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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We view First Pacific (FIRPAC) as "Low Risk" on the LARA scale. This is primarily due to the group's strong assets and tight control over key investee companies, which ensure reliable dividend streams to service debt. The investment holding company has a reasonable track record. Its key assets include Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, Indofood and Metro Pacific Investments Corp. The group's asset concentration is offset by the strength of these companies, which are: [1] leaders in their market segments; and [2] stable non-cyclical businesses. Leverage is moderate (measured as Net Debt at Holdco/Market Value of Assets). The investment portfolio has high transparency, with almost all assets (based on NAV) being listed. Our fundamental Credit Bias is "Stable"​, due to the subsidiaries' robust performance. Controversies are "Immaterial" and the ESG Impact on Credit is "Neutral". As an investment holding company, FIRPAC does not face substantial regulatory, geopolitical or ESG risks.

  We view First Pacific (FIRPAC) as "Low Risk" on the LARA scale. This is primarily due to the group's strong assets and tight control over key investee companies, which ensure reliable dividend streams to service debt. The investment holding company has a reasonable track record. Its key assets include Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, Indofood and Metro Pacific Investments Corp. The group's asset concentration is offset by the strength of these companies, which are: [1] leaders in their market segments; and [2] stable non-cyclical businesses. Leverage is moderate (measured as Net Debt at Holdco/Market Value of Assets). The investment portfolio has high transparency, with almost all assets (based on NAV) being listed.   Our fundamental Credit Bias is "Stable"​, due to the subsidiaries' robust performance.   Controversies are "Immaterial" and the ESG Impact on Credit is "Neutral". As an investment holding company, FIRPAC does not face substantial regulatory, geopolitical or ESG risks. 

First Pacific - Tear Sheet - Lucror Analytics

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The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market.

  The Asia Monthly focuses on providing updates on recent events, information on new issues and spread movements, as well as summarising our top picks. The Asia Monthly is intended to broaden investors' understanding of the Asian USD high-yield market. 

Asia HY Monthly - August 2022 - Lucror Analytics

In our view, First Pacific’s H1/22 results were robust. All investee companies performed well, with the two key assets (Indofood and Philippine Long Distance Telephony) delivering record high revenue and earnings. Indofood’s guidance for H2 is positive, with a significant increase in margins as higher raw material costs are passed through. While leverage increased slightly due to lower share prices of investee companies, we believe it is still at an acceptable level due to the general market volatility. Liquidity at the holdco is adequate, given the good debt maturity profile. The financial risk profile remains stable, with no real improvement as excess cash flows are mainly returned to shareholders. That said, if the situation deteriorates, such distributions can be delayed/postponed to repair the balance sheet.

  In our view, First Pacific’s H1/22 results were robust. All investee companies performed well, with the two key assets (Indofood and Philippine Long Distance Telephony) delivering record high revenue and earnings. Indofood’s guidance for H2 is positive, with a significant increase in margins as higher raw material costs are passed through. While leverage increased slightly due to lower share prices of investee companies, we believe it is still at an acceptable level due to the general market volatility. Liquidity at the holdco is adequate, given the good debt maturity profile. The financial risk profile remains stable, with no real improvement as excess cash flows are mainly returned to shareholders. That said, if the situation deteriorates, such distributions can be delayed/postponed to repair the balance sheet. 

First Pacific - Earnings Flash - H1 FY 2022 Results - Lucror Analytics

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First Pacific Company Limited is an investment holding company with operations located in Asia-Pacific. The Company principally invests in consumer food products, infrastructure, natural resources, and telecommunications.

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Weekly Wrap - 16 Sep 2022

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First Pacific - Tear Sheet - Lucror Analytics

We view First Pacific (FIRPAC) as "Low Risk" on the LARA scale. This is primarily due to the group's strong assets and tight control over key...

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First Pacific - Earnings Flash - H1 FY 2022 Results - Lucror Analytics

In our view, First Pacific’s H1/22 results were robust. All investee companies performed well, with the two key assets (Indofood and Philippine...

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