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: International Container, Pakuwon Jati</li>
<li>In the US, the April ISM services index unexpectedly rose to 51.6 (50.2 e / 50.8 p). The new orders component expanded to 52.3 (50.3 e / 50.4 p), while employment increased to 49.0 (47.1 e / 46.2 p).</li>
<li>The prices paid component jumped to 65.1 (61.4 e / 60.9 p), the highest level since 2022. Separately, the April (final) S&amp;P services PMI declined to 50.8 (51.2 e / 54.4 p), below the preliminary reading of 51.4. The composite PMI fell to 50.6 (53.5 p).</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: International Container, Pakuwon Jati
In the US, the April ISM services index unexpectedly rose to 51.6 (50.2 e / 50.8 p). The new orders component expanded to 52.3 (50.3 e / 50.4 p), while employment increased to 49.0 (47.1 e / 46.2 p).
The prices paid component jumped to 65.1 (61.4 e / 60.9 p), the highest level since 2022. Separately, the April (final) S&amp;P services PMI declined to 50.8 (51.2 e / 54.4 p), below the preliminary reading of 51.4. The composite PMI fell to 50.6 (53.5 p).


Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity Bottom-up Research

Equity Bottom-Up

Philippine Stock Exchange / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.</li>
<li>We established metrics focusing on high ROCE, sustainable growth of 10-15% year-over-year, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation, essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.</li>
<li>We add <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intl-container-term-svcs-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20001:1" rel="noopener">ICTSI (ICT PM)</a>  and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asian-terminals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22959:1" rel="noopener">Asian Terminals (ATI PM)</a> to our Philippines high-conviction list, which we will be initiating coverage on shortly. </li>
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We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.
We established metrics focusing on high ROCE, sustainable growth of 10-15% year-over-year, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation, essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.
We add ICTSI (ICT PM)  and Asian Terminals (ATI PM) to our Philippines high-conviction list, which we will be initiating coverage on shortly. 


Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas - April 2025

CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research

Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

Quantamental Investing to beat Benchmarks

A. Stotz Investment Research

We pick stocks. We construct portfolios. All our effort is focused on how to better pick stocks and construct portfolios. We serve fund management companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 stocks added into the portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 223% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 30%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 stocks added into the portfolio
Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 223% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 30%


<ul>
<li>We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for the mid and small-caps in the Philippines.</li>
<li>We set criteria for high ROCE, reasonable growth (10-15% YoY), strong balance sheets, and reasonable capital allocation (dividend yields), all ingredients for being multi-baggers.</li>
<li>We also offer updates on several companies we met at the PSE conference in Manila, which took place from March 19 to 21.</li>
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We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for the mid and small-caps in the Philippines.
We set criteria for high ROCE, reasonable growth (10-15% YoY), strong balance sheets, and reasonable capital allocation (dividend yields), all ingredients for being multi-baggers.
We also offer updates on several companies we met at the PSE conference in Manila, which took place from March 19 to 21.


Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas and Updates from PSE Conference - March 2025

<ul>
<li>We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Three stocks remain, and 11 stocks added into portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 259% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 44%</li>
</ul>


We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Three stocks remain, and 11 stocks added into portfolio
Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 259% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 44%


Philippines

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. provides containerized cargo handling services. The Company also manages and operates the Manila International Container Terminal and port.

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ICTSI (ICT PM)

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: International Container, Pakuwon Jati

Lucror Analytics

Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas - April 2025

We compile our selection of small and mid-cap names for the Philippines with our desired characteristics of high dividend yields, value, and margin...

Sameer Taneja

The Stocks to Own in ASEAN – Vol. 50

We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a...

A. Stotz Investment Research

Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas and Updates from PSE Conference - March 2025

We provide pertinent summaries of all our meetings at the PSE conference held on 19-21 March, in addition to our screen of high-quality companies...

Sameer Taneja

The Stocks to Own in ASEAN – Vol. 49

We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Three stocks remain, 11 stocks added.

A. Stotz Investment Research

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