Senior Credit Analyst - Emerging Markets, EM Spreads

Leandro Gubler

Senior Credit Analyst - Emerging Markets

EM Spreads

Credit

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<li>4Q24 results: Minerva - acquisition outlook and market tailwinds support credit upgrade, YPF - strategic progress offset weak quarter, and Pemex - high carry but risk outweigh rewards. </li>
<li>Argentina 4Q24 GDP Beats Expectations, but Outlook Hinges on Policy and IMF Deal</li>
<li>Sheinbaum Restructures Pemex to Strengthen State Control - Pemex’s elevated leverage, continued E&amp;P underperformance, and exposure to refining losses remain key concerns.</li>
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4Q24 results: Minerva - acquisition outlook and market tailwinds support credit upgrade, YPF - strategic progress offset weak quarter, and Pemex - high carry but risk outweigh rewards. 
Argentina 4Q24 GDP Beats Expectations, but Outlook Hinges on Policy and IMF Deal
Sheinbaum Restructures Pemex to Strengthen State Control - Pemex’s elevated leverage, continued E&amp;P underperformance, and exposure to refining losses remain key concerns.


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<li>We maintain our Outperform recommendation on YPF. Shale Expansion, Export Capacity Growth Key to Long-Term Performance</li>
<li>YPF posted weak 4Q24 results. Adjusted EBITDA dropping 38.6% QoQ and 22.5% YoY to $839 million, missing consensus by 19.7%.</li>
<li>YPF reaffirmed confidence in its strategic execution, achieving key milestones in shale operations, mature fields divestments, and fuel pricing adjustments.</li>
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We maintain our Outperform recommendation on YPF. Shale Expansion, Export Capacity Growth Key to Long-Term Performance
YPF posted weak 4Q24 results. Adjusted EBITDA dropping 38.6% QoQ and 22.5% YoY to $839 million, missing consensus by 19.7%.
YPF reaffirmed confidence in its strategic execution, achieving key milestones in shale operations, mature fields divestments, and fuel pricing adjustments.


YPF 4Q24: Macro Tailwinds and Strategic Progress Offset a Weak Quarter

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<li>We continue to prefer Vista for investors seeking exposure to Argentina’s energy sector. We believe stronger operational performance and a reduction in country risk could drive bond outperformance.</li>
<li>P1 reserves grew by 56.7 MMboe, or 17.8% YoY, to 375.2 MMboe, resulting in a reserves replacement ratio of 323% and a reserve life of 14.7 years.</li>
<li>Total production increased 17.1% QoQ to 85.3 kbpd in 4Q24, up from 72.8 kbpd in 3Q24. This growth was primarily driven by a 15.7% sequential increase in crude oil production. </li>
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We continue to prefer Vista for investors seeking exposure to Argentina’s energy sector. We believe stronger operational performance and a reduction in country risk could drive bond outperformance.
P1 reserves grew by 56.7 MMboe, or 17.8% YoY, to 375.2 MMboe, resulting in a reserves replacement ratio of 323% and a reserve life of 14.7 years.
Total production increased 17.1% QoQ to 85.3 kbpd in 4Q24, up from 72.8 kbpd in 3Q24. This growth was primarily driven by a 15.7% sequential increase in crude oil production. 


Vista Energy: Strong Reserves Growth Continues

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<li>The LatAm Aggregate Index contracted modestly by 1 bps to 307 bps in the week ending Friday, February 14, 2025.</li>
<li>Argentina's inflation rate slowed to 2.2% in January, the lowest monthly figure in 4.5 years, according to INDEC.</li>
<li>We upgraded Suzano’s 2031s and 2032s to Outperform, while maintaining the rest of the curve at Market Perform.</li>
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The LatAm Aggregate Index contracted modestly by 1 bps to 307 bps in the week ending Friday, February 14, 2025.
Argentina's inflation rate slowed to 2.2% in January, the lowest monthly figure in 4.5 years, according to INDEC.
We upgraded Suzano’s 2031s and 2032s to Outperform, while maintaining the rest of the curve at Market Perform.


Weekly News & Views (Suzano, YPF, Vista, Cemex, Minerva).

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<li>The LatAm Corporate Index tightened by 12 basis points (bps) to 306 bps in the week ending on Friday, January 31, 2025.</li>
<li>U.S. Treasuries saw decreases, with the 10-year yield down 11 bps to 4.51% and the 5-year yield also down 11 bps to 4.31%.</li>
<li>We initiated coverage on Suzano with a Market Perform outlook, Sheinbaum unveiled an energy reform, YPF completed its $327 million acquisition of Mobil, and Cemex finalized its $950 million divestment. </li>
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The LatAm Corporate Index tightened by 12 basis points (bps) to 306 bps in the week ending on Friday, January 31, 2025.
U.S. Treasuries saw decreases, with the 10-year yield down 11 bps to 4.51% and the 5-year yield also down 11 bps to 4.31%.
We initiated coverage on Suzano with a Market Perform outlook, Sheinbaum unveiled an energy reform, YPF completed its $327 million acquisition of Mobil, and Cemex finalized its $950 million divestment. 


Argentina

YPF Sociedad Anonima is involved in the exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. The Company also refines, markets, and distributes oil alongside its derivatives YPF generates nearly all of its revenue inside Argentina, and has headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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YPF SA (YPF US)

Weekly News & Views – Mar 21, 2025

4Q24 results show Minerva improving, YPF progressing, but Pemex remains high risk. Argentina's GDP beat estimates, but outlook depends on policy...

Leandro Gubler

YPF 4Q24: Macro Tailwinds and Strategic Progress Offset a Weak Quarter

YPF's weak 4Q24 results show a drop in adjusted EBITDA, but the company remains confident in its strategic execution with focus on shale expansion...

Leandro Gubler

Vista Energy: Strong Reserves Growth Continues

Investors should consider Vista for exposure to Argentina's energy sector, with potential for bond outperformance due to operational growth and...

Leandro Gubler

Weekly News & Views (Suzano, YPF, Vista, Cemex, Minerva).

LatAm Aggregate Index slightly contracted, Argentina's inflation rate decreased to 2.2%, Suzano's bonds upgraded to Outperform.

Leandro Gubler

EM Spreads - Weekly News & Views

LatAm Corporate Index tightens, U.S. Treasuries decrease, key market updates include Suzano, Sheinbaum's energy reform, YPF acquisition, and Cemex...

Leandro Gubler

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Weekly News & Views – Mar 21, 2025

4Q24 results show Minerva improving, YPF progressing, but Pemex remains high risk. Argentina's GDP beat estimates, but outlook depends on policy...

Leandro Gubler

YPF 4Q24: Macro Tailwinds and Strategic Progress Offset a Weak Quarter

​YPF's weak 4Q24 results show a drop in adjusted EBITDA, but the company remains confident in its strategic execution with focus on shale expansion...

Leandro Gubler

Vista Energy: Strong Reserves Growth Continues

​Investors should consider Vista for exposure to Argentina's energy sector, with potential for bond outperformance due to operational growth and...

Leandro Gubler

Weekly News & Views (Suzano, YPF, Vista, Cemex, Minerva).

​LatAm Aggregate Index slightly contracted, Argentina's inflation rate decreased to 2.2%, Suzano's bonds upgraded to Outperform.

Leandro Gubler

EM Spreads - Weekly News & Views

​LatAm Corporate Index tightens, U.S. Treasuries decrease, key market updates include Suzano, Sheinbaum's energy reform, YPF acquisition, and Cemex...

Leandro Gubler

YPF's weak 4Q24 results show a drop in adjusted EBITDA, but the company remains confident in its strategic execution with focus on shale expansion...

Investors should consider Vista for exposure to Argentina's energy sector, with potential for bond outperformance due to operational growth and...

LatAm Aggregate Index slightly contracted, Argentina's inflation rate decreased to 2.2%, Suzano's bonds upgraded to Outperform.

LatAm Corporate Index tightens, U.S. Treasuries decrease, key market updates include Suzano, Sheinbaum's energy reform, YPF acquisition, and Cemex...