May 24, 2024 11:28 GMT
Industrials: Week in Review
BASIC INDUSTRIES
- Industrial spreads had a firm week with several high beta names compressing.
- Alstom spreads continued their good run with the successful hybrid issuance; looks like a fairly valued credit at these levels https://marketnews.com/alstom-baa3-neg-senior-valuations.
- Westlake was a strong performer (-8), an opportunity we highlighted this week https://marketnews.com/westlake-baa2-bbb-bbb-divergence.
- DS Smith is a name we are monitoring with International Paper now potentially a target https://marketnews.com/ds-smith-smdsln-na-bbb-na-ip-merger-in-doubt.
- Anglo American received and rejected a third bid from BHP. They opened the door slightly this time, while BHP stated their bid is final with broad caveats. AALLN spreads were sideways with the market none the wiser on the outcome.
- Primary was active with Hochtief and Amcor printing with meaningful NIC; Air Liquide and Mondi were at / through the curve.
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