RAM Ratings Reaffirms AA2(s)/Stable Rating of Mukah Power Generation's Sukuk

RAM Ratings Reaffirms AA2(s)/Stable Rating of Mukah Power Generation's Sukuk
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- 9 /24/2016 Latest Announcement - (News ID : 2016092300030) Latest Announcement News ID : 2016092300030 Subject : Mukah Power Generation Sdn Bhd Mukah Power Generation Sdn Bhd Organisation Name: RAM RATING SERVICES BERHAD News Type: RATING ANNOUNCEMENT Reference Site: None Embargo Date: 23/09/2016 Embargo Time: 04:50 PM Expiry Date: 23/10/2016 Priority: Medium Summary: RAM Ratings reaffirms AA2(s)/Stable rating of Mukah Power Generation's sukuk 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 https://fast.bnm.gov.my/fastweb/public/PublicInfoServlet.do?chkBox=2016092300030&mode=DISPLAY&info=NEWS&screenId=PB010400 1/2
- 9 /24/2016 Latest Announcement - (News ID : 2016092300030) RAM Ratings has reaffirmed the enhanced rating of Mukah Power Generation Sdn Bhd's (MPG or the Company) RM665 million Senior Sukuk Mudharabah Programme (2006/2021) at AA2(s)/Stable. The enhanced rating reflects support for the Company from the larger Sarawak Energy Berhad Group (SEB or the Group) to which the Company belongs. Recent support is seen in Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of SEB, extending the higher Capacity Rate under its Supplementary Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with MPG for an additional year to 2015 (from 2013 and 2014), in line with the Company's financial needs for improvements to its plant (the Plant) in 2016 and 2017. In 2013, the Group had also provided a RM268 million equity injection to the Company to facilitate the early redemption of the Company's Junior Sukuk. Additionally, SESCO also provided a Letter of Support (LoS) to MPG ensuring that the Company will meet its financial obligations under the Senior Sukuk. MPG continues to exhibit minimal demand risk, given the terms of its PPA with SESCO. The Company is entitled to full Capacity Payments, irrespective of the quantum of electricity generated, subject to meeting certain performance requirements. It is also entitled to Energy Payments for electricity sold, with an annual despatch commitment from SESCO for at least 1,400 GWh (net capacity factor of 66%). Since its inception, MPG's coal consumption rate has gradually risen due to the usage of inferiorquality coal, while its operational expenses continue to be exposed to cost fluctuations owing to the absence of an operations and maintenance agreement. Based on RAM's sensitised cashflow projections, the Company is not anticipated to meet the required minimum Sukuk Payment Account balance as at endDecember 2017 should the Group not extend financial support. Simultaneously, we also foresee the Senior Sukuk coverage levels declining to a minimum of 1.04 times in 2021. Considering financial support received and the LoS, we expect SEB to step in to meet any future cash shortfall that the Company faces. As represented by the Company, we assume that there will be no distributions or subordinated payments to SEB. Elsewhere, the Company remains exposed to singleproject risk as it derives its income from a specific project. MPG is an independent power producer incorporated to construct, own, operate and maintain a 270MW coalfired power plant in Mukah, Sarawak, under a 25year PPA with SESCO, which expires on 15 January 2034. Analytical contact Media contact Chinthamani Thanneermalai Padthma Subbiah (603) 7628 1013 (603) 7628 1162 chinthamani@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 https://fast.bnm.gov.my/fastweb/public/PublicInfoServlet.do?chkBox=2016092300030&mode=DISPLAY&info=NEWS&screenId=PB010400 2/2
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