Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

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Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone / Credit

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Ports, Vedanta Resources, Seazen Group</li>
<li>In the US, October new home sales fell 17.3% m-o-m (-1.8% e / 7.0% revised p) to an annualised 610 k units, the lowest in almost two years, amid rising mortgage rates as well as disruptions caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Separately, the Conference Board consumer confidence index increased to 111.7 in November (111.8 e / 109.6 p), the highest since August 2023.</li>
<li>"November’s increase was mainly driven by more positive consumer assessments of the present situation, particularly regarding the labour market. Compared to October, consumers were also substantially more optimistic about future job availability, which reached its highest level in almost three years”, according to Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Ports, Vedanta Resources, Seazen Group
In the US, October new home sales fell 17.3% m-o-m (-1.8% e / 7.0% revised p) to an annualised 610 k units, the lowest in almost two years, amid rising mortgage rates as well as disruptions caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Separately, the Conference Board consumer confidence index increased to 111.7 in November (111.8 e / 109.6 p), the highest since August 2023.
"November’s increase was mainly driven by more positive consumer assessments of the present situation, particularly regarding the labour market. Compared to October, consumers were also substantially more optimistic about future job availability, which reached its highest level in almost three years”, according to Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board.


Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.<ul><li><a href='#lucror-entity-246'>Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-953'>Bharti Airtel</a></li></ul>

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.Adani Ports & Special Economic ZoneBharti Airtel

Morning Views Asia: Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, Bharti Airtel

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<li>The US indictment of key executives is a material credit negative for the Adani Group, with the allegations being more serious than those from Hindenburg Research’s short-sell report in January 2023.</li>
<li>In the near term, the US indictment is likely to constrain the group’s access to financing, particularly in the offshore market.</li>
<li>We note that the Justice Department's charges are directed at the individual executives, not at Adani Green Energy or other group entities.</li>
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The US indictment of key executives is a material credit negative for the Adani Group, with the allegations being more serious than those from Hindenburg Research’s short-sell report in January 2023.
In the near term, the US indictment is likely to constrain the group’s access to financing, particularly in the offshore market.
We note that the Justice Department's charges are directed at the individual executives, not at Adani Green Energy or other group entities.


Adani Ports - Event Flash - US Charges Gautam Adani And 2 AGEL Executives - Lucror Analytics

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Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Adani Ports &amp; SEZ (APSEZ) reported a revenue growth of 6% YoY to INR70.7b in 2QFY25 (in line).</li><li>Cargo volumes grew 10% YoY to 111mmt.</li><li>The growth was primarily driven by containers (+19% YoY).</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.

Adani Ports &amp; SEZ (APSEZ) reported a revenue growth of 6% YoY to INR70.7b in 2QFY25 (in line).Cargo volumes grew 10% YoY to 111mmt.The growth was primarily driven by containers (+19% YoY).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.

Adani Ports & SEZ - In-Line Performance; Outlook Remains Bright

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<li>Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has reported stable H1/24-25 results.</li>
<li>Cargo volumes grew 9% y-o-y, below management’s full-year guidance of a 13-18% increase, owing to one-off disruptions.</li>
<li>That said, EBITDA climbed 13% (at the higher end of forecasts), thanks to better capacity utilisation and improved operating efficiency at the company's domestic and international ports.</li>
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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has reported stable H1/24-25 results.
Cargo volumes grew 9% y-o-y, below management’s full-year guidance of a 13-18% increase, owing to one-off disruptions.
That said, EBITDA climbed 13% (at the higher end of forecasts), thanks to better capacity utilisation and improved operating efficiency at the company's domestic and international ports.


Adani Ports - Earnings Flash - H1 FY 2024-25 Results - Lucror Analytics

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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone operates a shipping port on the west coast of India.  The Company's port provides services for bulk and container cargo, crude oil, and railway and other added services.

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Ports, Vedanta Resources, Seazen Group

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Morning Views Asia: Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, Bharti Airtel

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

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Adani Ports - Event Flash - US Charges Gautam Adani And 2 AGEL Executives - Lucror Analytics

The US indictment of key executives is a material credit negative for the Adani Group, with the allegations being more serious than those from...

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Adani Ports & SEZ - In-Line Performance; Outlook Remains Bright

Motilal Oswal's research report onAdani Ports & SEZ Adani Ports & SEZ (APSEZ) reported a revenue growth of 6% YoY to INR70.7b in 2QFY25...

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Adani Ports - Earnings Flash - H1 FY 2024-25 Results - Lucror Analytics

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has reported stable H1/24-25 results. Cargo volumes grew 9% y-o-y, below management’s full-year...

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