Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Trung Nguyen

Senior Credit Analyst

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Credit

Vedanta Resources Limited operates as a diversified natural resource company. The Company extracts and process zinc, lead, aluminum, iron ore, copper, and silver, as well as focuses on oil and natural gas. Vedanta Resources serves clients worldwide.

Vedanta Resources (VRL) has launched a roadshow to market its USD 144A/RegS benchmark-sized notes (likely to be 5NC2 or mainly 5NC2, and/or 7NC3), with a potential total size of USD 1.5 bn. The proceeds will be used to refinance the USD 13.875% 2027 notes (USD 470 mn outstanding) and USD 13.875% 2028 notes (USD 1,008 mn outstanding). VRL has sent a conditional redemption notice to trustees of the 2027 notes and 2028 notes, assuming the proposed notes issuance is successful.​ VRL has concurrently launched a tender offer for the 2027 and 2028 notes.  We expect the proposed 5NC2 notes to price at c. 10%, and the 7NC3 notes at c. 11%.

  Vedanta Resources (VRL) has launched a roadshow to market its USD 144A/RegS benchmark-sized notes (likely to be 5NC2 or mainly 5NC2, and/or 7NC3), with a potential total size of USD 1.5 bn. The proceeds will be used to refinance the USD 13.875% 2027 notes (USD 470 mn outstanding) and USD 13.875% 2028 notes (USD 1,008 mn outstanding). VRL has sent a conditional redemption notice to trustees of the 2027 notes and 2028 notes, assuming the proposed notes issuance is successful.​ VRL has concurrently launched a tender offer for the 2027 and 2028 notes.    We expect the proposed 5NC2 notes to price at c. 10%, and the 7NC3 notes at c. 11%. 

Vedanta Resources - Event Flash - 5NC2/7NC3 Notes Offering - Lucror Analytics

SoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services. The Company also operates ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) and fiber optic high-speed Internet connection, e-Commerce businesses, and Internet based advertising and auction businesses.

Softbank Group (SBG) has launched a four-part benchmark-sized bond offering comprising USD and EUR notes. The proceeds will mainly be used for debt repayment, including the redemption of foreign currency-denominated bonds, as well as for general corporate purposes, including the maintenance of a cash position for the redemption of outstanding notes due over the next two years along with new investments. In particular, SBG will redeem its USD 766.8 mn 4.75% 2024 bonds (due September) early at par.

  Softbank Group (SBG) has launched a four-part benchmark-sized bond offering comprising USD and EUR notes. The proceeds will mainly be used for debt repayment, including the redemption of foreign currency-denominated bonds, as well as for general corporate purposes, including the maintenance of a cash position for the redemption of outstanding notes due over the next two years along with new investments. In particular, SBG will redeem its USD 766.8 mn 4.75% 2024 bonds (due September) early at par. 

Softbank Group - Event Flash - Launches Four-Part USD And EUR Bond Offering - Lucror Analytics

Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust / Credit

Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust is a real estate investment trust that invests in malls and other retail locations.

Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMRT SP)

Yesterday, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMIRT) launched an exchange offer for the USD 7.25% 2024 notes maturing on June 19th, with an outstanding amount of USD 138.4 mn. The company has offered to exchange each of the USD 1,000 principal of the notes for USD 432 of USD 7.5% 2026 notes and a USD 600 cash payment. The funding will come from a credit facility of up to IDR 1.5 tn. We recommend that holders of the 2024 notes participate in the offer. Considering that it requires 70% of holders to take part, holding out could cause the transaction to fall through, with LMIRT then defaulting on the notes.

  Yesterday, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMIRT) launched an exchange offer for the USD 7.25% 2024 notes maturing on June 19th, with an outstanding amount of USD 138.4 mn. The company has offered to exchange each of the USD 1,000 principal of the notes for USD 432 of USD 7.5% 2026 notes and a USD 600 cash payment. The funding will come from a credit facility of up to IDR 1.5 tn.   We recommend that holders of the 2024 notes participate in the offer. Considering that it requires 70% of holders to take part, holding out could cause the transaction to fall through, with LMIRT then defaulting on the notes. 

Lippo Malls Indonesia - Event Flash - Exchange Offer For 2024 Notes; Q1 Results - Lucror Analytics

PT Indika Energy Tbk is an energy company. The Company provides energy services, energy resources and infrastructure, primarily in the areas of coal production, engineering, procurement and construction services and power generation services.

Indika Energy has launched a tender offer for its USD 8.25% 2025 notes, with USD 534 mn outstanding. For each USD 1,000 in principal, the tender consideration is USD 962.5 and early tender consideration is USD 50, leading to a total consideration of USD 1,012.5. Indika is concurrently launching a USD 144A/RegS offering. Holders of the 8.25% '25s may request to receive priority allocation on the new notes. We view initial price talk of 8.875% as attractive, given the company's robust credit profile and improving debt maturity profile.

  Indika Energy has launched a tender offer for its USD 8.25% 2025 notes, with USD 534 mn outstanding. For each USD 1,000 in principal, the tender consideration is USD 962.5 and early tender consideration is USD 50, leading to a total consideration of USD 1,012.5. Indika is concurrently launching a USD 144A/RegS offering. Holders of the 8.25% '25s may request to receive priority allocation on the new notes.   We view initial price talk of 8.875% as attractive, given the company's robust credit profile and improving debt maturity profile. 

Indika Energy - Event Flash - Launches Tender Offer And 5NC2 Notes Offering - Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited develops, owns, and operates casinos. The Company offers casino gaming, restaurants, bars, and resorts facilities. Melco Resorts & Entertainment serves customers in Asia.

Melco Resorts and Entertainment (MLCO) announced yesterday that it is planning to issue USD 500 mn in 8NC3 notes. In addition, subsidiary Studio City has initiated a tender offer to repurchase up to USD 100 mn of the STCITY 6.0 '25s. We view positively MLCO's proposed bond issuance and the maturity extension of its credit facilities, as well as Studio City's tender offer, as they demonstrate management's proactive approach in managing the company's debt maturities. The transactions will significantly reduce MLCO's refinancing risk in FY 2025, as the company would have c. USD 1.5 bn of availability under its credit facilities that can be used to help repay the USD 1.0 bn MPEL 4.875 '25s due in June 2025. Moreover, management has committed to prioritise debt reduction over dividend payments in FY 2024. We view the price talk of 7.75-7.875% as fair.

  Melco Resorts and Entertainment (MLCO) announced yesterday that it is planning to issue USD 500 mn in 8NC3 notes. In addition, subsidiary Studio City has initiated a tender offer to repurchase up to USD 100 mn of the STCITY 6.0 '25s. We view positively MLCO's proposed bond issuance and the maturity extension of its credit facilities, as well as Studio City's tender offer, as they demonstrate management's proactive approach in managing the company's debt maturities. The transactions will significantly reduce MLCO's refinancing risk in FY 2025, as the company would have c. USD 1.5 bn of availability under its credit facilities that can be used to help repay the USD 1.0 bn MPEL 4.875 '25s due in June 2025. Moreover, management has committed to prioritise debt reduction over dividend payments in FY 2024.   We view the price talk of 7.75-7.875% as fair. 

Melco Resorts - Event Flash - Proposing USD 500 Mn 8NC3 Notes Issuance - Lucror Analytics

Credit Events
Track catalysts impacting credits

Vedanta Resources - Event Flash - 5NC2/7NC3 Notes Offering - Lucror Analytics

Vedanta Resources (VRL) has launched a roadshow to market its USD 144A/RegS benchmark-sized notes (likely to be 5NC2 or mainly 5NC2, and/or...

Lucror Analytics

Softbank Group - Event Flash - Launches Four-Part USD And EUR Bond Offering - Lucror Analytics

Softbank Group (SBG) has launched a four-part benchmark-sized bond offering comprising USD and EUR notes. The proceeds will mainly be used for...

Lucror Analytics

Lippo Malls Indonesia - Event Flash - Exchange Offer For 2024 Notes; Q1 Results - Lucror Analytics

Yesterday, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMIRT) launched an exchange offer for the USD 7.25% 2024 notes maturing on June 19th, with an...

Lucror Analytics

Indika Energy - Event Flash - Launches Tender Offer And 5NC2 Notes Offering - Lucror Analytics

Indika Energy has launched a tender offer for its USD 8.25% 2025 notes, with USD 534 mn outstanding. For each USD 1,000 in principal, the tender...

Lucror Analytics

Melco Resorts - Event Flash - Proposing USD 500 Mn 8NC3 Notes Issuance - Lucror Analytics

Melco Resorts and Entertainment (MLCO) announced yesterday that it is planning to issue USD 500 mn in 8NC3 notes. In addition, subsidiary Studio...

Lucror Analytics