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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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

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.

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. 

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia - 30 Apr 2019

The Asia HY Trade Recommendations report for April 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 April 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 - April 2019 - Lucror Analytics

Zoomlion reported improved FY 2018 results, with decent top-line growth and gross margin expansion. That said, profitability was still weak, with a low EBITDA margin of 16%. The financial profile also continues to be highly leveraged, with Debt/EBITDA at 8.8x. Positively, impairments on trade receivables were immaterial. That said, the bulk of Zoomlion’s finance lease receivables were overdue but not yet impaired. This suggests poor working capital management and aggressive financial policies. Moreover, the dividend payout ratio remains very aggressive at almost 100%.

   Zoomlion reported improved FY 2018 results, with decent top-line growth and gross margin expansion. That said, profitability was still weak, with a low EBITDA margin of 16%. The financial profile also continues to be highly leveraged, with Debt/EBITDA at 8.8x.    Positively, impairments on trade receivables were immaterial. That said, the bulk of Zoomlion’s finance lease receivables were overdue but not yet impaired. This suggests poor working capital management and aggressive financial policies. Moreover, the dividend payout ratio remains very aggressive at almost 100%. 

Zoomlion - Earnings Flash - FY 2018 Results - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we provide an update on the Chinese property sector, including contracted sales trends, regulatory actions and financing conditions. We also broadly comment on the FY 2018 results for developers under our coverage.  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 provide an update on the Chinese property sector, including contracted sales trends, regulatory actions and financing conditions. We also broadly comment on the FY 2018 results for developers under our coverage.     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 - China Property Update - Lucror Analytics

China

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd.manufactures and markets construction machinery.  The Company's products include concrete machinery, cranes, road machinery, drilling equipment, and other heavy construction equipment.  Zoomlion also produces environmental machinery and satellite navigation products.

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Zoomlion Heavy Industry H (1157 HK)

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

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia - 30 Apr 2019

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

Lucror Analytics

Asia HY Trade Recommendations - April 2019 - Lucror Analytics

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

Lucror Analytics

Zoomlion - Earnings Flash - FY 2018 Results - Lucror Analytics

Zoomlion reported improved FY 2018 results, with decent top-line growth and gross margin expansion. That said, profitability was still weak, with...

Lucror Analytics

Asia HY Monthly - China Property Update - Lucror Analytics

In this month’s “In-Focus” section, we provide an update on the Chinese property sector, including contracted sales trends, regulatory actions...

Lucror Analytics

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