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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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-20934'>Tata Steel Ltd</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-14152'>Yanlord Land</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.Tata Steel LtdYanlord Land

Morning Views Asia: Tata Steel Ltd, Yanlord Land

The spread of COVID-19 and, to a lesser degree, the oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia overshadowed most other issues in March. These twin shocks are posing unprecedented challenges to the Asian HY market. Against this backdrop, we look at recent developments in China, where the pandemic began and where the economy seems to be returning to normal. We also evaluate the liquidity of each name in our coverage universe, in view of the uncertainties that prevail with respect to the macro and business-specific impact of the current situation. 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 â€œIn-Focusâ€‌ section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.

  The spread of COVID-19 and, to a lesser degree, the oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia overshadowed most other issues in March. These twin shocks are posing unprecedented challenges to the Asian HY market. Against this backdrop, we look at recent developments in China, where the pandemic began and where the economy seems to be returning to normal. We also evaluate the liquidity of each name in our coverage universe, in view of the uncertainties that prevail with respect to the macro and business-specific impact of the current situation.   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 â€œIn-Focusâ€‌ section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market. 

Asia HY Monthly - COVID-19 And Oil Shock Update (March 2020) - Lucror Analytics

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for March 2020 includes a summary of our recommendations and 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 March 2020 includes a summary of our recommendations and high-conviction ideas. We also provide relative-value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index. 

Asia HY Trade Recommendations - March 2020 - Lucror Analytics

While 2020 began on an optimistic note, sentiment has changed significantly with the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus, which has spread rapidly across continents.آ  In our view, key concerns include: [1] potential demand impact on industries with significant human interaction; [2] potential impact on the economy if consumer sentiment deteriorates materially; [3] potential impact on labour force productivity; [4] potential impact on the supply chains of industries; and [5] potential impact on financial markets. We are cautious on companies which are highly levered, cyclical, have limited liquidity or significant debt maturities in the near term. In the report, we assess the impact of COVID-19 on: [1] Europe, China/Asia and the Americas; [2] supply chains; and [3] the sectors and companies under our coverage.

  While 2020 began on an optimistic note, sentiment has changed significantly with the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus, which has spread rapidly across continents.آ    In our view, key concerns include: [1] potential demand impact on industries with significant human interaction; [2] potential impact on the economy if consumer sentiment deteriorates materially; [3] potential impact on labour force productivity; [4] potential impact on the supply chains of industries; and [5] potential impact on financial markets. We are cautious on companies which are highly levered, cyclical, have limited liquidity or significant debt maturities in the near term.   In the report, we assess the impact of COVID-19 on: [1] Europe, China/Asia and the Americas; [2] supply chains; and [3] the sectors and companies under our coverage. 

COVID-19: Impact On Global High Yield - Lucror Analytics

Yanlordâ€™s results were in line with expectations, supported by substantially stronger revenue recognition in Q4/19. The improvement came on the back of weak results in the first three quarters. Still, full-year revenue and gross profit were down 25% and 33% y-o-y, respectively. Positively, the strong contracted sales (+116% y-o-y) should support future revenue growth. For FY 2020, management has guided for contracted sales to increase further to CNY 65-67 bn, the majority of which will be realised in H2. This is based on saleable resources of CNY 125 bn and a lower sell-through rate of c. 55% (FY 2018: 68%), taking into account the potential impact fromآ COVID-19. Earnings-based leverage remained weak, with Revenue/Debt of 41% (FYE 2018: 59%). That said, Net Debt/Adjusted Inventory improved to 65% (FYE 2018: 99%), partly thanks to the consolidation of UELâ€™s investment properties. Management expects net debt to beآ unchanged through FY 2020.

   Yanlordâ€™s results were in line with expectations, supported by substantially stronger revenue recognition in Q4/19. The improvement came on the back of weak results in the first three quarters. Still, full-year revenue and gross profit were down 25% and 33% y-o-y, respectively.    Positively, the strong contracted sales (+116% y-o-y) should support future revenue growth. For FY 2020, management has guided for contracted sales to increase further to CNY 65-67 bn, the majority of which will be realised in H2. This is based on saleable resources of CNY 125 bn and a lower sell-through rate of c. 55% (FY 2018: 68%), taking into account the potential impact fromآ COVID-19.    Earnings-based leverage remained weak, with Revenue/Debt of 41% (FYE 2018: 59%). That said, Net Debt/Adjusted Inventory improved to 65% (FYE 2018: 99%), partly thanks to the consolidation of UELâ€™s investment properties. Management expects net debt to beآ unchanged through FY 2020. 

Yanlord Land - Earnings Flash - FY 2019 Results - Lucror Analytics

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Yanlord Land Group Ltd is a real estate development company. The Company develops high-end residential property projects in the Peoples Republic of China.

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Morning Views Asia: Tata Steel Ltd, Yanlord Land

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

Lucror Analytics

Asia HY Monthly - COVID-19 And Oil Shock Update (March 2020) - Lucror Analytics

The spread of COVID-19 and, to a lesser degree, the oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia overshadowed most other issues in March. These...

Lucror Analytics

Asia HY Trade Recommendations - March 2020 - Lucror Analytics

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for March 2020 includes a summary of our recommendations and high-conviction ideas. We also provide...

Lucror Analytics

COVID-19: Impact On Global High Yield - Lucror Analytics

While 2020 began on an optimistic note, sentiment has changed significantly with the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus, which has spread...

Lucror Analytics

Yanlord Land - Earnings Flash - FY 2019 Results - Lucror Analytics

Yanlordâ€™s results were in line with expectations, supported by substantially stronger revenue recognition in Q4/19. The improvement came on the...

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