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.

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The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for June includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. We also provide relative-value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index.

   The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for June includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. We also provide relative-value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index. 

Asia HY Trade Recommendations - June 2019 - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we discuss LARA and Credit Bias developments over the past few years for companies under our coverage, including related trends for and between Asia, LatAm and Europe. 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 LARA and Credit Bias developments over the past few years for companies under our coverage, including related trends for and between Asia, LatAm and Europe.    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 - LARA And Credit Bias Study - Lucror Analytics

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for May includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. We also provide relative-value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index.

   The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for May includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. We also provide relative-value charts and lists of the bonds in the Lucror Asia HY index. 

Asia HY Trade Recommendations - May 2019 - Lucror Analytics

While Pan Brothers' (PBRX) FY 2018 results were acceptable, the Q1/19 numbers were weak, with the company missing its guidance especially in terms of margins. Cash flows have improved but remain poor, due to the elevated working capital needs. Leverage was persistently high, with a volatile operating performance owing to the lack of long-term contracts and the order-by-order nature of sales. While EBITDA was growing slowly, this was also the case for debt (to support the increasing working capital needs). Consequently, leverage deteriorated slightly. Positively, liquidity is sound, with a large cash position and revolving credit facilities bearing low interest rates. For the rest of FY 2019, we expect slower revenue growth of only 8% (vs. company guidance of 15%). We also foresee similar margins compared to FY 2018, rather than an improvement as guided by PBRX. We expect the financial risk profile to be broadly stable, except for a slight deterioration in leverage.

   While Pan Brothers' (PBRX) FY 2018 results were acceptable, the Q1/19 numbers were weak, with the company missing its guidance especially in terms of margins. Cash flows have improved but remain poor, due to the elevated working capital needs. Leverage was persistently high, with a volatile operating performance owing to the lack of long-term contracts and the order-by-order nature of sales. While EBITDA was growing slowly, this was also the case for debt (to support the increasing working capital needs). Consequently, leverage deteriorated slightly. Positively, liquidity is sound, with a large cash position and revolving credit facilities bearing low interest rates.    For the rest of FY 2019, we expect slower revenue growth of only 8% (vs. company guidance of 15%). We also foresee similar margins compared to FY 2018, rather than an improvement as guided by PBRX. We expect the financial risk profile to be broadly stable, except for a slight deterioration in leverage. 

Pan Brothers - Earnings Flash - FY 2018 And Q1/19 Results - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we discuss the 2018 results for Asian (ex-India) companies under our coverage, including whether or not they performed in line with our expectations. 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 the 2018 results for Asian (ex-India) companies under our coverage, including whether or not they performed in line with our expectations.    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 - 2018 Results Overview (Ex-India) - Lucror Analytics

Indonesia

PT Pan Brothers Tbk is one of Indonesia's largest garment manufacturing companies, specializing in technical, functional, and active wear, as well as woven and cut-and-sesewn knit garments. They produce a wide range of apparel, including ultra-light downs, parkas, winter bottoms, and activewear for sports and outdoor activities. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Tangerang, Indonesia.

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Pan Brothers (PBRX IJ)

Asia HY Trade Recommendations - June 2019 - Lucror Analytics

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for June includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. We also...

Lucror Analytics

Asia HY Monthly - LARA And Credit Bias Study - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we discuss LARA and Credit Bias developments over the past few years for companies under our coverage,...

Lucror Analytics

Asia HY Trade Recommendations - May 2019 - Lucror Analytics

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for May includes a summary of our recommendations, as well as our high-conviction ideas. We also provide...

Lucror Analytics

Pan Brothers - Earnings Flash - FY 2018 And Q1/19 Results - Lucror Analytics

While Pan Brothers' (PBRX) FY 2018 results were acceptable, the Q1/19 numbers were weak, with the company missing its guidance especially in...

Lucror Analytics

Asia HY Monthly - 2018 Results Overview (Ex-India) - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we discuss the 2018 results for Asian (ex-India) companies under our coverage, including whether or not they...

Lucror Analytics

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