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 CrossASEAN Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - GoTo Transformed, Sido Muncul, and Great Eastern

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/industri-jamu-dan-farmasi-sido-muncul-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6033:1" rel="noopener">Sido Muncul</a>'s recent results reflect a sharp recovery in its core herbal and F&amp;B business as increased sales volumes have brought scale benefits to its iconic products. </li>
<li>The company saw recovery in both sales and profits, with margins improving considerably  in 4Q2023 due to increased volumes and lower raw material prices. </li>
<li>Tolak Angin remains an iconic brand catering to all demographics with 70% leadership of its category, with Kuku Bima being the leader in powdered energy drinks. Valuations appealing versus history. </li>
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Sido Muncul's recent results reflect a sharp recovery in its core herbal and F&amp;B business as increased sales volumes have brought scale benefits to its iconic products. 
The company saw recovery in both sales and profits, with margins improving considerably  in 4Q2023 due to increased volumes and lower raw material prices. 
Tolak Angin remains an iconic brand catering to all demographics with 70% leadership of its category, with Kuku Bima being the leader in powdered energy drinks. Valuations appealing versus history. 


Sido Muncul (SIDO IJ) - Iconic Modern Jamu