Issuer Profile
Profile
Beacon
Impex (Pvt.) Limited (“Beacon Impex” or “the Company”) was incorporated in
Pakistan as a private limited company on December 2nd, 2005 under the Companies
Ordinance 1984 (Repealed with the enactment of the Companies Act, 2017). Beacon
Impex was incorporated in 2005 as an IT service-providing corporation. and has
developed itself into a growing vertically integrated unit by setting up conversion
and doubling units in 2012 and eventually entered the garment export business
in 2018. The principal business activity of the Company is the
manufacturing and sale of garments and yarn, and the trading of textile
products. The Company's operations are divided into five divisions: Yarn,
Elastic, Fabric, Denim, and Apparel and has established a strong presence in
the dedicated bodywear industry for approximately one decade, with a production
of ~7.4 million garments each month. The registered office of the Company is
situated at P-102 Jail Road, Faisalabad. The Company’s energy requirement
stands at 9.3MW, which is primarily met through solar capacity, FESCO, and
RLNG.
Ownership
The
majority of the shareholding is vested with the Company's Chief Executive
Officer, Mr. Muhammad Shakeel Faridi, and Director, Mr. Mudassar Zafar, along
with other sponsoring shareholders. This concentrated ownership reflects strong
sponsor backing and direct involvement of the top management in the strategic
and operational direction of the Company. The sponsors have a long-term
association with the Company and the textile business. The next generation is
also engaged in business (Mr. Muhammad Nazir Ahmed). A formal, documented
succession plan will augment the ownership framework of the Company. Mr.
Muhammad Nazir Ahmed is considered a man of the last mile. He has been
associated with the Company for the last eight years, where he has played a
pivotal role in driving organizational growth and operational excellence. His
expertise lies in strategic management, supply chain optimization, and
fostering innovation within the textile industry. The financial strength of the
Company is primarily vested in a single line of business. The Sponsors of the
Company are committed to supporting the Company in times of intricacy.
Governance
Beacon
Impex’s BoD consists of two members, both occupy executive roles – including
the CEO, Mr. Muhammad Shakeel Faridi while Mr. Mudassar Zafar is designated as
director. Both directors have more than 20 years of relevant experience and
have been associated with the Company for the last 10 years. The inclusion of
independent oversight will further improve the governance framework of the
Company. Mr. Shakeel Faridi - the CEO - holds a master's degree in computer
sciences. The board members carry vast knowledge and extensive experience in
the textile industry. Mr. Mudassar Zafar has vast experience of more than 20
years in the textile industry and has been associated with the Company since
2013. Three committees: Audit Committee, HR Committee, and Risk Committee,
are in place to assist the board in relevant matters and ensure proper
oversight. Kreston Hyder Bhimji & Co., who are listed as category “A”
on the SBP’s panel of auditors, are external auditors of the Company. They have
expressed an unqualified opinion on the financial statements of the Company for
the year ended June 30, 2025.
Management
The
Company maintains a clear, hierarchical management structure that promotes
accountability and operational efficiency. The CEO provides strategic
direction, supported by separate Chief Strategy, Managing, and Financial Officers,
ensuring a distinct focus on planning, execution, and financial control.
Functional committees, Business Development, CSR, Financial Management &
Compliance, and Operations Planning, reinforce cross-departmental coordination.
The management’s control environment is strengthened by a customized ERP system
(Oracle 6i), real-time KPI dashboards, and RFID/barcode traceability systems
enabling end-to-end production visibility. An independent internal audit
department reports quarterly to the Audit Committee, ensuring continuous
control evaluation and compliance rigor.
Business Risk
During FY25, Pakistan’s textile exports recovered modestly to USD ~17.3bln (FY24: USD 16.7bln), largely led by value-added segments. However, the sector remained challenged by elevated energy tariffs and the transition to the Normal Tax Regime (NTR), which compressed margins across export-oriented firms. The easing of policy rates provided partial relief through lower finance costs, while rising solarization aided cost competitiveness. Beacon Impex retained a strong positioning in the bodywear export niche, expanding revenue to PKR 52.6bln in FY25 (FY24: PKR 36.3bln), driven by higher product pricing and volume growth. During 1HFY26, turnover reached PKR 24.7bln (1HFY25: PKR 23.5bln), maintaining growth momentum. The Company’s client portfolio includes Puma, Hugo Boss, Levi’s, and Amazon, with Europe as the primary export destination. Margins came under pressure from high input and financial costs, with FY25 net margin of ~5.3% (FY24: 8.0%) and gross margin of 18.6%. In 1HFY26, margins further tightened (gross margin ~14.5%, net margin ~5.3%), though operational performance remained stable. Strategic investments in vertical integration, polyester recycling, and renewable energy continue to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Working capital metrics showed some stretch during the period, with net working capital days increasing to ~92 (FY25: 63; FY24: 66) and gross working capital days rising to ~129 (FY25: 100; FY24: 112), reflecting relatively higher inventory and receivables levels. The current ratio, however, improved to ~3.8x (FY25: 2.8x; FY24: 2.2x), indicating a stronger liquidity buffer. Despite this, reliance on bank lines persists due to the working capital–intensive nature of operations.
Financial Risk
The
Company's financial risk profile is characterized by adequate but sensitive
coverage metrics, a gradually increasing leverage trajectory, and continued
reliance on short-term borrowings to fund working capital requirements. FCFO
held stable at PKR 6.1bln in FY25 (FY24: PKR 6.1bln), with interest coverage at
3.6x and debt coverage at 2.0x. During 1HFY26, EBITDA-based coverage improved
to approximately 4.4x (FY25: 3.7x), reflecting stronger operating
profitability, while FCFO-based coverage remained at approximately 2.0x,
indicating that debt servicing capacity, though adequate, continues to be sensitive
to finance cost and working capital dynamics. Leverage has trended upward, with
gearing rising to approximately 46.1% as of 1HFY26 (FY25: 44.1%; FY24: 42.1%),
driven by growth in short-term borrowings consistent with the working
capital-intensive nature of operations. Partially offsetting this is a steadily
growing equity base, which reached approximately PKR 19.4bln as of December
2025 (FY25: PKR 18.2bln), supported by profit retention. Most notably, the
Company's average borrowing cost declined sharply to approximately 12.1% during
1HFY26 (FY25: 17.6%), providing meaningful relief to the overall financing
burden and improving the outlook for debt servicing metrics in the near term.
Instrument Rating Considerations
About the Instrument
The
instrument is a short-term, privately placed Sukuk structured on the basis of
Musharakah (Shirkat-ul-Aqd), issued under the Sukuk (Privately Placed)
Regulations, 2017 notified by the Securities and Exchange Commission of
Pakistan (SECP). The total transaction size is PKR 1,000mln, with each
certificate carrying a face value of PKR 1,000,000, issued in scrip-less form
and eligible for settlement through the Central Depository Company (CDC). The
tenor is 180 days from the drawdown date, with profits payable on a quarterly
basis and principal redeemed in a single bullet payment at maturity. The
instrument has been assigned a preliminary short-term rating of A-1 (single A
one) by PACRA. Proceeds are designated exclusively for financing the working
capital requirements of the issuer. Integrated Equities Limited serves as the
Financial Advisor and Arranger, Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited as the
Investment Agent, Al Hilal Shariah Advisors (Pvt) Limited as the Shariah
Advisor, and Mohsin Tayebaly & Co. as Legal Counsel.
Relative Seniority/Subordination of Instrument
The
Sukuk ranks as a senior obligation of Beacon Impex (Private) Limited, secured
by a ranking charge over the current assets of the issuer. There is no stated
subordination to other classes of debt, nor any indication of junior or
mezzanine tranching within this issuance. The instrument's seniority is further
supported by the mandatory maintenance of the Debt Payment Account under the
lien of the Investment Agent, ensuring repayment funds are ring-fenced and
unavailable for general corporate use in the period leading up to maturity. No
intercreditor or subordination agreements are referenced in the term sheet.
Credit Enhancement
The
primary credit enhancement mechanism is the Debt Payment Account (DPA), which
imposes a structured, time-sequenced pre-funding obligation on the issuer. The
issuer is required to deposit PKR 250mln fifteen days before maturity, a
further PKR 250mln five days before maturity, and the remaining PKR 500mln two
days before maturity, ensuring the full PKR 1,000mln is available and
segregated prior to the redemption date. The DPA is maintained under the lien
of the Investment Agent, providing investors with a structural safeguard
against last-minute liquidity shortfalls. Secondary credit support is provided
by the ranking charge over current assets, which offers recourse in the event
of issuer default. No external guarantee, letter of comfort, or third-party
liquidity facility is referenced in the term sheet.
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