PACRA Upgrades Entity Ratings of Secure Logistics Group (Private) Limited

Secure Logistics Group (Private) Limited is a growing company engaged in logistics, vehicle management and tracking services. The company has expanded its operations especially in the fleet management domain. The number of vehicles has increased while diversification in terms of type of services have been achieved. The expansion strategy is expected to continue. This was enabled by the vision of the management, which helped in the garnering of fresh capital from known investment houses. Post Covid situation has boosted almost all sectors of the economy. With the resumption of all economic activities, fleet movability has also enhanced, it impacted positively on the company’s profitability. The future is prosperous, of which the implications are being evaluated. The management has a conservative appetite as to borrowings. Having further clarity as to this is also considered positive. The envisaged path is growth in both lines of business, with less reliance on the borrowed funds. Multiple initiatives are being taken to augment the governance and control environment. The governance framework took positive direction as the representative of other shareholders joined the board. The Company is also looking towards stock exchange listing in future which augurs well with growth strategy. The risk absorption capacity and liquidity are expected to help the company in the days to come which is a positive sign for ratings.
The sector is, however, constrained by the inherent limitations pertaining to the logistics industry emanating from the fragmented nature of the sector and dependence on economic activity. The company has ventured into new segments especially related to warehousing facilities which will further diversify the revenue base while increased business in the form of new clients is on the horizon. The growth path is defined and ambitious, however, the management is confident to achieve it. The ratings are dependent on sustained business profile while ensuring profitability, enhanced corporate governance and control environment. The upholding of fiscal discipline is an essential feature.

About the Entity
Secure Logistics Group (Private) Limited (SLG) is a privately owned company, providing logistics, fleet management and tracking services to leading corporates, banks, insurance/ leasing firms and foreign missions.
The Company’s sponsors are seasoned professionals with exposure to private and public sectors. Mr. Pervaiz Khan (Chairman) has three decades experience in Banking and Energy industry. He holds MBA and MIA degrees from Columbia University, USA. Mr. Gulraiz Khan (Chief Executive Officer is a former Army officer with more than ten years’ experience in managing these businesses. He holds a Masters in strategy from USA and MBA from London Business School. They are assisted by qualified and experienced management team.