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Astro is a media and entertainment holding company that offers paid digital satellite radio and television services. Read more

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Astro is a media and entertainment holding company that offers paid digital satellite radio and television services. Read more

Henry Tan Poh Hock's photo - CEO of Astro Malaysia Holdings

CEO

Henry Tan Poh Hock

CEO Approval Rating

84/100

Founded:

1996

Status:

PublicIndependent CompanyKLSEASTRO

SIC Code:

2741 NAICS listing »

4833 NAICS listing »

7311 NAICS listing »

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Publishing
Movies & Entertainment
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Advertising & Marketing
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Astro Malaysia Holdings' top 6 competitors are Freesat, Now TV, YouView TV Ltd., Freeview, blinkbox Entertainment and Sky. Together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 33.3K employees. Astro Malaysia Holdings has 4,600 employees and is ranked 2nd among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 5,410.

Freesat is one of Astro Malaysia Holdings's top competitors. Freesat was founded in 2007 in London, England. Freesat operates in the Broadcasting industry. Freesat generates $1.1B less revenue than Astro Malaysia Holdings.

Now TV is a top competitor of Astro Malaysia Holdings. Now TV was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Isleworth, England. Like Astro Malaysia Holdings, Now TV also operates in the Movies & Entertainment industry. Now TV generates $874.2M less revenue vs. Astro Malaysia Holdings.

YouView TV Ltd. is seen as one of Astro Malaysia Holdings's top competitors. YouView TV Ltd. is headquartered in London, England, and was founded in 2012. YouView TV Ltd. is in the Broadcasting industry. YouView TV Ltd. generates 1.53% the revenue of Astro Malaysia Holdings.

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Trending News for Astro Malaysia Holdings and Astro Malaysia Holdings's Competitors

January 19, 2021

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Sky and STUDIOCANAL sign deal to bring host of upcoming releases and classic films to Sky Cinema customers

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Quarterly and Annual Revenue

Trailing 12-Months Trend (TTM)

Annual Revenue

$1.1B

Astro Malaysia Holdings's revenue is the ranked 2nd among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 2.7B. Over the last three quarters, Astro Malaysia Holdings's revenue has decreased by 17.7%. Specifically, in Q3 2020's revenue was $257M; in Q2 2020, it was $242M; in Q1 2020, it was $312.2M.

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No recent acquisitions found related to Astro Malaysia Holdings

Astro Malaysia Holdings Funding History

$0$2.5M$4.4M

Since Astro Malaysia Holdings was founded in 1996, it has participated in 4 rounds of funding. In total Astro Malaysia Holdings has raised $4.4M. Astro Malaysia Holdings' last funding round was on Oct 2016 for a total of $750.0K

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Oct 2016
$750K
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Jul 2016
$1.1M
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Equity
Mar 2015
$2.5M
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IPO
Oct 2012
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Total Funding: $4.4M

Since Astro Malaysia Holdings was founded in 1996, it has participated in 4 rounds of funding. In total Astro Malaysia Holdings has raised $4.4M. Astro Malaysia Holdings' last funding round was on Oct 2016 for a total of $750.0K

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Indianroots is an online marketplace for clothes, accessories and household products.
$5M
Sep 04, 2014
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Astro Malaysia Holdings News

November 11, 20204rfv

Astro GO introduces new Download feature

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September 17, 2020BorneoPost Online

Astro to experience gradual recovery

KUCHING: Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (Astro) will likely experience a gradual recovery in its earning... See more »
September 16, 2020Digital News Asia

Astro records Q-on-Q improvement in Q2FY21 results

PATAMI +81% q-o-q to US$32 mil, Go Shop revenue +52% to US$35 mil... See more »
September 15, 2020The Sun Daily

Astro posts lower 2Q net profit of RM133.65m

"PETALING JAYAL Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd saw a 21.1% drop in net profit for its second quarter end... See more »
August 11, 20204rfv

Astro and #39;s Ultra Remote Wins a 2020 Red Dot Award for Product ...

Astro and #39;s Ultra Remote Wins a 2020 Red Dot Award for Product Design in the TV and Home Entertai... See more »
July 8, 20204rfv

Astro Malaysia Selects TVU Remote Production for Reality TV Singing Competition Program

Astro Malaysia Selects TVU Remote Production for Reality TV Singing Competition ProgramAstro Malaysia... See more »
June 19, 2020BorneoPost Online

Subdued outlook for Astro on lower 1Q earnings

KUCHING: Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (Astro) saw its revenue declined by 14.7 per cent year on year (... See more »

Astro Malaysia Holdings Press Releases

April 12, 2016PR Newswire Asia

Astro Sets Guinness World Records Title for Longest Live Streamed Festival

55 Hours of Live Streaming of Thaipusam Gets 119 Mil Reach on FacebookKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 1... See more »
October 14, 2014NEWSMAKER

SPARK / Astro / Moving Visuals Intl launch Asian doc-channel SPARK ASIA

MIPCOM, Cannes, Oct 14, 2014 - (ACN Newswire) - SPARK, Astro Malaysia, Malaysia's leading consumer me... See more »
July 23, 2014BUSINESS WIRE

Malaysia Mobile and Fixed Telecommunications and Pay-TV Markets Report 2014 - HSBB and Mobile Data Innovation Fuel Telecom Revenue Growth

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hhvgwr/mala... See more »

Astro Malaysia Holdings Videos

January 8, 2021Astro Malaysia Holdings Youtube Channel

"Terima Kasih Kerana Merealisasikan Impian Malaysia dan Potensinya" on YOUTUBE

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January 8, 2021Astro Malaysia Holdings Youtube Channel

"Thank You For Believing in Malaysian Dreams and Their Potential" on YOUTUBE

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January 6, 2021Astro Malaysia Holdings Youtube Channel

"Do #WhateverFromHome with Astro & Broadband from only RM6/day! (60s)" on YOUTUBE

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December 23, 2020Astro Malaysia Holdings Youtube Channel

"Dibintangi "L" Kim Myung Soo | "Royal Secret Agent" | iQYI VIP pada hanya RM6.90/bulan" on YOUTUBE

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December 23, 2020Astro Malaysia Holdings Youtube Channel

"L || iQIYI VIPRM6.90" on YOUTUBE

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December 23, 2020Astro Malaysia Holdings Youtube Channel

"Yoona || iQIYI VIPRM6.90" on YOUTUBE

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December 18, 2020Astro Malaysia Holdings Youtube Channel

"FAMtv (CH 100), a brand new pop-up channel on Astro" on YOUTUBE

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Headquarters

All Asia Broadcast Centre Technology Park Malaysia

Bukit Jalil, Selangor57000

603-9549-8752

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Overview

Astro is a media and entertainment holding company that offers paid digital satellite radio and television services. Astro Malaysia Holdings was founded in 1996. Astro Malaysia Holdings' headquarters is located in Bukit Jalil, Selangor, MY 57000. It h...

CEO

Astro Malaysia Holdings's CEO, Henry Tan Poh Hock, currently has an approval rating of 84%. Astro Malaysia Holdings's primary competitors are Freesat, Now TV & YouView TV Ltd..

Website

astro.com.my

Frequently Asked Questions about Astro Malaysia Holdings

  1. When was Astro Malaysia Holdings founded?

    Astro Malaysia Holdings was founded in 1996

  2. Who is Astro Malaysia Holdings's CEO?

    Astro Malaysia Holdings's CEO is Henry Tan Poh Hock

  3. How much revenue does Astro Malaysia Holdings generate?

    Astro Malaysia Holdings generates $1.1B in revenue

  4. How much funding does Astro Malaysia Holdings have?

    Astro Malaysia Holdings has historically raised $4.4M in funding

  5. Where is Astro Malaysia Holdings's headquarters?

    Astro Malaysia Holdings's headquarters is in Bukit Jalil Selangor, MY

  1. How many employees does Astro Malaysia Holdings have?

    Astro Malaysia Holdings has 4,600 employees

  2. What sector does Astro Malaysia Holdings operate in?

    Astro Malaysia Holdings is in Publishing, Movies & Entertainment, Advertising & Marketing

  3. Who are Astro Malaysia Holdings's competitors?

    Astro Malaysia Holdings's top competitors are Freesat, Now TV, YouView TV Ltd.

  4. Who has Astro Malaysia Holdings invested in?

    Astro Malaysia Holdings's has invested in companies such as Indianroots
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