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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Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist, Casino Business Review LLC

Howard J Klein

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist

Casino Business Review LLC

Extensive experience in marketing and development in the Asian gaming market

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Parent Wynn Resorts Ltd's. REIT deal for its Boston property,  proceeds of US$1.7b rings its balance sheet cash to US$4.4b.</li>
<li>3Q22 results earnings miss entirely due to China zero covid policy that could begin to ease earlier than anticipated by the market.</li>
<li>At a P/E (ttm) of 8.44 the stock is yet to reflect a more positive tone  of its strengthened balance sheet, 6.1% stake in the parent bought by an activist.</li>
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Parent Wynn Resorts Ltd's. REIT deal for its Boston property,  proceeds of US$1.7b rings its balance sheet cash to US$4.4b.
3Q22 results earnings miss entirely due to China zero covid policy that could begin to ease earlier than anticipated by the market.
At a P/E (ttm) of 8.44 the stock is yet to reflect a more positive tone  of its strengthened balance sheet, 6.1% stake in the parent bought by an activist.


Asia Gaming: Wynn Macau Poised to Move up as Balance Sheet Is Bolstered and Headwinds Begin to Ease

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Melco International Development / Event-Driven

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<li>On the 26 November, Macau’s government renewed the concession periods of the city’s six incumbent gambling concessionaires for another 10 years.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-malaysia-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3141:1" rel="noopener">Genting Malaysia (GENM MK)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-malaysia-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3141:1" rel="noopener"></a>, a last-minute interloper, failed in its bid to secure a license. It scored lowest under the government's bidding review. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mgm-china-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:472:1" rel="noopener">MGM China (2282 HK)</a> topped the scoresheets. </li>
<li>As with all incumbents, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/melco-international-development-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:809:1" rel="noopener">Melco International (200 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/melco-crown-entertainme-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:810:1" rel="noopener">Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment (MLCO US)</a> eked out strong gains following the renewal. Melco's current discount to NAV is currently 20%.</li>
</ul>


On the 26 November, Macau’s government renewed the concession periods of the city’s six incumbent gambling concessionaires for another 10 years.

Genting Malaysia (GENM MK), a last-minute interloper, failed in its bid to secure a license. It scored lowest under the government's bidding review. MGM China (2282 HK) topped the scoresheets. 
As with all incumbents, Melco International (200 HK) and Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment (MLCO US) eked out strong gains following the renewal. Melco's current discount to NAV is currently 20%.


Where Does Melco's Discount To NAV Go From Here?

The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.

  The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market. 

Asia HY Monthly - November 2022 - Lucror Analytics

Hong Kong

Wynn Macau, Limited owns and operates Wynn Macau, a destination casino resort currently featuring hotel rooms and suites, a casino, casual and fine dining restaurants, retail space and leisure amenities.

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Wynn Macau Ltd (1128 HK)

Weekly Wrap - 16 Dec 2022

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Asia Gaming: Wynn Macau Poised to Move up as Balance Sheet Is Bolstered and Headwinds Begin to Ease

Wynn Macau's ability to maintain liquidity against cash burn in Macau have been materially enhanced by cash infusion to parent of $1.7b US. This...

Howard J Klein

Where Does Melco's Discount To NAV Go From Here?

Melco has a tendency to overshoot to the upside, therefore I'd be inclined to go Long Melco here and Short MCLO here as more positive news unfolds....

David Blennerhassett

Asia HY Monthly - November 2022 - Lucror Analytics

The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top...

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