Thursday, March 2, 2017

Axiata: Axiata Digital, Huawei sign MoU to bring IoT capabilities across Asia. Axiata Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary Axiata Digital and Huawei on Wednesday signed a MoU to jointly promote Internet of Things (IoT) services across Asia. Under the agreement, Huawei would provide its cutting edge IoT connectivity technologies and application verticals such as connected car, smart home and sm


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Global | Trump’s first Address to Congress
The devil is still in the details…
Suhaimi Ilias







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Felda Global Ventures | Gaining back some sweetness
Chee Ting Ong







MSM Malaysia | Upward adjustments to sugar ceiling prices
Liew Wei Han







Nestle Malaysia | 4Q16 briefing takeaways
Liew Wei Han









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Malaysia | Soybean Oil in Fifth Gear
Tee Sze Chiah








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COMPANY RESEARCH





Company Update





Felda Global Ventures (FGV MK)
by Chee Ting Ong





Share Price:
MYR1.87
Target Price:
MYR1.60
Recommendation:
Hold




Gaining back some sweetness

51%-sugar subsidiary, MSM MK (HOLD), received a relief yesterday as the government raised ceiling prices of domestic refined sugar by 4%-7%. Our MSM analyst is positive on this development, raising his EPS forecasts by 7%/16%/13% for FY17/18/19 which correspondingly raises our FGV’s EPS by 8%/12%/6% (on low base). As FGV still trades 93x/51x FY17-18 PER, it remains a HOLD with unchanged TP of MYR1.60 on 1x trailing P/BV.



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY15A
FY16A
FY17E
FY18E
Revenue
15,558.8
17,282.6
17,785.1
17,943.1
EBITDA
1,180.8
1,073.1
903.9
1,029.9
Core net profit
(100.2)
(170.6)
73.4
135.2
Core EPS (sen)
(2.7)
(4.7)
2.0
3.7
Core EPS growth (%)
nm
nm
nm
84.2
Net DPS (sen)
4.0
0.0
1.2
2.2
Core P/E (x)
nm
nm
93.0
50.5
P/BV (x)
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
Net dividend yield (%)
2.1
0.0
0.6
1.2
ROAE (%)
1.9
0.6
1.3
2.3
ROAA (%)
(0.5)
(0.8)
0.3
0.6
EV/EBITDA (x)
10.0
11.3
15.6
13.5
Net debt/equity (%)
36.7
49.2
57.5
54.4










TP Revision





MSM Malaysia (MSM MK)
by Liew Wei Han





Share Price:
MYR4.43
Target Price:
MYR4.70
Recommendation:
Hold




Upward adjustments to sugar ceiling prices

Effective 1 Mar 2017, the ceiling prices for coarse grain white refined sugar for both wholesalers and retailers have been increased by 7%/4% to MYR2.87/kg and MYR2.95/kg respectively. This should help MSM to partly mitigate rising raw sugar costs. We raise our earnings forecasts by 7-16% factoring in the higher ASPs. Consequently, our TP is now a higher MYR4.70 (+60sen, 16.0x 2018 PER).



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY15A
FY16A
FY17E
FY18E
Revenue
2,307.3
2,658.4
2,821.9
3,119.6
EBITDA
384.1
191.6
275.0
359.1
Core net profit
271.1
120.7
162.5
205.9
Core EPS (sen)
38.6
17.2
23.1
29.3
Core EPS growth (%)
5.5
(55.5)
34.6
26.7
Net DPS (sen)
26.0
10.3
13.9
17.6
Core P/E (x)
11.5
25.8
19.2
15.1
P/BV (x)
1.5
1.6
1.5
1.5
Net dividend yield (%)
5.9
2.3
3.1
4.0
ROAE (%)
13.8
6.0
8.0
9.8
ROAA (%)
10.3
4.1
4.6
5.2
EV/EBITDA (x)
9.9
19.4
13.4
10.3
Net debt/equity (%)
14.9
8.0
28.4
27.3










Company Update





Nestle Malaysia (NESZ MK)
by Liew Wei Han





Share Price:
MYR76.02
Target Price:
MYR78.00
Recommendation:
Hold




4Q16 briefing takeaways

There could some headwinds ahead, given the uptick in raw material costs. However, we sense that NESZ has room for efficiency gains or that it could pass such cost increases through to consumers. Growing export sales could also act as a buffer. NESZ is fairly valued now, in our view, trading at 27.9x PER, in line with its 5Y mean. Our DCF-TP is unchanged at MYR78.00. FY17E DY of 3.6% should provide support to share price.



FYE Dec (MYR m)
FY15A
FY16A
FY17E
FY18E
Revenue
4,838.0
5,063.5
5,342.0
5,715.9
EBITDA
886.0
932.0
943.9
1,013.0
Core net profit
588.5
598.4
638.2
673.7
Core EPS (sen)
251.0
255.2
272.2
287.3
Core EPS growth (%)
6.9
1.7
6.6
5.6
Net DPS (sen)
260.0
270.0
270.5
285.5
Core P/E (x)
30.3
29.8
27.9
26.5
P/BV (x)
25.2
27.5
27.4
27.2
Net dividend yield (%)
3.4
3.6
3.6
3.8
ROAE (%)
79.5
94.0
98.3
103.1
ROAA (%)
24.6
24.0
24.7
24.6
EV/EBITDA (x)
19.8
19.9
19.1
17.8
Net debt/equity (%)
47.4
39.1
37.0
35.1








MACRO RESEARCH






The devil is still in the details…
by Suhaimi Ilias


Economics Research





President Trump’s first address to the Congress reiterate the “America First” theme and highlighted policy priorities i.e. tax reform, fair trade, immigration and border security, business regulations, defence and public safety. However, the speech overall lacked specifics, except for the USD1tr infrastructure investment, hence the guessing game on Trump’s policies will continue.












Soybean Oil in Fifth Gear
by Tee Sze Chiah


Technical Research





FBMKLCI rebounded after sixth consecutive day of losses. At day’s end, the index rose 3.92pts to settle at 1,697.69. Broader market was positive with gainers outpacing losers by 546 to 360. Trading volume of 3.02b worth MYR2.31b was recorded. Yesterday’s trading volume was higher compared to a day ago and therefore, we expect bargain-hunting session to continue, with potential rebound likely to lift FBMKLCI towards the upper resistance at between 1,705 and 1,710.







NEWS


Outside Malaysia:

U.S: Manufacturing expands at fastest pace since August 2014 as factory managers reported stronger orders and production. The Institute for Supply Management’s index climbed to 57.7, the sixth straight advance, from 56 a month earlier, the Tempe, Arizona-based group’s report showed. Readings above 50 indicate growth. The ISM’s gauge of orders increased to the highest level in just over three years, while an index of production posted its best reading since March 2011. The data were preceded by recent regional indicators showing similar strength that has prevailed since the presidential election as companies begin to step up investment and the global economy stabilizes. (Source: Bloomberg)

E.U: Euro-area manufacturing accelerated for a sixth month in February amid signs that inflation pressures may be starting to build as factories struggle to keep up with demand. A Purchasing Managers’ Index climbed to 55.4, IHS Markit said. The reading compares with a flash estimate of 55.5 and is up from 55.2 in January. Companies raised output charges at the fastest pace in more than five years as higher commodity prices and a weaker euro drove up costs, while suppliers took longer to fill orders, the London-based company said. (Source: Bloomberg)

U.K: House prices rose more than expected in February, according to Nationwide Building Society, a sign that the market’s strength has extended into this year. Prices gained 0.6% from January, a third month of gains. From a year earlier, prices climbed 4.5% to an average of GBP 205,846 (USD 254,000). Britain’s housing market and the wider economy have been surprisingly resilient since the vote to leave the European Union in June. (Source: Bloomberg)

China: Official factory gauge firmed in February as producer prices rebounded, giving top officials gathering in Beijing a solid economic backdrop as they seek to rein in financial risk. Manufacturing purchasing manager’s index climbed to 51.6 in February from 51.3 in January. Non-manufacturing PMI stood at 54.2 versus 54.6 in January. Private manufacturing PMI from Caixin Media and Markit Economics climbed to 51.7. (Source: Bloomberg)

S. Korea: Exports rose for a fourth month in February, led by sales of semiconductors and petroleum products. The biggest increase in shipments was to China, where there was also a surge in demand for Korean cosmetics. Exports rose 20.2% YoY (estimate was +13.6% YoY), data from the trade ministry show. Imports increased 23.3% YoY (estimate was +21.2% YoY), leaving a trade surplus of USD 7.2b (estimate was USD 4.9b). (Source: Bloomberg)





Other News:

Axiata: Axiata Digital, Huawei sign MoU to bring IoT capabilities across Asia. Axiata Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary Axiata Digital and Huawei on Wednesday signed a MoU to jointly promote Internet of Things (IoT) services across Asia. Under the agreement, Huawei would provide its cutting edge IoT connectivity technologies and application verticals such as connected car, smart home and smart meters. Axiata Digital, in turn, would provide the cloud-based IoT application enablement platform that allows for services to be deployed rapidly and cost effectively. (Source: The Star)

LKL International: LKL, Sri Lanka’s TMI to jointly distribute Japanese medical devices in Malaysia. LKL International is teaming up with TMI Solutions Pvt Ltd to distribute selected Nihon Kohden-branded medical devices in Malaysia. Its wholly owned subsidiaries Medik Gen S/B and LKL Advance Metaltech S/B had entered into a JV agreement with TMI to form a company, TMI Medik Group S/ B (TMG). LKL International will hold a 70% stake in TMG and the rest by TMI. The business activities to be carried out by the JV company, will begin within three months. (Source: The Sun Daily)

HeiTech Padu: Signs MYR41.87m agreement with PNB. HeiTech Padu has signed a MYR41.87m agreement with PNB for the supply, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of managed wide-area network infrastructure services for PNB. The contract would be for a five-year period commencing from Sept 1, 2016 to Aug 31, 2021. It had received a consent letter from PNB for HeiTech Padu to release an announcement to the local bourse. (Source: The Star)

Petrol One Resources: Secures contract for Asia Petroleum Hub. The agreement was signed between its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Petrol One Offshore S/B (POOSB) and Dalian Jinzhou Heavy Machinery Co Ltd (DJHM). POOSB will provide a supply base measuring five acres (2ha) on a plot of land located adjacent to the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor, along with the warehouse and logistic support, agency services and custom clearance, and marine support services. Meanwhile, DJHM, will pay a fee for the support services at a rate of cost plus 5%. (Source: The Edge Financial Daily)


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