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’s exposur...

Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad’s (Utusan/the Group) rating of MARC-3 has been reaffirmed on the extended RUF for a reduced amount of RM100 million now maturing on 10 April 2006. The reaffirmation reflects Utusan’s leading position in the Malay language newspaper and magazine segments coupled with improvement in its financials for the period under review. The rating is, however, moderated by U...

MARC has reaffirmed Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad’s (Utusan/the Group) RM105 million Revolving Underwritten Facility (RUF) at MARC-3. The rating affirmation reflects Utusan’s leading position in the Malay language newspaper and magazine segments. The rating is, however, moderated by Utusan’s adverse financial performance in FY2001, which is highly sensitive to changes in newsprint prices, ...

MARC has affirmed Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad’s corporate debt rating at MARC-3, reflecting the latter’s leading position in the Malay language newspaper and magazine segments. The rating is, however, moderated by the deterioration in its financial performance, which is highly sensitive to changes in circulation figures, advertising revenue and newsprint prices. Utusan Malaysia is the l...

MARC has affirmed Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad’s corporate debt rating at MARC-3, reflecting the latter’s continued leading position, particularly in the Malay language daily and its improved financial performance. The rating is however moderated by the sensitivity of Utusan’s financial profile to changes in newsprint price, circulation figures and advertising revenue. The publishing & d...