Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Yanlord Land, Lenovo</li>
<li>In the US, January personal spending unexpectedly declined 0.2% m-o-m (0.2% e / 0.8% revised p), driven by an outsized drop in motor vehicle purchases, as well as decreases in categories such as recreational goods amid the harsh winter weather. Meanwhile, personal income rose 0.9% m-o-m (0.4% e / 0.4% p).</li>
<li>Separately, the PCE inflation data for January was in line with estimates, showing a slight deceleration on a y-o-y basis. The PCE price index rose 2.5% y-o-y (2.5% e / 2.6% p) and 0.3% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.3% p) in January, while the core PCE price index (the Fed's preferred measure of inflation) advanced 2.6% y-o-y (2.6% e / 2.9% revised p) and 0.3% mo-m (0.3% e / 0.2% p).</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Yanlord Land, Lenovo
In the US, January personal spending unexpectedly declined 0.2% m-o-m (0.2% e / 0.8% revised p), driven by an outsized drop in motor vehicle purchases, as well as decreases in categories such as recreational goods amid the harsh winter weather. Meanwhile, personal income rose 0.9% m-o-m (0.4% e / 0.4% p).
Separately, the PCE inflation data for January was in line with estimates, showing a slight deceleration on a y-o-y basis. The PCE price index rose 2.5% y-o-y (2.5% e / 2.6% p) and 0.3% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.3% p) in January, while the core PCE price index (the Fed's preferred measure of inflation) advanced 2.6% y-o-y (2.6% e / 2.9% revised p) and 0.3% mo-m (0.3% e / 0.2% p).


External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

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<ul><li>Yanlord posted notably weaker 1H24 results as expected and sounded out a cautious tone on outlook.</li><li>That said, we continue to view Yanlord a “survivor” in the Chinese property sector in view of its focus on higher tier cities, the financial flexibility offered by its IP portfolio and manageable debt maturity profile.</li><li>Yanlord has relieved its refinancing pressure through refinancing activities in 1H24. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Yanlord posted notably weaker 1H24 results as expected and sounded out a cautious tone on outlook.That said, we continue to view Yanlord a “survivor” in the Chinese property sector in view of its focus on higher tier cities, the financial flexibility offered by its IP portfolio and manageable debt maturity profile.Yanlord has relieved its refinancing pressure through refinancing activities in 1H24. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Yanlord: Weak 1H24 Results and Cautious Outlook

Yanlord Land’s H1/24 results were acceptable in our view. The company reported robust top-line growth, albeit margins weakened amid the difficult operating environment. Positively, Yanlord continued to reduce debt and maintain stable leverage. In addition, the company has successfully refinanced its borrowings using cheaper onshore secured debt, which has helped to improve interest costs. That said, Yanlord’s headroom to raise future secured debt has been reduced, as the bulk of its investment properties has already been pledged. Still, the company might be able to upsize its existing secured loans with higher LTV, or issue loans backed against new assets. Meanwhile, Yanlord continues to face sales pressure and a shrinking land bank in the absence of new land acquisitions.

  Yanlord Land’s H1/24 results were acceptable in our view. The company reported robust top-line growth, albeit margins weakened amid the difficult operating environment. Positively, Yanlord continued to reduce debt and maintain stable leverage. In addition, the company has successfully refinanced its borrowings using cheaper onshore secured debt, which has helped to improve interest costs.   That said, Yanlord’s headroom to raise future secured debt has been reduced, as the bulk of its investment properties has already been pledged. Still, the company might be able to upsize its existing secured loans with higher LTV, or issue loans backed against new assets. Meanwhile, Yanlord continues to face sales pressure and a shrinking land bank in the absence of new land acquisitions. 

Yanlord Land - Earnings Flash - H1 FY 2024 Results - Lucror Analytics

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Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate News Tracker

Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

<ul><li>Link REIT's HK manager is starting a private funds venture in the market, showcasing a new area of investment and growth potential.</li><li>Yanlord is looking to sell a half-stake in an Anson Road project for $240M, indicating a strategic move in their property portfolio.</li><li>Weave Living is expanding its presence in Singapore with 2 new locations, adding a total of 330 units to their portfolio.</li></ul>

Link REIT's HK manager is starting a private funds venture in the market, showcasing a new area of investment and growth potential.Yanlord is looking to sell a half-stake in an Anson Road project for $240M, indicating a strategic move in their property portfolio.Weave Living is expanding its presence in Singapore with 2 new locations, adding a total of 330 units to their portfolio.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (13-Feb-2025): HK's Link REIT Manager Now Offers Private Funds.

Global Head of Research & Head of Europe, Lucror Analytics

Felix Fischer

Global Head of Research & Head of Europe

Lucror Analytics Weekly Wraps provide an overview of all Morning Views comments and reports published by our analyst team in the past week, and also showcase a list of the most-read reports.
In this Insight:
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<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sk-hynix-inc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SK Hynix</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-transmission-ltd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adani Transmission</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-green-energy-ltd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adani Green Energy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cifi-holdings-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CIFI Holdings</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rakuten-group-inc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rakuten</a></li>
</ol>
and more...

Lucror Analytics Weekly Wraps provide an overview of all Morning Views comments and reports published by our analyst team in the past week, and also showcase a list of the most-read reports.
In this Insight:

SK Hynix
Adani Transmission
Adani Green Energy
CIFI Holdings
Rakuten

and more...

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Yanlord Land Group Ltd is a real estate development company. The Company develops high-end residential property projects in the Peoples Republic of China.

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