The assignment of AAAID and AAAID(s) to Optimal Olefins (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s (“Olefins”) and Optimal Glycols (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Optimal Chemicals (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s (“G&C”) debt issuance respectively reflect the Optimal Group of companies’ (“Optimal Group”) competitive edge in the petrochemical industry, stemming from its large-sca...

IJM Corporation Berhad’s (IJM) corporate debt rating has been upgraded from A to A+ reflecting its consistently strong financial results, the ability to sustain its competitive position domestically and internationally and the diversity of its business. The moderating factor includes the increasing competitiveness in the domestic construction environment compounded by the difficult buildi...

The A+ID rating assigned to Ingress Sukuk Berhad’s (ISB) Sukuk Al Ijarah Issuance reflects Ingress Corporation Berhad’s (Ingress) track record as one of the leading local automotive component manufacturers with a diversified customer and geographical distribution; and above average financial results characterized by its favourable operating profit margin. Moderating factors include...

The reaffirmation of Talam Corporation Berhad’s (Talam) rating at A reflects the strong underlying issue structure, in which assignment of sale proceeds from the Saujana Puchong development project forms the source of repayment of the bond issue; the group’s strengthened capital structure; the improving financial profile of the group and its competitive position as one of the larges...

MARC has affirmed the rating of MARC-3ID assigned to Perspektif Perkasa Sdn Bhd’s (PPSB) RM188 million nominal value Murabahah Underwritten Notes Issuance Facility (MUNIF). The rating is reflective of the positioning of Bandar Pinggiran Cyber as an affordable integrated township driven by the competitive pricing of its residential development vis-à-vis other property developments w...

The rating of TH Group Berhad (THG) is reaffirmed at AID reflecting THG’s continued strong results on the back of steady growth in revenue and profit stemming from the good performance of its plantation and construction division. Some of the moderating factors include volatility in CPO prices, seasonal factors affecting crop production, cyclical developments in the domestic construction s...

The reaffirmation of Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad’s (Utusan/the group) rating of MARC-3 on the extended Revolving Underwritten Facility (RUF) reflects Utusan’s leading position in the Malay language newspaper and magazine segments coupled with improving financials following higher circulation figures and increasing advertising revenue. The rating is, however, moderated by Utusan&...

The rating reflects IJM Plantations Berhad’s (IJMP) business focus in palm oil plantation and milling and its strong plantation performance. The rating is, however, moderated by the Group’s vulnerability to cyclical developments in the palm oil industry.IJMP’s palm oil cultivation is undertaken in the Sandakan and Labuk-Sugut districts of Sabah. Out of a total land bank of 29,...

DeGem Berhad’s (DeGem) short/long-term ratings of MARC-2ID/A+ID on its proposed RM50.0 million MUNIF/IMTN programme reflect the Group’s proven track record as one the leading jewellers in Malaysia. The ratings also took into consideration DeGem’s better than average financial profile characterised by its low gearing and favourable liquidity profile. Moderating factors include ...

MARC has assigned ratings of AAA, AA and BB to Kerisma Bhd’s (Kerisma) RM870.0 million senior secured fixed-rate, RM30.0 million mezzanine 5-year secured fixed-rate and RM100.0 million subordinated secured variable-rate asset-backed bonds. The ratings are based on the total credit enhancement of 16.4% and 12.6% for the senior and mezzanine bonds respectively, the A- weighted average ratin...