Wednesday, September 18, 2013

MayBank KE 19 Sep 13

Asean F&B: Make Hay While the Sun Shines; Overweight
-Japan''s Suntory last week announced a deal to buy Lucozade and Ribena in a USD2.1b deal. We believe there are more of such deals to come, with the next target likely an ASEAN-centric brand. To add spice to the competition, rival brewers may also be on the prowl.
-We believe that complementary soft drink brands and instant coffee may represent some areas of interest. Heightened M&A activities will drive overall sector valuations higher.
-We think companies such as Del Monte Pacific, Yeo Hiap Seng, Super Group and Old Town are attractive targets.
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