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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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.

Credit

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.

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. 

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia - 23 Apr 2019

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for April includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. We also provide relative-value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index.

   The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for April includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. We also provide relative-value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index. 

	Asia HY Trade Recommendations - April 2019 - Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia - 09 Apr 2019

Medco Energi’s FY 2018 results were healthy. The gross margin continued to expand, supported by higher energy prices and lower costs due to the IDR's depreciation. Earnings growth outpaced that of debt, with Debt/EBITDA decreasing to 4.8x as a result (FYE 2017: 5.8x). We note that Medco's credit profile has improved meaningfully since the initial Notes issuance in 2017, supported by earnings growth and deleveraging actions. We expect FCF to remain negative over the near term, on account of the high capex. That said, we view positively the company’s plans to reduce debt through external funding sources. These include: [1] a possible IPO of its mining subsidiary; [2] the potential sale of its property asset in Jakarta; [3] USD 190 mn from the conversion of warrants; and [4] USD 100 mn from a private share placement.

   Medco Energi’s FY 2018 results were healthy. The gross margin continued to expand, supported by higher energy prices and lower costs due to the IDR's depreciation. Earnings growth outpaced that of debt, with Debt/EBITDA decreasing to 4.8x as a result (FYE 2017: 5.8x).    We note that Medco's credit profile has improved meaningfully since the initial Notes issuance in 2017, supported by earnings growth and deleveraging actions. We expect FCF to remain negative over the near term, on account of the high capex. That said, we view positively the company’s plans to reduce debt through external funding sources. These include: [1] a possible IPO of its mining subsidiary; [2] the potential sale of its property asset in Jakarta; [3] USD 190 mn from the conversion of warrants; and [4] USD 100 mn from a private share placement. 

Medco Energi - Earnings Flash - FY 2018 Results - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we provide an update on the Chinese property sector, including contracted sales trends, regulatory actions and financing conditions. We also broadly comment on the FY 2018 results for developers under our coverage.  The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the “In-Focus” section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.

   In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we provide an update on the Chinese property sector, including contracted sales trends, regulatory actions and financing conditions. We also broadly comment on the FY 2018 results for developers under our coverage.     The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the “In-Focus” section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market. 

Asia HY Monthly - China Property Update - Lucror Analytics

Indonesia

PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk is an integrated energy company. The Company explores for and produces oil and gas both in Indonesia and internationally, operates gas-fired power plants in Panaran I, Batam Island, and develops renewable fuels such as Bio-fuel.

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Medco Energi (MEDC IJ)

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia - 23 Apr 2019

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

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Asia HY Trade Recommendations - April 2019 - Lucror Analytics

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for April includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. We also...

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia - 09 Apr 2019

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

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Medco Energi - Earnings Flash - FY 2018 Results - Lucror Analytics

Medco Energi’s FY 2018 results were healthy. The gross margin continued to expand, supported by higher energy prices and lower costs due to the...

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Asia HY Monthly - China Property Update - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we provide an update on the Chinese property sector, including contracted sales trends, regulatory actions...

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