Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Continued stub losses are one thing. Ballooning <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pccw-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:873:1" rel="noopener">PCCW Ltd (8 HK)</a> parent debt is another. </li>
<li>Preceding my comments on PCCW and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hkt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:874:1" rel="noopener">HKT Ltd (6823 HK)</a> are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</li>
<li>.These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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Continued stub losses are one thing. Ballooning PCCW Ltd (8 HK) parent debt is another. 
Preceding my comments on PCCW and HKT Ltd (6823 HK) are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.
.These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: PCCW's Premium To NAV Is Unsustainable

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

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<li>PC Maker Shares Under Pressure -- PC makers' share prices fell by mid-to-high single digits during July. However, pure PC exposure outperformed as shown by HPQ's gain during the month.</li>
<li>Latest PC Industry Data is Promising -- Latest IDC data shows that global PC shipments increased 3% YoY in 2Q24, and are up 5% YoY ex-China.</li>
<li>Microsoft &amp; Taiwan PC Maker Earnings Ahead -- Microsoft reports July 30th U.S. time. We expect Taiwan PC makers to report earnings within the first two weeks of August.</li>
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PC Maker Shares Under Pressure -- PC makers' share prices fell by mid-to-high single digits during July. However, pure PC exposure outperformed as shown by HPQ's gain during the month.
Latest PC Industry Data is Promising -- Latest IDC data shows that global PC shipments increased 3% YoY in 2Q24, and are up 5% YoY ex-China.
Microsoft &amp; Taiwan PC Maker Earnings Ahead -- Microsoft reports July 30th U.S. time. We expect Taiwan PC makers to report earnings within the first two weeks of August.


PC Monitor: MSFT Results Imminent; Look for Copilot Progress; Taiwan PC Makers Show Healthy Growth

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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Tracking developments across tech supply chains

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BOE's B16 OLED commitment boosts Korean suppliers, Wonik to see surge in ordersOffshore wind delays in Taiwan lead to focus on Japan and Korea for opportunitiesOnsemi chosen to power VW EV, Elon Musk supports Trump's EV policies, tariff war on chips impacts consumers and companies

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Jul-2024): BOE boosts S. Korean suppliers, Wonik gets more orders

<ul><li>Micron is sampling MRDIMMs for AI and HPC applications, exploring innovative solutions for data processing needs.</li><li>Hyundai Motors plans to add 300 new charging stations to support the expansion of their hydrogen bus fleet, promoting eco-friendly transportation options.</li><li>German electrification struggle worsens with supplier bankruptcy up 60%, hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.</li></ul>

Micron is sampling MRDIMMs for AI and HPC applications, exploring innovative solutions for data processing needs.Hyundai Motors plans to add 300 new charging stations to support the expansion of their hydrogen bus fleet, promoting eco-friendly transportation options.German electrification struggle worsens with supplier bankruptcy up 60%, hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (20-Jul-2024): Micron samples MRDIMMs for AI, HPC.

Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

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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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-28325'>HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-18561'>JSW Steel Ltd</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-13359'>Lenovo</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-10946'>Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-2979'>Tata Steel Thailand</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.HPCL-Mittal Energy LtdJSW Steel LtdLenovoLippo Malls Indonesia Retail TrustTata Steel Thailand

Morning Views Asia: HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd, JSW Steel Ltd, Lenovo, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust

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Lenovo Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, sells, and manufactures personal computers and handheld devices. The Company also provides Internet services and IT services, and contracting manufacturing business.

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Lenovo (992 HK)

StubWorld: PCCW's Premium To NAV Is Unsustainable

PCCW has an attractive yield. But that's about it. A 4% premium to NAV is unsustainable. I'd reverse the stub here - short PCCW, long HKT.

David Blennerhassett

PC Monitor: MSFT Results Imminent; Look for Copilot Progress; Taiwan PC Makers Show Healthy Growth

PC makers' shares fell in July, but pure PC exposure like HPQ outperformed. Global PC shipments increased 3% YoY in 2Q24, with Microsoft and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Jul-2024): BOE boosts S. Korean suppliers, Wonik gets more orders

South Korean OLED suppliers benefit from BOE's B16 commitment, Taiwan's wind industry looks to Japan and Korea, Onsemi powers VW EV, Taiwan's AI...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (20-Jul-2024): Micron samples MRDIMMs for AI, HPC.

Micron samples MRDIMMs for AI/HPC, Hyundai adds 300 charging stations for hydrogen buses, German electrification woes, India's semiconductor...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Morning Views Asia: HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd, JSW Steel Ltd, Lenovo, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust

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

Lucror Analytics

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StubWorld: PCCW's Premium To NAV Is Unsustainable

PCCW has an attractive yield. But that's about it. A 4% premium to NAV is unsustainable. I'd reverse the stub here - short PCCW, long HKT.

David Blennerhassett

PC Monitor: MSFT Results Imminent; Look for Copilot Progress; Taiwan PC Makers Show Healthy Growth

​PC makers' shares fell in July, but pure PC exposure like HPQ outperformed. Global PC shipments increased 3% YoY in 2Q24, with Microsoft and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Jul-2024): BOE boosts S. Korean suppliers, Wonik gets more orders

South Korean OLED suppliers benefit from BOE's B16 commitment, Taiwan's wind industry looks to Japan and Korea, Onsemi powers VW EV, Taiwan's AI...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (20-Jul-2024): Micron samples MRDIMMs for AI, HPC.

Micron samples MRDIMMs for AI/HPC, Hyundai adds 300 charging stations for hydrogen buses, German electrification woes, India's semiconductor...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Morning Views Asia: HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd, JSW Steel Ltd, Lenovo, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust

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

Lucror Analytics

PC makers' shares fell in July, but pure PC exposure like HPQ outperformed. Global PC shipments increased 3% YoY in 2Q24, with Microsoft and...