RAM Ratings Maintains Negative Outlook on Country Garden's AA3(s) Rating
RAM Ratings Maintains Negative Outlook on Country Garden's AA3(s) Rating
Ard, Mal, Commenda, Sales
Ard, Mal, Commenda, Sales
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- 11 /25/2016 Latest Announcement - (News ID : 2016112400027) Latest Announcement News ID : 2016112400027 Subject : Country Garden Real Estate Sdn Bhd Country Garden Real Estate Sdn Bhd Organisation Name: RAM RATING SERVICES BERHAD News Type: RATING ANNOUNCEMENT Reference Site: None Embargo Date: 24/11/2016 Embargo Time: 05:54 PM Expiry Date: 24/12/2016 Priority: Medium Summary: RAM Ratings maintains negative outlook on Country Garden's AA3(s) rating 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. 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Boosted by advance property sales receipts following more property launches, the Group's operating cashflow debt cover rebounded strongly in 1H FY Dec 2016 to a commendable 0.54 times (annualised), after underperforming in FY Dec 2015 at 0.24 times. The rating considers Country Garden's solid business position, now the 3rdlargest developer in China. Its scalingup strategy has borne fruit to date, with contracted sales soaring to an impressive RMB225.6 billion in 9M FY 2016 (+167% yoy) propelling the Group up from 7th place with a more diversified project footprint. Notably, Country Garden gained momentum in nudging up sales of projects situated in Tier1 and Tier2 cities. These, coupled with projects targeting customers in these cities (but located outside them) made up 61% of total sales (FY 2015: 52%). Its business showing aside, the Group's weak adjusted net gearing of 0.99 times as at endJune 2016 (endDecember 2015: 0.92 times) remains RAM's concern in the negative outlook. Since 2H 2015, Country Garden has continued to acquire land aggressively. Land purchases of RMB123 billion for 9M FY Dec 2016 have already more than doubled the sum committed in 2015. However, a RMB4 billion (+4%) increase in debt level in the first 6 months of 2016 to RMB113.5 billion remained tenable, partly cushioned by strong cash generation from advanced property sales receipts. The Group has guided for some debt reduction by year end. RAM will keep an eye out for strain from debtfunded land acquisitions, which may exert pressure on the rating. In rapidly expanding into highertier cities, Country Garden is subject to among others regulatory requirements and must cater to different customer preferences. Over the past few months, cooling measures have accelerated in a number of Chinese cities that seek to curb rising prices, particularly Tier1 and Tier2 cities. Debtfunded acquisitions would reduce its flexibility to delay launches should property prices retrace quickly. Elsewhere, by project location, Country Garden remains substantially exposed to Tier3 and Tier4 cities. The outlook on the rating could revert to stable if its adjusted net gearing ratio eases to 0.7 times or lower and the Group's operating cashflow debt cover can be sustained at a minimum of 0.3 times. The IMTN rating reflects unconditional and irrevocable corporate guarantees extended by Country Garden, Bright Start Group Limited and Top Favour Holdings Limited on a joint and several basis. Therefore, the rating is reflective of the credit linkage to Country Garden (as the strongest obligor) and the credit fundamentals of the Group. Analytical contact Peter Kong, CFA (603) 7628 1029 peterkong@ram.com.my Media contact Padthma Subbiah (603) 7628 1162 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. 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