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 See important disclosures at the end of this report Powered by EFA TM  Platform 1 Results Review, 6 February 2015 Thurs Guinness Anchor (GUIN MK) Buy (from Neutral) Consumer Non-cyclical - Food & Beverage Products Target Price: MYR14.10 Market Cap: USD1,031m Price: MYR12.20 Strong 2QFY15 Earnings Surpass Expectations Macro  Risks  Growth  Value  84 87 90 92 95 98 101 103 106 109 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5 Guinness (GUIN MK) Pri ce Clos e Rel ati ve to FTSE Bursa Mala ysi a KLCI Index (RHS) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800    F   e    b      1    4    A   p   r      1    4    J   u   n      1    4    A   u   g      1    4    O   c    t      1    4    D   e   c      1    4    V   o    l    t    h  Source: Bloomberg  Avg Turnover (MYR/USD) 1.20m/0.35m Cons. Upside (%) 8.2 Upside (%) 15.6 52-wk Price low/high (MYR) 12.1 - 15.2 Free float (%) 46 Share outstanding (m) 302 Shareholders (%) GAPL Ltd 51.0  Aberdeen Asset Management 6.1 Share Performance (%) YTD 1m 3m 6m 12m  Absolute (0.8) (0.8) (4.1) (9.1) (13.2) Relative (3.2) (4.6) (2.1) (5.2) (14.2) mpliant Fong Kah Yan  +603 9207 7668 [email protected] For ecas ts and Valuations Jun-13 Jun-1 4 Jun-15F Jun -16F Jun -17F T otal turnover (MYRm) 1,676 1,611 1,798 1,852 1,934  Reported net prof it (MYRm) 218 198 230 233 244 Recurring net profit (MYRm) 218 198 230 233 244 Recurring net profit growth (%) 5.2 (9.2) 15.9 1.4 5.0 Recurring EPS (MYR) 0.72 0.66 0.76 0.77 0.81 DPS (MYR) 0.69 0.64 0.69 0.70 0.74 Recurring P/E (x) 16.9 18.6 16.0 15.8 15.1 P/B (x) 10.1 10.3 9.8 9.3 8.8 P/CF (x) 16.1 15.4 13.7 12.8 13.2 Div idend Yield (%) 5.6 5.3 5.7 5.7 6.0 EV/EBITDA (x) 11.3 12.1 10.6 10.3 9.8 Return on av erage equity (%) 58.6 54.9 62.6 60.0 59.7 Net debt to equity (%) 22.4 24.7 23.0 12.2 9.5 Our vs consensus EPS (adjusted) (%) 12.5 8.8 8.7  Source: Company data, RHB Guinness 1HFY15 (Jun) results were above our and consensus expectations, largely due to strong sales driven by volume growth, favourable pricing and brand mix, and a reduction in the amount of contraband beers. Given the retracement of the share price from its recent peak of MYR13.32 and the strong quarter, we upgrade our call to BUY (from Neutral) with a revised TP of MYR14.10 (15.6% upside).  Above expectations.  Guinness Anchor ’s (Guinness) 1HFY15 net profit of MYR130.7m (+13% YoY) was above our and consensus expectations, making up 67.4% and 64.1% of FY15 earnings forecasts respectively. In 1HFY15, sales were up 10.8% YoY, on the back of: i) 6% YoY volume growth; ii) favourable pricing and sales mix; and iii) a reduction in the amount of contraband beers from the intensified enforcement efforts. Sequentially, 2QFY15 earnings rose 39.4% QoQ, driven by: i) 32.5% increase in sales from seasonal demand; and ii) EBIT margin expansion to 19.5% (1QFY15: 18.7%) from ongoing strategic cost management. An interim DPS of 20 sen was declared for the quarter under review (2QFY14: 20 sen).  Forecasts and risks . In view of the better-than-expected 1HFY15 results, we nudge up our FY15-FY17 earnings forecasts by 12-18.6% respectively after updating our sales and margins assumptions. Key risks to our recommendation are: i) weaker-than-ex pected sales volume; ii) an excise duty hike; and iii) intensified competition from contraband beer.  Investment case. We replace our DCF valuation methodology with that of a dividend di scount model (DDM) (CoE: 8%, TG: 2%) given Guinness’  consistent dividend payouts in tandem with earnings growth as well as the brewery sector being a fairly mature industry. Our revised DDM- derived TP of MYR14.10 implies FY15/FY16 P/Es of 18.6x/18.3x respectively. As the share price has retraced by 8.4% from a recent peak of MYR13.32, we upgrade Guinness to a BUY recommendation from Neutral with a higher TP of MYR14.10 (from MYR13.10) as valuations are undemanding at FY15/FY16 P/Es of 15.8x/15.2x, which is below Guinness’  average five-year historical trading P/E of 18.7x. Dividend yields for FY15/FY16 remain decent as well at 5.7% for both financial years.

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  • See important disclosures at the end of this report Powered by EFATM Platform 1

    Results Review, 6 February 2015

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    Guinness Anchor (GUIN MK) Buy (from Neutral) Consumer Non-cyclical - Food & Beverage Products Target Price: MYR14.10

    Market Cap: USD1,031m Price: MYR12.20

    Strong 2QFY15 Earnings Surpass Expectations

    Macro 2.00

    Risks 1.00

    Growth 1.00

    Value 2.00

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    Avg Turnover (MYR/USD) 1.20m/0.35m

    Cons. Upside (%) 8.2

    Upside (%) 15.6

    52-wk Price low/high (MYR) 12.1 - 15.2

    Free float (%) 46

    Share outstanding (m) 302

    Shareholders (%)

    GAPL Ltd 51.0

    Aberdeen Asset Management 6.1

    Share Performance (%)

    YTD 1m 3m 6m 12m

    Absolute (0.8) (0.8) (4.1) (9.1) (13.2)

    Relative (3.2) (4.6) (2.1) (5.2) (14.2)

    mpliant

    Fong Kah Yan +603 9207 7668

    [email protected]

    Forecasts and Valuations Jun-13 Jun-14 Jun-15F Jun-16F Jun-17F

    Total turnover (MYRm) 1,676 1,611 1,798 1,852 1,934

    Reported net profit (MYRm) 218 198 230 233 244

    Recurring net profit (MYRm) 218 198 230 233 244

    Recurring net profit growth (%) 5.2 (9.2) 15.9 1.4 5.0

    Recurring EPS (MYR) 0.72 0.66 0.76 0.77 0.81

    DPS (MYR) 0.69 0.64 0.69 0.70 0.74

    Recurring P/E (x) 16.9 18.6 16.0 15.8 15.1

    P/B (x) 10.1 10.3 9.8 9.3 8.8

    P/CF (x) 16.1 15.4 13.7 12.8 13.2

    Dividend Yield (%) 5.6 5.3 5.7 5.7 6.0

    EV/EBITDA (x) 11.3 12.1 10.6 10.3 9.8

    Return on average equity (%) 58.6 54.9 62.6 60.0 59.7

    Net debt to equity (%) 22.4 24.7 23.0 12.2 9.5

    Our vs consensus EPS (adjusted) (%) 12.5 8.8 8.7

    Source: Company data, RHB

    Guinness 1HFY15 (Jun) results were above our and consensus expectations, largely due to strong sales driven by volume growth, favourable pricing and brand mix, and a reduction in the amount of contraband beers. Given the retracement of the share price from its recent peak of MYR13.32 and the strong quarter, we upgrade our call to BUY (from Neutral) with a revised TP of MYR14.10 (15.6% upside).

    Above expectations. Guinness Anchors (Guinness) 1HFY15 net profit

    of MYR130.7m (+13% YoY) was above our and consensus expectations, making up 67.4% and 64.1% of FY15 earnings forecasts respectively. In 1HFY15, sales were up 10.8% YoY, on the back of: i) 6% YoY volume growth; ii) favourable pricing and sales mix; and iii) a reduction in the amount of contraband beers from the intensified enforcement efforts. Sequentially, 2QFY15 earnings rose 39.4% QoQ, driven by: i) 32.5% increase in sales from seasonal demand; and ii) EBIT margin expansion to 19.5% (1QFY15: 18.7%) from ongoing strategic cost management. An interim DPS of 20 sen was declared for the quarter under review (2QFY14: 20 sen).

    Forecasts and risks. In view of the better-than-expected 1HFY15 results, we nudge up our FY15-FY17 earnings forecasts by 12-18.6% respectively after updating our sales and margins assumptions. Key risks to our recommendation are: i) weaker-than-expected sales volume; ii) an excise duty hike; and iii) intensified competition from contraband beer.

    Investment case. We replace our DCF valuation methodology with that of a dividend discount model (DDM) (CoE: 8%, TG: 2%) given Guinness consistent dividend payouts in tandem with earnings growth as well as the brewery sector being a fairly mature industry. Our revised DDM-derived TP of MYR14.10 implies FY15/FY16 P/Es of 18.6x/18.3x respectively. As the share price has retraced by 8.4% from a recent peak of MYR13.32, we upgrade Guinness to a BUY recommendation from Neutral with a higher TP of MYR14.10 (from MYR13.10) as valuations are undemanding at FY15/FY16 P/Es of 15.8x/15.2x, which is below Guinness average five-year historical trading P/E of 18.7x. Dividend yields for FY15/FY16 remain decent as well at 5.7% for both financial years.

  • Guinness Anchor (GUIN MK) 6 February 2015

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    Briefing Highlights A strong 2QFY15. 2QFY15 net profit of MYR76.1m (+15.2% YoY, +39.4% QoQ) was stronger than expected, largely due to: i) volume growth from seasonal demand; ii) ongoing strategic cost management as well as iii) a reduction in the amount of contraband beer. Indeed, while the second quarter of the financial year has always been the strongest quarter, we note that vis--vis 2QFY14, 2QFY15 earnings were up by a robust 15.2%, largely due to its improved cost efficiencies and working capital management. We understand from management that sales performance of all its core brands, namely Heineken, Tiger and Guinness were beyond expectations with Tiger leading the pack. Management also added that Tiger is currently the leading brand in the market as well.

    Impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Upon the implementation of the GST, the current 5% sales tax will be replaced by a 6% GST. However, we note that under the GST regime, businesses are entitled to claim an input tax incurred for its taxable supplies. While the impact of GST on Guinness' earnings remains unclear, management stated that Guinness is prepared for its implementation this Apr 2015. It added that the strong double-digit growth earnings momentum may not sustain after the implementation of the GST, due to a potential slowdown in consumer spending. Management, however, expects the impact to be normalised within six months after the GST is implemented after the market gets used to the new regime.

    Strengthening of the USD has minimal impact on Guinness. Since Guinness core operation is in Malaysia, its sales are denominated in MYR. We also understand from management that a portion of its raw materials are denominated in the USD. However, management clarified that the strengthening of the USD will have a minimal impact on Guinness earnings as the portion is not substantial and it has entered into a one-year currency hedging contract annually.

    Price hike across its core brands in Dec 2014. Management revealed that there was a single-digit percentage of price hike across its core brands in Dec 2014. We believe the price hike was in preparation for the upcoming GST as under The Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Regulations 2014, retailers or traders are not allowed to increase their net profit margin for any goods or services for 18 months from Jan 2015 till Jun 2016.

    Forecasts and risks. We believe FY15 will likely be a record year for Guinness given its strong 1HFY15 thus far. However, after factoring in the potential slowdown in consumer spending post-GST, price hike across its core brands in Dec 2014 and not least, its ongoing strategic cost management, we believe our FY16 earnings forecast of MYR233m (+1.4% YoY) is reasonable. We believe the potential slowdown in sales post-GST may also be mitigated by the intensified efforts by the Royal Malaysian Customs and various enforcement agencies to eradicate contraband beers. For FY17, we forecast a 5% YoY growth in its earnings, reflecting the recovery in consumer spending post-GST. The key risks to our recommendation are: i) weaker-than-expected sales volume; ii) an excise duty hike; and iii) intensified competition from contraband beer.

  • Guinness Anchor (GUIN MK) 6 February 2015

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    Figure 1: Guinness Anchors quarterly results review

    FYE June (MYRm) 2QFY14 1QFY15 2QFY15 QoQ (%) YoY (%) 1HFY14 1HFY15 YoY (%) Comments

    Revenue 499.4 393.2 520.8 32.5 4.3 825.2 913.9 10.8 1HFY15 strong sales due to volume growth, favourable pricing and brand mix, and a reduction in amount of contraband beers

    EBIT 89.3 73.7 101.5 37.7 13.6 156.1 175.2 12.2

    EBIT Margin (%) 17.9 18.7 19.5 18.9 19.2 Quarterly EBIT margin continued to expand from ongoing strategic cost management

    Interest expense (1.9) (1.4) 0.0 (100.7) (100.5) (3.3) (2.3) (30.5)

    Interest income 0.8 0.5 0.0 (100.0) (100.0) 1.6 1.4 (7.0)

    Associates 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

    EI/Others 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

    Pretax profit 88.1 72.8 101.5 39.4 15.1 154.3 174.3 12.9

    Pretax Margin (%) 17.7 18.5 19.5 18.7 19.1

    Tax (22.1) (18.2) (25.4) 39.4 15.1 (38.6) (43.6) 12.9

    Effective tax rate (%) 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 Effective tax rate in line with expectations

    Minority Interest 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

    Net Profit 66.1 54.6 76.1 39.4 15.2 115.7 130.7 13.0

    Core Profit 66.1 54.6 76.1 39.4 15.2 115.7 130.7 13.0

    Net Margin (%) 13.2 13.9 14.6 14.0 14.3

    Source: Company data, RHB

  • Guinness Anchor (GUIN MK) 6 February 2015

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    Figure 2: Guinness results for the past eight quarters

    FYE June (MYRm) 3QFY13 4QFY13 1QFY14 2QFY14 3QFY14 4QFY14 1QFY15 2QFY15

    Revenue 442.5 412.1 325.8 499.4 372.6 412.9 393.2 520.8

    Growth QoQ (%) -6.9 -20.9 53.3 -25.4 10.8 -4.8 32.5

    Growth YoY -15.8 0.2 20.7 4.3

    COGS (359.2) (367.9) (259.0) (410.1) (323.3) (347.7) (319.5) (419.3)

    EBIT 83.3 44.2 66.8 89.3 49.3 65.2 73.7 101.5

    EBIT Margin (%) 18.8 10.7 20.5 17.9 13.2 15.8 18.7 19.5

    Interest expense (2.1) (1.4) (1.4) (1.9) (2.3) (1.8) (1.4) 0.0

    Interest income 0.4 0.4 0.8 0.8 0.4 0.6 0.5 0.0

    Associates 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

    EI/Others 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

    Pretax profit 81.5 43.2 66.2 88.1 47.4 64.1 72.8 101.5

    Pretax Margin (%) 18.4 10.5 20.3 17.7 12.7 15.5 18.5 19.5

    Tax (20.4) (9.8) (16.5) (22.1) (11.9) (17.1) (18.2) (25.4)

    Effective tax rate (%) 25.0 22.6 25.0 25.0 25.0 26.7 25.0 25.0

    Minority Interest 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

    Net Profit 61.2 33.5 49.6 66.1 35.6 46.9 54.6 76.1

    Core Profit 61.2 33.5 49.6 66.1 35.6 46.9 54.6 76.1

    Net Margin (%) 13.8 8.1 15.2 13.2 9.5 11.4 13.9 14.6

    Source: Company data , RHB

    Figure 3: Guinness Anchor's quarterly EBIT margins

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  • Guinness Anchor (GUIN MK) 6 February 2015

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    Figure 4: Derivation of TP from DDM valuation FYE June FY16F FY17F FY18F FY19F FY20F FY21F

    DPU (MYR) 0.70 0.74 0.78 0.82 0.87 0.91

    Discount factor 1.08 1.17 1.26 1.36 1.47 1.58

    PV of dividend (MYR) 0.65 0.63 0.62 0.61 0.59 0.57

    Discount rate (%) 8.0%

    Terminal Value (MYR) 16.45

    PV of terminal value (MYR) 10.39

    Target price (MYR) 14.10

    Rf 4.0% CoE 8.0%

    Beta 0.76 TG (%) 2.0%

    Risk premium (Rm-Rf) 5.2%

    Rm 9.2%

    Source: RHB

    Figure 5: 12-month forward P/E Figure 6: 12-month forward dividend yield

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  • Guinness Anchor (GUIN MK) 6 February 2015

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    Financial Exhibits

    Profit & Loss (MYRm) Jun-13 Jun-14 Jun-15F Jun-16F Jun-17F

    Total turnover 1,676 1,611 1,798 1,852 1,934

    Cost of sales (1,111) (1,032) (1,194) (1,236) (1,278)

    Gross profit 565 578 603 616 656

    Gen & admin expenses (70) (70) (79) (85) (90)

    Selling expenses (212) (232) (225) (231) (251)

    Other operating costs 10 (6) 11 11 11

    Operating profit 293 271 311 311 326

    Operating EBITDA 334 312 357 362 381

    Depreciation of fixed assets (41) (41) (46) (51) (55)

    Operating EBIT 293 271 311 311 326

    Interest income 3 3 3 3 3

    Interest expense (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)

    Pre-tax profit 289 266 306 306 322

    Taxation (71) (68) (77) (74) (77)

    Profit after tax & minorities 218 198 230 233 244

    Reported net profit 218 198 230 233 244

    Recurring net profit 218 198 230 233 244

    Source: Company data, RHB

    Cash flow (MYRm) Jun-13 Jun-14 Jun-15F Jun-16F Jun-17F

    Operating profit 293 271 311 311 326

    Depreciation & amortisation 41 41 46 51 55

    Change in working capital (12) (18) (7) 14 (20)

    Other operating cash flow (1) (8) - (10)

    Operating cash flow 321 286 350 366 361

    Interest received 3 3 3 3 3

    Interest paid (7) - (7) (7) (7)

    Tax paid (89) (50) (77) (74) (77)

    Cash flow from operations 229 239 268 288 279

    Capex (46) (25) (48) (48) (48)

    Other investing cash flow 1 (13) 5 - -

    Cash flow from investing activities (45) (38) (43) (48) (48)

    Dividends paid (227) (207) (209) (212) (222)

    Increase in debt (50) - (25) (15) (15)

    Cash flow from financing activities (277) (207) (234) (227) (237)

    Cash at beginning of period 161 68 62 53 66

    Total cash generated (93) (6) (8) 13 (6)

    Implied cash at end of period 68 62 54 66 60

    Source: Company data, RHB

  • Guinness Anchor (GUIN MK) 6 February 2015

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    Financial Exhibits

    Balance Sheet (MYRm) Jun-13 Jun-14 Jun-15F Jun-16F Jun-17F

    Total cash and equivalents 68 62 53 66 60

    Inventories 47 39 93 98 98

    Accounts receivable 323 333 298 292 318

    Other current assets 19 7 7 7 7

    Total current assets 458 442 452 464 484

    Tangible fixed assets 226 220 213 203 192

    Intangible assets 36 39 55 62 66

    Total other assets 20 1 1 1 1

    Total non-current assets 281 260 269 266 259

    Total assets 739 702 721 730 743

    Short-term debt - 100 80 65 55

    Accounts payable 179 153 164 176 182

    Other current liabilities 4 - - - -

    Total current liabilities 183 253 244 241 237

    Total long-term debt 150 50 60 50 45

    Other liabilities 40 43 40 40 40

    Total non-current liabilities 190 93 100 90 85

    Total liabilities 373 346 344 331 322

    Share capital 151 151 151 151 151

    Retained earnings reserve 214 206 226 247 269

    Shareholders' equity 366 357 377 398 420

    Total equity 366 357 377 398 420

    Total liabilities & equity 739 702 721 730 743

    Source: Company data, RHB

    Key Ratios (MYR) Jun-13 Jun-14 Jun-15F Jun-16F Jun-17F

    Revenue growth (%) 3.2 (3.9) 11.6 3.0 4.4

    Operating profit growth (%) 5.8 (7.8) 14.9 (0.0) 4.9

    Net profit growth (%) 5.2 (9.2) 15.9 1.4 5.0

    EPS growth (%) 5.2 (9.2) 15.9 1.4 5.0

    Bv per share growth (%) (3.7) (2.4) 5.8 5.5 5.5

    Operating margin (%) 17.5 16.8 17.3 16.8 16.9

    Net profit margin (%) 13.0 12.3 12.8 12.6 12.6

    Return on average assets (%) 28.7 27.5 32.3 32.1 33.2

    Return on average equity (%) 58.6 54.9 62.6 60.0 59.7

    Net debt to equity (%) 22.4 24.7 23.0 12.2 9.5

    DPS 0.69 0.64 0.69 0.70 0.74

    Recurrent cash flow per share 0.76 0.79 0.89 0.95 0.92

    Source: Company data, RHB

  • Guinness Anchor (GUIN MK) 6 February 2015

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    SWOT Analysis

    The business provides stable recurring cash flow

    Leader in Malaysian breweries industry with a brand of portfolio encompassing all price points

    Strong corporate governance

    Aggressive marketing efforts and the introduction of new brands by key rivals may take some market share away

    Intensified competition from the contraband beers

    Growth in the premium segment helps boost ASPs and improve profit margins

    A reform in the alcohol taxes may see beer becoming relatively cheaper than other alcoholic beverages

    Small presence in the super premium segment

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    Company Profile Guinness Anchor is involved in the manufacture, sale and distribution of beer. Its key brands are Tiger, Guinness and Heineken.

  • Guinness Anchor (GUIN MK) 6 February 2015

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    Recommendations & Target Price

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    Date RecommendationTarget Price Price

    2014-11-17 Neutral 13.1 13.2

    2014-08-25 Neutral 13.1 13.5

    2014-08-22 Neutral 12.8 13.5

    2014-05-12 Sell 12.8 13.9

    2014-02-19 Sell 13.5 15.2

    2013-09-13 Sell 15.2 17.4

    2013-08-23 Neutral 20.5 18.1

    2013-05-15 Neutral 20.5 20.7

    2013-05-07 Neutral 17.5 19.7

    2013-02-22 Buy 17.5 16.6

    Source : RHB, Bloomberg

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    RHB Guide to Investment Ratings Buy: Share price may exceed 10% over the next 12 months

    Trading Buy: Share price may exceed 15% over the next 3 months, however longer-term outlook remains uncertain Neutral: Share price may fall within the range of +/- 10% over the next 12 months Take Profit: Target price has been attained. Look to accumulate at lower levels

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