PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (SCMA IJ)</a> published a very respectable set of results this week, with positive signs of recovery on TV advertising and strong growth in its digital efforts through Vidio.com.
A major highlight was a marked improvement in margins, as the company saw significantly reduced programming costs over the period due to an increased reliance on re-runs. 
FMCG customers have come back in 3Q2020 and will also underpin growth in 4Q2020 but the resumption of profitable sponsored programming, often interactive, from e-commerce players will help to further lift growth in advertising.
Vidio.com is firing on all cylinders, with 950,000 paying subscribers and 60m monthly active users (MAUs), with the draw of SCMA's rich content offering drawing in customers. 
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/surya-citra-media-pt-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14739:1" rel="noopener">PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (SCMA IJ)</a> remains a high-quality way to play the recovery in the advertising market, with a significant recovery already underway. This is underpinned by both FMCG customers as well as e-commerce companies, which have big marketing budgets. Vidio.com goes from strength to strength and looks increasingly able to stand alone without bringing in a strategic investor. The company still looks attractive on an FY21E PER of 17.8x versus its 5-year average of 19.1x, especially given its increasing digital exposure through Vidio.com.

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (SCMA IJ) published a very respectable set of results this week, with positive signs of recovery on TV advertising and strong growth in its digital efforts through Vidio.com.
A major highlight was a marked improvement in margins, as the company saw significantly reduced programming costs over the period due to an increased reliance on re-runs. 
FMCG customers have come back in 3Q2020 and will also underpin growth in 4Q2020 but the resumption of profitable sponsored programming, often interactive, from e-commerce players will help to further lift growth in advertising.
Vidio.com is firing on all cylinders, with 950,000 paying subscribers and 60m monthly active users (MAUs), with the draw of SCMA's rich content offering drawing in customers. 
PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (SCMA IJ) remains a high-quality way to play the recovery in the advertising market, with a significant recovery already underway. This is underpinned by both FMCG customers as well as e-commerce companies, which have big marketing budgets. Vidio.com goes from strength to strength and looks increasingly able to stand alone without bringing in a strategic investor. The company still looks attractive on an FY21E PER of 17.8x versus its 5-year average of 19.1x, especially given its increasing digital exposure through Vidio.com.

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk (SCMA IJ) - Let the Games Begin