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

Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>SIME is acquiring the entire equity stake in Cavpower Group (Cavpower), a Caterpillar (CAT) dealer, for an enterprise value (EV) of AUD500m (RM1,494.8m).</li><li>The acquisition will strengthen SIME’s presence in the booming mining and infrastructure sectors in Australia and is earnings accretive to the tune of 5%.</li><li>We keep our earnings forecasts, TP of RM2.40 and OUTPERFORM call pending the completion of the deal.</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.

SIME is acquiring the entire equity stake in Cavpower Group (Cavpower), a Caterpillar (CAT) dealer, for an enterprise value (EV) of AUD500m (RM1,494.8m).The acquisition will strengthen SIME’s presence in the booming mining and infrastructure sectors in Australia and is earnings accretive to the tune of 5%.We keep our earnings forecasts, TP of RM2.40 and OUTPERFORM call pending the completion of the deal.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.

Sime Darby -  Acquiring Australian Caterpillar Dealer

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad

Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad

Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad operates as an investment banking company. The Company provides debt and equity funding, private debt securities issuance, merger and acquisitions, initial public offerings, corporate restructuring, and stockbroking services. 

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<ul><li>Post management update, we remain positive on Sime’s outlook, underpinned by the continued strong Industrial segment (especially Australia) with RM4.7bn orderbook.</li><li>While China motors segment may remain weak (due to pricing discount competitions) in the near term, management guided demand for other markets remain encouraging with sustainable margins.</li><li>Sime has also seen material uptake of EV sales within the group. </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.

Post management update, we remain positive on Sime’s outlook, underpinned by the continued strong Industrial segment (especially Australia) with RM4.7bn orderbook.While China motors segment may remain weak (due to pricing discount competitions) in the near term, management guided demand for other markets remain encouraging with sustainable margins.Sime has also seen material uptake of EV sales within the group. 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.

Sime Darby - Backed by Australia Industrial Segment

Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

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<li>EV Adoption in ASEAN is low compared to developed markets, however, development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal for the respective nations.</li>
<li>Governments in the region continues to introduce new policy measures and offer incentives to promote the sector, while companies continue to attract large investment to develop the EV market.</li>
<li>The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.</li>
</ul>


EV Adoption in ASEAN is low compared to developed markets, however, development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal for the respective nations.
Governments in the region continues to introduce new policy measures and offer incentives to promote the sector, while companies continue to attract large investment to develop the EV market.
The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.


ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Progressing Towards a Robust EV Ecosystem

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>Palm oil prices are up 177% since May 2020 and 66% since June of last year. Palm oil touched a record high of RM5,700/mt the 31 January.</li>
<li>Yet while palm oil has enjoyed a meteoric price rise, the performance of listed palm oil plays has bifurcated.  </li>
<li>Valuations appear largely constrained by environmental, social, and governance concerns, resulting in plantation stocks trading below their historical averages.</li>
</ul>


Palm oil prices are up 177% since May 2020 and 66% since June of last year. Palm oil touched a record high of RM5,700/mt the 31 January.
Yet while palm oil has enjoyed a meteoric price rise, the performance of listed palm oil plays has bifurcated.  
Valuations appear largely constrained by environmental, social, and governance concerns, resulting in plantation stocks trading below their historical averages.


CPO Plays Lag Palm Oil Prices As ESG Issues Weigh

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

Johor Plantations Group / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johor-plantations-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40828:1" rel="noopener">Johor Plantations Group (2368120D MK)</a> is looking to raise around US$180m in its upcoming Malaysia IPO.</li>
<li>Johor Plantations Group (JPG) is an upstream oil palm plantation firm operating predominantly in Johor, Malaysia.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the firm’s past performance.</li>
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Johor Plantations Group (2368120D MK) is looking to raise around US$180m in its upcoming Malaysia IPO.
Johor Plantations Group (JPG) is an upstream oil palm plantation firm operating predominantly in Johor, Malaysia.
In this note, we look at the firm’s past performance.


Johor Plantations Pre-IPO - Assets in Prime Yield Stage But Industry Isn’t Really Expected to Grow

Malaysia

Sime Darby Berhad is an investment holding company. The Group's principal activities include plantations, property development, heavy equipment and motor vehicle distribution, and energy and utilities.

Sime Darby (SIME MK)

Sime Darby - Acquiring Australian Caterpillar Dealer

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Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd

Sime Darby - Backed by Australia Industrial Segment

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Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad

ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Progressing Towards a Robust EV Ecosystem

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Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

CPO Plays Lag Palm Oil Prices As ESG Issues Weigh

KLK's reliance on its downstream operations should help reduce palm product prices. The recent acquisition of IJM also extends the age profile of...

David Blennerhassett

Johor Plantations Pre-IPO - Assets in Prime Yield Stage But Industry Isn’t Really Expected to Grow

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Clarence Chu

Sime Darby - Acquiring Australian Caterpillar Dealer

SIME is acquiring the entire equity stake in Cavpower Group (Cavpower), a Caterpillar (CAT) dealer, for an enterprise value (EV) of AUD500m...

Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd

Sime Darby - Backed by Australia Industrial Segment

Post management update, we remain positive on Sime’s outlook, underpinned by the continued strong Industrial segment (especially Australia) with...

Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad

ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Progressing Towards a Robust EV Ecosystem

​Development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal and the governments in the ASEAN region continue to introduce new policy measures and...

Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

CPO Plays Lag Palm Oil Prices As ESG Issues Weigh

KLK's reliance on its downstream operations should help reduce palm product prices. The recent acquisition of IJM also extends the age profile of...

David Blennerhassett

Johor Plantations Pre-IPO - Assets in Prime Yield Stage But Industry Isn’t Really Expected to Grow

Johor Plantations Group (2368120D MK) is looking to raise around US$180m in its upcoming Malaysia IPO. In this note, we look at the firm’s past...

Clarence Chu

Development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal and the governments in the ASEAN region continue to introduce new policy measures and...