Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Event-Driven

China Resources Beer Holdings / Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/heineken-holding-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21118:1" rel="noopener">Heineken Holding NV (HEIO NA)</a> ’s US$3.2bn acquisition of beer, soft drinks, and retail assets in Central America at 11.6x EV/EBITDA highlights the valuation gap with Asian Beer Companies.</li>
<li>CR Beer’s strong 1H2025 recovery in sales and margins were powered by innovative product launches and digital channel sales. However it's performance has drawn little market attention, yet.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-resources-beer-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:399:1" rel="noopener">China Resources Beer Holdings (291 HK)</a>  trades near 10-year low EV/EBITDA, even as consensus expects solid margins and steady revenue growth ahead. Expect a valuation upside.</li>
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Heineken Holding NV (HEIO NA) ’s US$3.2bn acquisition of beer, soft drinks, and retail assets in Central America at 11.6x EV/EBITDA highlights the valuation gap with Asian Beer Companies.
CR Beer’s strong 1H2025 recovery in sales and margins were powered by innovative product launches and digital channel sales. However it's performance has drawn little market attention, yet.

China Resources Beer Holdings (291 HK)  trades near 10-year low EV/EBITDA, even as consensus expects solid margins and steady revenue growth ahead. Expect a valuation upside.


Heineken's USD3.2 Bn Acqsn. Frothy Valuations. Why Are Asia’s Beer Champions Still Flat?

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/swire-pacific-ltd-cl-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10433:1" rel="noopener"><strong>Swire Pacific (A) (19 HK)</strong></a> is proposing the spin-off and separate listing on the SET of non-wholly-owned ThaiNamthip Corporation Limited, a Coca-Cola franchise operator in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.</li>
<li>On the 30th September, Swire completed the 55.7% acquisition for THB42,615.7mn (HK$9,470.1mn). ThaiNamthip concurrently sought to acquire a 30% stake in Swire Coca-Cola’s operations in Vietnam and Cambodia for HK$2,114.6mn.</li>
<li>At the time of the acquisition, ThaiNamthip had an extrapolative price tag of ~HK$17bn. Should the proposed spin-off complete, ThaiNamthip will remain a non-wholly owned subsidiary of Swire.</li>
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Swire Pacific (A) (19 HK) is proposing the spin-off and separate listing on the SET of non-wholly-owned ThaiNamthip Corporation Limited, a Coca-Cola franchise operator in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.
On the 30th September, Swire completed the 55.7% acquisition for THB42,615.7mn (HK$9,470.1mn). ThaiNamthip concurrently sought to acquire a 30% stake in Swire Coca-Cola’s operations in Vietnam and Cambodia for HK$2,114.6mn.
At the time of the acquisition, ThaiNamthip had an extrapolative price tag of ~HK$17bn. Should the proposed spin-off complete, ThaiNamthip will remain a non-wholly owned subsidiary of Swire.


Swire Pac (19 HK): Thai Beverage Spin-Off

Singapore Market Roundup, Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP to 99 US cents, highlighting positive developments in the company.</li><li>UOB Kay Hian maintains 'buy' rating on SingPost, stating that divestments are progressing as planned.</li><li>DBS notes that despite a soft Singapore retail sector, premium groceries have long-term potential for growth. UOB Kay Hian also reveals top Malaysian stock picks in property, construction, and energy sectors.</li></ul>

UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP to 99 US cents, highlighting positive developments in the company.UOB Kay Hian maintains 'buy' rating on SingPost, stating that divestments are progressing as planned.DBS notes that despite a soft Singapore retail sector, premium groceries have long-term potential for growth. UOB Kay Hian also reveals top Malaysian stock picks in property, construction, and energy sectors.

Singapore Market Roundup (09-Jan-2025): UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP to 99 US cents.

<ul><li>Despite softness in Singapore retail, DBS remains optimistic about premium groceries, focusing on that market.</li><li>UOB Kay Hian's top Malaysian stock picks include JS-SEZ, benefiting from property, construction, and energy sectors.</li><li>DBS raises ratings for PropNex &amp; APAC Realty to 'buy', citing a strong new launch pipeline in 2025, and sold SingPost shares.</li></ul>

Despite softness in Singapore retail, DBS remains optimistic about premium groceries, focusing on that market.UOB Kay Hian's top Malaysian stock picks include JS-SEZ, benefiting from property, construction, and energy sectors.DBS raises ratings for PropNex &amp; APAC Realty to 'buy', citing a strong new launch pipeline in 2025, and sold SingPost shares.

Singapore Market Roundup (08-Jan-2025): DBS cautious on SG retail, bullish on premium groceries.

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Over the five trading sessions from Nov 29 to Dec 5, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional inflow of S$418 million.</li><li>Stocks that led the net institutional inflow over the five sessions until Dec 5 inclusive were DBS, Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit), Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Sembcorp Industries, Singtel, Keppel, Thai Beverage, Seatrium, Jardine Matheson, and Singapore Airlines.</li><li>Union Steel ranks among the 250 most-traded stocks this year, and among the 150 stocks that booked the highest net institutional inflow.</li></ul>

Over the five trading sessions from Nov 29 to Dec 5, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional inflow of S$418 million.Stocks that led the net institutional inflow over the five sessions until Dec 5 inclusive were DBS, Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit), Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Sembcorp Industries, Singtel, Keppel, Thai Beverage, Seatrium, Jardine Matheson, and Singapore Airlines.Union Steel ranks among the 250 most-traded stocks this year, and among the 150 stocks that booked the highest net institutional inflow.

Marco Polo Marine Directors Boost Shareholding

Singapore

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited produces a wide range of branded beer and spirits in Thailand.

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Thai Beverage (THBEV SP)

Heineken's USD3.2 Bn Acqsn. Frothy Valuations. Why Are Asia’s Beer Champions Still Flat?

CR Beer’s strong 1H2025, driven by new products and digital growth, merits market attention. Heineken’s premium Central America deal may shift the...

Devi Subhakesan

Swire Pac (19 HK): Thai Beverage Spin-Off

Quantifying unlisted operations is positive. However, unless ThaiNamthip's valuation surprises to the upside, its listing impact may be limited....

David Blennerhassett

Singapore Market Roundup (09-Jan-2025): UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP to 99 US cents.

UOB Kay Hian raises Digital Core REIT TP, maintains 'buy' on SingPost, highlights potential in premium groceries; DBS notes soft retail sector and...

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup (08-Jan-2025): DBS cautious on SG retail, bullish on premium groceries.

DBS remains optimistic about premium groceries despite softness in Singapore retail, UOB Kay Hian recommends JS-SEZ for property, construction, and...

Singapore Market Roundup

Marco Polo Marine Directors Boost Shareholding

Over the five trading sessions from Nov 29 to Dec 5, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional inflow of...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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