RAM Ratings downgrades Al Bayan's sukuk rating to D after default

RAM Ratings downgrades Al Bayan's sukuk rating to D after default
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- Latest Announcement News ID : 2016122000030 Subject : Al Bayan Holding Company Al Bayan Holding Company Organisation Name: RAM RATING SERVICES BERHAD News Type: RATING ANNOUNCEMENT Reference Site: None Embargo Date: 20/12/2016 Embargo Time: 06:00 PM Expiry Date: 19/01/2017 Priority: Medium Summary: RAM Ratings downgrades Al Bayan's sukuk rating to D after default Attachments: No attachment available. Disclaimer: The user, including a user who is also a FAST Participant, expressly agrees that the use of this website which is accessible at https://fast.bnm.gov.my/ is at the user's sole risk. The information contained in this FAST website is compiled by MyClear Sdn. Bhd. (MyClear) and is provided on an "as is" basis without any representations or warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. While MyClear makes every effort to ensure that information contained in the FAST website are accurate and disseminated in a timely and efficient manner, the user acknowledges that delays, errors, omissions or inaccuracies may occur. MyClear disclaims any liability pertaining to the consequences of any delays, errors, omissions or inaccuracies arising out of or relating to the FAST website or information, including but not limited to, any decision made or action taken by a user in reliance upon such information, or for damages suffered, whether direct, consequential, special, punitive, indirect or otherwise, notwithstanding having been advised of the possibility of such damages. In the event of any dispute, the official records of MyClear shall prevail. MyClear, Bank Negara Malaysia or any of its affiliates, officers, directors, agents or any other party involved in creating, producing or delivering the FAST website, shall not be liable for any direct, consequential, special, punitive, indirect, incidental or other damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use or inability to use the FAST website or information, whether based on contract, tort, liability or otherwise, even if advised on the possibility of any such damages. Content
- RAM Ratings has downgraded from C1(s) to D the rating of the RM1.0 billion Sukuk Wakalah (2013/2023) issued by Al Bayan Holding Company (the Group) through specialpurpose vehicle, ABHC Sukuk Berhad. The D rating reflects Al Bayan's failure to redeem RM100 million of outstanding sukuk on the maturity date of 16 December 2016, as confirmed by the Facility Agent, HSBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad's announcement through the Fully Automated System for Issuing/Tendering (or FAST). Under RAM's rating definitions, a sukuk rated D is either currently in default or faces imminent default on its financial obligations, whether or not formally declared. The D rating may also reflect a distressed exchange, the filing of bankruptcy and/or other actions pertaining to the issuer that could jeopardise the payment of a particular sukuk. Al Bayan is a familyowned, Saudibased conglomerate, mainly involved in specialised construction of public infrastructure and the supply of a wide range of equipment and IT products and services, primarily servicing the government. ABHC is a specialpurpose vehicle incorporated in Malaysia as a conduit to facilitate the Group's sukuk transaction. Under a Kafalah agreement in favour of ABHC, the Group provides an irrevocable and unconditional guarantee to the sukuk holders. As such, the enhanced rating of the sukuk is based on Al Bayan's credit profile. Analytical contact Media contact Ben Inn Padthma Subbiah (603) 7628 1024 (603) 7628 1162 ben@ram.com.my padthma@ram.com.my The credit rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold a security, inasmuch as it does not comment on the security's market price or its suitability for a particular investor, nor does it involve any audit by RAM Ratings. The credit rating also does not reflect the legality and enforceability of financial obligations. RAM Ratings receives compensation for its rating services, normally paid by the issuers of such securities or the rated entity, and sometimes third parties participating in marketing the securities, insurers, guarantors, other obligors, underwriters, etc. The receipt of this compensation has no influence on RAM Ratings' credit opinions or other analytical processes. In all instances, RAM Ratings is committed to preserving the objectivity, integrity and independence of its ratings. Rating fees are communicated to clients prior to the issuance of rating opinions. While RAM Ratings reserves the right to disseminate the ratings, it receives no payment for doing so, except for subscriptions to its publications. Similarly, the disclaimers above also apply to RAM Ratings' creditrelated analyses and commentaries, where relevant. Published by RAM Rating Services Berhad © Copyright 2016 by RAM Rating Services Berhad
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