Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

In our Discover HK Connect series, we will help our investors understand the flow of southbound trades via the Hong Kong Connect, as analyzed by our proprietary data engine. We will discuss the stocks that experienced the most inflow and outflow by mainlanders in the past seven days.
We split the stocks eligible for the Hong Kong Connect trade into three groups: those with a market capitalization of above USD 5 billion, those with a market capitalization between USD 1 billion and USD 5 billion, and those with a market capitalization between USD 500 million and USD 1 billion.

In our Discover HK Connect series, we will help our investors understand the flow of southbound trades via the Hong Kong Connect, as analyzed by our proprietary data engine. We will discuss the stocks that experienced the most inflow and outflow by mainlanders in the past seven days.
We split the stocks eligible for the Hong Kong Connect trade into three groups: those with a market capitalization of above USD 5 billion, those with a market capitalization between USD 1 billion and USD 5 billion, and those with a market capitalization between USD 500 million and USD 1 billion.

Discover HK Connect: Mainlanders Are Buying Shandong Gold, Tingyi, YiChang HEC (2018-12-10)

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

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

Leading International Investment Research, Edison Investment Research

Edison Investment Research

Leading International Investment Research

Edison is an investment research and advisory company, with offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East and AsiaPac. The heart of Edison is our world renowned equity research platform and deep multi-sector expertise. At Edison Investment Research, our research is widely read by international investors, advisors and stakeholders. Edison Advisors leverages our core research platform to provide differentiated services including investor relations and strategic consulting.

Equity Bottom-Up

China Water Affairs Group / Equity Bottom-Up

China Water Affairs Group (CWA) is well positioned to take advantage of the favourable trends that we expect in the Chinese water and sewage market. CWA’s portfolio of water assets, experienced team, stable financial position and impressive track record should enable the company to continue to grow returns for shareholders.

China Water Affairs Group (CWA) is well positioned to take advantage of the favourable trends that we expect in the Chinese water and sewage market. CWA’s portfolio of water assets, experienced team, stable financial position and impressive track record should enable the company to continue to grow returns for shareholders.

China Water Affairs Group - Well positioned in a growing market

The H118 results and publication of the full interim report confirmed China Water Affairs Group&#8217;s (CWA) strong growth trajectory. In our view the outlook for the company remains positive. We have increased our EPS and DPS forecasts for CWA and raised our fair value from HK$6.7/share to HK$8.0/share.

The H118 results and publication of the full interim report confirmed China Water Affairs Group&#8217;s (CWA) strong growth trajectory. In our view the outlook for the company remains positive. We have increased our EPS and DPS forecasts for CWA and raised our fair value from HK$6.7/share to HK$8.0/share. 

China Water Affairs Group - Strong growth trajectory continues

China Water Affairs (CWA) delivered a CAGR of 24.7% in top-line growth and a CAGR of 23.4% in EBITDA in FY12-17. We expect its growth story to continue with volume/price increases in the Chinese market and the opportunity to acquire underperforming assets from local governments. We forecast revenue to increase 25% in FY18 and 20% in FY19 (vs consensus of 19% and 14%, respectively), on the back of a 50% increase in capex in FY17 under service concession contracts. Its net debt of HK$6.2bn and net debt to equity ratio of 70% are at a historical high. The management of capex spending and the pace of acquisitions will be a delicate balancing act against the level of leverage. We reduce our fair value by 6% from HK$7.12/share to HK$6.71/share based on sum-of-parts EV/EBITDA valuation as we lower our revenue forecasts for FY18 and FY19 by 6% and 7%, respectively (given CWA&rsquo;s reported FY17 sales were 9% below our previous estimates).

China Water Affairs (CWA) delivered a CAGR of 24.7% in top-line growth and a CAGR of 23.4% in EBITDA in FY12-17. We expect its growth story to continue with volume/price increases in the Chinese market and the opportunity to acquire underperforming assets from local governments. We forecast revenue to increase 25% in FY18 and 20% in FY19 (vs consensus of 19% and 14%, respectively), on the back of a 50% increase in capex in FY17 under service concession contracts. Its net debt of HK$6.2bn and net debt to equity ratio of 70% are at a historical high. The management of capex spending and the pace of acquisitions will be a delicate balancing act against the level of leverage. We reduce our fair value by 6% from HK$7.12/share to HK$6.71/share based on sum-of-parts EV/EBITDA valuation as we lower our revenue forecasts for FY18 and FY19 by 6% and 7%, respectively (given CWA&rsquo;s reported FY17 sales were 9% below our previous estimates).

Hong Kong

China Water Affairs Group is a leading integrated water service operator that invests in, constructs, and operates urban water supply, sewage treatment, and related value-added services, including pipeline direct drinking water, across Mainland China. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong and was founded in 1998.

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Discover HK Connect: Mainlanders Are Buying Shandong Gold, Tingyi, YiChang HEC (2018-12-10)

In our Discover HK Connect series, we will help our investors understand the flow of southbound trades via the Hong Kong Connect, as analyzed by...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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

China Water Affairs Group - Well positioned in a growing market

China Water Affairs Group (CWA) is well positioned to take advantage of the favourable trends that we expect in the Chinese water and sewage...

Edison Investment Research

China Water Affairs Group - Strong growth trajectory continues

The H118 results and publication of the full interim report confirmed China Water Affairs Group’s (CWA) strong growth trajectory. In our view the...

Edison Investment Research

Growth story continues

China Water Affairs (CWA) delivered a CAGR of 24.7% in top-line growth and a CAGR of 23.4% in EBITDA in FY12-17. We expect its growth story to...

Edison Investment Research

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