Entertainment Destination for Malaysians

Chairman's Statement

Dear Shareholders,

FY20 has been a busy and productive year for Astro as we rolled out many new innovative products and solutions across business lines to meet the needs of our discerning and diverse customer base, both households and individuals alike. In the middle of digital upheavals reshaping the media landscape, we delivered positive FY20 financial performance, underpinned by a disciplined focus on operational efficiencies.

Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi
Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Dividend per share

FY20

7.5 sen

Cumulative dividend declared since IPO

FY20

RM4.0b

Direct contribution to GDP

FY20

RM2.0b

Dividend per share

FY20

7.5 sen

Cumulative dividend declared since IPO

FY20

RM4.0b

Direct contribution to GDP

FY20

RM2.0b

Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi
Independent Non-Executive Chairman

GCEO’s Statement

Dear Shareholders,

FY20 saw us intensifying our efforts to improve customer service and experience with our new Ultra Box, newly revamped Astro GO user interface, introduction of content-broadband bundles and addition of streaming services iQIYI and HBO GO. As we journey towards continuous improvement, we are delighted to share that Astro was named Malaysia’s Brand of the Year at the prestigious 2019 Putra Brand Awards. This recognition by Malaysian consumers affirms our position as the leading brand in Malaysia, even as competition for customers’ time and attention intensifies.

Henry Tan
Group Chief Executive Officer
Henry Tan
Group Chief Executive Officer

Group Financial Review

Financial Year Ended 31 January

  • revenue (RM m)
    5,475
    FY16
    5,613
    FY17
    5,531
    FY18
    5,479
    FY19
    4,912
    FY20
  • ebitda (RM m)
    1,941
    FY16
    1,817
    FY17
    1,820
    FY18
    1,605
    FY19
    1,723
    FY20
  • patami (RM m)
    615
    FY16
    624
    FY17
    771
    FY18
    463
    FY19
    655
    FY20
  • TV households ('000)
    4,818
    FY16
    5,121
    FY17
    5,489
    FY18
    5,713
    FY19
    5,697
    FY20
  • arpu (RM)
    99.3
    FY16
    100.4
    FY17
    99.9
    FY18
    99.9
    FY19
    100.0
    FY20
  • Share of tv viewership (%)
    76
    FY16
    77
    FY17
    77
    FY18
    75
    FY19
    76
    FY20

    Quick Facts FY20

    • Financials

      Revenue

      RM4.9b


      PATAMI

      RM655m


      Free cash flow

      RM1.2b


      Dividend per share

      7.5 sen

      Households

      Penetration

      75%


      Share of TV viewership

      76%


      Total On Demand shows streamed

      74m


      ARPU

      RM100.0

      Individuals

      Registered users of streaming services

      2.6m


      Digital monthly unique visitors

      11.6m

    • Content

      Hours of content produced

      11.3k


      Share of 2019 local movies Gross Box Office

      50%

      Radio

      Weekly listenership

      16.9m


      Monthly digital radio users

      3.0m

      Adex

      Total adex

      RM641m


      Share of TV adex

      43%


      Share of radex

      80%


      Share of digidex

      4%

    • Commerce

      Registered customers

      2.2m


      Revenue

      RM368m

      Sustainability

      Greenhouse gas emissions

      18%


      Water consumption

      8%


      Electricity and energy consumption

      16%

      • Financials

        Revenue

        RM4.9b


        PATAMI

        RM655m


        Free cash flow

        RM1.2b


        Dividend per share

        7.5 sen

      • Households

        Penetration

        75%


        Share of TV viewership

        76%


        Total On Demand shows streamed

        74m


        ARPU

        RM100.0

      • Individuals

        Registered users of streaming services

        2.6m


        Digital monthly unique visitors

        11.6m

      • Content

        Hours of content produced

        11.3k


        Share of 2019 local movies Gross Box Office

        50%

      • Radio

        Weekly listenership

        16.9m


        Monthly digital radio users

        3.0m

      • Adex

        Total adex

        RM641m


        Share of TV adex

        43%


        Share of radex

        80%


        Share of digidex

        4%

      • Commerce

        Registered customers

        2.2m


        Revenue

        RM368m

      • Sustainability

        Greenhouse gas emissions

        18%


        Water consumption

        8%


        Electricity and energy consumption

        16%

        Our Value Creation

        Inputs Sustainable Value Outputs

          Sustainability Drivers

          At Astro, we are committed to ensuring long-term sustainability encompassing profit, people and planet. We embrace our role to create value for our shareholders, care for the well-being of our talent, empower local communities, minimise our environmental footprint and address the interests of our stakeholders towards achieving business sustainability.

          Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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          • Content

            Championing Asian Originals

            The breadth and depth of Astro’s content is our key differentiator. We are refreshing and innovating our content offering to serve all age groups, leveraging our strength in content creation, production and aggregation.

            Customer

            Our Reach

            To be the Entertainment Destination for Malaysians, we are deepening home engagement through our Pay-TV, NJOI and broadband services, while simultaneously broadening our reach to individuals via our streaming services, digital brands, radio and commerce offerings.

            Experience & Technology

            Leveraging Technology to Define Customer Experience

            We leverage technology and data to provide customers with the best of home and personal entertainment experience, from content to customer care and convenience.

          • Talent

            Embracing Diversity, Inclusivity and Creativity

            We practise an equal opportunity policy without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age or disability.

            Community & Environment

            Carbon Avoidance from Solar Energy Generation
            • Content

              Championing Asian Originals

              The breadth and depth of Astro’s content is our key differentiator. We are refreshing and innovating our content offering to serve all age groups, leveraging our strength in content creation, production and aggregation.

              Customer

              Our Reach

              To be the Entertainment Destination for Malaysians, we are deepening home engagement through our Pay-TV, NJOI and broadband services, while simultaneously broadening our reach to individuals via our streaming services, digital brands, radio and commerce offerings.

            • Experience & Technology

              Leveraging Technology to Define Customer Experience

              We leverage technology and data to provide customers with the best of home and personal entertainment experience, from content to customer care and convenience.

              Talent

              Embracing Diversity, Inclusivity and Creativity

              We practise an equal opportunity policy without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age or disability.

            • Community & Environment

              Carbon Avoidance from Solar Energy Generation
              • Content

                Championing Asian Originals

                The breadth and depth of Astro’s content is our key differentiator. We are refreshing and innovating our content offering to serve all age groups, leveraging our strength in content creation, production and aggregation.

              • Customer

                Our Reach

                To be the Entertainment Destination for Malaysians, we are deepening home engagement through our Pay-TV, NJOI and broadband services, while simultaneously broadening our reach to individuals via our streaming services, digital brands, radio and commerce offerings.

              • Experience & Technology

                Leveraging Technology to Define Customer Experience

                We leverage technology and data to provide customers with the best of home and personal entertainment experience, from content to customer care and convenience.

              • Talent

                Embracing Diversity, Inclusivity and Diversity

                We practise an equal opportunity policy without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age or disability.

              • Community & Environment

                Carbon Avoidance from Solar Energy Generation

                Eighth Annual General Meeting (Virtual AGM)

                29 July 2020
                Wednesday

                2:00 pm

                Broadcast venue:
                Studio 1, Ground Floor, All Asia Broadcast Centre,
                Technology Park Malaysia,
                Lebuhraya Puchong-Sungai Besi, Bukit Jalil
                57000 Kuala Lumpur

                As a precautionary measure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors of Astro has decided that the Eighth AGM of the Company will be held on a fully virtual basis via online meeting facilities.

                Enquiries

                For any enquiry relating to the virtual AGM registration, appointment of proxy and request for Integrated Annual Report 2020 and Circular to Shareholders, please contact Boardroom:

                Tel
                • : +603 7890 4700 (Help Desk)
                • +603 7890 4716 (Encik Mohamed Sophie bin Ahmad Nawawi)
                • +603 7890 4718 (Puan Yuslina binti Md Yusof)
                Fax : +603 7890 4670
                29 July 2020
                Wednesday

                2:00 pm

                Broadcast venue:
                Studio 1, Ground Floor, All Asia Broadcast Centre,
                Technology Park Malaysia, Lebuhraya Puchong-Sungai Besi, Bukit Jalil
                57000 Kuala Lumpur

                As a precautionary measure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors of Astro has decided that the Eighth AGM of the Company will be held on a fully virtual basis via online meeting facilities.

                Enquiries

                For any enquiry relating to the virtual AGM registration, appointment of proxy and request for Integrated Annual Report 2020 and Circular to Shareholders, please contact Boardroom:

                Tel
                • : +603 7890 4700 (Help Desk)
                • +603 7890 4716 (Encik Mohamed Sophie bin Ahmad Nawawi)
                • +603 7890 4718 (Puan Yuslina binti Md Yusof)
                Tel
                • : +603 7890 4700 (Help Desk)
                • +603 7890 4716
                  (Encik Mohamed Sophie bin Ahmad Nawawi)
                • +603 7890 4718
                  (Puan Yuslina binti Md Yusof)
                Fax : +603 7890 4670

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