Road Builder (M) Holdings Bhd’s (RBH) corporate credit rating of A+ has been reaffirmed based on RBH’s diversified earnings base, its established reputation as a successful and competitive contractor in the civil engineering and building segment, experienced management team and strong financial flexibility. The rating is, however, moderated by the Group’s exposure to the inhere...

Kwantas Corporation Berhad’s (KCB) rating has been reaffirmed at A+ID reflecting the integrated nature of the Group’s palm oil operations; its expanding activities namely, the establishments of operations in China (Guangzhou and Zhangjiagang); the commercialization of renewable bio-mass energy; and the Group’s strengthening financial profile.KCB Group’s credit strength is...

The rating of OSK Property Holdings Bhd (OSKP)’s Class A and B BaIDS has been affirmed at AID and A-ID respectively; reflecting OSKP’s strong presence in Sungai Petani, Kedah with its favourable flagship development – Bandar Puteri Jaya (BPJ) and improving financial performance; tempered by its vulnerability to adverse developments in the property markets. The enhanced AID rati...

MARC has affirmed the rating of A-(A minus) assigned to Bintang Bulk Mover Sdn Bhd’s (BBM) RM50 million 5-year secured serial bond. The affirmation was premised on the Group’s strong operating performance and stable revenue stream, in particular from its long term cement transportation contracts with Lafarge Malayan Cement Bhd (LMCB), the largest local cement manufacturer. The affirm...

MARC has assigned a rating of A (A Flat) to Haisan Resources Berhad (HRB)’s proposed RM30 million bond; reflecting its strong competitive position in the refrigeration and ice industry; assignment of specific contract proceeds towards redemption of the bonds; as well as HRB’s good operating profit margin and manageable debt leverage position. The rating is, however, moderated by the ...

MARC has reaffirmed the ratings of Sime Darby’s RM1,500 million Al-Murabahah Commercial Papers/ Medium Term Notes (CP/MTN) at MARC-1ID/AAAID respectively. The reaffirmation of Sime Darby’s corporate debt ratings reflects the diversity of the Group’s business, its solid capitalization, resilient profitability levels, strong cash flow position, exceptional financial flexibility a...

MARC has assigned a rating of AID to Tracoma Holdings Berhad’s (Tracoma) RM100 million Al Bai’ Bithaman Ajil Islamic Debt Securities (BaIDS). The rating reflects, amongst others, Tracoma’s vast experience and good track record as one of the leading local automotive component manufacturers and its commendable financial results. The rating is, however, moderated by the vulnerabil...

The rating assigned is underpinned by the charter contract between Pelangi Shipping Sdn Bhd (PSSB) and the Government; the rental proceeds of which shall be the source of repayment for the BAIS facility; and a tight issue structure. These factors are, however, moderated by the performance risk associated with the contract. In September 2000, PSSB, the holding company of PSSB Ship Management Sdn ...

The rating reaffirmation reflects the financial strength of the life and general insurance funds of its main subsidiary Malaysian Assurance Alliance Berhad (MAA) and the support provided by the Revolving Credit (RC) Facility to meet coupon and principal payments in the event of a shortfall. Consistent with previous years, MAA Holdings Berhad (MAAH) continues to derive most of its income from di...

The rating upgrade on ARL Tenaga Sdn Bhd’s ABBA is backed by its commendable ability to service its obligation under the ABBA in a timely manner backed by the stable and predictable cash flow of the company; the presence of a long-term fuel supply contract which eliminates supply disruption risk; and an issue structure which promotes the scheduled amortization of the Islamic debt. These st...