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09-May-19

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Ayesha Qasim
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Pak Elektron Limited redeems Sukuk-II| Mar-08; PACRA Withdraws Instrument Rating

Issuer Pak Elektron Limited
Instrument Sukuk-II
Amount PKR 1100 mln
Issuance Date 31-Mar-08
Tenor 11 Years
Redemption Date 02-Apr-19
Outstanding Amount -

Rating Type Debt Instrument
Current
(09-May-19 )
Previous
(09-Mar-19 )
Action Redeem Maintain
Long Term - A+
Short Term - -
Outlook - Stable
Rating Watch - -

Pak Elektron Limited issued Sukuk II in Mar-08 for PKR 1,100mln. The instrument was repaid in 16 equal quarterly installments starting Jun-15. Final installment of PKR 68.7mln (Mar-19) has been paid and the instrument has been fully redeemed.
Thus, PACRA withdraws the debt instrument rating of 'A+' assigned to Sukuk-II with immediate effect.

About the Entity
PEL is a Listed Public Limited Company and was incorporated in 1956. The Company is principally engaged in manufacturing and sale of electrical capital goods and domestic appliances. PEL is majorly owned by Saigol Group (~50.3%). Other interests of the group include power, textile and real estate. Mr. Naseem Saigol is the Chairman of the ten member Board. Saigol family has prominent presence on Board. Mr. Murad Saigol, MD/CEO, monitors all of the strategic and operational affairs of the Company. He is supported by an experienced and stable management team.

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