Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Trung Nguyen

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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Credit

Anton Oilfield's FY 2023 results were strong, with revenue growth accelerating to levels not registered since H1/19. The strong FCF boosted the cash balance. The company's financial risk profile improved significantly, with Net Debt/EBITDA below 1x and healthy interest coverage ratios. Liquidity is adequate. We expect the business' positive momentum to continue in FY 2024. H1 is projected to be significantly better y-o-y, while H2 is anticipated to improve only marginally due to the high base effect.

  Anton Oilfield's FY 2023 results were strong, with revenue growth accelerating to levels not registered since H1/19. The strong FCF boosted the cash balance. The company's financial risk profile improved significantly, with Net Debt/EBITDA below 1x and healthy interest coverage ratios. Liquidity is adequate.   We expect the business' positive momentum to continue in FY 2024. H1 is projected to be significantly better y-o-y, while H2 is anticipated to improve only marginally due to the high base effect. 

Anton Oilfield - Earnings Flash - FY 2023 Results - Lucror Analytics

Anton Oilfield’s FY 2021 results were in line with expectations, with higher profitability offsetting a revenue decline as the company focused on quality and profitable orders. The financial risk profile has improved and guidance for 2022 is very positive. Liquidity appears to be adequate, considering that the company may have just enough cash to pay back the USD 2022 notes (USD 177 mn outstanding). Once the notes have been repaid, leverage should improve significantly. We move our recommendation to “Buy” from "Hold" on the ANTOIL 7.5 22.

  Anton Oilfield’s FY 2021 results were in line with expectations, with higher profitability offsetting a revenue decline as the company focused on quality and profitable orders. The financial risk profile has improved and guidance for 2022 is very positive. Liquidity appears to be adequate, considering that the company may have just enough cash to pay back the USD 2022 notes (USD 177 mn outstanding). Once the notes have been repaid, leverage should improve significantly.   We move our recommendation to “Buy” from "Hold" on the ANTOIL 7.5 22. 

Anton Oilfield - Earnings Flash - FY 2021 Results - Lucror Analytics

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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-13022'>Anton Oilfield</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-8954'>Greentown China</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.Anton OilfieldGreentown China

Morning Views Asia: Anton Oilfield, Greentown China

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-13022'>Anton Oilfield</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-8954'>Greentown China</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-198'>Reliance Industries</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.Anton OilfieldGreentown ChinaReliance Industries

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China

Anton Oilfield Services Group provides onshore oilfield services and products. The Company provides oilfield services and products in the areas of well, drilling, production, and field services.

Anton Oilfield (3337 HK)

Anton Oilfield - Earnings Flash - FY 2023 Results - Lucror Analytics

Anton Oilfield's FY 2023 results were strong, with revenue growth accelerating to levels not registered since H1/19. The strong FCF boosted the...

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Anton Oilfield - Earnings Flash - FY 2021 Results - Lucror Analytics

Anton Oilfield’s FY 2021 results were in line with expectations, with higher profitability offsetting a revenue decline as the company focused on...

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Morning Views Asia: Anton Oilfield, Greentown China, Reliance Industries

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Weekly Wrap - 19 Jan 2024

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