RAM Ratings Reaffirms Pendidikan Industri YS's AA1(s) Sukuk Rating
RAM Ratings Reaffirms Pendidikan Industri YS's AA1(s) Sukuk Rating
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- 10 /28/2016 Latest Announcement - (News ID : 2016102800007) Latest Announcement News ID : 2016102800007 Subject : Pendidikan Industri YS Sdn Bhd Pendidikan Industri YS Sdn Bhd Organisation Name: RAM RATING SERVICES BERHAD News Type: RATING ANNOUNCEMENT Reference Site: None Embargo Date: 28/10/2016 Embargo Time: 10:21 AM Expiry Date: 27/11/2016 Priority: Medium Summary: RAM Ratings reaffirms Pendidikan Industri YS's AA1(s) sukuk 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. 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=2016102800007&mode=DISPLAY&info=NEWS&screenId=PB010400 1/2
- 10 /28/2016 Latest Announcement - (News ID : 2016102800007) RAM Ratings has reaffirmed the enhanced AA1(s)/Stable rating of Pendidikan Industri YS Sdn Bhd's (PIYSB or the Group) RM150 million Bai' Bithaman Ajil Islamic Debt Securities (2008/2022) (BaIDS). The rating reflects our view that PIYSB's debtservicing ability in respect of the BaIDS remains substantially enhanced by the demonstrated support of the Selangor State Government (SSG or the State), which has paid all principal and profit payments due on behalf of the Group since January 2012. The SSG's intention to support the Group is delineated in a strongly worded Letter of Support (LoS) from the former. Although not an outright guarantee, the document states that the State Government will ensure either through equity, loans, grants and/or other means that PIYSB fully and promptly meets its financial obligations under the BaIDS throughout the tenure of the facility. The Selangor State Executive Council had also, in February 2011, approved a RM205.5 million allocation for all repayments on the BaIDS from 2012 to 2022. PIYSB provides educational services via Universiti Selangor (Unisel). Meanwhile, Inpens International College had ceased to be a subsidiary of the Group in August 2015. The Group is wholly owned by the State Government via Menteri Besar Selangor (Pemerbadanan) (MBI). Independent of the LoS, PIYSB's standalone credit profile is very weak. In 2015, Unisel recorded an operating loss before depreciation, interest and tax of RM12.18 million (2014: RM7.44 million) as it continued to operate below breakeven point. While Unisel's average active student population per semester inched up 0.6% to 9,522 for the year, it remains way below the breakeven level of 12,700 students. While we note that the university has engaged in several initiatives to grow its student population, we do not envisage a significant increase in student numbers in the near to medium term. As such, we expect PIYSB to remain lossmaking. Without a turnaround, the Group is anticipated to rely on financial assistance from the SSG to meet its operationalcashflow requirements and financial payments. To ease the Group's liquidity position, the SSG had made available to PIYSB a RM20 million revolving fund and RM44 million loan while MBI has provided it with a RM10 million loan. However, PIYSB's liquidity position is expected to remain vulnerable going forward as it is dependent on the timely request for financial assistance from PIYSB and disbursement of funds from the SSG. PIYSB derives financial flexibility from the SSG, given its role in supporting the State's private highereducation objectives. RAM's recent interaction with senior officials of the State Government lends further support to our view that the State will continue to provide PIYSB with financial assistance should the need arise. Analytical contact Media contact Chan Yisze Padthma Subbiah (603) 7628 1111 (603) 7628 1162 yisze@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=2016102800007&mode=DISPLAY&info=NEWS&screenId=PB010400 2/2
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