RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable/P1 ratings of financing facilities issued by KLCC REIT's funding conduit

RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable/P1 ratings of financing facilities issued by KLCC REIT's funding conduit
Ard, Mal, Murabahah
Ard, Mal, Murabahah
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- 5 /18/2016 Latest Announcement - (News ID : 2016051800013) Latest Announcement News ID : 2016051800013 Subject : Midciti Sukuk Berhad Midciti Sukuk Berhad Organisation Name: RAM RATING SERVICES BERHAD News Type: RATING ANNOUNCEMENT Reference Site: None Embargo Date: 18/05/2016 Embargo Time: 03:10 PM Expiry Date: 17/06/2016 Priority: Medium Summary: RAM Ratings reaffirms AAA/Stable/P1 ratings of financing facilities issued by KLCC REIT's funding conduit 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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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 reaffirmed the AAA/Stable/P1 ratings of Midciti Sukuk Berhad's (Midciti Sukuk) Sukuk Murabahah Programme of up to RM3.0 billion Nominal Value (2014/2044). As Midciti Sukuk is a specialpurpose financing vehicle for KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust (KLCC REIT or the REIT), the ratings of the Sukuk Murabahah reflect the credit profile of KLCC REIT. Based on RAM's methodology on parentsubsidiary rating links, we have established the relationship between Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) as ''close'', underpinned by the strong parental support from PETRONAS and its representation on the boards of KLCC Property Holdings Sdn Bhd and KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust Management Sdn Bhd, the manager for KLCC Real Estate Investment. Apart from that, PETRONAS is also the head lessee for most of the REIT's assets, with longterm, triplenet lease agreements. The longerthanindustryaverage 15year head leases for both the PETRONAS Twin Towers and Menara 3 PETRONAS help mitigate any volatility within the industry and also ensure the predictability of the REIT's cashflow through the triplenet lease arrangements. ExxonMobil the lead tenant in Menara Exxonmobil has expressed intention to reduce rental space in the new lease agreement which is currently in the process of negotiation. RAM views that this will have minimal impact on the REIT as Menara ExxonMobil only makes up about 7% of the REIT's total revenue. During the reviewed period, KLCC REIT maintained its leverage ratio at a healthy 0.17 times, underscored by a net property income (NPI) margin that has consistently stayed above 95% and more than RM400 million of annual cashflow in the last 3 years. Even with RM11.4 million of expected capital expenditure for the refurbishment of Menara ExxonMobil in FY Dec 2016, the coverage ratios are expected to remain healthy, with the fixedcharge coverage ratio maintained at about 7.20 times and the funds from operations (FFO) financing coverage ratio kept at around 0.30 times, i.e. above the peer average. The ratings also reflect the highquality assets of the REIT. The assets of KLCC REIT are situated in the prime KLCC development area, connected by major road networks and public transportation systems, thus providing an added advantage over other comparable properties. This enables the REIT to command rental rates that are higher than those of the other office buildings of similar grade in the vicinity. Moreover, there are opportunities of assets in the pipeline within KLCC Property Holdings Berhad (KLCCP) group and KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd (KLCCH) for potential acquisition by the REIT. KLCCP owns a stable of 3 matured asset and 33% in Menara Maxis while KLCCH is the master developer of the 100 acres KLCC development. The latter has two jointventures with ongoing mixed developments in KLCC. As part of the Group's expansion plan, it has once again secured the unitholders' approval for the renewal of general mandate to issue new units up to 10% of the approved fund size of KLCC REIT. The proceeds have been earmarked for future investments. Going forward, the REIT is expected to maintain its stable earnings growth, supported by the steady performance of its office properties and backed by longterm lease agreements. KLCC REIT's units are stapled together with KLCCP's shares by a stapling deed, forming the Stapled Securities, which is 75.5%owned by PETRONAS. The stapling structure of KLCC REIT and KLCCP enables the Group to benefit from the tax profile of a REIT structure through relevant tax exemptions. It also allows the unitholders access to stable REIT distributions as well as capital growth while benefiting from the development potential of the assets and the Group's organic growth. Media contact Irene Wong 0376281076 irene@ram.com.my https://fast.bnm.gov.my/fastweb/public/PublicInfoServlet.do?chkBox=2016051800013&mode=DISPLAY&info=NEWS&screenId=PB010400 1/1
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