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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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: New World Development, Vedanta Resources, Softbank Group, AAC Technologies</li>
<li>In the US, the December (preliminary) S&amp;P manufacturing PMI fell to 48.3 (49.5 e / 49.7 p), while the services PMI expanded to 58.5 (55.8 e / 56.1 p).</li>
<li>The composite PMI also rose to 56.6 (55.1 e / 54.9 p). Treasuries were little changed, ahead of the Fed’s rate decision tomorrow. The yield on the 2Y and 10Y UST were flat at 4.25% and 4.40%, respectively.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: New World Development, Vedanta Resources, Softbank Group, AAC Technologies
In the US, the December (preliminary) S&amp;P manufacturing PMI fell to 48.3 (49.5 e / 49.7 p), while the services PMI expanded to 58.5 (55.8 e / 56.1 p).
The composite PMI also rose to 56.6 (55.1 e / 54.9 p). Treasuries were little changed, ahead of the Fed’s rate decision tomorrow. The yield on the 2Y and 10Y UST were flat at 4.25% and 4.40%, respectively.


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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: New World Development, Indofood CBP, Azure Power, Adani Green Energy, Meituan</li>
<li>In the US, treasuries climbed in a holiday-shortened session on Friday, with yields falling 8-10 bps across the curve. The yield on the 2Y UST dropped 8 bps to 4.15%, while that on the 10Y UST declined 10 bps to 4.17%.</li>
<li>Equities rallied, with the S&amp;P 500 rising 0.6% to a new record high of 6,032.</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: New World Development, Indofood CBP, Azure Power, Adani Green Energy, Meituan
In the US, treasuries climbed in a holiday-shortened session on Friday, with yields falling 8-10 bps across the curve. The yield on the 2Y UST dropped 8 bps to 4.15%, while that on the 10Y UST declined 10 bps to 4.17%.
Equities rallied, with the S&amp;P 500 rising 0.6% to a new record high of 6,032.


Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Equity Bottom-Up

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0.08x P/B. That's where <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/new-world-development" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7037:1" rel="noopener">New World Development (17 HK)</a> is currently trading. Less than half the P/B of the next comparable real estate peer.</li>
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So, what's going on? Announcing an expected <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0830/2024083003082.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HK$19-20bn loss for FY24 </a>last week didn't help matters. Shares are down 14% this week and 85% since Covid.</li>
<li>Landlords need to drastically cut rents to jumpstart the retail sector. That translates to further impairment losses for property developers. </li>
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0.08x P/B. That's where New World Development (17 HK) is currently trading. Less than half the P/B of the next comparable real estate peer.

So, what's going on? Announcing an expected HK$19-20bn loss for FY24 last week didn't help matters. Shares are down 14% this week and 85% since Covid.
Landlords need to drastically cut rents to jumpstart the retail sector. That translates to further impairment losses for property developers. 


Listed Real Estate Asia, KT Capital Group

Jacob Cheng

Listed Real Estate Asia

KT Capital Group

Principal investments and advisory firm that focuses on connecting the CIS countries with East Asia.

Principal investments and advisory firm

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<li>NWD reported HKD20bn loss attributable to shareholders.  There is no dividend declared.  However, we view this as kitchen sink.  The stock rallied 22% on Friday</li>
<li>CEO Adrian Cheng stepped down and COO Eric Ma, former Secretary for Development for HK, is the new CEO.  This represents a shift from family business to professional management</li>
<li>As Fed initiated new rate cut cycle, NWD will benefit most given high gearing.  With macro backdrop in U.S. and China, NWD is the Best stock to buy now</li>
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NWD reported HKD20bn loss attributable to shareholders.  There is no dividend declared.  However, we view this as kitchen sink.  The stock rallied 22% on Friday
CEO Adrian Cheng stepped down and COO Eric Ma, former Secretary for Development for HK, is the new CEO.  This represents a shift from family business to professional management
As Fed initiated new rate cut cycle, NWD will benefit most given high gearing.  With macro backdrop in U.S. and China, NWD is the Best stock to buy now


NWD 17 HK:  Kitchen Sink Results, Overhang Removed, the BEST Stock to BUY in New Rate Cut Cycle

New World Development's (NWD) FY 2023-24 results were weak, but in line with expectations as flagged by the company's profit warning earlier in September. We expect the company’s revenue and EBITDA to improve in FY 2024-25, supported by new project launches in Hong Kong as well as contributions from new K11 commercial assets in Hong Kong and Mainland China. While NWD has continued to reduce net debt, leverage weakened on account of the weaker earnings and smaller asset base (due to disposals). Cash/ST Debt is inadequate, though we believe the company's liquidity is manageable due to its continued access to financing. In particular, we note positively NWD's receipt of a HKD 1 bn unsecured loan, as well as its ability to tap the USD bond market in August 2024. The resignation of Adrian Cheng as NWD’s CEO (as well as from the Boards of NWD’s sister companies) is surprising in our view, though we believe the impact is credit neutral. We move to "Buy" from "Hold" on the NWDEVL notes, as we view the yields as attractive.

  New World Development's (NWD) FY 2023-24 results were weak, but in line with expectations as flagged by the company's profit warning earlier in September. We expect the company’s revenue and EBITDA to improve in FY 2024-25, supported by new project launches in Hong Kong as well as contributions from new K11 commercial assets in Hong Kong and Mainland China.   While NWD has continued to reduce net debt, leverage weakened on account of the weaker earnings and smaller asset base (due to disposals). Cash/ST Debt is inadequate, though we believe the company's liquidity is manageable due to its continued access to financing. In particular, we note positively NWD's receipt of a HKD 1 bn unsecured loan, as well as its ability to tap the USD bond market in August 2024.   The resignation of Adrian Cheng as NWD’s CEO (as well as from the Boards of NWD’s sister companies) is surprising in our view, though we believe the impact is credit neutral.   We move to "Buy" from "Hold" on the NWDEVL notes, as we view the yields as attractive. 

New World Development - Earnings Flash - FY 2023-24 Results - Lucror Analytics

Hong Kong

New World Development Company Limited, through its subsidiaries, develops and invests in properties, provides contracting services, property management, and transportation services.  The Company also operates infrastructure business, telecommunication services, department stores, hotels and restaurants, and media and technology business.

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