Rating Announcements

MARC Ratings affirms George Kent’s ratings

MARC Ratings has affirmed its ratings of MARC-1IS and A+IS on George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad’s (George Kent) RM100.0 million Islamic Commercial Papers (ICP) and RM500.0 million Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programmes, subject to a combined limit of RM500.0 million. The ratings outlook is stable. The rating affirmation is premised on George Kent’s strong liquidity position, healthy balance …

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MARC Ratings affirms ratings on Putrajaya Holdings’ sukuk programmes

MARC Ratings has affirmed its ratings on Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd’s (PJH) outstanding issuances as follows: •   RM1.0 billion 20-year Sukuk Wakalah Programme (due 2041) at AAAIS; •   RM370.0 million Sukuk Musharakah Programme (due 2030) at AAAIS; •   RM3.0 billion Sukuk Musharakah Programme (due 2032) at AAAIS; and •   RM1.5 billion Sukuk Musharakah Medium-Term Notes …

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MARC Ratings maintains Tropicana’s outlook at negative

MARC Ratings has affirmed its ratings on Tropicana Corporation Berhad’s RM1.5 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme (Sukuk Wakalah) and RM2.0 billion existing Perpetual Sukuk programme at A+IS and AIS. The ratings outlook remains negative pending completion of the group’s ongoing plans of asset disposals and equity raising, expected to be completed by end-2022, to strengthen …

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MARC Ratings affirms AA-IS rating on MRCB’s IMTN of up to RM5.0 billion

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad’s (MRCB) Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme up to RM5.0 billion (Sukuk Murabahah) with a stable outlook. MRCB’s longstanding track record as a property developer in transit-oriented developments (TOD), and its sizeable outstanding construction order book comprising large infrastructure projects remain key rating drivers. …

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MARC Ratings affirms Islamic Development Bank’s ratings at AAA/MARC-1 with stable outlook

MARC Ratings has affirmed its financial institution (FI) ratings of AAA/MARC-1 on Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). The rating agency has concurrently affirmed its AAAIS rating on the Sukuk Wakalah programme of up to RM400 million issued by Tadamun Services Berhad, a trust established by IsDB. The ratings outlook is stable. The FI ratings incorporate IsDB’s …

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MARC Ratings assigns preliminary ratings of MARC-1IS/AIS To GBG’s proposed RM200 million ICP/IMTN programme

MARC Ratings has assigned preliminary ratings of MARC-1IS /AIS to Gabungan AQRS Berhad’s (GBG) proposed RM200 million Islamic Commercial Papers (ICP)/Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme. The ratings outlook is stable. The ratings reflect GBG’s moderate construction order book, its low counterparty risk from the largely government-related construction contracts, and its earnings visibility through 2024. The …

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MARC Ratings affirms International General Insurance’s rating at AA+ with stable outlook

MARC Ratings has affirmed its insurer financial strength rating of AA+ with a stable outlook on Bermuda-based International General Insurance Co Ltd (IGI). The rating affirmation continues to be driven by IGI’s well-diversified underwriting portfolio across business lines and countries, and a strong capitalisation level that remains supportive of growth. These strengths are underscored by …

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MARC Ratings affirms Aman Sukuk’s RM10.0 billion IMTN Programme rating

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AAAIS rating on Aman Sukuk Berhad’s (Aman) Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme of up to RM10.0 billion with a stable outlook. The rating affirmation reflects the credit strength of the Malaysian government as the sole obligor of the annual sublease rental payments, and the quantum of which is deemed sufficient …

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