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<ul><li>Based on our channel checks, tobacco companies under our coverage were relatively slow in adjusting ASPs in 2Q24 to offset the FY25 excise tax hike (+10%).</li><li>We believe producers are being cautious in adjusting ASPs amid relatively weak consumer spending power, particularly after the rise in food staple prices in 1H24.</li><li>We note that the excise revenue target in the 2025 draft state budget is IDR244.2 tn.</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Based on our channel checks, tobacco companies under our coverage were relatively slow in adjusting ASPs in 2Q24 to offset the FY25 excise tax hike (+10%).We believe producers are being cautious in adjusting ASPs amid relatively weak consumer spending power, particularly after the rise in food staple prices in 1H24.We note that the excise revenue target in the 2025 draft state budget is IDR244.2 tn.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index (JCI INDEX)

Tobacco Sector - A Biting Year Ahead