Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Trung Nguyen

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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Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

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In our view, Indika Energy's 9M/23 results were weaker than expected due to a sharp decline in Kideco's production and sales volume in Q3, lower-than-expected profitability at Kideco (which accounts for 90% of Indika's EBITDA) and negative OCF, which came as a surprise. The balance sheet turned to a net debt position, after a few quarters of net cash. Liquidity remains sound, with a large (albeit fast shrinking) cash position. OCF and FCF were negative, which was surprising as Indika has previously managed to generate positive FCF even when coal prices were lower than current levels. The last time the company generated negative FCF was in 2015, during a major coal downturn. We believe that the negative OCF may be due to the new businesses, which are ramping up. Indika's key business strategy in the medium term is to diversify away from and reduce its reliance on coal-related activities, with the company aiming to derive 50% of its revenue from non-coal sources by 2025. The new businesses include a gold mine, renewable energy solutions (mainly solar power), electric scooters and several digital technology businesses.

  In our view, Indika Energy's 9M/23 results were weaker than expected due to a sharp decline in Kideco's production and sales volume in Q3, lower-than-expected profitability at Kideco (which accounts for 90% of Indika's EBITDA) and negative OCF, which came as a surprise. The balance sheet turned to a net debt position, after a few quarters of net cash. Liquidity remains sound, with a large (albeit fast shrinking) cash position.   OCF and FCF were negative, which was surprising as Indika has previously managed to generate positive FCF even when coal prices were lower than current levels. The last time the company generated negative FCF was in 2015, during a major coal downturn. We believe that the negative OCF may be due to the new businesses, which are ramping up. Indika's key business strategy in the medium term is to diversify away from and reduce its reliance on coal-related activities, with the company aiming to derive 50% of its revenue from non-coal sources by 2025. The new businesses include a gold mine, renewable energy solutions (mainly solar power), electric scooters and several digital technology businesses. 

Indika Energy - Earnings Flash - 9M FY 2023 Results - Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable). We view Indika Energy’s ESG as "Adequate", in line with its Environmental, Social and Governance scores. Controversies are "Immaterial" and Disclosure is “Adequate”.

Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable).  We view Indika Energy’s ESG as "Adequate", in line with its Environmental, Social and Governance scores. Controversies are "Immaterial" and Disclosure is “Adequate”. 

Indika Energy - ESG Report - Lucror Analytics

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<li>Indonesia's election race is about to begin with the Presidential candidates announcing running mates on 26th October and with campaigns that could boost consumer demand. </li>
<li>The Indonesian economy should see GDP growth above 5% in 2023 and 2024, with inflation already under control at 2.28% in September. FDI remains positive although may slow before elections. </li>
<li>We explore the prospects for different sectors with a positive view on banks, retail, consumer staples, property, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astra-international-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:46:1" rel="noopener">Astra International</a> as a market proxy, with some opportunities in tech.</li>
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Indonesia's election race is about to begin with the Presidential candidates announcing running mates on 26th October and with campaigns that could boost consumer demand. 
The Indonesian economy should see GDP growth above 5% in 2023 and 2024, with inflation already under control at 2.28% in September. FDI remains positive although may slow before elections. 
We explore the prospects for different sectors with a positive view on banks, retail, consumer staples, property, and Astra International as a market proxy, with some opportunities in tech.


Indonesian Strategy - Election Race Hots Up Amidst Profits Recovery

Indonesia

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.

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Indika Energy - Earnings Flash - 9M FY 2023 Results - Lucror Analytics

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