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Asian Telcos 5G capex has peaked in Asian Mobile Leaders

We analyse the capex outlook for Asian Mobile Leaders (Japan, Korea, China, Singapore). Conclusions are bullish: Capital intensity has improved materially and this alongside margin stability and better revenue growth completes the positive picture. ROIC, cash flow, and shareholder returns are all upgraded. From a stock perspective, we think China is the canary in the coal mine. Telcos there are surging having been in this environment for 2 years.
Underlyings
China Telecom Corp. Ltd. Class H

China Telecom is a full services integrated information service operator and wireline telecommunications and broadband services provider in the People's Republic of China. Co. offers wireline and mobile telecommunications services including wireline voice, mobile voice, internet, managed data and leased line, value-added telecommunications services, integrated information application services and other related services. As of Dec 31 2010, Co. had wireline access lines in service of approximately 175 million, wireline broadband subscribers of approximately 63 million and mobile subscribers of approximately 90 million.

NTT DATA Corporation

NTT Data is an information technology ("IT") company mainly engaged in the provision of system integration and network system services. Along with its affiliates, Co. operates in five business segments: public & social infrastructure, financial, enterprise & solutions, North America, and EMEA & LATAM. Co. provides IT services including system integration, network information, consulting, business solution, and system support services to its customers in various industries both domestic and overseas. Co.'s principal products and services are "Accel-Mart," "Aggregate Master®," "Tableau™," "IMDA®," "IsleLinX®," "BRIMOS®," "RemoteOne®," "WinActor," "ANSER," and "AnserDATAPORT®."

Singapore Telecommunications Limited

Singapore Telecommunications is engaged in the operation and provision of telecommunications systems and services, and investment holding. Co. provides a range of multimedia and Information and communications technology solutions, including voice, data and video services over fixed and wireless platforms. Within both Singapore and Australia, Co. provides mobile communications, data and Internet, national telephone, information technology and engineering, sale of equipment, international telephone and pay television. Co.'s key businesses include: Group Consumer, Group Digital L!fe, and Group Information and communications technology.

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  • Pan European Telecom Services and Cable
  • US Telecoms, Cable, Satellite and Towers
  • Global Emerging Market Telecoms
  • Japan Telecoms
  • Asian Internet
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Chris Hoare

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