Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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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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In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we discuss Corporate Governance in Chinese Companies. Specifically, we highlight: [1] the nascent development of the Chinese corporate governance regime; [2] the lack of strong external examination/review; [3] different types of Chinese public companies; and [4] Lucror’s approach to assessing corporate governance. The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the "In-Focus” section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.

   In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we discuss Corporate Governance in Chinese Companies. Specifically, we highlight: [1] the nascent development of the Chinese corporate governance regime; [2] the lack of strong external examination/review; [3] different types of Chinese public companies; and [4] Lucror’s approach to assessing corporate governance.    The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks, and discussing specific areas of interest in the "In-Focus” section. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market. 

Asia HY Monthly - Corporate Governance In Chinese Companies - Lucror Analytics

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.

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. 

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia - 30 Oct 2018

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Debt Capital Markets

We view Azure as “Medium Risk” on the LARA scale. We like the stable and predictable revenues and EBITDA, which are supported by: [1] a constant amount of solar radiation y-o-y; [2] fixed tariff based on long-term PPAs (25 years); and [3] minimal operating costs, as solar panels have no moving parts. However, the credit profile is weighed down by the company's high leverage, limited scale, and short track record. The key risk is that the PPAs could be cancelled or re-negotiated. Our Credit Bias is “Stable”, due to the stable and predictable revenues and EBITDA. We view Azure’s corporate governance as “Moderate” on the LAGA scale, mainly owing to the reputable and diversified institutional shareholder base, experienced Board directors, and public listing on the NYSE. The GKOLN '22s are yielding 4.9%/4.8%, while Continuum Energy’s proposed USD 385 mn 5NC3 Notes are guided at 6.375%. Thus, we see fair value for Azure’s proposed Notes at 5.75%.

We view Azure as “Medium Risk” on the LARA scale. We like the stable and predictable revenues and EBITDA, which are supported by: [1] a constant amount of solar radiation y-o-y; [2] fixed tariff based on long-term PPAs (25 years); and [3] minimal operating costs, as solar panels have no moving parts. However, the credit profile is weighed down by the company's high leverage, limited scale, and short track record. The key risk is that the PPAs could be cancelled or re-negotiated.  Our Credit Bias is “Stable”, due to the stable and predictable revenues and EBITDA.  We view Azure’s corporate governance as “Moderate” on the LAGA scale, mainly owing to the reputable and diversified institutional shareholder base, experienced Board directors, and public listing on the NYSE.  The GKOLN '22s are yielding 4.9%/4.8%, while Continuum Energy’s proposed USD 385 mn 5NC3 Notes are guided at 6.375%. Thus, we see fair value for Azure’s proposed Notes at 5.75%. 

Azure Power - New Issue Assessment - Lucror Analytics

India

Azure Power is an Indian solar power company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates utility-scale solar, wind, and hybrid power projects. The company sells energy to government utilities and independent industrial and commercial customers in India. Azure Power was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

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Asia HY Monthly - Corporate Governance In Chinese Companies - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we discuss Corporate Governance in Chinese Companies. Specifically, we highlight: [1] the nascent development...

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia - 30 Oct 2018

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

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Azure Power - New Issue Assessment - Lucror Analytics

We view Azure as “Medium Risk” on the LARA scale. We like the stable and predictable revenues and EBITDA, which are supported by: [1] a constant...

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