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.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haw-par-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9898:1" rel="noopener">Haw Par Corp (HPAR SP)</a>  announced a special dividend of S$1.00 per share for 2024, alongside its regular S$0.40 dividend.</li>
<li>Investors have long pushed for higher payouts and special dividends, given the company’s strong cash reserves and free cash flow.</li>
<li>Based on our analysis of its financials, Haw Par could sustainably raise its regular dividend to S$1.00 per share without tapping into reserves.</li>
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Haw Par Corp (HPAR SP)  announced a special dividend of S$1.00 per share for 2024, alongside its regular S$0.40 dividend.
Investors have long pushed for higher payouts and special dividends, given the company’s strong cash reserves and free cash flow.
Based on our analysis of its financials, Haw Par could sustainably raise its regular dividend to S$1.00 per share without tapping into reserves.


Haw Par Corp (HPAR SP): $1 Special Dividend–Xie Xie, Let's Make It Regular!

Alpha-Centric ESG Research

Kyle Rudden

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<li>The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a public consultation regarding a Code of Conduct for ESG ratings providers and ESG data product providers in Singapore.</li>
<li>It is the right approach for Singapore – a <em>voluntary</em> best-practices framework furthering one of the world's most credible "green" economies, not a regulatory force-fix of something broken.</li>
<li>No surprise ratings methodology changes. No <em>en masse</em> upgrades/downgrades. No acute shocks to the system. Just slow and steady progress for ESG investing and finance in Singapore.</li>
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a public consultation regarding a Code of Conduct for ESG ratings providers and ESG data product providers in Singapore.
It is the right approach for Singapore – a voluntary best-practices framework furthering one of the world's most credible "green" economies, not a regulatory force-fix of something broken.
No surprise ratings methodology changes. No en masse upgrades/downgrades. No acute shocks to the system. Just slow and steady progress for ESG investing and finance in Singapore.


Singapore Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings Is Less Risk and More Reward

Listed Real Estate Asia, KT Capital Group

Jacob Cheng

Listed Real Estate Asia

KT Capital Group

Principal investments and advisory firm that focuses on connecting the CIS countries with East Asia.

Principal investments and advisory firm

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We think Singapore developers is at a sweet spot on the back of market recovery, stronger capital management and attractive valuation</li>
<li>Residential and office market are seeing solid recovery, on the back of steep rate decline.  Accelerated M&amp;As and buyback programs will further unlock value to shareholders</li>
<li>Sector is trading at 0.64x PB and 55% discount to RNAV, assuming mean version, this implies 72% and 60% upside to historical mean of 1.1x and 28% respectively</li>
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We think Singapore developers is at a sweet spot on the back of market recovery, stronger capital management and attractive valuation
Residential and office market are seeing solid recovery, on the back of steep rate decline.  Accelerated M&amp;As and buyback programs will further unlock value to shareholders
Sector is trading at 0.64x PB and 55% discount to RNAV, assuming mean version, this implies 72% and 60% upside to historical mean of 1.1x and 28% respectively


SG RE Developers: The Physical Market Recovery, Improved Capital Recycling, & Valuation Dislocation

Singapore Market Roundup, Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup

<ul><li>CGS lowers Mermaid Maritime's target price but maintains 'add' rating.</li><li>UOB Kay Hian's Loh raises Yangzijiang Shipbuilding target price to $4.10.</li><li>Analysts raise Marco Polo Marine's target prices to 12 cents after contract win.</li></ul>

CGS lowers Mermaid Maritime's target price but maintains 'add' rating.UOB Kay Hian's Loh raises Yangzijiang Shipbuilding target price to $4.10.Analysts raise Marco Polo Marine's target prices to 12 cents after contract win.

Singapore Market Roundup (19-Nov-2025): CGS cuts Mermaid Maritime's target price, keeps 'add'

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)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

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.

Singtel (Singapore Telecommunications) / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>STI ETFs saw a 36% year-on-year AUM increase to S$3.38 billion, with S$349 million net inflows year-to-date.</li><li>STI banks' combined Non-Interest Income exceeded S$5 billion in 3Q25, with DBS, OCBC, and UOB comprising 50.4% of the Index.</li><li>ST Engineering led STI constituents with an 85% total return and a 74% target price upgrade in 2025.</li></ul>

STI ETFs saw a 36% year-on-year AUM increase to S$3.38 billion, with S$349 million net inflows year-to-date.STI banks' combined Non-Interest Income exceeded S$5 billion in 3Q25, with DBS, OCBC, and UOB comprising 50.4% of the Index.ST Engineering led STI constituents with an 85% total return and a 74% target price upgrade in 2025.

Singapore

UOL Group Limited is a property company. The Company has a diversified portfolio of development and investment properties, hotels, and serviced suites. UOL Group, through its subsidiary owns a portfolio of commercial assets and hotels. UOL Group operates in Asia, Oceania, and North America.

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UOL Group (UOL SP)

Haw Par Corp (HPAR SP): $1 Special Dividend–Xie Xie, Let's Make It Regular!

Haw Par’s stock could potentially double if the company raises its regular dividend to S$1.00 per share—a target achievable using solely its...

Devi Subhakesan

Singapore Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings Is Less Risk and More Reward

Singapore's Code of Conduct for ESG ratings is more light-handed than other regulation-based approaches, but therein lies the "less risk and more...

Kyle Rudden

SG RE Developers: The Physical Market Recovery, Improved Capital Recycling, & Valuation Dislocation

Singapore real estate developers are positioned for a re-rating, on the back of physical market recovery, accelerated M&As, as well as attractive...

Jacob Cheng

Singapore Market Roundup (19-Nov-2025): CGS cuts Mermaid Maritime's target price, keeps 'add'

CGS lowers Mermaid Maritime's target price but keeps 'add' rating; UOB Kay Hian raises Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to $4.10; Marco Polo Marine's...

Singapore Market Roundup

STI Makes New High at 4,575.91

STI ETFs saw a 36% year-on-year AUM increase to S$3.38 billion, with S$349 million net inflows year-to-date. STI banks' combined Non-Interest...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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