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Fearless with IPS Securex IPS Securex is a one-stop provider of top-tier and integrated securitysolutions. It is able to capitalise on the concerns about individual safetyand national security across countries and industries. The favourableindustry outlook, innovative product portfolio and expanding orderbook are key positive things to note.

A first-mover advantage and healthy

cash position also allow IPS Securexto embark on a spree for morepartnerships and broader range ofproducts. At its current share price,IPS Securex trades at 7.5x consensusFY15 EPS of 5.5 Scents.

Asia-Pacific governmentsstepping up security effortsThe recent string of unfortunateevents and terrorist attacks are signalsto government bodies to take securitythreats seriously. Many nations in the

Asia-Pacific region have taken steps to boost their defence budgets (despitethe uncertain economic outlook) andinvest in security infrastructure.SIPRI projects that ASEAN militaryexpenditure will exceed US$40bn in2016.

Game-changing productsPepperBall & HyperWhistleConsensus estimates that thePepperBall products could generatesales of ~US$30m per country onaverage. In addition, related training

services could earn recurring incomeof ~US$5m per year. Anotherpromising product is HyperWhistle, ahigh-decibel traditional form of

whistle which will be smaller and

louder (up to 143dB) than otherexisting products on the market(110-130dB). This would enable IPSSecurex to expand into new marketsand move upstream into themanufacturing segment.

Strong order book andearnings growthIPS Securex’s order book stood atS$24.5m on 17 Oct 2014 andmanagement believes it wouldincrease with more contract wins

from customers like HDB and SMRT.New distributorships and productssecured could drive higher revenue, while its focus on the maintenanceand leasing business would alsogenerate a more stable incomestream.

Key risksIPS Securex’s competitive edge andoverseas distribution success arehighly reliant on an establishednetwork of suppliers and dealers Apart from FX risk (US$/S$), the

security industry is a sensitive business that is subject to variousgovernment regulations and tradepolicies.

IPS Securex Holdings NOT RATED

IPSS SP / IPSS.SI Current S$0.42

Market Cap Avg Daily Turnover Free Float Target N/A

US$50.25m US$0.14m 14.3% Prev. Target N/AS$67.23m S$0.18m 162.0 m shares Up/Downside N/A

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CIMB Analyst(s)

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William TNG, CFAT (65) 6210 8676E [email protected]

NGOH Yi SinT (65) 6210 8604E [email protected]

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Share price info

Share price perf. (%) 1M 3M 12M

Relative 22.2 75.6

Absolute 23.9 80.4

Major shareholders % held

Ips Technologies Pte Ltd 57.6

Ching Song Lim 15.6Khoon Lim Goh 7.4

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Price Close Relative to FSSTI (RHS)

Source: Bloomberg

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Jun-14 Aug-14 Oct-14 Dec-14

V o l m

FYE Jun (S$m) FY11* FY12* FY13* FY14* 1HFY14^

Revenue 4.9 4.2 9.5 12.4 3.8

Operating EBITDA 0.2 (0.2) 2.0 1.8 0.4

Net Profit 0.2 (0.2) 1.7 1.1 0.2

Core EPS (Scts) 0.1 (0.4) 2.7 2.8 0.0

Core EPS Growth (%) - -495% -765% 5% -98%

FD Core P/E (x) 403.6 nm 15.3 14.6 nm

DPS (Scts) - - - - -

Dividend Yield (%) - - - - - Net Gearing net cash net cash net cash net cash net cash

P/BV (x) 81.4 52.9 23.0 8.4 21.3

Recurring ROE (%) 8% -19% 56% 26% nm

*Based on IC of 162m. Post-IPO IC of 81m adjusted for 1 for 2 stock split

^Annualised figures

0.42

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52-week share price range

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SOURCE: CIMB, COMPANY REPORTS

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IPS Securex Holdings│Singapore

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Security solutions business

IPS Securex offers security products and integrated security solutions underthis segment, which contributed 68% and 61.3% of FY14 revenue and net profit,respectively. The extensive list of security products can generally be classifiedinto: 1) homeland security products, which are supplied to government bodies

and agencies. They are commonly deployed at airports, customer bordercheckpoints and military camps, and 2) general security products, which aresupplied to commercial entities and private customers. They are typicallyinstalled in buildings, vehicles and at critical infrastructure facilities.

Figure 4: Examples of homeland and general security products

SOURCES: COMPANY REPORTS

Maintenance and leasing business

The maintenance and leasing segment provides ad-hoc and/or regular

maintenance support services to its customers or long-term lease andmaintenance services (IPS Securex retains ownership of the security systemsfor which customers will pay an agreed monthly fee over a typical minimumperiod of seven years). This segment accounted for 32% of total revenue and38.7% of net profit in FY14. It provides recurring income for the group.




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Figure 5: FY14 revenue breakdown, by segment Figure 6: FY14 net profit breakdown, by segment

68.0%

32.0%

Security solutions business Maintenance and leasing business

61.3%

38.7%


SOURCES: CIMB, COMPANY REPORTS SOURCES: CIMB, COMPANY REPORTS

1.2 Strong relationships with key suppliersIPS Securex prides itself on its strategic partnerships with several industryleaders like Leidos Holdings Inc (USA), Biosensor Applications Sweden AB,Ultra Electronics (UK) and MOBOTIX AG (Germany). The company hassecured exclusive distribution rights with certain companies, including UltraElectronics and PepperBall Technologies.

Leidos Holdings Inc (USA)

Leidos, a FORTUNE 500® company, offers a mix of innovative technology andsector expertise in national security, health and engineering. Not only is it acritical partner of the US military, Department of Defense (DOD) and federallaw enforcement in national security and anti-terrorism efforts, it is certified bythe US Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Leidos has baggedmultiple awards, including the Nunn-Perry Award from the US DOD and top 5government contractors by Washington Technology. Its cargo inspectiontechnology boasts of versatile and powerful scanning at great efficiency levels.

Figure 7: For inspecting vehicles andcargo in high-volume operations

Figure 8: X-ray imaging from VACISIP6500 FullScan

Figure 9: 3D x-ray explosives detectionfor checked bags, air freight and parcels

SOURCES: LEIDOS SOURCES: LEIDOS SOURCES: LEIDOS

Ultra ElectronicsUltra Electronics is a world-leading group serving the defence & aerospace,security & cyber, transport and energy markets. It manages a portfolio ofspecialist capabilities, spanning land and maritime battlespace to aerospacesystems, airport systems and mass transit. Ultra Electronics works closely with




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international enforcement bodies and corporate clients such as the INTERPOL,the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Rolls-Royce. IPS Securex distributesthe group’s HyperSpike range of products (see Figures 10-12) for variousapplications including but not limited to riot control, fire drill/evacuation andtsunami warnings.

Figure 10: HyperShield for soundreinforcement in crowd and riot control

Figure 11: Portable HS-Micro is ideal forpiercing alert tones and clear commands

Figure 12: HS-24 is ideal forcommunicating long distances in highbackground noise

SOURCES: ULTRA ELECTRONICS SOURCES: ULTRA ELECTRONICS SOURCES: ULTRA ELECTRONICS

Figure 13: Business partners and suppliers


1.3 Star products that could change the ball game Among IPS Securex’s diversified offering of premium security products, thefollowing products stand out in terms of innovation and sales growth potential.

PepperBall

IPS Securex was recently awarded the authorised distributorship of PepperBallTechnologies Inc in Asia. The PepperBall line of weapons (system launchersand projectiles, with seven levels of irritation) is believed to have overcome thelimitations of pepper spray, as it contains non-lethal Pelargonic Acid Vanillylamide (PAVA) pepper and can be launched at a distance of 60-150 feet versus 8-20 feet (for pepper spray), thereby reducing the risk for the lawenforcer. This also minimizes the need to anticipate for changes in winddirection and can be more effective against shielding devices like umbrella.




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Moreover, PepperBall products have been proven safe and effective by severalusers, including the US Border Patrol and Federal Bureau of Prisons.PepperBall products have the potential to be widely adopted by enforcementagencies in the Asia-Pacific region as they assist with crowd control andsituational containment. PepperBall weapons could also be effective tools for

private security, replacing firearms and lowering incidents of weapon misuse.

Figure 14: PepperBall launchers and projectiles

SOURCES: PEPPERBALL TECHNOLOGIES

Figure 15: Firearm statistics per country

Country

Privately-

owned firearms

Military

firearms

Law

enforcement

firearms Total

Malaysia 370,000 440,250 70,000 880,250

Singapore 22,000 563,750 46,200 631,950

Vietnam 1,100,000 9,000,000 290,000 10,390,000

Indonesia 1,000,000 900,000 290,000 2,190,000 Thailand 10,000,000 1,957,500 280,000 12,237,500

Myanmar 2,000,000 503,500 100,800 2,604,300

Total (including SG) 14,492,000 13,365,000 1,077,000 28,934,000

Total (excluding SG) 14,470,000 12,801,250 1,030,800 28,302,050

5% peneration rate (excluding SG) 723,500 640,063 51,540 1,415,103

SOURCES: GUNPOLICY.ORG

Figure 15 details the firearm statistics in each country, which offers an insightinto the potential market size of PepperBall equipment (to replace or

complement the existing firearms employed). The consensus estimates of thedeal size for PepperBall launcher is at least US$30m per country, while trainingservices and sale of PepperBall projectiles could contribute about US$5m per year per country.

HyperWhistle

This may be the world’s smallest and loudest w histle, as the prototype produced143dB, compared to the car horn’s current maximum level of 130dB andaverage of 110dB. Besides applications in life-threatening situations, theHyperWhistle can transform into a directional whistle with the attachment ofan adapter. This would be useful for sporting matches. If the HyperWhistle is

successfully developed and produced, it would not only rewrite safety standards, but could also enable IPS Securex to move upstream into the manufacturing business and expand distribution to new markets in the US and Europe.




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1.4 Barriers of entry to security business We consider homeland security and defence as a market with considerably high barriers of entry because vendors usually need to possess the following criteriain order to enter the business/be considered for government tenders: proventrack record, regulatory licences, solid credibility and most importantly, thehighest international security level clearance. SGX-listed companies involved insecurity-related work are Starburst and ST Engineering.

IPS Securex differentiates itself by offering a wide range of high-qualityproducts and one-stop services, along with complementary value-addedservices such as regular training and a 24-hour hotline. The company hasfirst-mover advantage over new entrants, thanks to sole distributorships in Asiafor over 90% of the products and brands that it sells.

OUTLOOK

Healthy order book

Since its Catalist listing, IPS Securex has gone on to successfully secure morecontract deals and distributorships (see Figure 16), which would boost itsearnings in FY15 onwards. Its order book stood at S$24.5m on 17 Oct 2014, of which, S$6.7m was attributed to the security solutions business and theremaining S$17.8m to the maintenance and leasing business. More contract wins from SMRT and HDB would expand its order book moving forward.

Figure 16: Key Developments for IPS Securex since listing

Date Key Developments Impact

23-Dec-14

Signed a MOU with United Tactical Systems,

LLC ("UTS") and Watt re Corporation ("Watt re")

to jointly collaborate on the development,

manufacturing, marketing and sales of

HyperWhistle (high decibel traditional form

whistle).

More involved upstream in the development and

manufacturing of a s ecurity product

2-Dec-14

Signed a framework cooperation agreement

with Bio-Nexus Research to cooperate in the

promotion, marketing and sale to customers in

ASE AN region, solut ions which integrate B io-

Nexus' products with IPS capabilities

Sale and marketing of IPS capabilities

27-Nov-14

Secures contract of US$1.62million with a HK-

incorporated company for the sale of 50 sets of

Hyperspike acoustic hailing devices and their

supporting accessories for delivery to Vietnam.

Increase in order book value

27-Oct-14

Appointed as a non-exclus ive authorised

trading partner of Accipiter Radar Technologies

Inc., to promote and sell their range of products

and solutions in Asian c ountries

Broaden range of products for aviation safety,

airport runway surveillance, environmental

protection and homeland security

26-Sep-14

Signed a MOU with Ultra Electronics Undersea

Sensor System, Inc ("USSI") to expand the

marketing channel wrt USSI's accoustic hailing

devices.

Explore further expansion into new markets not

already in exist ing Reseller Agreement: Japan,

Korea, Taiwan, South Africa, Cambodia, Myanmar

and Phillippines

29-Aug-14

Awarded contract of S$4.5 mil lion by HDB for

installation, leasing and maintenance of Alert

Alarm Systems (" AAS ) in res idential housing

for elderly during emergency

As of 29 Augus t 14, the order book value is

S$24.6mil. To build up lease-and-maintenance

portfolio for recurring income

23-Jul-14

Awarded a contrac t by SMRT to supply ,

fabricate, install, test and commission closed-

circuit TV (CCTV) systems at 54 MRT stations

in Singapore. Contract valued at S$1.8million,

commence on 24 Jul 15 and expected t o be

completed by 1 Oct 15

Increase in order book value

15-Jul-14

Recognised as an authorised distributor of

PepperBall Technologies Inc. brand products

and services within Vietnam, Indonesia,

Malaysia and Cambodia wef 15 Jul 14.

Potential positive impact on earnings as PepperBall

Technologies develops, manufactures and

distributes less-lethal weapons to many us ers and

major agencies like Federal Bureau of Prisons, The

US Border Patrol, police and sheriff departments in

major US cities SOURCES: CIMB, COMPANY

Higher defence spending in the regionRecent political instability and terrorist threats have led to heightened securityconcerns, causing government bodies and agencies, as well as commercial




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entities, to step up their security efforts and investments in securityinfrastructure.

Figure 17: Sequence of events and unrest that threaten national security


According to the 2013 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)data on global military spending, military expenditure in Southeast Asia(excluding Brunei and Myanmar) recorded a 147% increase in 2004-2013 andis forecasted to surpass US$40bn in 2016.

Figure 18: ASEAN military spending rose steadily from US$14.4bn in 2004 toUS$35.5bn in 2013

SOURCES: SIPRI

Figure 19: National security concerns and economic growth caused defencebudgets in the region to increase





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Increase in air traffic flow, airport expansionIn addition to terrorist threats, increasing air traffic and airport expansion willdrive the security market (particularly, airport security) and spur securityspending in the region. According to Frost & Sullivan, the population in Asia-Pacific will rise from close to 4bn in 2014 to 4.7bn by 2025. This,combined with lower fuel costs and positive travel trends, spells substantialgrowth in the commercial aviation industry and airport security solutionsshould increase in tandem.

At the same time, airport development and expansion has been rampant across Asia-Pacific countries. Singapore is undertaking upgrading projects for Changi Airport Terminals, while Vietnam targets to develop at least three new airportsand increase the capacity of its existing seven airport terminals by 2020.Consequently, total airport security expenditure is expected to rise to US$9bnin Asia and US$298m in Singapore by 2015. The screening segment isprojected to take up the largest share of the Asia-Pacific airport security market,after access control and surveillance. This would benefit companies dealing with cargo and personnel scanning equipment.

Singapore Economic and Development Board support forsafety and security industrySingapore is internationally recognised as one of the world’s safest cities and isemerging as a thought leader for safety and security in Asia, after being selectedas the location for INTERPOL Global Complex For Innovation (IGCI), acutting-edge research and development facility for the identification of crimesand criminals, innovative training, operational support and partnerships. Giventhe Asian safety and security market’s estimated CAGR of 8% (Frost & Sullivan)in 2011-2015, the Singapore Economic and Development Board (EDB) hasentered into a strategic alliance with the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) to form the Safety and Security Industry Programme Office (SSIPO) topromote the industry and help local safety and security companies expand.

There will be more opportunities for security solutions companies to work withthe public sector through public-private partnerships and research institutes todevelop innovative solutions and export such capabilities to Asia and the rest ofthe world. We perceive this as a win-win situation for all.

RISKS

Dependent on major suppliers and dealersGiven its sales-driven and distribution-dominated business model, IPS Securexrelies heavily on established suppliers for products and exclusive distribution

agreements, which may be subject to changes in the future. 62.6% of FY13revenue is attributed to the performance of the dealers in overseas distributionmarkets.

Compliance with government regulations and policiesExports and trans-shipments make up the bulk of IPS Securex’s business, which are subject to trade policies and tariffs. Any changes in import taxes andcontrols would translate into higher selling prices, which could dampendemand for security products. Similarly, any changes in government spendingor regulations related to defence products and issues would affect the businesssince the security and defence industry is a highly-sensitive business that issubject to much government scrutiny.

FX exposureThe majority of IPS Securex’s products are sold in US$ (62.5% of FY13 revenue), while 83% of FY13 purchases were denominated in US$.




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Figure 20: SWOT Analysis

Strengths Weakness

●First-mover advantage

●High dependence on suppliers and

distributors

●

Strong relationships with key suppliers and

exclusive distribution rights

Opportunities Threats

●

Increasing security concerns and unstable

political climate in ASEAN●

Slowing regional economies may result in

defence budget cuts

●Potential to move upstream into development and

manufacturing of security products●

Suppliers may terminate distributorship

arrangements and enter the market directly

● New products pave way for new potential markets

SOURCES: CIMB, COMPANY REPORTS

FINANCIALSCustomer-driven seasonalityThe majority of IPS Securex’s customers are government bodies and agencies, which typically conclude their defence and security budgets at the start of theirfiscal years (first half of each calendar year). Orders are then usually placed bysuch customers in the second half of the calendar year. As such, IPS Securexexperiences a stronger 2H.

IPS Securex aims to develop its long-term maintenance and leasing business inthe region. Although such projects would be more capital-intensive in nature,they could be a source of recurring income moving forward.

Strong net cash positionIPS Securex’s cash generated from operations has been increasing steadily and would have stood at S$1.1m at end-FY14, instead of negative S$0.04m, were itnot for the IPO expenses of S$1.1m. Given its healthy net cash position ofS$4.5m at 30 Jun 2014, largely due to the IPO proceeds, IPS Securex has thefinancial capability to make new investments and acquisitions.

Figure 21: Operating cash flow (S$m)

(0.13)

0.47

2.06

(0.04)

(0.50)

-

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

Jun-11 Jun-12 Jun-13 Jun-14

SOURCES: CIMB, COMPANY REPORTS




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Topline and bottomline growthThe consensus foresees robust growth for both sales revenue and net profit,once IPS Securex’s financials normalise after IPO expenses and share-basedpayment of S$1.3m in FY14. Revenue increased by CAGR of 43.5% in FY12-14.IPS Securex performed below par in FY12 as the company underwentrestructuring. The consensus also expects the positive momentum to sustain,driven by potential earnings from new deals and key products likeHyperWhistle and PepperBall.

Figure 22: Topline and bottom line growth trends Figure 23: Segmental revenue trend (S$m)

0.2

(0.2)

1.7

1.1

0.1

(0.3)

1.7

2.1

(0.5)

-

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5


Net profit (S$m) Normalised profit (S$m)

2.2 2.1

6.7

8.52.7

2.0

2.8

4.0

-

2.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

14.0



SOURCES: CIMB, COMPANY REPORTS SOURCES: CIMB, COMPANY REPORTS

VALUATION

Based on consensus estimates, IPS Securex trades at 5.7x CY15 P/E, below theSGX-listed peers’ average of 13.2x and suppliers’ average of 23.2x. We also notethat IPS Securex’s share price has surged ~140% since listing and afterstock-split adjustment (IPO price of S$0.35).

Figure 24: Peers Comparison

Bloomberg Price

Target

Price

Market

Ca p Core P/E (x ) 3-ye ar EPS P/BV (x) Recurring ROE (%) Divide nd Yie ld (%)

Company Ticker Recom. (lcl curr) (lcl curr) (US$ m) CY2015 CY2016 CAGR (%) CY2015 CY2016 CY2015 CY2016 CY2015 CY2016

Singapore

IPS Securex Holdings Ltd IPSS SP Not rated 0.42 na 50 5.7 na na na na 60.4% na 1.2% na

Singapore Technologies Enginee STE SP ADD 3.37 3.93 7,843 17.8 16.2 na 4.4 4.1 25.4% 26.1% 4.5% 5.0%

Starburst Holdings Ltd STARB SP Not rated 0.61 na 113 8.7 7.1 na 2.3 1.8 29.7% 28.5% 2.3% 2.8%

Simple average (excluding IPSS) 13.2 11.7 na 3.3 3.0 27.5% 27.3% 3.4% 3.9%

International

Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC ULE LN Not rated 1,808 na 1,911 14.1 13.3 na 3.2 2.9 23.9% 22.7% 2.5% 2.7%

TASER International Inc TASR US Not rated 25.36 na 1,332 43.7 35.2 na 10.1 8.9 21.3% 23.6% na naLeidos Holdings Inc LDOS US Not rated 42.40 na 3,140 17.4 16.0 -53.9% na na 17.6% 18.2% 3.2% 3.5%Mobotix AG MBQ GR Not rated 11.02 na 169 17.6 15.4 37.1% 3.0 na 15.3% 17.6% 4.1% 5.4%

Primion Technology AG P4T GR Not rated 3.85 na 25 na na na na na na na na na

Simple average 23.2 20.0 -8.4% 5.5 5.9 19.5% 20.5% 3.3% 3.9%

Simple average (Overall) 19.9 17.2 -8.4% 4.6 4.5 22.2% 22.8% 3.3% 3.9% SOURCES: BLOOMBERG




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Rating Distribution (%) Investment Banking clients (%)

Add 58.4% 6.0%

Hold 29.4% 4.3%

Reduce 12.2% 1.0%

Distribution of stock ratings and investment banking clients for quarter ended on 31 December 2014

1586 companies under coverage for quarter ended on 31 December 2014

Corporate Governance Report of Thai Listed Companies (CGR). CG Rating by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (Thai IOD) in 2014.AAV – Very Good, ADVANC – Very Good, AEONTS – not available, AMATA - Good, ANAN – Very Good, AOT – Very Good, AP - Good, ASK – Very Good,

ASP – Very Good, BANPU – Very Good , BAY – Very Good , BBL – Very Good, BCH – not available, BCP - Excellent, BEAUTY – Good, BEC - Good, BECL – Very Good, BGH - not available, BH - Good, BIGC - Very Good, BJC – Good, BLA – Very Good, BMCL - Very Good, BTS - Excellent, CCET – Good,CENTEL – Very Good, CHG – not available, CK – Very Good, CPALL – not available, CPF – Very Good, CPN - Excellent, DELTA - Very Good, DEMCO – Good, DTAC – Very Good, EA - Good, ECL – not available, EGCO - Excellent, GFPT - Very Good, GLOBAL - Good, GLOW - Good, GRAMMY - Excellent, HANA -Excellent, HEMRAJ – Very Good, HMPRO - Very Good, ICHI - not available, INTUCH - Excellent, ITD – Good, IVL - Excellent, JAS – not available, JUBILE – not available, KAMART – not available, KBANK - Excellent, KCE - Very Good, KGI – Good, KKP – Excellent, KTB - Excellent, KTC – Good, LH - Very Good,LPN – Very Good, M - not available, MAJOR - Good, MAKRO – Good, MBKET – Good, MC – Very Good, MCOT – Very Good, MEGA – Good, MINT -Excellent, OFM – Very Good, OISHI – Good, PS – Very Good, PSL - Excellent, PTT - Excellent, PTTEP - Excellent, PTTGC - Excellent, QH – Very Good,RATCH – Very Good, ROBINS – Very Good, RS – Very Good, SAMART - Excellent, SAPPE - not available, SAT – Excellent, SAWAD – not available, SC – Excellent, SCB - Excellent, SCBLIF – Good, SCC – Very Good, SCCC - Good, SIM - Excellent, SIRI - Good, SPALI - Excellent, STA – Very Good, STEC - Good,SVI – Very Good, TASCO – Good, TCAP – Very Good, THAI – Very Good, THANI – Very Good, THCOM – Very Good, THRE – not available, THREL – Good, TICON – Good, TISCO - Excellent, TK – Very Good, TMB - Excellent, TOP - Excellent, TRUE – Very Good, TTW – Very Good, TUF - Good, VGI – Very Good, WORK – not available.




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CIMB Recommendation Framework

Stock Ratings Definition:

Add The stock’s total return is expected to exceed 10% over the next 12 months.

Hold The stock’s total return is expected to be between 0% and positive 10% over the next 12 months.

Reduce The stock’s total return is expected to fall below 0% or more over the next 12 months. The total expected return of a stock is defined as the sum of the: (i) percentage difference between the target price and the current price and (ii) the forwardnet dividend yields of the stock. Stock price targets have an investment horizon of 12 months.

Sector Ratings Definition:

Overweight An Overweight rating means stocks in the sector have, on a market cap-weighted basis, a positive absolute recommendation.

Neutral A Neutral rating means stocks in the sector have, on a market cap-weighted basis, a neutral absolute recommendation.

Underweight An Underweight rating means stocks in the sector have, on a market cap-weighted basis, a negative absolute recommendation.

Country Ratings Definition:

Overweight An Overweight rating means investors should be positioned with an above-market weight in this country relative to benchmark.

Neutral A Neutral rating means investors should be positioned with a neutral weight in this country relative to benchmark.

Underweight An Underweight rating means investors should be positioned with a below-market weight in this country relative to benchmark.

*Prior to December 2013 CIMB recommendation framework for stocks listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, Bursa Malaysia, Stock Exchange of Thailand,Jakarta Stock Exchange, Australian Securities Exchange, Taiwan Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India/Bombay Stock Exchange werebased on a stock’s total return relative to the relevant benchmarks total return. Outperform: expected to exceed by 5% or mor e over the next 12 months.Neutral: expected to be within +/-5% over the next 12 months. Underperform: expected to be below by 5% or more over the next 12 months. Trading Buy:expected to exceed by 3% or more over the next 3 months. Trading Sell: expected to be below by 3% or more over the next 3 months. For stocks listed onKorea Exchange, Hong Kong Stock Exchange and China listings on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Outperform: Expected positive total returns of 10% ormore over the next 12 months. Neutral: Expected total returns of between -10% and +10% over the next 12 months. Underperform: Expected negative totalreturns of 10% or more over the next 12 months. Trading Buy: Expected positive total returns of 10% or more over the next 3 months. Trading Sell: Expectednegative total returns of 10% or more over the next 3 months.

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