XLSmart (the potential merged entity between EXCL and FREN) remains optimistic that it could achieve annual run-rate synergies of US$300m-400m pre-tax after the integration. As part of realising the synergies, XLSmart intends to optimise its network footprint (20-30% of sites overlap) and selectively expand its network. EXCL might propose a dividend of Rp86/share, implying a 3.8% dividend yield. Maintain BUY. Target price: Rp3,300.
GREATER CHINA Sector Property Shenzhen and Guangzhou seeing notable improvement in demand-supply dynamics. Results ECARX Holdings Inc (ECX US/BUY/US$2.67/Target: US$3.40) 4Q24: Net loss narrows due to revenue growth. Maintain BUY. Target price: US$3.40. INDONESIA Update XL Axiata (EXCL IJ/BUY/Rp2,260/Target: Rp3,300) XLSmart estimates potential cost synergies of US$300-...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: March Conviction Calls: Add Geely, JD, SHKP and Zijin Mining to our BUY list. Take profit on CATL, Desay, JD Logistics, Mengniu, Plover Bay and Tencent. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Underperformance In Feb 25: Our picks are BBNI, BBRI, MIKA, EXCL, KLBF, JSMR and ASII. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Unprecedented Combo Of Disappointments: Our Feb 25 Alpha Picks sorely underperformed. Mar 25 picks: 99SpeedMart, Alpha IVF, KPJ Healthcare, MrDIY, MYEG, RHB Ba...
Our portfolio underperformed in Feb 25, declining 17.1% as JCI dropped 11.8% to a three-year low. There was a sell-off on banking stocks as investors were concerned that being included in Danantara could result in a similar fate to state-owned construction companies. Due to a sharp rise in DCII, IDXTECH outperformed in Feb 25. We remove BMRI, ISAT and CTRA from our portfolio and add MIKA. Our picks are BBNI, BBRI, MIKA, EXCL, KLBF, JSMR and ASII.
GREATER CHINA Strategy Small-Mid Cap Monthly: Countdown to Plover Bay’s 2024 results: Eyeing final dividend and 2025 outlook. Sector Automobile: Weekly: OEMs post upbeat January sales. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: Geely, CATL, Fuyao and Desay. Update Aier Eye Hospital Group (300015 CH/HOLD/Rmb12.71/Target: Rmb13.80): Expecting slower growth amid weaker demand, yet outperforming peers. Downgrade to HOLD. INDONESIA Results XL Axiata (EXCL IJ/BUY/Rp2,290/Target: Rp3,300): 4Q24: NPAT jumps 93%...
EXCL’s 2024 EBITDA grew 13% yoy to Rp18t, slightly above our but in line with consensus’ full-year forecasts. The company recorded NPAT of Rp1.8t in 2024, above our full-year estimate, but in line with consensus’. EXCL’s fixed broadband subscriber numbers jumped 336% yoy to 1m, after the acquisition of Linknet’s residential customer base was completed (end of 3Q24). We forecast 2025 EBITDA and NPAT potentially growing 5% yoy and 21% yoy respectively. Maintain BUY. Target price: Rp3,300.
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: February Conviction Calls: Add AIA, CR Land, Haier and Han’s Laser to our BUY list. Take profit on Crystal, Geely, Trip.com and Weimob. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Slight Underperformance In Jan 25: Our picks are ISAT, KLBF, BMRI, BBRI, EXCL, CTRA, JSMR, BBNI and ASII. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Spotlight On The Upcoming Results Winners: Our Alpha Picks outperformed in Jan 25. Feb 25 picks: Gamuda, GENM, Kossan, MrDIY, MYEG, Pekat, RGB, RHB Bank, VSI...
Our portfolio slightly underperformed in Jan 25, delivering a 0% return vs the JCI’s 0.4% gain. The gainers were BBNI (9.7%), BMRI (5.7%), BBRI (3.4%), EXCL (0.9%) and CTRA (0.5%). The losers were CMRY (-9.1%), ISAT (-6.9%), JSMR (-2.3%) and ASII (-2.0%). February tends to be a strong month, delivering an average return of 1.04% with 70% probability. We remove CMRY from our portfolio as it has delivered a -12.7% return since its inclusion. Our picks are ISAT, KLBF, BMRI, BBRI, EXCL, CTRA, JSMR, ...
Axiata and Sinar Mas recently announced the proposed appointment of the Board of Directors of XLSmart (the potential merged entity between EXCL and FREN). The proposed CEO for XLSmart, Rajeev Sethi, comes from Axiata. The estimated annual runrate (pre-tax) synergies could reach US$300m-400m after the integration is completed. EXCL expects the Eid al-Fitr festive season to have a positive seasonal impact on its performance in 1Q25. Maintain BUY. Target price: Rp3,200.
GREATER CHINA Strategy China Property And China Property Management: Property market marginally cools down before CNY; 2024 earnings preview on COLI/CR Land/COPH. Update Shenzhou International Group Holdings (2313 HK/BUY/HK$57.65 /Target: HK$96.30): Faster-than-expected revenue growth in 2H24 with milder margin expansion. Sunny Optical (2382 HK/BUY/HK$69.85/Target: HK$85.00): Smartphone and automobile businesses to support growth in 2025. Maintain BUY. INDONESIA Update XL Axiata (EXCL IJ/BUY/Rp...
EXCL’s holiday data traffic increased 19% vs normal days, higher than ISAT’s (more than 10% on 1 Jan 25). We maintain OVERWEIGHT on the telecommunications sector in view of factors such as: a) rising data traffic, b) relatively resilient demand for telco services, and c) potential industry consolidation which could support data monetisation in the long term. Our top picks are EXCL (BUY/Target: Rp3,200) and ISAT (BUY/Target: Rp3,100).
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: January Conviction Calls: Add CATL, JD Logistics, Miniso and Plover Bay to our BUY list, and Weimob to our SELL list. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Our Selections Outperform In 2024: Our picks are ISAT, KLBF, BMRI, BBRI, EXCL, CTRA, JSMR, BBNI, CMRY and ASII. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Still Ample Domestic Catalysts: Our Alpha Picks outperformed in Dec 24. Jan 25 picks: Gamuda, GENM, MrDIY, MYEG, Pekat, RGB, RHB Bank, SP Setia, VSI and Yinson. SINGAP...
Due to the performance in 9M24, our portfolio outperformed in 2024. Our selections recorded a 2.2% return compared with the JCI’s decline 2.7% in 2024. In Dec 24, our selections fell 6.2% while the JCI dropped only 0.5%. We add ISAT and KLBF into our portfolio to add defensiveness and foresee uncertainty in the market. We also triggered our stop-loss and dropped BBTN and NCKL. Our picks are ISAT, KLBF, BMRI, BBRI, EXCL, CTRA, JSMR, BBNI, CMRY and ASII.
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