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

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/boc-aviation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22689:1" rel="noopener">BOC Aviation (2588 HK)</a> (BOCA) is the highest-quality aircraft leasing company, with a young asset portfolio, quality clientele, cheapest credit facility, and superb risk management.      </li>
<li>Outlook is attractive, strong demand and scarce supply ensures high lease rates and profits. Asset disposals have all recorded a healthy surplus, a potential earnings surprise. </li>
<li>Our TP of HKD70/share implies 0.94x FY24 (22% UPSIDE) potential </li>
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BOC Aviation (2588 HK) (BOCA) is the highest-quality aircraft leasing company, with a young asset portfolio, quality clientele, cheapest credit facility, and superb risk management.      
Outlook is attractive, strong demand and scarce supply ensures high lease rates and profits. Asset disposals have all recorded a healthy surplus, a potential earnings surprise. 
Our TP of HKD70/share implies 0.94x FY24 (22% UPSIDE) potential 


BOC Aviation (2588 HK, BUY, TP:HKD70): High Quality Safe Bet

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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

CK Infrastructure Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Equity ETF flows in China continued to lead Asia as the "National Team" in China supports market levels during the 3rd Plenum.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ck-infrastructure-holdings-l" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:163:1" rel="noopener">CK Infrastructure Holdings (1038 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genscript-biotech-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21041:1" rel="noopener">Genscript Biotech (1548 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/boc-aviation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22689:1" rel="noopener">BOC Aviation (2588 HK)</a> saw positive news sentiment and share price movements for the week.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jiumaojiu-international-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28293:1" rel="noopener">Jiumaojiu (9922 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aluminum-corporation-of-china-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6884:1" rel="noopener">Aluminum Corporation Of China (2600 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-hongqiao-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1909:1" rel="noopener">China Hongqiao (1378 HK)</a> saw negative news sentiment and share price drops for the week.</li>
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Equity ETF flows in China continued to lead Asia as the "National Team" in China supports market levels during the 3rd Plenum.

CK Infrastructure Holdings (1038 HK) , Genscript Biotech (1548 HK) and BOC Aviation (2588 HK) saw positive news sentiment and share price movements for the week.

Jiumaojiu (9922 HK) , Aluminum Corporation Of China (2600 HK) and China Hongqiao (1378 HK) saw negative news sentiment and share price drops for the week.


The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (July 19)

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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BOC Aviation (2588 HK)

Engine Supply Chain Experiences Shifting Pain Points

Engine supply chain issues are causing disruptions in the aircraft supply and driving up lease rates, benefiting FTAI Aviation and AerCap Holdings.

Mohshin Aziz