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.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

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

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: MGM China, Logan Group, Greentown China, Adani Green Energy</li>
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<p>In the US, the January PPI came in at 0.4% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.5% revised p) and 3.5% y-o-y (3.3% e / 3.5% revised p). The December figures were revised upwards to 0.5% m-o-m and 3.5% y-o-y (from 0.2% and 3.3%, respectively).</p>
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<p>The PPI excluding food and energy was 0.3% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.4% revised p) and 3.6% y-o-y (3.3% e / 3.7% revised p).</p>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: MGM China, Logan Group, Greentown China, Adani Green Energy

In the US, the January PPI came in at 0.4% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.5% revised p) and 3.5% y-o-y (3.3% e / 3.5% revised p). The December figures were revised upwards to 0.5% m-o-m and 3.5% y-o-y (from 0.2% and 3.3%, respectively).


The PPI excluding food and energy was 0.3% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.4% revised p) and 3.6% y-o-y (3.3% e / 3.7% revised p).



APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

Ajax Engineering Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajax-engineering-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44026:1" rel="noopener">Ajax Engineering Limited (0896529D IN)</a> raised around US$145m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Ajax Engineering Limited (AEL) is one of the leading concrete equipment manufacturers with a comprehensive range of concrete equipment, services and solutions across the concrete application value chain.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Ajax Engineering Limited (0896529D IN) raised around US$145m in its India IPO.
Ajax Engineering Limited (AEL) is one of the leading concrete equipment manufacturers with a comprehensive range of concrete equipment, services and solutions across the concrete application value chain.
We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.


Ajax Engineering IPO Trading - Decent Insti Coverage but Subdued Retail Demand

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-motor-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40900:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Motor India (HYUNDAI IN)</a> has been added to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and MSCI India Domestic Index, while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-green-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29012:1" rel="noopener">Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN)</a>  has been removed. </li>
<li>Indian government is testing the IndiaAI Datasets Platform, a central repository under the IndiaAI Mission, to offer curated public and private datasets for AI model training. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedanta-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22202:1" rel="noopener">Vedanta Resources (VED LN)</a>  is exploring various funding options for its Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia, engaging potential partners for short-term funds and long-term equity financing.</li>
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Hyundai Motor India (HYUNDAI IN) has been added to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and MSCI India Domestic Index, while Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN)  has been removed. 
Indian government is testing the IndiaAI Datasets Platform, a central repository under the IndiaAI Mission, to offer curated public and private datasets for AI model training. 

Vedanta Resources (VED LN)  is exploring various funding options for its Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia, engaging potential partners for short-term funds and long-term equity financing.


#101 India Insight: Hyundai Added to MSCI Index, Adani Green Removed, Vedanta Explores Zambia Funds

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajax-engineering-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44026:1" rel="noopener">Ajax Engineering Limited (0896529D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$145m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Ajax Engineering Limited (AEL) is one of the leading concrete equipment manufacturers with a comprehensive range of concrete equipment, services and solutions across the concrete application value chain.</li>
<li>In this note, we take a quick look at the company’s past performance and the IPO valuations.</li>
</ul>



Ajax Engineering Limited (0896529D IN) is looking to raise about US$145m in its upcoming India IPO.
Ajax Engineering Limited (AEL) is one of the leading concrete equipment manufacturers with a comprehensive range of concrete equipment, services and solutions across the concrete application value chain.
In this note, we take a quick look at the company’s past performance and the IPO valuations.


Ajax Engineering IPO - Robust Growth Driven by a Comprehensive Dealer Network

Whirlpool of India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/whirlpool-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1538:1" rel="noopener">Whirlpool Corp (WHR US)</a> is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).</li>
<li>In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.</li>
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Whirlpool Corp (WHR US) is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).
In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.
In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.


Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

India

Adani Green Energy Limited is an Indian renewable energy company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale grid-connected solar, wind, hybrid, and energy storage projects. The company supplies electricity to central and state government entities and government-backed corporations. It is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, and was founded in 2015.

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Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN)

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: MGM China, Logan Group, Greentown China, Adani...

Lucror Analytics

Ajax Engineering IPO Trading - Decent Insti Coverage but Subdued Retail Demand

Ajax Engineering Limited raised around US$145m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

#101 India Insight: Hyundai Added to MSCI Index, Adani Green Removed, Vedanta Explores Zambia Funds

Hyundai Motor India added to MSCI Emerging Markets Index, Adani Green Energy removed; Indian government testing IndiaAI Datasets Platform; Vedanta...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Ajax Engineering IPO - Robust Growth Driven by a Comprehensive Dealer Network

Ajax Engineering Limited is looking to raise about US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we take a quick look at the company’s past...

Akshat Shah

Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: MGM China, Logan Group, Greentown China, Adani...

Lucror Analytics

Ajax Engineering IPO Trading - Decent Insti Coverage but Subdued Retail Demand

Ajax Engineering Limited raised around US$145m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

#101 India Insight: Hyundai Added to MSCI Index, Adani Green Removed, Vedanta Explores Zambia Funds

​Hyundai Motor India added to MSCI Emerging Markets Index, Adani Green Energy removed; Indian government testing IndiaAI Datasets Platform; Vedanta...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Ajax Engineering IPO - Robust Growth Driven by a Comprehensive Dealer Network

Ajax Engineering Limited is looking to raise about US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we take a quick look at the company’s past...

Akshat Shah

Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

Hyundai Motor India added to MSCI Emerging Markets Index, Adani Green Energy removed; Indian government testing IndiaAI Datasets Platform; Vedanta...