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.

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.

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Lucror Analytics Weekly Wraps provide an overview of all Morning Views comments and reports published by our analyst team in the past week, and also showcase a list of the most-read reports.In this Insight:<ol><li><a href='/entities/china-jinmao-holdings-group' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>China Jinmao Holdings</a></li><li><a href='/entities/greentown-china-holdings' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Greentown China</a></li><li><a href='/entities/china-vanke-co-ltd' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>China Vanke </a></li><li><a href='/entities/first-pacific-co-ltd' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>First Pacific Co</a></li><li><a href='/entities/jsw-infrastructure' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>JSW Infrastructure</a></li></ol>and more...

Lucror Analytics Weekly Wraps provide an overview of all Morning Views comments and reports published by our analyst team in the past week, and also showcase a list of the most-read reports.In this Insight:China Jinmao HoldingsGreentown ChinaChina Vanke First Pacific CoJSW Infrastructureand more...

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.<ul><li><a href='#lucror-entity-35'>China Jinmao Holdings</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-26076'>China Vanke </a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-8954'>Greentown China</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-22202'>Vedanta Resources</a></li></ul>

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.China Jinmao HoldingsChina Vanke Greentown ChinaVedanta Resources

Morning Views Asia: China Jinmao Holdings, China Vanke  , Greentown China, Vedanta Resources

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.<ul><li><a href='#lucror-entity-22202'>Vedanta Resources</a></li></ul>

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.Vedanta Resources

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Vedanta Ltd's Q1/23-24 results were weak in our view, as expected. The company is facing challenges from lower commodity prices and the large debt-servicing and repayment requirements from parent Vedanta Resources. Gross debt and net debt increased significantly, while the cash declined materially. The low and declining cash position will limit VEDL's dividend-upstreaming capacity this fiscal year.

  Vedanta Ltd's Q1/23-24 results were weak in our view, as expected. The company is facing challenges from lower commodity prices and the large debt-servicing and repayment requirements from parent Vedanta Resources. Gross debt and net debt increased significantly, while the cash declined materially. The low and declining cash position will limit VEDL's dividend-upstreaming capacity this fiscal year. 

Vedanta Resources - Earnings Flash - Q1 FY 2023-24 Results (Vedanta Ltd) - Lucror Analytics

Vedanta Resources Ltd is widely reported to be exploring asset-liability management related to the USD bonds due in 2024 and 2025. The plan apparently involves: [1] repaying USD 500 mn of the secured USD 1 bn 13.875% January 2024 notes, while rolling the remaining principal into the unsecured USD 9.25% 2026 notes; [2] converting the USD 950 mn 6.125% August 2024 notes into new secured notes due in 2026; and [3] redeeming USD 250 mn of the USD 1.2 bn 2025 notes, while exchanging the remaining principal into a new bond due in 2027. The proposal might not be well-received by the affected bondholders, who would likely expect full repayment at maturity. We move to “Hold” on the VEDLN notes from “Buy”.

  Vedanta Resources Ltd is widely reported to be exploring asset-liability management related to the USD bonds due in 2024 and 2025. The plan apparently involves: [1] repaying USD 500 mn of the secured USD 1 bn 13.875% January 2024 notes, while rolling the remaining principal into the unsecured USD 9.25% 2026 notes; [2] converting the USD 950 mn 6.125% August 2024 notes into new secured notes due in 2026; and [3] redeeming USD 250 mn of the USD 1.2 bn 2025 notes, while exchanging the remaining principal into a new bond due in 2027.   The proposal might not be well-received by the affected bondholders, who would likely expect full repayment at maturity. We move to “Hold” on the VEDLN notes from “Buy”. 

Vedanta Resources - Event Flash - Rumours Of Debt Exchange - Lucror Analytics

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Vedanta Resources Limited operates as a diversified natural resource company. The Company extracts and process zinc, lead, aluminum, iron ore, copper, and silver, as well as focuses on oil and natural gas. Vedanta Resources serves clients worldwide.

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Vedanta Resources (VED LN)

Weekly Wrap - 22 Sep 2023

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Morning Views Asia: China Jinmao Holdings, China Vanke , Greentown China, Vedanta Resources

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

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Morning Views Asia: Vedanta Resources

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

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Vedanta Resources - Earnings Flash - Q1 FY 2023-24 Results (Vedanta Ltd) - Lucror Analytics

Vedanta Ltd's Q1/23-24 results were weak in our view, as expected. The company is facing challenges from lower commodity prices and the large...

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Vedanta Resources - Event Flash - Rumours Of Debt Exchange - Lucror Analytics

Vedanta Resources Ltd is widely reported to be exploring asset-liability management related to the USD bonds due in 2024 and 2025. The plan...

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