Indonesia

• Lippo Karawaci’s results made for interesting reading with underlying profitability improving in its real estate and lifestyle segments as it reduced its Siloam stake and reduced its debt.
• Real estate marketing sales in 1H2024 made up 58% of FY2024 guidance, with affordable landed housing driving growth across multiple projects targeting first-time buyers utilising readily available mortgages.
• LPKR further reduced its holding in Siloam International Hospitals in September through the tender offer and will further reduce its debt with proceeds. LPKR is back on the investor radar.

• Current production has reached 950 bbl/d, representing an increase of 90 bbl/d since August.
• This reflects the very good performance of the work-over programme with 98 bbl/d incremental production from three new workovers in Tranche 3 from early August.
• Overall, the programme (three tranches with a total of 11 work-overs so far) has delivered 227 bbl/d of incremental production.

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• Adaro Energy
• Medco Energi
• Meituan

Lippo Karawaci’s (LPKR) H1/24 results were robust in our view, with growth in all business segments pro forma for the deconsolidation of Siloam International Hospital (SILO). The new strategy and continued sell-down of SILO was a surprise. That said, the sales were carried out as SILO shares hit an all-time high, and at a very high valuation (PE ratio of almost 40x). The resulting cash proceeds and debt reduction are credit positive, and improved LPKR’s credit profile. If investment in listed associates are treated as cash, the company would have a large net cash position.

• GoTo Gojek Tokopedia together with Alibaba Group Holding announced a strategic partnership that locks the latter in for the next 5-years, with GOTO committing to utilising Alibaba Cloud.
• This move lifts a significant share price overhang and should provide GOTO with both cost benefits and AI capabilities cementing and aligning the interests of the two companies. 
• GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO IJ) continues to move the needle on its progress towards adjusted EBITDA breakeven by 4Q2024 led by product-led initiatives. 

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.

• Gajah Tunggal

• Adaro Energy (ADRO IJ) has announced that it intends to spin off its thermal coal related assets under Adaro Andalan Indonesia, allowing it to focus purely on its sustainable businesses. 
• The move will potentially allow it to realise a higher valuation for its pure coal assets while paving the way for access to sustainable financing for its renewable businesses. 
• This will help the group accelerate the progress towards having more than 50% of its revenues from non-coal businesses by 2023. Adaro Energy (ADRO IJ) can trade at higher multiples.

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.

• Adaro Energy
• Vedanta Resources
• Yankuang Energy Group

• Sumber Alfaria Trijaya (AMRT IJ) booked a solid set of 1H2024 results despite a seasonally slower quarter with margins holding up well and market share improving versus competition.
• Outlet expansion for Alfamart is running ahead of guidance, with Alfamidi growing in line and a more measured expansion for Lawson, as it beds down last year’s aggressive rollout. 
• Outside Java is seeing the strongest growth in sales and the focus on expansion of DCs and stores plus Alfamart is increasing the number of chillers. Valuations reflecting growth prospects.

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.

• Adaro Energy
• China Vanke
• Greentown China

• Indosat (ISAT IJ) remains optimistic about the outlook for its core mobile business as it expands into rural areas and simultaneously increases ARPUs, with the growing use of AI tools. 
• The company also seeks to become an AI Native Telco whilst also pursuing a separate AI business through its tie-up with NVIDIA, and building a data centre edge through BDx.
• Indosat Tbk PT (ISAT IJ) is also optimistic about its home broadband business projecting 2m subscribers by 2028. Valuations remain attractive relative to peers, especially given ISAT’s growth outlook.