EM & Japanese Telcos have more DC capacity than those in other regions. In this short note, we look at the current and future Data Center (DC) capacity for the telcos in our coverage as well as the potential valuation for these assets, in an attempt to contextualise this exposure.
EM Telco earnings season was extremely strong, and with 8 of our 10 picks reporting this month, our picks rose 6.8% on average in November and are now up 80% YTD. With Singtel having strongly outperformed, Bharti we swap the latter in for the former; this note also includes key news & other thoughts, to try to help investors generate alpha within the EM Telco space.
Millicom has posted solid Q3/25 results, with sustained margin expansion despite a slight top-line decline. The EBITDA margin expanded 8.0 ppts y-o-y to 48.9%. FCF was positive USD 118 mn, despite an additional dividend distribution and higher capex. Net leverage (including leases) inched down 0.1x q-o-q to 2.6x. Excluding leases, net leverage also dropped 0.1x to 2.1x. Liquidity remained solid. We anticipate EBITDA growth and margin expansion in FY 2025, reflecting the cost-saving initiatives a...
In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Brava Energia, Geopark, Petrobras, Cencosud, Millicom, Rede D'Or, SierraCol, C&W Communications, Minerva, Suzano, Aeromexico, VTR Finance, Tupy, Braskem, Iochpe-Maxion, Aegea
Our portfolio of Top Picks was higher again in October, and now up 69% ytd. This month we make no changes to our top picks. This note also includes key news & other thoughts, to try to help investors generate alpha within the EM Telco space.
We analyze how much revenue EM Telcos are generating from digital businesses, and therefore at what point they are likely to make the transition from being “Telcos with digital assets” to “Digital first”. We use this to predict when the market is likely to re-rate those exposed, and as a result make multiple upgrades across our GEM Telcos.
Moody's Ratings (Moody's) today affirmed Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A. ("Entel") Baa3 Long-Term Issuer Rating. The outlook was changed to stable from negative. RATINGS RATIONALE Entel's Baa3 rating reflects its strong market leadership, resilient operating performance, disciplined ...
After 8 extremely strong months, September bucked the trend. 6 of our Top Picks saw profit taking with only Airtel Africa, Millicom, Telefonica Brasil and LILAC posting positive returns. This note also includes key news & other thoughts, to try to help investors generate alpha within the EM Telco space. Having strongly outperformed we switch out Millicom for AMX which we now see as a cheaper, lower risk, way to play Latin American telcos.
In the latest edition of our LatAm Trade Book, we review most of our current trade recommendations. We also discuss key metrics of the issuers and how the bonds fare relative to peers. Please reach out to our analysts to discuss any of these ideas, or other trade recommendations from our LatAm coverage.
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