STOCK FOCUS OF THE DAY
Maxis: More migration likely to new Hotlink plans HOLD
We maintain our HOLD recommendation on Maxis with unchanged forecasts and DCF-derived fair value of RM5.76/share (based on a WACC discount rate of 7% and a terminal growth rate assumption of 2%), implying an FY18F EV/EBITDA of 11x, 1SD below its 3-year average of 12x.
Based on the analyst briefing yesterday, we expect continued contraction in postpaid average revenue per user (ARPU), exacerbated by the recent Hotlink Postpaid Flex which offers free unlimited calls/SMS with 1GB data at RM30/month and an option to purchase additional 5GB data for RM25/month.
While management indicated that there will be term conditions to prevent the migration of existing postpaid customers to the new attractive Hotlink plans, we view that the underlying trend faces substantive headwinds as peers will be launching similar products. Hence, we maintain our prepaid attrition of 10K/month for FY18F, 8K/month for FY19F and 6K for FY20F. This leads to an unchanged FY18F service revenue decrease assumption of 4% in line with guidance of mid-single digit decline.
Others :
Ikhams Jaya: Lands RM102mil flood mitigation project in Kedah BUY
Press Metal: Alumina shortage eases as Rusal stays afloat HOLD
Automobile Sector: Onto more steady ground NEUTRAL
RETAIL RESEARCH
Stocks On Radar: CCK Consolidatated, Tong Herr Resources, Aluminium Company of Malaysia, Mikro MSC
ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHT
Indonesia: Expect BI to stay neutral
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
IHH Healthcare: IHH ready to infuse RM2.35b into India’s Fortis
Construction Sector: Up to 40% of ECRL jobs for local firms
Oil & Gas Sector: Supply base to be built in Bintulu for O&G industry
BAT Malaysia: BAT Malaysia seeks clearer regulations
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