Edotco's proposed acquisition of a state-affiliated tower-co in Malaysia represents the third material transaction for Axiata in 2021. Deal multiples were not disclosed, but should have incorporated some scarcity and growth elements, in our view. Reiterate BUY with an unchanged MYR4.50 TP (based on a SOP). Axiata remains on track for a multi-year earnings recovery.

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