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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thai-beverage-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3656:1" rel="noopener">Thai Beverage(THBEV SP)</a>  has proposed a share swap-deal with a promoter company to acquire additional stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fraser-and-neave-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:980:1" rel="noopener">FraserAnd Neave(FNN SP)</a>  in exchange for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/frasers-property-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1670:1" rel="noopener">Frasers Property</a> at negotiated valuations, not market prices.</li>
<li>Post-Completion of the swap deal with the promoter-owned entity, which requires shareholder approval, Thai Bev will hold a 69.6% stake in F&amp;N and no stake in Fraser Property (FPL).</li>
<li>If the stake swap were valued at yesterday's closing share prices, it would imply a drop in the total stake value for Thai Bev after the proposed deal.</li>
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Thai Beverage(THBEV SP)  has proposed a share swap-deal with a promoter company to acquire additional stake in FraserAnd Neave(FNN SP)  in exchange for Frasers Property at negotiated valuations, not market prices.
Post-Completion of the swap deal with the promoter-owned entity, which requires shareholder approval, Thai Bev will hold a 69.6% stake in F&amp;N and no stake in Fraser Property (FPL).
If the stake swap were valued at yesterday's closing share prices, it would imply a drop in the total stake value for Thai Bev after the proposed deal.


Thai Bev (THBEV SP): Exits Property, Boosts F&N Stake. Deal Valuation Seem Excessive

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thai-beverage-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3656:1" rel="noopener">Thai Beverage (THBEV SP)</a> has trended lower over the last couple of years and the stock is trading very close to its lows.</li>
<li>There has been a contraction in multiples and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thai-beverage-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3656:1" rel="noopener">Thai Beverage (THBEV SP)</a> trades cheaper than a lot of its Asia listed peers.</li>
<li>A potential index inclusion could bring in significant passive inflows and result in a rerating of the stock.</li>
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Thai Beverage (THBEV SP) has trended lower over the last couple of years and the stock is trading very close to its lows.
There has been a contraction in multiples and Thai Beverage (THBEV SP) trades cheaper than a lot of its Asia listed peers.
A potential index inclusion could bring in significant passive inflows and result in a rerating of the stock.


Thai Beverage (THBEV SP): Cheaper than Peers with an Upcoming Catalyst

Singapore Market Roundup, Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Analysts positive on Venture Corp post-1QFY2026; shares up over 11%.</li><li>CGSI keeps 60 cents target price on KIT after $128.1M stake increase in power plant.</li><li>OCBC and CGSI cut MLT target prices, awaiting China portfolio stabilization.</li></ul>

Analysts positive on Venture Corp post-1QFY2026; shares up over 11%.CGSI keeps 60 cents target price on KIT after $128.1M stake increase in power plant.OCBC and CGSI cut MLT target prices, awaiting China portfolio stabilization.

Singapore Market Roundup (06-May-2026): Venture Corp shares rise 11% after positive 1QFY2026

<ul><li>StarHub's weak FY2026 outlook prompts DBS review; Morningstar cites overvaluation.</li><li>IFAST shares fall despite strong 4QFY2025 earnings; DBS keeps 'buy' at $12.</li><li>DBS, BofA, and UOB keep 'buy' rating on Singtel after a strong 3QFY2026.</li></ul>

StarHub's weak FY2026 outlook prompts DBS review; Morningstar cites overvaluation.IFAST shares fall despite strong 4QFY2025 earnings; DBS keeps 'buy' at $12.DBS, BofA, and UOB keep 'buy' rating on Singtel after a strong 3QFY2026.

Singapore Market Roundup (13-Feb-2026): StarHub's weak FY2026 outlook triggers DBS review, says

<ul><li>OCBC's Lim increases Boustead Singapore's fair value to $2.45.</li><li>DBS Group and RHB maintain 'buy' on Elite UK REIT after FY2025 results.</li><li>OCBC lowers Sheng Siong to 'hold' while raising target price ahead of FY2025 results.</li></ul>

OCBC's Lim increases Boustead Singapore's fair value to $2.45.DBS Group and RHB maintain 'buy' on Elite UK REIT after FY2025 results.OCBC lowers Sheng Siong to 'hold' while raising target price ahead of FY2025 results.

Singapore Market Roundup (10-Feb-2026): OCBC raises Boustead Singapore's fair value to $2.45.

Thailand

Thai Beverage is a leading beverage company in Southeast Asia and Thailand's largest producer and distributor of spirits, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and food products. Its diverse portfolio includes popular brands like Chang beer, Oishi green tea, and various spirits. The company was founded on October 29, 2003, and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Thai Beverage (THBEV SP)

Thai Bev (THBEV SP): Exits Property, Boosts F&N Stake. Deal Valuation Seem Excessive

Proposed share swap deal with promoter company based on negotiated values not market prices. Acquisition value for F&N seem excessive and...

Devi Subhakesan