Forensic Analyst

Jason Yap, CFA

Forensic Accounting

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<li>On 6 December 2021, Evergrande failed to make a crucial coupon payment after expiry of 30 day grace period, triggering default concerns.</li>
<li>Fitch described, and Bloomberg concurred, that this was a "restricted default". We discuss why this distinction might not be relevant for evaluating an investment interest in Evergrande's shares or bonds. </li>
<li>We also discuss the sector outlook and highlight why a contrarian long term play on well capitalised property developers might be quietly unfolding.</li>
</ul>


On 6 December 2021, Evergrande failed to make a crucial coupon payment after expiry of 30 day grace period, triggering default concerns.
Fitch described, and Bloomberg concurred, that this was a "restricted default". We discuss why this distinction might not be relevant for evaluating an investment interest in Evergrande's shares or bonds. 
We also discuss the sector outlook and highlight why a contrarian long term play on well capitalised property developers might be quietly unfolding.


Evergrande (3333 HK)'s "Restricted" Default - Just Semantics?

Silver Point

Thomas J. Monaco

Silver Point is a boutique research firm that focuses on the broader financial services sector, with a particular focus on troubled institutions globally. 

Asia Ex Japan

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>
Default: Kaisa Group Holdings (1638.HK) [Kaisa] allegedly failed to pay its USD 400 mn bond;</li>
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Obfuscation On F/S: Part of the problem with Kaisa is how the financial statements broken out, which, in our view, obfuscated the true nature of liquidity at Kaisa; and</li>
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Other Creditors: In addition to offshore bondholders, Kaisa’s main banks include: Bank of China (3988.HK); ICBC (1398.HK); Ping An Bank (000001.CH); China Minsheng Bank (1988.HK); and China CITIC Bank (998.HK).</li>
</ul>



Default: Kaisa Group Holdings (1638.HK) [Kaisa] allegedly failed to pay its USD 400 mn bond;

Obfuscation On F/S: Part of the problem with Kaisa is how the financial statements broken out, which, in our view, obfuscated the true nature of liquidity at Kaisa; and

Other Creditors: In addition to offshore bondholders, Kaisa’s main banks include: Bank of China (3988.HK); ICBC (1398.HK); Ping An Bank (000001.CH); China Minsheng Bank (1988.HK); and China CITIC Bank (998.HK).


Kaisa Group Holdings – Second Domino Falls

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Default: On December 6, 2021, several investors appear to have confirmed that China Evergrande Group (3333.HK) [Evergrande] does not have the financial wherewithal to cover grace period payments;</li>
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Fire Brigade Called: Evergrande established a risk-management committee (RMC) to assist in "mitigating and eliminating the future risks", in addition to Guangdong Province disseminating a team to Evergrande; and</li>
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Intensified Bank Risk: Shenjing Bank (2066.HK) has CNY 129.4 bn exposure to Evergrande, implying stated NPLs of 24.4%. Other bank creditors: China Minsheng, China Zheshang, Shanghai Pudong, and Citic Trust.</li>
</ul>



Default: On December 6, 2021, several investors appear to have confirmed that China Evergrande Group (3333.HK) [Evergrande] does not have the financial wherewithal to cover grace period payments;

Fire Brigade Called: Evergrande established a risk-management committee (RMC) to assist in "mitigating and eliminating the future risks", in addition to Guangdong Province disseminating a team to Evergrande; and

Intensified Bank Risk: Shenjing Bank (2066.HK) has CNY 129.4 bn exposure to Evergrande, implying stated NPLs of 24.4%. Other bank creditors: China Minsheng, China Zheshang, Shanghai Pudong, and Citic Trust.


Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

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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Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

Credit

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-479'>Evergrande</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-10675'>Honghua Group</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-14896'>Jingrui Holdings</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-29231'>KWG Living Group</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-3121'>Lippo Karawaci</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-21047'>Ronshine China Holdings</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.EvergrandeHonghua GroupJingrui HoldingsKWG Living GroupLippo KarawaciRonshine China Holdings

Morning Views Asia: Evergrande, Honghua Group, Jingrui Holdings, KWG Living Group, Lippo Karawaci

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<li>
Surprise Exchange Filing: In a surprise exchange filing, China Evergrande Group (3333.HK) [Evergrande] is planning to “actively engage” with offshore creditors on a restructuring plan; </li>
<li>
Ending Grace Period:Another Evergrande test comes on December 6, 2021, when the 30-day grace period ends on two USD bond coupon payments; and</li>
<li>
Kaisa Risk:Kaisa Group Holdings (1638.HK) faces a potential USD 400 mn default a day after the Evergrande payments are due. </li>
</ul>



Surprise Exchange Filing: In a surprise exchange filing, China Evergrande Group (3333.HK) [Evergrande] is planning to “actively engage” with offshore creditors on a restructuring plan; 

Ending Grace Period:Another Evergrande test comes on December 6, 2021, when the 30-day grace period ends on two USD bond coupon payments; and

Kaisa Risk:Kaisa Group Holdings (1638.HK) faces a potential USD 400 mn default a day after the Evergrande payments are due. 


China

China Evergrande Group is an integrated residential property developer. The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in property development, investment, management, finance, internet, health, culture, and tourism markets.

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