Company Guide Padini Holdings

Version 8 | Bloomberg: PAD MK | Reuters: PDNI.KL Refer to important disclosures at the end of this report

DBS Group Research . Equity 21 Feb 2017

Fashions with value, upgrade to BUY (Upgrade from hold) BUY Last Traded Price ( 20 Feb 2017): RM2.58 (KLCI : 1,712.58) Value emerged, upgrade to BUY. While we remain cautious that Price Target 12-mth: RM2.95 (14% upside) Padini Holdings’ (Padini) profit margin could come under Potential Catalyst: Stronger-than-expected topline growth pressure in 2HFY17 due to the weak ringgit, we upgrade our Where we differ: In line with consensus recommendation for Padini to BUY, given that value has Analyst emerged following its share price retracement by about 10% King Yoong CHEAH +60 32604 3908 [email protected] since our recent downgrade. What’s New  Earnings came within expectations Strong quarter, within ours but above street expectations. The group reported strong 2QFY17 earnings of RM54m (65% y-o-y),  GP margin could come under pressure in the driven by (1) 25% growth in revenue, and (2) higher GP margin coming quarters of 42% (vs 40% in 2QFY16) due to less product markdown during its special 4-day nationwide special sales. Its earnings  But value has emerged due to share retracement accounted for 52%/57% of our/consensus full-year earnings forecasts.  Upgrade to BUY with TP of RM2.95 GP margin could come under pressure due to weak ringgit. The group sources about 80-90% of its products from China, Price Relative through its sourcing agents. Although we understand that the correlations between currency movement and its GP margin is not so direct given that its sourcing agents could opt to absorb the currency difference, we maintain our view that margins could come under pressure in the 2HFY17 due to the persistent ringgit weakness since Nov 2016.

Valuation: The stock has corrected by about 10% since our downgrade Forecasts and Valuation back in end-Nov 2016. We believe that value has emerged in FY Jun (RM m) 2015A 2016A 2017F 2018F Revenue 978 1,301 1,418 1,527 view of its share price retracement given that the stock EBITDA 142 222 245 248 currently trades at an implied PEG <1 and our TP provides total Pre-tax Profit 112 187 210 215 return of >15%. Furthermore, the group may declare a special Net Profit 80.2 137 156 159 dividend of 1.5sen/share should earnings growth momentum Net Pft (Pre Ex.) 80.2 138 156 159 Net Pft Gth (Pre-ex) (%) (11.8) 72.0 12.8 2.4 is sustained, giving an attractive yield of 4.5% (3.9% without EPS (sen) 12.2 20.9 23.7 24.2 special dividend). As such, we upgrade our recommendation to EPS Pre Ex. (sen) 12.2 21.0 23.7 24.2 BUY with an unchanged TP of RM2.95, pegged to a 12x EPS Gth Pre Ex (%) (12) 72 13 2 Diluted EPS (sen) 12.2 21.0 23.7 24.2 forward PE. Net DPS (sen) 10.0 11.5 10.0 10.0 BV Per Share (sen) 61.6 71.3 84.9 99.2 Key Risks to Our View: PE (X) 21.2 12.4 10.9 10.6 Weaker-than-expected consumer spending and increasingly PE Pre Ex. (X) 21.2 12.3 10.9 10.6 P/Cash Flow (X) 8.8 9.6 9.4 9.4 competitive industry landscape. EV/EBITDA (X) 10.5 6.4 5.4 5.0 Net Div Yield (%) 3.9 4.5 3.9 3.9 At A Glance P/Book Value (X) 4.2 3.6 3.0 2.6 Issued Capital (m shrs) 658 Net Debt/Equity (X) CASH CASH CASH CASH Mkt. Cap (RMm/US$m) 1,697 / 381 ROAE (%) 20.2 31.4 30.3 26.3 Major Shareholders (%) Earnings Rev (%): 0 0 2 Yong Pang Chaun Holdings Sdn Bhd 43.7 Consensus EPS (sen): N/A 22.4 24.6 Skim Amanah Saham Bumiputera 5.0 Other Broker Recs: B: 5 S: 0 H: 7 Free Float (%) 50.1 Source of all data on this page: Company, AllianceDBS, Bloomberg 3m Avg. Daily Val (US$m) 0.83 Finance L.P ICB Industry : Consumer Goods / Personal Goods

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WHAT’S NEW Back to its fashionable self

Trending higher: The group reported sterling 2QFY17 under pressure in the 2HFY17 due to the persistent ringgit earnings of RM54m (+67% y-o-y, +90% q-o-q), supported by weakness. Since 8 November, ringgit has depreciated about 25% y-o-y growth in revenue. The strong revenue growth 4.5% against RMB. was mainly driven by (1) strong sales growth in existing Increased likelihood of a special dividend. The group declared stores, supported by its mix & match bundling and one piece a third interim dividend of 2.5sen/share, bringing its dividend promotional strategies, and (2) additional eight Padini payout to date to 7.5sen per share. We are maintaining our Concept Store and five Brands Outlet stores in operation, DPS forecasts of 10sen, but now foresee that the group may compared with 2QFY16. This brings 1HFY17 earnings to declare a special dividend of 1.5sen/share should earnings RM83m, accounting for 52/57% of our and consensus’ full- growth momentum is sustained, giving an attractive yield of year projections. 4.5% (3.9% without special dividend). GP margin remained strong during the quarter, but could be

under pressure going forward. Gross profit (GP) margin for the quarter strengthened by 200bps y-o-y to 42%, mainly supported by less product mark down during the quarter despite the group engaging in 4-day special sales nationwide.

The group sources about 80-90% of its products from China and the remaining from regional, through its sourcing agents. Although we understand that the correlations between currency movement and its GP margin is not so direct given

that its sourcing agents could opt to absorb the currency difference, we maintain our view that margins could come

Quarterly / Interim Income Statement (RMm) FY Jun 2Q2016 1Q2017 2Q2017 % chg yoy % chg qoq

Revenue 340 310 427 25.3 37.6 Cost of Goods Sold (204) (182) (248) 21.4 36.7 Gross Profit 136 129 178 31.3 38.8 Other Oper. (Exp)/Inc (91.0) (88.9) (106) 16.2 19.0 Operating Profit 44.9 39.7 72.7 61.9 83.2 Other Non Opg (Exp)/Inc 0.0 0.0 0.0 nm nm Associates & JV Inc 0.0 0.0 0.0 nm nm Net Interest (Exp)/Inc (0.4) 0.0 0.15 nm nm Exceptional Gain/(Loss) 0.0 0.0 (0.2) nm nm Pre-tax Profit 44.5 39.7 72.7 63.3 83.1 Tax (11.5) (11.0) (18.3) 59.4 66.1 Minority Interest 0.0 0.0 0.0 nm nm Net Profit 33.1 28.7 54.4 64.6 89.7 Net profit bef Except. 33.1 28.7 54.6 65.1 90.3 EBITDA 53.5 48.8 81.9 53.2 67.8 Margins (%) Gross Margins 39.9 41.5 41.8 Opg Profit Margins 13.2 12.8 17.0 Net Profit Margins 9.7 9.3 12.8

Source of all data: Company, AllianceDBS

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Total floor space (k sq ft) CRITICAL DATA POINTS TO WATCH

Earnings Drivers: SSSG and number of new outlets are key revenue drivers. Like other retailers, same store sales growth (SSSG) and the number of outlets opened by the group in the financial year is a key revenue driver for the group. After a strong performance in FY16, we estimate SSSG for FY17 to be about 2%, dragged by waning popularity of its popular mix-and-match bundling strategy for Padini Concept Stores (PCS). We believe that the group’s topline will continue to be sustained by full Revenue growth (%) contributions from 13 stores opened in FY16 and the opening of another 15 stores slated for FY17.

Brand Outlet could benefit from downtrading. We observe that consumers are increasingly looking for value in the competitive apparel market. This bodes well for the group’s rising star, Brands Outlet’s expansion over the next 2-3 years.

Huge untapped market in suburban cities. The group will focus on the Brands Outlet (BO) chain over the next three years, to improve business scale, distribution network, and operating SSS growth (%) leverage, to strengthen its presence in the local apparel market. Management sees business opportunities in the huge underserved markets in Malaysia’s suburban cities, and tapping these markets should keep it busy over the next few years. Once BO hits saturation point, management will review its growth strategy, including expanding its product lines and overseas business.

Margin compression remains a key concern. We are concerned that the popularity of its mix-and-match bundling strategy implemented in PCS will eventually taper off, which could drag Revenue growth from exports, consignment & others (%) down its SSSG, given the slower-than-expected recovery in domestic consumer spending. Given the ringgit's depreciation against RMB and USD, we expect the group’s margins to come under pressure.

Revenue growth from new floor spaces (%)

Source: Company, AllianceDBS

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Leverage & Asset Turnover (x) Balance Sheet: Strong balance sheet – net cash position. The group is in a net cash position, which allows the group to (1) sustain its dividend policy of at least 10 sen per share, and (2) undertake outlet expansion without stretching its balance sheet.

Share Price Drivers: Stable margins – key share price driver. Margins could come under pressure due to (1) aggressive sales campaigns to drive sales and maintain market leadership, (2) the group’s plans to absorb the 6% GST in the near term, and (3) more expensive Capital Expenditure imported merchandise due to the weaker ringgit.

Sustaining high dividend payout. Management is committed to pay out a minimum DPS of 10 sen over the next few years, even if earnings prospects remain sluggish, thanks to its (1) strong cash-generating capability, and (2) net cash position.

Key Risks: Competitive sector. Padini continues to face strong competition from a large pool of retail brands in Malaysia. ROE (%) Prolonged slump in consumer sentiment. Although the group has so far benefited from downtrading, a prolonged slump in consumer sentiment could dampen discretionary spending.

Company Background Padini is a 43-year-old Malaysia-based fashion retailer offering , accessories and under the brands of Padini, Vincci, Seed, Miki, Padini Authentic, P&Co, PDI, etc.

Forward PE Band (x)

PB Band (x)

Source: Company, AllianceDBS

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Key Assumptions FY Jun 2014A 2015A 2016A 2017F 2018F

Total retail floor space (k sq ft) 848 965 1,151 1,251 1,331 Revenue growth (%) 9.69 12.9 33.1 3.76 5.11 SSS growth (%) 4.85 2.21 16.0 2.09 2.49 Revenue growth from exports, consignment & (2.2) 0.34 0.14 (0.3) 0.24 others (%) Revenue growth from new 7.06 10.3 19.9 3.77 5.62 floor spaces (%)

Income Statement (RMm) FY Jun 2014A 2015A 2016A 2017F 2018F

Revenue 866 978 1,301 1,418 1,527 Cost of Goods Sold (466) (556) (759) (830) (906) Gross Profit 400 422 543 588 621 Other Opng (Exp)/Inc (276) (311) (356) (380) (409) Operating Profit 124 111 187 208 212 Other Non Opg (Exp)/Inc 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Associates & JV Inc 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Net Interest (Exp)/Inc 1.78 0.40 0.35 2.59 3.40 Exceptional Gain/(Loss) 0.0 0.0 (0.6) 0.0 0.0 Pre-tax Profit 126 112 187 210 215 Tax (34.8) (31.6) (49.3) (54.7) (56.0) Minority Interest 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Preference Dividend 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Net Profit 90.9 80.2 137 156 159 Net Profit before Except. 90.9 80.2 138 156 159 EBITDA 148 142 222 245 248 Growth Revenue Gth (%) 9.7 12.9 33.1 9.0 7.7 EBITDA Gth (%) 6.0 (3.7) 56.2 10.2 1.4 Opg Profit Gth (%) 5.8 (10.1) 67.7 11.1 2.1 Net Profit Gth (Pre-ex) (%) 6.1 (11.8) 72.0 12.8 2.4 Margins & Ratio Gross Margins (%) 46.2 43.2 41.7 41.5 40.7 Opg Profit Margin (%) 14.3 11.4 14.4 14.6 13.9 Net Profit Margin (%) 10.5 8.2 10.6 11.0 10.4 ROAE (%) 23.5 20.2 31.4 30.3 26.3 ROA (%) 16.0 13.7 19.6 18.4 16.7 ROCE (%) 20.0 17.8 27.5 26.3 23.4 Div Payout Ratio (%) 83.2 82.0 55.1 42.3 41.3 Net Interest Cover (x) NM NM NM NM NM Source: Company, AllianceDBS

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Quarterly / Interim Income Statement (RMm) FY Jun 2Q2016 3Q2016 4Q2016 1Q2017 2Q2017

Revenue 340 342 349 310 427 Cost of Goods Sold (204) (200) (209) (182) (248) Gross Profit 136 142 140 129 178 Other Oper. (Exp)/Inc (91.0) (96.0) (88.6) (88.9) (106) Operating Profit 44.9 46.4 51.1 39.7 72.7 Other Non Opg (Exp)/Inc 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Associates & JV Inc 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Net Interest (Exp)/Inc (0.4) (0.1) 0.50 0.0 0.15 Exceptional Gain/(Loss) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0.2) Pre-tax Profit 44.5 46.3 51.6 39.7 72.7 Tax (11.5) (11.1) (14.2) (11.0) (18.3) Minority Interest 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Net Profit 33.1 35.1 37.4 28.7 54.4 Net profit bef Except. 33.1 35.1 37.4 28.7 54.6 EBITDA 53.5 55.2 60.6 48.8 81.9 Supported by strong topline Growth growth and resilient GP Revenue Gth (%) 26.3 0.6 1.9 (11.1) 37.6 margin EBITDA Gth (%) 2.5 3.3 9.8 (19.5) 67.8 Opg Profit Gth (%) 1.8 3.2 10.2 (22.3) 83.2 Net Profit Gth (Pre-ex) (%) 3.7 6.2 6.5 (23.3) 90.3 Margins Gross Margins (%) 39.9 41.6 40.0 41.5 41.8 Opg Profit Margins (%) 13.2 13.5 14.6 12.8 17.0 Net Profit Margins (%) 9.7 10.3 10.7 9.3 12.8

Balance Sheet (RMm) Expect GP margin to come FY Jun 2014A 2015A 2016A 2017F 2018F under pressure in the coming Net Fixed Assets 109 123 123 122 118 quarters Invts in Associates & JVs 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Other LT Assets 10.8 12.5 14.4 13.2 12.1 Cash & ST Invts 171 246 350 421 514 Inventory 222 169 263 284 310 Debtors 55.2 50.6 49.3 53.7 57.8 Other Current Assets 0.95 1.40 0.28 0.28 0.28 Total Assets 569 603 800 895 1,012

ST Debt 37.2 26.5 60.2 45.0 45.0 Creditor 110 138 235 256 279 Other Current Liab 11.5 11.8 16.5 16.5 16.5 LT Debt 15.0 12.5 9.64 9.64 9.64 Other LT Liabilities 7.39 8.00 9.23 9.23 9.23 Shareholder’s Equity 388 406 469 559 652 Minority Interests 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total Cap. & Liab. 569 603 800 895 1,012

Non-Cash Wkg. Capital 157 70.7 61.0 66.3 73.0 Net Cash/(Debt) 119 207 280 366 459 Debtors Turn (avg days) 22.1 19.7 14.0 13.3 13.3 Creditors Turn (avg days) 82.1 86.4 94.2 112.9 112.1 Inventory Turn (avg days) 150.9 135.9 109.0 126.0 124.7 Asset Turnover (x) 1.6 1.7 1.9 1.7 1.6 Healthy balance sheet- Current Ratio (x) 2.8 2.6 2.1 2.4 2.6 net cash position Quick Ratio (x) 1.4 1.7 1.3 1.5 1.7 Net Debt/Equity (X) CASH CASH CASH CASH CASH Net Debt/Equity ex MI (X) CASH CASH CASH CASH CASH Capex to Debt (%) 79.7 107.3 44.2 64.1 54.9 Z-Score (X) 8.9 8.4 9.0 8.4 8.1

Source: Company, AllianceDBS

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Cash Flow Statement (RMm) FY Jun 2014A 2015A 2016A 2017F 2018F

Pre-Tax Profit 126 112 187 210 215 Dep. & Amort. 23.6 30.6 34.9 36.8 35.8 Tax Paid (35.6) (33.4) (42.0) (54.7) (56.0) Assoc. & JV Inc/(loss) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Chg in Wkg.Cap. (66.7) 75.1 (9.7) (5.2) (6.8) Other Operating CF 4.96 7.71 6.02 (6.7) (7.5) Net Operating CF 52.0 192 176 181 181 Capital Exp.(net) (41.6) (41.8) (30.8) (35.0) (30.0) Other Invts.(net) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Invts in Assoc. & JV 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Div from Assoc & JV 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Strong cash flow Other Investing CF (57.3) (31.8) 2.46 6.69 7.50 generation Net Investing CF (98.9) (73.6) (28.4) (28.3) (22.5) Div Paid (75.7) (65.8) (75.7) (65.8) (65.8) Chg in Gross Debt 13.7 (16.0) 27.8 (15.2) 0.0 Capital Issues 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Other Financing CF 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Net Financing CF (62.0) (81.8) (47.9) (81.0) (65.8) Currency Adjustments 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Chg in Cash (109) 36.5 99.7 71.2 92.7 Opg CFPS (sen) 18.0 17.7 28.2 28.2 28.5 Free CFPS (sen) 1.57 22.8 22.1 22.1 22.9 Source: Company, AllianceDBS

Target Price & Ratings History

Source: AllianceDBS Analyst: King Yoong CHEAH

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AllianceDBS recommendations are based an Absolute Total Return* Rating system, defined as follows: STRONG BUY (>20% total return over the next 3 months, with identifiable share price catalysts within this time frame) BUY (>15% total return over the next 12 months for small caps, >10% for large caps) HOLD (-10% to +15% total return over the next 12 months for small caps, -10% to +10% for large caps) FULLY VALUED (negative total return i.e. > -10% over the next 12 months) SELL (negative total return of > -20% over the next 3 months, with identifiable catalysts within this time frame) Share price appreciation + dividends

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