Asia-ex Japan PM

John Liu

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Global aviation supply continues to suffer from various supply chain disruptions, driving up lease rates and aircraft values and benefiting aircraft lessors, such as BOC Aviation (BOCA) </li>
<li>Although BOCA's interim results were disappointing due to delayed aircraft deliveries, I expect its momentum to recover in 2025, driven by incoming aircraft and lower interest costs. </li>
<li>Stock is trading at 0.9x PB, nearing its historical trough of 0.8x, and offering a decent 5% dividend yield.</li>
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Global aviation supply continues to suffer from various supply chain disruptions, driving up lease rates and aircraft values and benefiting aircraft lessors, such as BOC Aviation (BOCA) 
Although BOCA's interim results were disappointing due to delayed aircraft deliveries, I expect its momentum to recover in 2025, driven by incoming aircraft and lower interest costs. 
Stock is trading at 0.9x PB, nearing its historical trough of 0.8x, and offering a decent 5% dividend yield.


BOC Aviation (2588 HK): Lease Rate Surge to Boost Earnings; Undervalued Stock with 4.5% Div Yield

Global Mobility/Transport, Equity Long-Short

Mohshin Aziz

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>An excellent article by Keith Mwanalushi in Aviation Week Network is a must read, here is the link <a href="https://aviationweek.com/mro/supply-chain/engine-supply-chain-experiences-shifting-pain-points" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Engine Supply Chain Experiences Shifting Pain Points | Aviation Week Network  </a>
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<li>Underpins our thesis that engine issues disrupt aircraft supply, pushing lease rates higher - especially on aircraft coming off leases, and for spare engines </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ftai-aviation-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28793:1" rel="noopener">FTAI Aviation (FTAI US)</a> is the prime beneficiary with a portfolio of engines followed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aercap-holdings-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28083:1" rel="noopener">AerCap Holdings NV (AER US)</a> with engines and mid-life aircraft coming off leases</li>
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An excellent article by Keith Mwanalushi in Aviation Week Network is a must read, here is the link Engine Supply Chain Experiences Shifting Pain Points | Aviation Week Network  

Underpins our thesis that engine issues disrupt aircraft supply, pushing lease rates higher - especially on aircraft coming off leases, and for spare engines 

FTAI Aviation (FTAI US) is the prime beneficiary with a portfolio of engines followed by AerCap Holdings NV (AER US) with engines and mid-life aircraft coming off leases


Engine Supply Chain Experiences Shifting Pain Points

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<li>This report explains the nuts and bolts of the aircraft leasing industry in a simple manner, along with its opportunities, risks, and business outlook.  </li>
<li>We are in a golden era, underpinned by strong global traffic recovery, and supply shortage due to technical and manufacturer snafus. Airlines are also increasingly struggling to access credit. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aercap-holdings-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28083:1" rel="noopener">AerCap Holdings NV (AER US)</a> is our top pick on its superior business profile and attractive valuation, the second choice is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/boc-aviation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22689:1" rel="noopener">BOC Aviation (2588 HK). </a>
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This report explains the nuts and bolts of the aircraft leasing industry in a simple manner, along with its opportunities, risks, and business outlook.  
We are in a golden era, underpinned by strong global traffic recovery, and supply shortage due to technical and manufacturer snafus. Airlines are also increasingly struggling to access credit. 

AerCap Holdings NV (AER US) is our top pick on its superior business profile and attractive valuation, the second choice is BOC Aviation (2588 HK). 



Aircraft Leasing 101 - Heralding the Golden Era

Alpha-Centric ESG Research

Kyle Rudden

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<li>The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a public consultation regarding a Code of Conduct for ESG ratings providers and ESG data product providers in Singapore.</li>
<li>It is the right approach for Singapore – a voluntary best-practices framework furthering one of the world's most credible "green" economies, not a regulatory force-fix of something broken.</li>
<li>No surprise ratings methodology changes. No en masse upgrades/downgrades. No acute shocks to the system. Just slow and steady progress for ESG investing and finance in Singapore.</li>
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a public consultation regarding a Code of Conduct for ESG ratings providers and ESG data product providers in Singapore.
It is the right approach for Singapore – a voluntary best-practices framework furthering one of the world's most credible "green" economies, not a regulatory force-fix of something broken.
No surprise ratings methodology changes. No en masse upgrades/downgrades. No acute shocks to the system. Just slow and steady progress for ESG investing and finance in Singapore.


Singapore Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings Is Less Risk and More Reward

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

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<li>ETF flows in the Asian region continued their positive momentum during August with Southbound Connect positive again for the week.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/stella-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7610:1" rel="noopener">Stella International (1836 HK)</a> will increase its dividends and buybacks after positive earnings surprise. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aia-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14895:1" rel="noopener">AIA Group Ltd (1299 HK)</a> saw a surge in new policies from mainlanders in HK.
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lufax-holding-ltd-b751749a-8feb-4b4d-85a7-d99ac0308fe7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40067:1" rel="noopener">Lufax Holding (6623 HK)</a> reported an earnings miss with declining loan volume. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yancoal-australia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8427:1" rel="noopener">Yancoal Australia (3668 HK)</a> reported a decline of 57% in earnings which was below analysts' estimates.
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ETF flows in the Asian region continued their positive momentum during August with Southbound Connect positive again for the week.

Stella International (1836 HK) will increase its dividends and buybacks after positive earnings surprise. AIA Group Ltd (1299 HK) saw a surge in new policies from mainlanders in HK.


Lufax Holding (6623 HK) reported an earnings miss with declining loan volume. Yancoal Australia (3668 HK) reported a decline of 57% in earnings which was below analysts' estimates.



The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (August 26)

Hong Kong

BOC Aviation provides direct operating leasing of aircrafts to airlines. The Company offers a range services including structured finance, aircraft remarketing, direct operating leases, and technical services.

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