Ratings

MARC Ratings has removed UMW Holdings Berhad’s (UMW) sukuk programme ratings from MARCWatch Developing, where they have been placed since August 25, 2023. The rating action then was taken to assess the potential impact from the significant change in UMW’s shareholding structure following the sale of Permodalan Nasional Berhad’s (PNB) 61.18% equity stake to Sime […]

MARC Ratings has assigned a final rating of A-IS to Yinson Holdings Berhad’s RM1.0 billion Subordinated Perpetual Islamic Notes Programme. The rating outlook is stable. The rating agency has reviewed the final documentation for the programme and is satisfied that the terms and conditions have not changed in any material way from the draft documentation

MARC Ratings has downgraded its rating on YNH Property Berhad’s (YNH) Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme (Sukuk Wakalah) to BBB+IS from AIS and concurrently placed the rating on MARCWatch Negative. The downgrade reflects the heightened concerns on YNH’s weak liquidity position vis-à-vis its financial obligations, compounded by further delays in sale of assets that would have

MARC Ratings has assigned a final rating of AA-IS to LBS Bina Group Berhad’s RM750 million Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme. The rating outlook is stable. The rating agency has reviewed the final documentation for the programme and is satisfied that the terms and conditions have not changed in any material way from the draft documentation

MARC Ratings has affirmed its ratings of MARC-1IS /AA-IS on UEM Edgenta Berhad’s Islamic Commercial Papers (ICP) and Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) under its Sukuk Murabahah Programme of up to RM1.0 billion. Concurrently, the rating outlook has been revised to positive from stable. The outstanding sukuk currently stands at RM250.0 million. The rating affirmation incorporates

MARC Ratings has affirmed its financial institution rating of AAA on Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC) with a stable outlook. The affirmed rating considers the government’s 78.6% ownership of CGC through Bank Negara Malaysia as well as CGC’s key public policy role focused on facilitating access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

MARC Ratings has affirmed its rating on Sime Darby Property Berhad’s (SD Property) RM4.5 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) Programme (Sukuk Musharakah) at AA+IS with a stable outlook. The outstanding under the rated programme stood at RM1.4 billion as of November 30, 2023. SD Property’s strong sales track record in well-established townships, and strong balance

MARC Ratings has affirmed its rating of A/Stable on Singer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s RM300.0 million Medium-Term Notes (MTN) Programme. The outstanding amount as at end-September 2023 stood at RM101.0 million. The rating reflects Singer’s long and profitable track record in selling and financing consumer durables and motorcycles, supported by strong operating profit margins. Moderating factors

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS(cg) rating on Point Zone (M) Sdn Bhd’s Sukuk Wakalah Programme guaranteed by KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ). The rating outlook has been revised to positive from stable. Point Zone is a funding conduit set up by KPJ solely for the purpose of issuing the sukuk. The rating reflects the credit

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA-IS rating on Cerah Sama Sdn Bhd’s RM420.0 million Sukuk with a stable outlook. The outstanding currently stands at RM300.0 million. The rating continues to reflect the resilient traffic performance of the mature Cheras-Kajang Highway and its stable cash flow generation. Cerah Sama’s strong liquidity position and accommodative sukuk repayment