Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Aug 1st. The aggregated short interest is USD397m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in YTL, Gamuda, Tenaga Nasional, PPB, Cahya Mata Sarawak.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Aug 1st. The aggregated short interest is USD397m.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in YTL, Gamuda, Tenaga Nasional, PPB, Cahya Mata Sarawak.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Aug 1st): YTL, Gamuda, Tenaga Nasional, PPB, Cahya Mata Sarawak

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated short interest is USD363m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Sime Darby, Dialog, Gamuda, Mr D I Y Group M Bhd, Kossan Rubber Industries.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated short interest is USD363m.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Sime Darby, Dialog, Gamuda, Mr D I Y Group M Bhd, Kossan Rubber Industries.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jun 27th): Sime Darby, Dialog, Gamuda, Mr D I Y

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Public Investment Bank Bhd

Public Investment Bank Bhd

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Public Investment Bank Berhad provides investment banking services. The Company offers corporate finance, banking, securities financing, capital market, treasury, and advisory services.

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Equity Bottom-Up

Astro Malaysia Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Astro Malaysia (Astro) reported a headline net profit of RM15.9m in 1QFY24, down from RM100m in the previous year’s corresponding quarter.</li><li>Stripping out the impact of unrealized foreign exchange (FX) losses, normalised net profit came in at RM62m, dropping by 47.9% YoY on the back of lower revenue for all segments as well as higher finance cost.</li><li>The results were below expectations, accounting for 17% and 16% of our and consensus estimates respectively. </li></ul>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.

Astro Malaysia (Astro) reported a headline net profit of RM15.9m in 1QFY24, down from RM100m in the previous year’s corresponding quarter.Stripping out the impact of unrealized foreign exchange (FX) losses, normalised net profit came in at RM62m, dropping by 47.9% YoY on the back of lower revenue for all segments as well as higher finance cost.The results were below expectations, accounting for 17% and 16% of our and consensus estimates respectively. 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.

Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad  - Hit By Lower Revenue And Higher Finance Cost

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd

Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd

Established for more than 45 years, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad is a financial group in Malaysia with extensive experience in equity broking, investment banking, treasury, Islamic banking, listed derivatives, investment management, wealth management, structured lending and trade financing. Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

<ul><li>ASTRO’s 1QFY24 results underperformed expectations, dragged by sustained TV subscriber churn and high opex.</li><li>On the bright side, sequential turn-around was driven by normalization of content costs post FIFA World Cup.</li><li>In addition, we expect adex to recover in 2HFY24 due to seasonality.</li></ul>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.

ASTRO’s 1QFY24 results underperformed expectations, dragged by sustained TV subscriber churn and high opex.On the bright side, sequential turn-around was driven by normalization of content costs post FIFA World Cup.In addition, we expect adex to recover in 2HFY24 due to seasonality.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.

Astro Malaysia Holdings - Sustained Churn but ARPU Expands

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

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

Astro's high-frequency operational data still looks very positive with a high TV viewership share (72%), 3.2 hours average time spent/day that is ahead of 2.16 hours of the FTA, increased MAU by 17% YoY, on-demand shows streamed has tripled to MYR 233 million. 
The big announcement is that Astro subscribers can soon access <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/netflix-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20451:1" rel="noopener">Netflix Inc (NFLX US)</a> through its Ultra and Ulti boxes which means investors should not worry that Astro subscribers will be reduced because they want to move to Netflix. Although it is more of a defensive strategy, there is a potential for a small upside as some existing Netflix subscribers in Malaysia may want to subscribe to Astro as they get bangs for their bucks. 
Post 50% share price increase, the company is still trading below its pre-COVID-19 level although the business climate has been stable and Netflix is not exactly a competitor to be feared anymore as it has become Astro's allies in Malaysia. The company also generates just shy of 20% FCF yield. There is no reason not to like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astro-malaysia-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1143:1" rel="noopener">Astro Malaysia Holdings (ASTRO MK)</a>.

Astro's high-frequency operational data still looks very positive with a high TV viewership share (72%), 3.2 hours average time spent/day that is ahead of 2.16 hours of the FTA, increased MAU by 17% YoY, on-demand shows streamed has tripled to MYR 233 million. 
The big announcement is that Astro subscribers can soon access Netflix Inc (NFLX US) through its Ultra and Ulti boxes which means investors should not worry that Astro subscribers will be reduced because they want to move to Netflix. Although it is more of a defensive strategy, there is a potential for a small upside as some existing Netflix subscribers in Malaysia may want to subscribe to Astro as they get bangs for their bucks. 
Post 50% share price increase, the company is still trading below its pre-COVID-19 level although the business climate has been stable and Netflix is not exactly a competitor to be feared anymore as it has become Astro's allies in Malaysia. The company also generates just shy of 20% FCF yield. There is no reason not to like Astro Malaysia Holdings (ASTRO MK). 

Astro (ASTRO): Netflix Is Included Soon and High FCF Yield.

Malaysia

Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding media and entertainment company.

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Astro Malaysia Holdings (ASTRO MK)

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Aug 1st): YTL, Gamuda, Tenaga Nasional, PPB, Cahya Mata Sarawak

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in YTL, Gamuda, Tenaga Nasional, PPB,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Jun 27th): Sime Darby, Dialog, Gamuda, Mr D I Y

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Sime Darby, Dialog, Gamuda, Mr D I Y...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad - Hit By Lower Revenue And Higher Finance Cost

Astro Malaysia (Astro) reported a headline net profit of RM15.9m in 1QFY24, down from RM100m in the previous year’s corresponding quarter.

Public Investment Bank Bhd

Astro Malaysia Holdings - Sustained Churn but ARPU Expands

On the bright side, sequential turn-around was driven by normalization of content costs post FIFA World Cup. In addition, we expect adex to recover...

Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd

Astro (ASTRO): Netflix Is Included Soon and High FCF Yield.

After 50% increase, Astro is still trading below its pre-COVID-19 level although the business climate has been stable and Netflix has become...

Henry Soediarko

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