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25-Nov-21

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PACRA Withdraws Rating of K-Electric Limited | ICP-15 of PKR 4,500mln

Issuer K-Electric Limited
Instrument ICP - 15
Amount PKR 4500 mln
Issuance Date 02-Mar-21
Tenor 0 Years
Redemption Date 02-Sep-21
Outstanding Amount -

Rating Type Debt Instrument
Current
(25-Nov-21 )
Previous
(02-Jun-21 )
Action Redeem Initial
Long Term - AA
Short Term - A1+
Outlook Stable
Rating Watch - -

K-Electric issued a rated, privately placed, and unsecured Islamic Commercial Paper (ICP-15)of PKR 4,500mln on 2nd March 2021. ICP-15 was part of a series of instruments comprising ICPs which will be utilized for funding K-Electric working capital requirements. The tenor of ICP-15 was 6 months and carried a profit rate of 6 months KIBOR+60bps. The profit amounting to PKR 180mln on the outstanding principal along with entire principle was paid, at the time of maturity. The Islamic Commercial Paper matured in six months from the date of issue in September 2021.
Subsequent to the redemption of the Islamic Commercial Paper, the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has withdrawn the rating of K-Electric Limited | Islamic Commercial Paper-15.

About the Entity
K-Electric, a vertically-integrated power utility, has been in operations for more than a century. The total installed capacity of K-Electric is 2,000+MW, having an arrangement with National Grids for 1,400 MW. At end-June 21, KES Power Limited (KESP) held a 66.4% share in K-Electric, while the Government of Pakistan owned 24.4%. KES Power majority is owned (53.8%) by Abraaj Capital (Private Equity Group) with the balance held by a group of investors (Al Jomaih, Saudi Arabia and NIG, Kuwait). KES Power has entered into a share purchase agreement with Shanghai Electric Power Company Limited (SEP) for the sale of up to 66.4% shares of K-Electric against consideration of US$ 1.77bln. The transaction is in process and will close once customary closing conditions and requisite regulatory approvals are obtained. K-Electric has a thirteen-member board. Mr. Moonis Alvi, CEO is associated with the company since 2008. He is supported by an experienced team.

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