ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

In Equity Sales and Research for more than 25 years covering Asian markets. Possesses in-depth knowledge of a wide range of companies, economies, and markets in Asia. Over his career, he has specialised in HK/China and ASEAN markets at various different Investment Banks, most recently heading equities in Indonesia for Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Jakarta for more than three years. Whilst in Jakarta, he produced a well-read daily and weekly product on the Indonesian market, which included company visits, as well as political, economic and sector commentary. A former racing skier, who enjoys ultra-marathons and surfing in his spare time.

ASEAN Insight Provider

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Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ) - Cementing a Positive Performance

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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

Equity Bottom-Up

Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ace-hardware-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12808:1" rel="noopener">Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ)</a> booked an impressive set of 3Q2023 results after registering a strong improvement in SSSG over the last few months as well as increasing store count.</li>
<li>The company has booked particularly strong performance outside Java, where spending power has proved to be strong, with the company's digital promotions boosting sales significantly and complementing offline sales. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ace-hardware-indonesia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12808:1" rel="noopener">Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ)</a> has regained its lustre with a more coherent set of initiatives to drive future growth from promotions to new store formats. Valuations remain reasonable.</li>
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Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ) booked an impressive set of 3Q2023 results after registering a strong improvement in SSSG over the last few months as well as increasing store count.
The company has booked particularly strong performance outside Java, where spending power has proved to be strong, with the company's digital promotions boosting sales significantly and complementing offline sales. 

Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ) has regained its lustre with a more coherent set of initiatives to drive future growth from promotions to new store formats. Valuations remain reasonable.


Ace Hardware Indonesia (ACES IJ) - Renaissance in Motion