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Pakistan Credit Rating Agency maintains Ratings of Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited

Web Desk July 20, 2011     No Comment     Government & Politics

Lahore: PACRA has maintained the long-term and short term ratings of Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCFL) at “BB” (Double B) and B (Single B), respectively. The rating of the Privately Placed Sukuk issue of PKR 8,000mln is maintained at BB+ (Double B plus). The ratings denote a possibility of credit risk developing, particularly as a result of adverse economic change over time.

The ratings reflect MLCFL’s high business risk emanating from challenging industry dynamics that resulted into low capacity utilization, in turn, subdued revenues. Meanwhile, a price war among industry players, besides raw material cost fluctuations, led to sizeable reduction in margins. However, lately prices regained strength, a result of cement manufacturers’ cognizance towards margin-led recovery as demand growth at both local and export fronts may be limited. This is expected to improve overall business prospects of the company besides providing some relief to the cash flows. Nevertheless, high leveraging, suppressed cash flows, resulting in weak coverage remain key concerns. The ratings incorporate the company’s diversified product mix and established brand name in the local market.

The ratings are dependent on the company’s ability to achieve optimal capacity utilization, while generating sufficient cash flows to meet its upcoming major debt service obligations. Meanwhile, any significant downfall in cement prices for a longer time span may put further pressure on overall risk profile of the company.

For more information, contact:
Hammad Rashid
Analyst
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA)
Awami Complex, FB1, Usman Block New Garden Town, Lahore – Pakistan
Tel: +9242 586 9504 -6
Fax: +9242 583 0425
Email: hammad.rashid@pacra.com
Web: www.pacra.com

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