Issuer Profile
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Select Technologies Limited
(hereafter “SELECT” or “the Company”) was incorporated in Pakistan on October
13, 2021, as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 2017, and was
subsequently converted into a public limited company on January 6, 2026. The
Company's registered office is situated at 152-1-M, Quaid-e-Azam Industrial
Area, Kot Lakhpat, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The Company was successfully
listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on July 13, 2026, following the
completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO), resulting in the dilution of
Air Link Communication Limited's (AIRLINK) shareholding. The IPO received a
strong market response, with the book-building phase concluding at an
oversubscription of approximately 3.2x. The strike price was discovered at PKR
34 per share, exceeding the floor price of PKR 28 per share, reflecting robust
institutional demand. The IPO raised ~PKR 3.02bln, strengthening the Company's
equity base and enhancing its financial flexibility to support future growth
initiatives. The proceeds are primarily being utilized to strengthen the
Company's manufacturing footprint, including the establishment of a
state-of-the-art air conditioner manufacturing and assembly facility at the
Sundar Green Special Economic Zone (SGSEZ), expansion of the television
assembly line to include larger-screen models, upgradation of the smartphone
manufacturing plant and machinery, and funding working capital requirements.
Based on the prospectus, approximately 25% of the proceeds are earmarked for
the AC assembly line, 17% for the smartphone plant and machinery, 15% for TV
assembly line expansion, and the remaining 43% for working capital. The new
manufacturing facility will also benefit from the fiscal incentives available
under the SGSEZ framework, including income tax exemption until FY35, which is
expected to enhance the Company's long-term cost competitiveness and
profitability. The Company was established to realize the sponsors' vision of
developing a state-of-the-art mobile phone assembly facility in Pakistan,
promoting locally manufactured electronic products under the “Made in Pakistan”
initiative while creating employment opportunities. Since the commencement of
operations, SELECT has developed a strategic partnership with Xiaomi, under
which it locally assembles a broad portfolio of Xiaomi smartphones. Over time,
the Company has diversified its product portfolio to include Xiaomi Smart TVs,
Hisense TVs, and Hisense air conditioners, broadening its presence in
Pakistan's consumer electronics manufacturing sector. SELECT's existing
manufacturing facility comprises over 120,000 square feet of covered area,
including ~60,000 square feet of clean-room space. The plant has an annual
installed capacity of ~3.5 million smartphones under a single-shift operation,
while AIRLINK's facility has an additional capacity of ~1.2 million smartphones.
The Company also possesses an installed annual production capacity of ~180k
Xiaomi Smart TVs. During 11MFY26, the Group assembled ~1.8 million smartphones,
compared to ~2.8 million units in FY25, translating into a capacity utilization
of ~41% (FY25: ~60%). To support its next phase of growth, the Group is nearing
completion of a new integrated manufacturing complex at the SGSEZ, Lahore. The
project spans eight acres, comprising three acres owned by AIRLINK and five
acres owned by SELECT, and will feature ~1.4 million square feet of
purpose-built manufacturing infrastructure. The facility will incorporate a 1
MW solar power system, which is expected to improve energy efficiency, reduce
operating costs, and support the Group's sustainability objectives. Beyond
serving domestic demand, the new complex has been designed to facilitate
exports of smartphones, LED televisions, home appliances, and other high-tech
electronic products for international brands, reinforcing the Group's long-term
strategy of expanding Pakistan's electronics manufacturing and export
capabilities.
Ownership
Following its successful listing
on the PSX, SELECT remains a subsidiary of AIRLINK, which
continues to hold a controlling majority stake in the Company. The remaining
shareholding is held by institutional, high-net-worth, retail, and other
investors following the IPO. The ownership structure remains stable, with
effective control retained by AIRLINK. The sponsoring family continues to play
an active role in the Group's businesses and possesses deep industry expertise.
Under their leadership, the parent company has experienced substantial growth
over the years, a success that is also reflected in the performance of Select
Technologies Limited. The sponsors do not hold significant shareholding in
other operating companies, supporting a focused financial profile.
Consequently, the financial strength of the sponsors is considered adequate.
Governance
The board of Select Technologies
Limited comprises five members: Mr. Muzzaffar Hayat Paracha (Group CEO/
Director), Mr. Amir Mehmood (Group CFO / Director), Mr. Adnan Aftab (CEO of
SELECT), Ms. Hina Sarwat (Director), and Mr. Syed Nafees Haider (Director). The
board members are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in managing
business operations. Mr. Muzzaffar Hayat serves as the Chairman of the Board,
bringing over two decades of leadership experience. The Company has established
both an Audit Committee and an HR & Remuneration Committee to enhance board
effectiveness. Additionally, the inclusion of a female director on the board
strengthens the Company's commitment to a diverse and effective governance
structure. The Company's external auditors, M/s BDO Ebrahim & Co. Chartered
Accountants, are listed in Category 'A' on the SBP’s panel of auditors. They
issued an unqualified opinion on the Company’s financial statements for the
year ended June 30, 2025, affirming the Company’s compliance with applicable
policies and accounting standards.
Management
The organizational structure of
the Company is organized into various functional departments, with each
department head reporting directly to the CEO, who in turn reports to the Group
CEO. Within each department, a clear management hierarchy is in place, allowing
for streamlined operations and efficient execution of tasks. The management of
the Company consists of qualified and experienced professionals. Mr. Adnan
Aftab, the CEO, holds a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering and brings
over three decades of experience with leading companies. He is supported by a
team of skilled professionals across various divisions, ensuring efficient
operations and smooth reporting. Each department head is responsible for
managing the operations of the respective department. Clearly defined roles and
responsibilities within the organization contribute to the overall
effectiveness of the organizational structure. The Company has implemented an
integrated SAP system, comprising various modules. Management Information System
(MIS) reports are generated frequently for senior management, providing
detailed insights for informed decision-making. The Company has established an
in-house internal audit function to assess and report on risks arising from its
operations.
Business Risk
Pakistan’s cellular market has
reached a high level of maturity, with tele-density surging to ~80% in FY25 and
95% of networks now 4G-enabled; however, there are only a few 5G-supported
mobile sets in Pakistan. While macroeconomic headwinds, specifically elevated
inflation, high interest rates, and PKR depreciation, initially constrained
purchasing power and shifted demand toward affordable, locally assembled
models, the market showed a mixed recovery during 9MFY26. On the supply side,
improved foreign exchange liquidity and eased import restrictions facilitated a
modest rebound in local manufacturing, supported by government-led localization
initiatives. Per the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) latest
statistics, Pakistan’s mobile handset market remained largely assembly-led,
although local production recorded a modest contraction during CY25. Local
production declined by ~3.7% YoY to 30.21 million units (CY24: 31.38 million),
comprising ~15 million 2G handsets and 16 million smartphones. In contrast,
handset imports increased to ~2.37 million units, indicating relatively
stronger demand for imported devices, particularly in higher-end and
specialized smartphone segments not fully catered to by local assemblers. During 5MCY26 (Jan–May’26), local
production stood at 11.17 million units, reflecting a further ~11.26% YoY
decline, including ~6.25 million 2G phones and ~4.92 million smartphones.
Meanwhile, imports rose to 1.91 million units, reinforcing the trend of
gradually increasing reliance on imported devices. The divergence between
moderating local output and rising imports suggests evolving consumer
preferences toward premium and technologically advanced handsets, while also
highlighting competitive and demand-side pressures within the domestic assembly
landscape. The Company maintains a strategic
partnership with Xiaomi, a globally recognized technology brand, for the local
assembly and distribution of smartphones and Smart TVs in Pakistan. This
longstanding association reinforces SELECT’s established market presence and
operational credibility, while enabling access to internationally recognized
products and established consumer demand. In line with its diversification strategy,
the Company has recently partnered with Hisense for the assembly and sale of TVs
and air conditioners at its new Sundar facility, expanding its footprint beyond
consumer electronics into the broader home appliances segment and reducing
product concentration risk over the medium term. During FY25, the Company showed a
decline of ~33.4% in its topline and recorded a net sale of ~PKR 48,893mln
(FY24: ~PKR 73,460mln). Industry-wide demand has also softened, as reflected in
PTA statistics for CY25, which indicate reduction in overall production levels.
However, the Company’s margins improved at all levels, with gross, operating,
and net margins recorded at approximately 8.3%, 8.0%, and 3.3%, respectively.
The improvement in margins during FY25 was primarily driven by a reduction in
cost of goods sold (COGS), enhanced operational efficiency, and higher
non-core income. The sustainability of the Company is affirmed by SELECT’s
association with Xiaomi Corp., the Global Consumer Electronics & Smartphone
Giant, as its manufacturing partner for Xiaomi smartphones in Pakistan. Xiaomi
is the world’s second-largest vendor by handset shipments. Thus, boding well
for the sustainable and quality technology accessible to everyone in Pakistan. Net sales for the nine months ended March
2026 stood at ~PKR 23,052mln, reflecting a contraction of ~37.1% on a
period-over-period basis relative to FY25’s full-year net sales of ~PKR
48,893mln (FY24: ~PKR 73,460mln). The decline is partly structural, reflecting
the winding down of high-volume low-margin 4G device production as Select
repositions its product mix, and partly cyclical, driven by softer
industry-wide smartphone demand. Despite the topline compression, margins
improved materially across all levels: gross profit margin rose to 16.2% in
9MFY26 from 8.5% in FY25 and just 5.4% in FY24, driven by a shift toward
higher-value Xiaomi models, reduced raw material costs, and enhanced
operational efficiency at the existing facility. Operating margin followed suit
at 13.4% (FY25: 8.1%), while net profit margin expanded to 5.8% (FY25: 2.7%),
reflecting disciplined cost management and lower effective tax burden.
Financial Risk
Select’s financial risk profile has shown a
notable improvement in profitability metrics through 9MFY26 (period ending
March 2026), even as top-line revenue contracted in line with industry trends.
The Company’s margin recovery, improved debt service coverage, and significant
reduction in related-party borrowings are positive developments that partially
offset concerns around working capital elongation and the incremental leverage
being assumed through the new long-term loan facility. EBITDA for 9MFY26 stood at ~PKR 3,488mln
(FY25: ~PKR 4,191mln; FY24: ~PKR 3,897mln), while FCFO was recorded at ~PKR
3,169mln (FY25: ~PKR 3,448mln), indicating strong underlying operating cash
generation on a nine-month basis. The EBITDA-to-Finance Cost coverage improved
to 2.9x in 9MFY26 compared to 1.9x in FY25 and 2.6x in FY24, driven by both earnings’
improvement and a reduction in finance charges following the retirement of
related-party borrowings. The interest coverage ratio similarly improved to
2.7x (FY25: 1.6x). The core debt service coverage ratio stood at 2.0x in
9MFY26, a substantial improvement from 1.2x in FY25, reflecting stronger cash
generation and improved debt repayment capacity. Working capital intensity increased
meaningfully in 9MFY26, with gross working capital days rising to 138 days
(FY25: 77 days; FY24: 27 days) and net working capital days extending to 91
days (FY25: 34 days). The primary driver was a strategic inventory buildup in
raw materials (107 days) ahead of anticipated new Xiaomi model launches and
HISENSE product onboarding, compounded by logistical delays. Trade receivable
days remained controlled at 15 days (FY25: 13 days), indicating maintained
collection discipline. Despite the WC elongation, the current ratio improved
markedly to 4.6x as at 9MFY26 (FY25: 2.9x; FY24: 3.7x), supported by a PKR
7,931mln reduction in current assets partially offset by a PKR 10,939mln
decrease in current liabilities, particularly the elimination of related-party
payables. Total borrowings remained broadly stable at
~PKR 12,952mln in 9MFY26 (Jun-25: ~PKR 12,902mln). A notable structural
improvement was the full repayment of related-party borrowings, which stood at
PKR 4,125mln in Jun-25 but were reduced to zero by 9MFY26, deleveraging the
intra-group funding dependency. The leveraging ratio improved to 51.6% from
61.2% in Jun-25, supported by equity accretion through retained earnings.
Shareholders’ equity grew to PKR 12,156mln (Jun-25: PKR 10,818mln), driven by
the net profit of ~PKR 1,338mln for the period. Short-term borrowings
constitute 92% of total debt in 9MFY26 (Jun-25: 65.5%), reflecting the
Company’s continued reliance on STBs for working capital, which is a structural
characteristic of the mobile assembly business. Long-term project financing will
be secured through the syndicated loan facility for the Sundar Green Special
Economic Zone (SGSEZ) project while the short-term funding needs are expected
to continue being managed through Sukuk issuances. To date, Air Link and its
subsidiary, Select, have issued a total of seventeen (17) Sukuks/Instruments,
from which currently five (5) sukuks are available in the market and the rest
have been matured/redeemed. The following table outlines the current status of
all matured and active issuances of the Group:

Instrument Rating Considerations
About the Instrument
Select Technologies Limited has
issued its fifth Rated, Secured, Privately Placed, Short-term Sukuk-V of PKR 3.0bln on June 17th, 2026,
marking a strategic financial move for the Company. The Sukuk carries a markup
at 6MK+1.20% with a tenor of six months. The purpose of the instrument is to
finance the Company’s working capital requirements, primarily for importing
CKDs used in mobile phone assembly. The issue incorporates a built-in call
option, enabling the Company, after 30 days from the date of first
disbursement, to exercise the option either in full or in part (with a minimum
amount of PKR 500 million and in integral multiples thereof) by providing
fifteen (15) days’ prior written notice to the Lenders/Financiers. The
redemption under the Call Option is intended to be funded through the proceeds
of the syndicated long-term facility. In the event of any delay in the
disbursement of this facility, the Company shall redeem the Instrument in accordance
with the terms stipulated in the term sheet.
Relative Seniority/Subordination of Instrument
The underlying instrument is
secured by a ranking charge over the Current Assets of the company.
Additionally, a Corporate Guarantee (“CG”) is also provided by Airlink
Communication Limited (Parent) to be equivalent to the outstanding issue size
plus any accrued markup in favor of the Investment Agent for the benefit of
Privately Placed Short Term Sukuk's holders during the tenor of the Issue.
Credit Enhancement
The Issuer shall maintain and efficiently
manage Debt Payment Account (“DPA”) under lien of the Investment Agent whereby
the payment equivalent to PKR 1,000 Million shall be made on or before 50 days
before the maturity date, and subsequently 1/3rd of the remaining amount to be
deposited every 15 days thereafter, such that amount equivalent to full issue
amount is available in the DPA 05 days before the maturity date.

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