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China: Xiamen International Port H, China Power International, Modern Land China, iRay Technology and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Merger Arb Mondays (6 Jun) – Xiamen Port, Link Admin, Cocoaland, Link Net, Australian Unity Office
  • China Power International (2380 HK): Moving in the Right Direction
  • Morning Views Asia: Modern Land China
  • IRay Technology (688301.CH) – Limited Market Space Casts Doubt on Future Growth Potential


China Power International (2380 HK): Moving in the Right Direction

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • We think the underperformance of China Power International (2380 HK) (CPI) against the market in this year is unjustified given a projected improvement in profitability.
  • CPI has secured coal supply with more than 60% of contracts on annual long-term basis within the benchmark price range. Also, power tariff is expected to be on an uptrend.
  • The proposed new management incentive scheme will better align management’s and shareholders’ interests. CPI also indicated good room to lower leverage in this year while sustaining growth. 

Morning Views Asia: Modern Land China

By Charles Macgregor

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.


IRay Technology (688301.CH) – Limited Market Space Casts Doubt on Future Growth Potential

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • IRay’s performance has shown a trend of accelerating growth in 2021/2022Q1, mainly driven by the mobile DR sales during COVID-19 as well as the dental (CBCT) and industrial security businesses.
  • The sales of mobile DR would slow down after COVID is under control. The decreasing price due to fierce competition in grassroots markets would finally drag down gross profit margin. 
  • The concern is that the market space (DR/dental/industrial fields) is not big, with obvious growth ceiling. So, we lowered our revenue/profit margin forecast and we think iRay is overvalued 

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China: Xiamen International Port H, Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology, Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd H, Country Garden Holdings Co, Agile Property Holdings, Alibaba Group, Weibo Corp, CNX Resources and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Xiamen Port (3378 HK)’s Pre-Conditional Offer
  • Shanghai/​​Shenzhen Northbound Connect: Weekly Moves (2 June 2022)
  • Shanghai/​​Shenzhen Southbound Connect: Weekly Moves (2 June 2022)
  • Weekly Wrap – 03 Jun 2022
  • Weekly Wrap – 03 Jun 2022
  • Chinese Property Weekly – 3 June 2022 – Lucror Analytics
  • Chinese Property Weekly – 3 June 2022 – Lucror Analytics
  • Longleaf Partners International Fund Q1 2022 Commentary
  • Weibo (WB US): Ad Growth Clouded by Pandemic and Macro Slowdown
  • Longleaf Partners Global Fund Q1 2022 Commentary

Xiamen Port (3378 HK)’s Pre-Conditional Offer

By David Blennerhassett

  • SOE terminal operator Xiamen International Port (3378 HK) has announced a pre-conditional Offer from Xiamen Port Holding, a Fujian SASAC-controlled entity.
  • The Offer price is HK$2.25 per H-share, a 55% premium to last close. The Offer price will NOT be increased. The final dividend will be added to the cancellation price. 
  • Pre-Conditions include approvals from NDRC, MoC, SAFE, and CSRC. There is no tendering condition. This deal mirrors Guodian Technology (1296 HK), BCL (2868 HK), and Jin Jiang Capital (2006 HK).

Shanghai/​​Shenzhen Northbound Connect: Weekly Moves (2 June 2022)

By David Blennerhassett


Shanghai/​​Shenzhen Southbound Connect: Weekly Moves (2 June 2022)

By David Blennerhassett


Weekly Wrap – 03 Jun 2022

By Charles Macgregor

Lucror Analytics Weekly Wraps provide an overview of all Morning Views comments and reports published by our analyst team in the past week, and also showcase a list of the most-read reports.

In this Insight:

  1. Evergrande
  2. Logan Property Holdings
  3. Times China
  4. Ronshine China Holdings
  5. China Jinmao Holdings

and more…


Weekly Wrap – 03 Jun 2022

By Charles Macgregor

Lucror Analytics Weekly Wraps provide an overview of all Morning Views comments and reports published by our analyst team in the past week, and also showcase a list of the most-read reports.

In this Insight:

  1. Evergrande
  2. Logan Property Holdings
  3. Times China
  4. Ronshine China Holdings
  5. China Jinmao Holdings

and more…


Chinese Property Weekly – 3 June 2022 – Lucror Analytics

By Charles Macgregor

The Chinese Property Weekly focuses on providing updates in the Chinese real-estate sector, including recent regulatory and company developments, top and bottom performers, rating actions, as well as a list of bond maturities in the next 30 days.


Chinese Property Weekly – 3 June 2022 – Lucror Analytics

By Charles Macgregor

The Chinese Property Weekly focuses on providing updates in the Chinese real-estate sector, including recent regulatory and company developments, top and bottom performers, rating actions, as well as a list of bond maturities in the next 30 days.


Longleaf Partners International Fund Q1 2022 Commentary

By Fund Newsletters

  • Longleaf Partners Funds is a suite of mutual funds and UCITS funds that Southeastern Asset Management, the investment advisor to the Longleaf Partners Funds, created in 1987 as a way for Southeastern employees to invest alongside their clients.
  • Longleaf Partners International Fund declined 12.04% in the first quarter, while the MSCI EAFE Index declined 5.91%.
  • New investments have a high hurdle to qualify given our conviction in our current holdings and the steep discount of the portfolio.
  • We believe our companies in Asia and Europe are well positioned to navigatethe challenges facing each region today.

Weibo (WB US): Ad Growth Clouded by Pandemic and Macro Slowdown

By Roger Xie

  • Weibo Corp (WB US) delivered robust 1Q22 results with ad revenue growing 10% year-over-year and outperforming other Chinese social networks, which underscores Weibo’s prominent position for advertisers.
  • However, widespread lockdowns in China and economic slowdown could pressure Weibo in 2Q, and we expect a gradual recovery in 3Q-4Q with limited visibility. 
  • We like Weibo attractive valuation at 10x forward P/E; it has amassed MAU 582 million till March 2022 and user engagement has been improving.

Longleaf Partners Global Fund Q1 2022 Commentary

By Fund Newsletters

  • Longleaf Partners Funds is a suite of mutual funds and UCITS funds that Southeastern Asset Management, the investment advisor to the Longleaf Partners Funds, created in 1987 as a way for Southeastern employees to invest alongside their clients.
  • Longleaf Partners Global Fund declined 5.84% in the first quarter, roughly in line with the MSCI World’s 5.15% decline.
  • In a volatile quarter for markets across the globe, we saw one of the largest disconnects between price and value per share performance that we have seen for our portfolio in a long time.
  • We remain fully invested with less than 2% cash, and our on-deck list isgrowing longer amid market volatility.
  • We believe our companies in Asia and Europe are well positioned to navigatethe challenges facing each region today.

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China: Xiamen International Port H, China Shenshan Orchard, Meituan, Country Garden Holdings Co, Burning Rock Biotech, Air China Ltd (H) and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Xiamen Port’s Juicy HK$2.25 Per H Share Privatisation Offer
  • Smartkarma Corporate Webinar | China Shenshan Orchard: Looking Into the Kiwi Kingdom
  • Meituan (3690 HK): 1Q22 Looks Normal, But Layoff Will Slow Down Revenue
  • Hang Seng Index Constituents 2nd June 2022
  • Burning Rock Biotech (BNR US) 1Q22: Double-Digit Revenue Growth; China Re-Opening to Boost Recovery
  • Morning Views Asia: Evergrande, Country Garden Holdings Co, Jingrui Holdings, Meituan
  • Air China to Take Over Embattled Regional Airline
  • Meituan – Omicron Impact Was Not as Big in 1Q but 2Q Will Have the Full Impact

Xiamen Port’s Juicy HK$2.25 Per H Share Privatisation Offer

By Arun George

  • Xiamen International Port H (3378 HK) announced a pre-conditional privatisation offer from Xiamen Port Holding at HK$2.25 per H share + final dividend of RMB0.021 per share (ex-div: 15 June). 
  • The key conditions are approval by at least 75% of independent H Shareholders (<10% of all independent H Shareholders’ rejection). There is no minimum acceptance condition.  
  • The offer is attractive in comparison to historical share prices and multiples. We think that the privatisation proposal will likely succeed. At the last close, the gross spread is 55.2%.

Smartkarma Corporate Webinar | China Shenshan Orchard: Looking Into the Kiwi Kingdom

By Smartkarma Research

For our next Corporate Webinar, we are glad to welcome China Shenshan Orchard (DKNG SP) Executive Director, David Zhao.

In the upcoming webinar, David will share a short company presentation, after which he will engage in a fireside chat with Smartkarma Analyst Angus Mackintosh. A live Q&A session will follow.

The Corporate Webinar will be hosted on Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 17:00 SGT.

China Shenshan Orchard Holdings Co. Ltd. is a horticultural company in the business of planting, cultivating, and selling kiwi fruit in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). The Group holds forest use rights for eight strategically located orchards, spanning a total land area of 9,805 mu (approximately 6.5 million sqm), which is believed to be one of the largest domestic kiwi fruit orchards concentrated in Chibi City, Hubei, the PRC.

Corporate Webinars by Smartkarma Corporate Solutions feature discussions with IROs and Executives, discussing their companies, the challenges they face, and the opportunities in their sectors and markets.


Meituan (3690 HK): 1Q22 Looks Normal, But Layoff Will Slow Down Revenue

By Ming Lu

  • Revenue growth mainly came from initiatives, which is the focus of April layoff.
  • We believe revenue will slow down and the operating loss will shrink.
  • We set a downside of 11.5% and a price target of HK$160.

Hang Seng Index Constituents 2nd June 2022

By Untying The Gordian Knot

  • The government has taken several steps to improve supply-side restrictions on first and second homes.
  • PBOC has added policy support by cutting longer-dated LPR rates for home loan pricing. Longfor Group and Country Garden are highly rated, large China Real Estate developers.
  • They do not seem to respond positively to many tailwinds

Burning Rock Biotech (BNR US) 1Q22: Double-Digit Revenue Growth; China Re-Opening to Boost Recovery

By Tina Banerjee

  • Burning Rock Biotech (BNR US) reported strong Q1 2022 results, with accelerated double-digit revenue growth of 27% y/y, higher than full year 2022 revenue growth guidance of 22%.
  • Operating loss widened due to 41% y/y surge in opex, primarily attributed to higher staff cost, which resulted from an increase in headcount.
  • Management reiterated 2022 revenue growth guidance of 22% y/y. With Shanghai re-opening, this seems to be achievable.

Morning Views Asia: Evergrande, Country Garden Holdings Co, Jingrui Holdings, Meituan

By Charles Macgregor

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.


Air China to Take Over Embattled Regional Airline

By Caixin Global

  • National flag carrier Air China Ltd. (601111.SH) is planning to take control of Shandong Airlines as part of a bailout of the debt-ridden regional airline, it said this week.
  • The state-owned giant is stepping in as its smaller peer suffers along with the rest of the country’s civil aviation industry, with companies racking up huge losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Air China is already the second-largest shareholder of Shandong Airlines Group Co. Ltd. with a 49.4% stake

Meituan – Omicron Impact Was Not as Big in 1Q but 2Q Will Have the Full Impact

By Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

  • Meituan reported 1Q2022 results yesterday. Revenue grew 25.0% YoY to RMB46.3bn (vs consensus RMB45.3bn) while operating losses for the quarter slightly dropped to 12.1% of revenues from 12.9% in 1Q2021.
  • As a result of Omicron spread in March, revenue declined sequentially as all three segments reported QoQ decline in revenue during 1Q2022.
  • Meituan hasn’t reported GTV for food delivery as well as no. of domestic hotel room nights for In-Store, Hotel & Travel which seems strange, suggesting 2Q numbers could be worse.

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China: Beijing Tongrentang Co A, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings, Huadong Medicine Co Ltd A and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • SSE180/​​SSE380 Index Rebalance: Potential MSCI/​FTSE Adds & Deletes
  • Conch Environment (587 HK): Don’t Overly Bet on the Blue Sky Scenario
  • Huadong Medicine Co Ltd (000963.CH) – A “Dark Horse” to Reverse Performance Dilemma

SSE180/​​SSE380 Index Rebalance: Potential MSCI/​FTSE Adds & Deletes

By Brian Freitas

  • There are 18 changes to the SSE180 Index and 38 changes to the SSE380 Index that will be implemented at the close of trading on 9 June.
  • There will be 9 deletions from the MSCI Standard Index and 22 deletions from the FTSE All-World/All-Cap indices at the close on 9 June.
  • Currently, 16 stocks meet the threshold/are close for inclusion in the MSCI China Index while there are 38 stocks that meet the threshold for inclusion in the FTSE All-World/All-Cap indices.

Conch Environment (587 HK): Don’t Overly Bet on the Blue Sky Scenario

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • The sharp plunge in share price of China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (587 HK) has not yet brought its valuations back to more reasonable levels and we see more downside.
  • Its 10.1x PER for FY22F is at a significant premium over peer average. Even taking into account the impressive ROE, we still cannot find justifications for its high P/B multiple.  
  • Negative catalysts include overly aggressive expansion target, slower profit growth than rise in capacity and surge in gearing and finance costs – they will potentially lead to earnings disappointment.

Huadong Medicine Co Ltd (000963.CH) – A “Dark Horse” to Reverse Performance Dilemma

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • The most recent two quarters have maintained positive growth. It is of great significance for Huadong, who once suffered a significant decline and now in a critical period of transformation.
  • The large growth potential of medical cosmetology and industrial microbiology would be important driver for future development. It’s also wise to strike a balance between current performance and future strategy.
  • Huadong’s revenue growth would be above 10% in next few years. It would have higher valuation than Imeik. Investors are advised to follow Huadong. It could be a “dark horse”.

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China: Jinko Solar, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., TBEA Co Ltd A, Apple Inc, Dongzheng Automotive Finance and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • STAR50 Index Rebalance: Dear Index Committee…
  • SSE50 Index Rebalance: Some Large Impact Changes
  • CSI300 Index Rebalance: Big Sector Shift with 28 Changes
  • Harding Loevner Global Equity Fund Q1 2022 Letter
  • Dongzheng’s Potential MGO Price from SAIC at HK$1.2430

STAR50 Index Rebalance: Dear Index Committee…

By Brian Freitas

  • The index committee has continued to use a 6 month minimum listing history leading to five changes to the SSE STAR50 (STAR50 INDEX) in June.
  • One way turnover is estimated at 8.56% and will result in a one-way trade of CNY 3,496m. Passive trackers will need to trade between 2-6 days ADV on the adds/deletes.
  • The inclusions have outperformed the deletions and the CSI500 Index since the end of the review period with all inclusions moving higher over the period.

SSE50 Index Rebalance: Some Large Impact Changes

By Brian Freitas

  • There are 5 changes for the SSE50 Index that will be implemented at the close on 9 June. The impact is pretty chunky on a few deletions.
  • Apart from the passive assets tracking the index, there are some liquid index futures and the impact on the stocks will be larger than just the headline numbers.
  • The adds underperformed the deletes in March and April but have come roaring back in May. Playing the trade via long/short pairs could provide better risk adjusted returns.

CSI300 Index Rebalance: Big Sector Shift with 28 Changes

By Brian Freitas

  • There are 28 changes for the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 Index (SHSZ300 INDEX) at the upcoming rebalance that will be implemented at the close of trading on 9 June.
  • We had forecast nearly all the changes, though the index committee seems to have used discretion in deciding not to add three Distillers to the index, leading to other changes.
  • There’s a large sector skew with Industrials, Information Technology and Materials stocks taking 17 more spots in the index, while Health Care and Financials lose 9 and 5 spots respectively.

Harding Loevner Global Equity Fund Q1 2022 Letter

By Fund Newsletters

  • Harding Loevner has been investing globally in high-quality, growing businesses based on disciplined industry research since 1989.
  • Stock markets fell in the quarter, as the world watched in horror Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
  • China-based WuXi Biologics illustrates the perfect storm of macro issues pressuring the share prices of our rapidly growing companies.
  • As questions mount whether globalization has reached a tipping point, companies are taking full advantage of the many advances occurring across the industrial automation landscape— propelling leadingp roviders of “Industry 4.0” solutions onto favorable growth paths.

Dongzheng’s Potential MGO Price from SAIC at HK$1.2430

By Arun George

  • The potential MGO price is HK$1.2430 per H Share vs Dongzheng Automotive Finance (2718 HK)’s previously noted HK$1.294 per H Share due to the change in RMB/HK$ rates.
  • The completion procedures for the auction will take place within six months. Approvals have low risk as the SAIC Motor (600104 CH)’s controlling shareholder is owned by the Shanghai SASAC.
  • At the last close and for a 1 November completion, the gross and annualised spread to the MGO price is 5.3% and 12.7%, respectively.

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China: Dongzheng Automotive Finance, CanSino Biologics Inc, Kweichow Moutai, Beijing Enterprises Urban Resources, Beauty Farm Medical and Health Industry, AIA Group Ltd, Lenovo, Agile Property Holdings and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • SAIC’s Unconditional Offer For Dongzheng
  • Shanghai/​Shenzhen Southbound Connect: Weekly Moves (27 May 2022)
  • Shanghai/​Shenzhen Northbound Connect: Weekly Moves (27 May 2022)
  • Beijing Enterprises Urban Resources’ MGO Open, First Closing Date 17 June
  • Beauty Farm Medical and Health Industry Pre-IPO: Near-Term Operating Environment Is Not Beautiful
  • Harding Loevner Emerging Markets Equity Fund Q1 2022 Letter
  • Harding Loevner Emerging Markets Equity Fund Q1 2022 Letter
  • Weekly Wrap – 27 May 2022
  • Chinese Property Weekly – 27 May 2022 – Lucror Analytics
  • Chinese Property Weekly – 27 May 2022 – Lucror Analytics

SAIC’s Unconditional Offer For Dongzheng

By David Blennerhassett


Shanghai/​Shenzhen Southbound Connect: Weekly Moves (27 May 2022)

By David Blennerhassett

  • Inside is a recap of movements in the last week relating to the Shanghai and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect facilities, broken down by company and industry. 
  • Overall, net inflow was ~US$1.1bn, split evenly (roughly) between Shanghai and Shenzhen. 
  • The largest inflows were into  China Mobile (941 HK) and CNOOC Ltd (883 HK). The largest outflows were in Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK) and BYD (1211 HK).

Shanghai/​Shenzhen Northbound Connect: Weekly Moves (27 May 2022)

By David Blennerhassett


Beijing Enterprises Urban Resources’ MGO Open, First Closing Date 17 June

By Arun George

  • Beijing Enterprises Urban Resources (3718 HK) composite document is out with the MGO’s first closing date of 17 June. The IFA considers Beijing Enterprises Water Group (371 HK)‘s offer fair. 
  • The MGO is conditional on the offeror and concert parties holding more than 50% of the voting rights. With the offeror currently at 44.16%, the MGO should become unconditional. 
  • At last close and for a 28 June payment, the gross and annualised spread to the MGO price (including final dividend) of HK$0.81 per share is 2.5% and 31.5%, respectively.

Beauty Farm Medical and Health Industry Pre-IPO: Near-Term Operating Environment Is Not Beautiful

By Tina Banerjee

  • Beauty Farm Medical and Health Industry (BFM HK), second largest body and skin care service provider in China has filed for IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.  
  • Large and growing addressable market, comprehensive service offering, nationwide store network, and sound financial position are the major strengths of the company.
  • BFM’s operation faces uncertainties over COVID and related restrictions. This IPO is not expected to see listing gain unless general market condition and China’s economic growth outlook improve.

Harding Loevner Emerging Markets Equity Fund Q1 2022 Letter

By Fund Newsletters

  • Harding Loevner has been investing globally in high-quality, growing businesses based on disciplined industry research since 1989.
  • Emerging Markets (EMs) declined sharply, primarily due to the collapse in Russian equities brought about by economic sanctions against Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine, as well as poor performance in China.
  • The EM landscape is currently fogged by an exceptional confluence of risks: armed conflict in Ukraine, inflation, rising interest rates, volatile commodity prices, and concerns about food and energy security.
  • Although we made only a handful of transactions this quarter, the portfolio’s profile changed significantly because of the write-down of our Russian holdings and the outsized returns of stocks benefiting from commodity price inflation.

Harding Loevner Emerging Markets Equity Fund Q1 2022 Letter

By Fund Newsletters

  • Harding Loevner has been investing globally in high-quality, growing businesses based on disciplined industry research since 1989.
  • Emerging Markets (EMs) declined sharply, primarily due to the collapse in Russian equities brought about by economic sanctions against Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine, as well as poor performance in China.
  • The EM landscape is currently fogged by an exceptional confluence of risks: armed conflict in Ukraine, inflation, rising interest rates, volatile commodity prices, and concerns about food and energy security.
  • Although we made only a handful of transactions this quarter, the portfolio’s profile changed significantly because of the write-down of our Russian holdings and the outsized returns of stocks benefiting from commodity price inflation.

Weekly Wrap – 27 May 2022

By Charles Macgregor

Lucror Analytics Weekly Wraps provide an overview of all Morning Views comments and reports published by our analyst team in the past week, and also showcase a list of the most-read reports.

In this Insight:

  1. Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone
  2. Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited H
  3. Vedanta Resources
  4. Indika Energy
  5. Pakuwon Jati

and more…


Chinese Property Weekly – 27 May 2022 – Lucror Analytics

By Charles Macgregor

The Chinese Property Weekly focuses on providing updates in the Chinese real-estate sector, including recent regulatory and company developments, top and bottom performers, rating actions, as well as a list of bond maturities in the next 30 days.


Chinese Property Weekly – 27 May 2022 – Lucror Analytics

By Charles Macgregor

The Chinese Property Weekly focuses on providing updates in the Chinese real-estate sector, including recent regulatory and company developments, top and bottom performers, rating actions, as well as a list of bond maturities in the next 30 days.


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China: Tencent, Alibaba Group, Shenzhen Expressway Co H, Lenovo, Activision Blizzard and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Hang Seng Index Constituents
  • Alibaba (9988 HK): Well Controlled Expense in 4Q22 and Forthcoming Turning Point in June, Buy
  • Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK): Cautiously Optimistic
  • Morning Views Asia: Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, Bharti Airtel, Lenovo, Vedanta Resources
  • FPA U.S. Core Equity Fund Q1 2022 Commentary

Hang Seng Index Constituents

By Untying The Gordian Knot

  • The Hang Seng index constituents have moved away from just local Hong Kong shares to being dominated by China H and China-centric shares
  • Focusing on these constituents adds much value, especially with shifting liquidity away from US-listed ADS to HKEX listed shares.
  • It brings together a more diverse investor base ranging from local Hong Kong, mainland China and the rest of the world.

Alibaba (9988 HK): Well Controlled Expense in 4Q22 and Forthcoming Turning Point in June, Buy

By Ming Lu

  • Operating margin improved in 4Q22 due to well controlled expenses in minor businesses.
  • We believe the state council meeting will provide a turning point in June.
  • We set an upside of 31% and a price target at HK$106.

Shenzhen Expressway (548 HK): Cautiously Optimistic

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • Shenzhen Expressway Co H (548 HK) guided that many drivers are presented for the rest of the year to support growth, after a 24% YoY decline in 1Q22 net profit. 
  • Toll road business should benefit from organic growth and project completions, while clean energy and waste treatment businesses will experience astronomical growth from capacity acquisitions. 
  • There exists room to leverage up for growth as liabilities-to-asset ratio is still 11pp below its tolerance level of 65%. Besides below-average PERs, FY22F yield of 10% is attractive too.

Morning Views Asia: Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, Bharti Airtel, Lenovo, Vedanta Resources

By Charles Macgregor

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.


FPA U.S. Core Equity Fund Q1 2022 Commentary

By Fund Newsletters

  • FPA is a Los Angeles-based institutional money management firm practicing a disciplined approach to value investing, prudently seeking superior long-term returns while maintaining a focus on capital preservation.
  • In the first quarter of 2022, the FPA U.S. Core Equity Fund, Inc.’s (“Fund”) performance was -12.25% (-12.01% before fees and expenses).
  • I believe secularly growing mid- to large-capitalization companies trading at compelling valuations will continue to be a favorable place to invest for the long-term—especially relative to U.S. Treasuries and other investment alternatives.

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China: Jiayuan Services Holdings Limited, NetEase Inc, Dongzheng Automotive Finance, Imeik Technology Development, Powerlong Real Estate Holdings and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Jinke & Jiayuan: Pledged Shares And Leveraged Property Developers
  • NetEase (9999 HK): Steady Without New Games in 1Q22 and New Games in Pipeline, Buy
  • SAIC Wins the Auction for the 71.04% Stake in Dongzheng, MGO Upcoming
  • Imeik Technology Development (300896.CH) – Superficial Prosperity Hardly Masks Underlying Risks
  • Morning Views Asia: Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings

Jinke & Jiayuan: Pledged Shares And Leveraged Property Developers

By David Blennerhassett

  • On the 21 May, Jinke Property (000656 CH) announced the forced sale of shares by its controlling shareholder. One day later, Jiayuan International (2768 HK) announced a similar event. 
  • Jinke’s 52.3%-owned Jinke Smart (9666 HK) has now announced an agreement to acquire Jiayuan International’s 73.56% stake in property service play Jiayuan Services Holdings (1153 HK). No price was announced.
  • In the past month, Jinke Property is down 24%, Jinke Smart 23%, Jiayuan International 54% and Jiayuan Services 80%. Jiayuan International and Jiayuan Services remain suspended.

NetEase (9999 HK): Steady Without New Games in 1Q22 and New Games in Pipeline, Buy

By Ming Lu

  • Total revenue grew by 15% YoY and operating margin improved YoY in 1Q22.
  • The authorities began to grant licenses and new games will be launched in China and overseas.
  • We set an upside of 25% and a price target at US$120. Buy.

SAIC Wins the Auction for the 71.04% Stake in Dongzheng, MGO Upcoming

By Arun George


Imeik Technology Development (300896.CH) – Superficial Prosperity Hardly Masks Underlying Risks

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • Imeik keeps its outstanding financial performance in 2021/2022Q1. On the surface, it looks prosperous, but its development strategy, product layout and resilience in front of risks would bring many uncertainties.
  • Considering the pandemic/lockdown and a slowing economy in China, the revenue growth in 2022 could fall to about 50%, then to about 40% and 30% in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
  • Imeik’s valuation is “unreasonably high”, which is expected to be lower than Bloomage in the future. Anything that deviates from fundamentals would inevitably return to the origin. 

Morning Views Asia: Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings

By Charles Macgregor

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.


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China: Dongzheng Automotive Finance, Xpeng, Kuaishou Technology, Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • Shh! SAIC’s Unconditional Offer For Dongzheng (2718 HK)
  • XPENG Slide to 18 Major Pivot Point
  • Kuaishou – Continued Drop in Operating Losses with Upside Potential
  • Kuaishou (1024 HK): 1Q22, Strong Revenue and Shrinking Loss, 19% Upside
  • COSCO Shipping Energy (1138 HK): Ahead of the Curve…but Too Much

Shh! SAIC’s Unconditional Offer For Dongzheng (2718 HK)

By David Blennerhassett


XPENG Slide to 18 Major Pivot Point

By Thomas Schroeder

  • XPEV (US ADR) is forming a compelling positive wedge but faces a test of the critical 18 macro dual low support where a trading bounce is expected.
  • Sell volumes rose on the 25 rejection, calling for a test on the key 18/19 support zone.
  • RSI sub 30 target does suggest XPEV breaks 18 support after a tradable bounce with 24/25 the key hurdle. 31 represents MT resistance. 9868 HK linked levels.

Kuaishou – Continued Drop in Operating Losses with Upside Potential

By Shifara Samsudeen, ACMA, CGMA

  • Kuaishou reported 1Q2022 results on Tuesday. Revenue grew 23.8% YoY to RMB21.1bn while reported operating losses declined to RMB5.6bn (27% of revenue) from RMB7.3bn (43% of revenues) in 1Q2021.
  • Adjusted operating losses for the quarter further dropped to 24% of revenues from 48% of revenues in 1Q2021 despite drop in livestreaming ARPPU in 1Q2022.
  • Kuaishou’s shares have lost almost 80% since its IPO in February last year due to the regulatory crackdown.

Kuaishou (1024 HK): 1Q22, Strong Revenue and Shrinking Loss, 19% Upside

By Ming Lu

  • Revenue increased by 24% YoY with online marketing, the main business, up 33% YoY.
  • KS operating loss decreased to RMB5.1 bn in 1Q22 from RMB8.2 bn.
  • We set an upside of 19% and a price target of HK$75.00. Buy.

COSCO Shipping Energy (1138 HK): Ahead of the Curve…but Too Much

By Osbert Tang, CFA

  • Share price of Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) (1138 HK) has rallied 55.7% over the last four months, and we believe it is now prudent to trim position.
  • P/B valuation is almost at 5-year high and over 2SD above historical average, but ROE for FY22F is still shy of the peak level achieved in such period. 
  • There is downgrade risk for FY22F consensus profit of Rmb1.6bn given 1Q22 profit of just Rmb25m, and near-term retreat in spot rate does not bode well for CSET. 

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China: Tongwei Co Ltd A, Sunny Optical, Cloud Village, Bloomage Biotechnology Corporation-A, Evergrande and more

By | China, Daily Briefs

In today’s briefing:

  • FTSE China A50 Index Rebalance Preview: Three Potential Adds/Deletes Due to Ground Rule Change
  • FTSE China 50 Index Rebalance Preview: Adds, Deletes & Capping Changes
  • Cloud Village IPO Lock-Up – Selling the PE Stock (US$350m) Might Solve the Liquidity Issues
  • Bloomage Biotechnology Vs Yunnan Botanee Bio-Technology – Accumulate Richly and Break Forth Vastly
  • Morning Views Asia: Alam Sutera Realty, Evergrande, Greenland Holdings Corp, Indika Energy

FTSE China A50 Index Rebalance Preview: Three Potential Adds/Deletes Due to Ground Rule Change

By Brian Freitas


FTSE China 50 Index Rebalance Preview: Adds, Deletes & Capping Changes

By Brian Freitas


Cloud Village IPO Lock-Up – Selling the PE Stock (US$350m) Might Solve the Liquidity Issues

By Sumeet Singh

  • Cloud Village Inc. (CVI), also known as NetEase Music, raised around US$420m in its Hong Kong IPO in Dec 21. The IPO was almost entirely taken up by cornerstones.
  • The company had also earlier obtained investments from Baidu and Alibaba, along with other mainly PE investors. These investors will be released from their lock-up on 1st Jun 2022.
  • In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates over the past few months.

Bloomage Biotechnology Vs Yunnan Botanee Bio-Technology – Accumulate Richly and Break Forth Vastly

By Xinyao (Criss) Wang

  • Botanee has outstanding performance at the current stage, but WINONA alone is not enough to establish a high moat. Its weak R&D/innovation in raw materials/products would cast doubts on outlook.
  • Bloomage is more R&D oriented and characterized by integration of industrial chain. Its advanced synthetic biology will bring more possibilities for future development.The collagen would be a new growth point.
  • Although with lower net profit margin, Bloomage is expected to have better outlook than Botanee. So, we think Bloomage could have higher valuation than Botanee in the future.  

Morning Views Asia: Alam Sutera Realty, Evergrande, Greenland Holdings Corp, Indika Energy

By Charles Macgregor

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.


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