MARC has assigned ratings of A+ID on Intelbest Sdn Bhd’s (“ISB”) RM20 million Series 1 BaIDS, AID on RM35 million Series 2 and RM55 million Series 3 BaIDS and MARC-1ID on its RM50 million MUNIF. The ratings reflect the strength of the issue structure, which includes the assignment of the redemption sum and progress billings of secured sales and future sales for the purpose of t...

MARC has affirmed the long-term ratings of Ambang Sentosa Sdn. Bhd.’s (ASSB) RM372 million and RM226 million of class B and class C Al-Bai Bithaman Ajil Islamic debt (BaIDS) asset-backed securities (ABS) facility. The affirmations are premised on the increase in percentage of class A and B assets post closing, effectively mitigating credit risk; satisfactory construction progress resultin...

MARC has reaffirmed the rating of Tian Siang Holdings Sdn Bhd (Tian Siang)’s RM93 million nominal value coupon bearing serial bonds (Serial Bonds) at A (A flat). The reaffirmation reflects the Group’s improving profitability and consistent operational efficiency. Nevertheless, the rating is moderated by the cyclical nature of the palm oil industry; largely due to potential fluctuati...

MARC has upgraded AmMerchant’s financial institution rating to A+ and reaffirmed its short term rating at MARC-1 based on the Bank’s consistent strong market position in fee-based activities; significant improvement in the Bank’s asset quality; further improvements in its funding profile and capitalization; and expected improvement in the profile of the Bank with its impending ...

Lonpac Insurance Bhd’s (Lonpac) general insurance strength rating has been affirmed at AA based on the Company’s well-diversified insurance book; stewardship; strong distribution channels in particular, through the closely affiliated Public Bank group; relatively conservative investment policy; solid liquidity profile and adequate capitalization. These strengths, however, continued to ...

Supporting the rating is the guaranteed minimum rental payments to be made by Universiti Industri Selangor (UNISEL). Moderating factors, on the other hand, include construction and completion risks of the university’s main campus, student and staff accommodation, and high initial debt leverage of the issuer.JNSB is a special purpose vehicle which was awarded a concession by UNISEL, a whol...

The ratings of Premium Nutrients Berhad’s (Premium Nutrients) RM85 million Murabahah Underwritten Notes Issuance Facility / Islamic Medium Term Notes (MUNIF/IMTN) have been affirmed at MARC-2ID/AID reflecting its competitive position as an integrated producer of specialty fats; and the structural features in the issue structure. Nonetheless, a moderating factor to the ratings is the Group&...

MARC has reaffirmed the corporate debt rating of KFC Holdings (Malaysia) Berhad’s (KFCH) RM300 million Islamic Notes Issuance Facility (INIF) at A+ID and at the same time, has placed the rating on positive outlook, in anticipation of an additional RM90 million cash proceeds from the proposed sale and lease back of Wisma KFC. The rating reaffirmation reflects the Group’s strong brand ...

MARC has upgraded Boustead Plantation Berhad’s (Boustead Plantation) (formerly known as Kuala Sidim Berhad) long term rating under Tranche 1 from A(BG) to A+(BG) and reaffirmed the rating of Tranche 2 at A-. Meanwhile, the short term ratings of Tranche 1 and 2 are reaffirmed at MARC-1 and MARC-2 respectively. The RM50 million Tranche 1 upgrade reflects the unconditional and irrevocable gua...

The reaffirmation of the ratings reflects the credit strength of PETRONAS, the principal tenant of the PETRONAS Twin Towers (Tower 1 and Tower 2), which bears the rental payments for both towers. The rental stream forms the primary source of repayment of the debt securities. PETRONAS’ superior credit strength is drawn from its strong financial position, favourable production profile, sign...