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 May 2nd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD0.3bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Ctos Digital, Eco World Develop, Berjaya, Drb - Hicom, Ytl.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of May 2nd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD0.3bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Ctos Digital, Eco World Develop, Berjaya, Drb - Hicom, Ytl.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (May 2nd): Ctos Digital, Eco World Develop, Berjaya, Drb - Hicom, Ytl

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

<ul><li>Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) 1QFY24 net profit doubled YoY to RM100.2m, mainly attributed to the increase in overall sales volume and higher contribution from its Mazda marque, particularly the CX-30 CKD model and continued fulfillment of the balance backorders for Mazda 3.</li><li>The results beat both our and consensus expectation, accounting for 46.8% and 38.3% of full-year estimates respectively.</li><li>The discrepancy in our numbers was mainly due to balance backorders for Mazda 3. While new bookings and TIV continue to expand, we remain cautious and expect some normalisation in the near future considering the expiry of the SST holiday, uncertainties surrounding global economies amid the rising interest rate environment. </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>

Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) 1QFY24 net profit doubled YoY to RM100.2m, mainly attributed to the increase in overall sales volume and higher contribution from its Mazda marque, particularly the CX-30 CKD model and continued fulfillment of the balance backorders for Mazda 3.The results beat both our and consensus expectation, accounting for 46.8% and 38.3% of full-year estimates respectively.The discrepancy in our numbers was mainly due to balance backorders for Mazda 3. While new bookings and TIV continue to expand, we remain cautious and expect some normalisation in the near future considering the expiry of the SST holiday, uncertainties surrounding global economies amid the rising interest rate environment. 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.

Bermaz Auto Berhad  - Expecting Sales Normalisation

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sime-darby-berhad" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20523:1" rel="noopener">Sime Darby (SIME MK)</a> entered a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire PNB’s 61.18% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/umw-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1700:1" rel="noopener">UMW Holdings (UMWH MK)</a> for RM5.00 per share.</li>
<li>Once the SPA becomes unconditional, Sime Darby must launch an MGO for the remaining UMW shares at RM5.00 per share, an 8.2% premium to the last close.  </li>
<li>The SPA is conditional on Sime Darby's shareholder approval. The SPA and MGO are targeted to be completed in 4Q23 and 1Q24, respectively.</li>
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Sime Darby (SIME MK) entered a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire PNB’s 61.18% stake in UMW Holdings (UMWH MK) for RM5.00 per share.
Once the SPA becomes unconditional, Sime Darby must launch an MGO for the remaining UMW shares at RM5.00 per share, an 8.2% premium to the last close.  
The SPA is conditional on Sime Darby's shareholder approval. The SPA and MGO are targeted to be completed in 4Q23 and 1Q24, respectively.


UMW Holdings (UMWH MK): Sime Darby’s Pre-Conditional MGO

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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/my-eg-services-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19765:1" rel="noopener">My E.G. Services (MYEG MK)</a> 's share price is pummelled down from the reopening sentiment, although investors missed the point on this given the range of services MyEG offers. </li>
<li>Plenty of the upsides from the new JV in the Philippines and Indonesia are yet to contribute to the full extent due to COVID-19.</li>
<li>Trades at 19x PER, a deep discount to its historical highs despite stable profitability and a healthy ROE at 23%.  </li>
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My E.G. Services (MYEG MK) 's share price is pummelled down from the reopening sentiment, although investors missed the point on this given the range of services MyEG offers. 
Plenty of the upsides from the new JV in the Philippines and Indonesia are yet to contribute to the full extent due to COVID-19.
Trades at 19x PER, a deep discount to its historical highs despite stable profitability and a healthy ROE at 23%.  


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<p>The car sales tax holiday has proven to be a critical element that improved car sales during MCO and it has just been extended until June 2021 which means the upward momentum should carry forward to Q1 2021 at least. The postal business, typically a drag to the group, benefited from the MCO through stronger e-commerce activities and online marketplace that contributed positively to the postal business, similar to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/singapore-post-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:150:1" rel="noopener">Singapore Post (SPOST SP)</a> . </p>
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<p>Compared to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/umw-holdings-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1700:1" rel="noopener">UMW Holdings (UMWH MK)</a> , DRB is trading at a 36.5% PBR discount, at a slight 8% PER premium, and a 26% EV/EBITDA discount.  DRB is trading at 4% PER discount, 89% PBR discount, and 56% EV/EBITDA discount, suggesting that it is relatively undervalued to the peers. Keep <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/drb-hicom-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19627:1" rel="noopener">DRB-Hicom Bhd (DRB MK)</a> in your portfolio or buy if you have not. </p>


The car sales tax holiday has proven to be a critical element that improved car sales during MCO and it has just been extended until June 2021 which means the upward momentum should carry forward to Q1 2021 at least. The postal business, typically a drag to the group, benefited from the MCO through stronger e-commerce activities and online marketplace that contributed positively to the postal business, similar to Singapore Post (SPOST SP) . 

Compared to UMW Holdings (UMWH MK) , DRB is trading at a 36.5% PBR discount, at a slight 8% PER premium, and a 26% EV/EBITDA discount.  DRB is trading at 4% PER discount, 89% PBR discount, and 56% EV/EBITDA discount, suggesting that it is relatively undervalued to the peers. Keep DRB-Hicom Bhd (DRB MK) in your portfolio or buy if you have not. 

DRB HiCom (DRB): Tax Holiday and E-Commerce Beneficiaries

Malaysia

 Bermaz Auto Berhad distributes and retails automobiles. The Company also provides after sale services.

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Bermaz Auto (BAUTO MK)

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (May 2nd): Ctos Digital, Eco World Develop, Berjaya, Drb - Hicom, Ytl

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Ctos Digital, Eco World Develop,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bermaz Auto Berhad - Expecting Sales Normalisation

Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) 1QFY24 net profit doubled YoY to RM100.2m, mainly attributed to the increase in overall sales volume and higher...

Public Investment Bank Bhd

UMW Holdings (UMWH MK): Sime Darby’s Pre-Conditional MGO

Sime Darby entered a SPA to acquire PNB’s 61.18% stake in UMW for RM5.00 per share. When the SPA is unconditional, it will trigger an MGO at...

Arun George

MyEG (MYEG): Why Not Own It?

My E.G. Services' share price is pummelled down from the reopening sentiment, although investors missed the point on this given the range of...

Henry Soediarko

DRB HiCom (DRB): Tax Holiday and E-Commerce Beneficiaries

The car sales tax holiday improved car sales during MCO and it has just been extended until June 2021 The postal business, benefited from the MCO...

Henry Soediarko

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