Profile
Background
TPL
Trakker Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on 04-Dec-08, as a private limited
company under the repealed Companies Ordinance 1984 (now Companies Act, 2017).
The Company was converted into Public Unlisted Company in 2009 and got listed
on the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited on 16-Jul-12. Effective November 24,
2017, the Company's name was officially changed to TPL Corp Limited ('TPL Corp'
or 'the Company').
Structural Analysis
TPL Corp is the only investment arm of TPL Group; however,
is held through TPL Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd. ('TPL
Holdings'), the parent holding Company of the Group. The
principal activity of the Company is to make investments in the Group and other
companies. The Company holds investments in 7 subsidiaries (out of which 4 are
listed, 3 are unlisted, and 1 is an associate). Core subsidiaries continue to
contribute to the group’s performance: TPL Trakker Ltd. (TPLT) offers
customized digital mapping and tracking solutions; TPL Insurance Ltd. (TPLI),
including Window Takaful operations, with future growth dependent on innovation,
diversification, and adaptability; TPL Properties Ltd. (TPLP) redefined its
business model by establishing a REIT Management Company (RMC) and investing in
TPL REIT Fund I (proposed size: PKR 80 billion; raised: PKR 18.3 billion),
which includes three key projects: The Mangrove, One Hoshang, and Technology
Park. TPL Life Insurance Limited which got listed through reverse merger with Dar Es Salaam Textile Mills Limited, continues to offer comprehensive life and health products, while TPL
Security provides integrated security services, and TPL E-Ventures explores
investment opportunities in startups and fintech. As of 9MFY25, the Company's
investment book stands at PKR 8.9bln and constitutes ~ 95% of the Company’s
total assets.
Ownership
Ownership Structure
TPL
Holdings holds a major stake of ~ 62% in TPL Corp. Remaining shareholding lies
with mutual funds (0.03%), Individuals (35%) and others (2.5%).
Stability
The
Company’s ownership structure is expected to remain stable in the foreseeable
future, primarily due to its affiliation with the TPL Group, a well-established
business conglomerate in Pakistan. The sponsors maintain effective control over
the Company through their significant shareholding and strategic influence
within the Group. Mr. Ali Jameel, an established entrepreneur, playing active
roles in both strategic decision-making and day-to-day operations.
Business Acumen
The sponsors possess extensive and diversified business
experience across multiple key sectors of the economy, including technology, property,
investments, insurance, and the financial sector. Their strong business acumen
and strategic foresight have enabled them to navigate various economic cycles
effectively, mitigating risks while maintaining a consistent growth trajectory.
This depth of experience has contributed significantly to the long-term
resilience and expansion of the Group’s operations.
Financial Strength
TPL Holdings' main investments are consolidated in TPL Corp.
As of 9MFY25, TPL Corp had a strong consolidated asset base of over ~PKR 28 billion, supported by an equity base of ~PKR 6.2 billion. The Company posted a consolidated
topline of ~PKR 4.4 billion with a bottom line of net loss ~PKR 3.2 billion.
Governance
Board Structure
The Company exhibits a structured governance framework
characterized by an eight-member board of directors, inclusive of the Chief
Executive Officer. The board composition encompasses a blend of director
classifications, comprising five non-executive directors, one executive
director (the CEO), and two independent directors. Mr. Jameel Yusuf serves as
the non-executive director and is also the chairman of board. Other non-independent
directors include Major General
(Retired) Syed Zafar-ul-Hassan Naqvi, Mr. Bilal Alibhai, Ms. Sabiha Sultan
Ahmed, and Mr. Muhammad Shafi. Notably, two additional independent directors,
Mr. Mark Dean and Mr. Nadeem Arshad, possess individual tenures exceeding ten
years. The executive director role is held by Mr. Ali Jameel, who concurrently
serves as the Company's Chief Executive Officer.
Members’ Profile
The Board include finance, marketing, business experts and
respected retired armed forces personnel. Their diverse backgrounds and varied
expertise provide holistic guidance to the Company. Mr. Jameel Yusuf serves as
the Chairman of the Board, bringing over two decades of diverse experience. He
is the founder Chairman Emeritus of the Citizen-Police Liaison Committee
(CPLC), a role he held from September 1989 to March 2003. Mr. Yusuf is also a
founding trustee of "PANAH," a shelter for women in distress, and a
member of the Advisory Council Fellowship Fund for Pakistan (FFFP) and the
Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars (WWC) since 2004. His
contributions have been recognized through numerous accolades, including the
Presidential Award "Sitara-e-Shujaat" (1992) and a nomination for the
First United Nations Vienna Civil Society Award (1999).
Ms. Sabiha Sultan brings 26 years of senior management
experience, demonstrating expertise in new business development within emerging
markets, fund management, equity trading and advisory services, and regulatory
framework formulation. A holder of an LLB from the University of London
Westminster and a qualified barrister (England & Wales), she joined TPL
Corp as a director in March 2019. Prior to this, she held director roles at
Cenkos Asia (since 2006, providing strategic and regulatory counsel), Standard
Chartered Singapore (Director of Asian Equity Sales), JP Morgan Pakistan
(Director Head of Sales), and served as a Fund Manager at Societe Generale
Asset Management (Asia) – Singapore (1995-2012).
Board Effectiveness
In alignment with effective corporate governance practices,
the Company has constituted an appropriately sized Board, supported by two key
committees — the Audit Committee and the Human Resource & Remuneration
Committee. During FY24, five Board meetings were held, enabling the Board to
effectively discharge its oversight responsibilities. The minutes of these
meetings were formally recorded and well-documented. In the same period, the
Audit Committee convened four meetings, while the Human Resource & Remuneration
Committee held one meeting with strong attendance by all members. This
structured approach reflects the Company’s commitment to board effectiveness.
Transparency
The Company has established a strong system of internal and
financial controls to protect its assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance
with legal regulations. This control framework is regularly reviewed and
monitored by the Internal Audit function, established by the Board Audit
Committee.
The previous external auditor of the Company "BDO Ebrahim & Co." gave an unqualified opinion and review report on financial
statements for the year ended June 24. During FY25, the Company has changed
its auditors to M/s. Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman Chartered Accountants. The
Company is QCR rated and is placed in ‘category A’ of SBP’s panel of auditors.
Management
Organizational Structure
The management control of the Company is vested with TPL
Group and is supported by a well-defined and structured reporting framework,
comprising several key departments to ensure the smooth flow of operations.
These departments are further divided into various subdivisions, facilitating
clear reporting lines across all levels of the organization. The reporting
structure is designed to enhance transparency and ensure that all departments
and functions remain aligned with the Company’s strategic objectives. All
department heads, including the CFO, report directly to the Company's CEO.
Management Team
Mr. Ali Jameel serves as the CEO of TPL Corp Limited and TPL
Properties Limited, holding directorial positions in TPL Investment Management
Limited (Abu Dhabi Global Markets licensed), TPL REIT Management Company
Limited, TPL Insurance Limited, and TPL Life Insurance Limited.
His prior advisory roles include the Board of Investment,
Economic Advisory Council, and various task forces within Pakistan's IT and
telecommunication sectors. He has also served on the boards of the State Bank
of Pakistan, TRG Pakistan Limited, and Agriauto Industries Limited. Mr. Jameel
is the Founding Sponsor of TRG Pakistan Ltd. (comprising Afiniti and Ibex), TPL
Insurance Limited, TPL Properties Limited, and TPL Trakker Limited. He also
serves on the Senior Advisory Board of the London School of Economics (South
Asia Centre) and the Board of Governors of the Patient Aid Foundation of Jinnah
Hospital. Mr. Junaid Jalil having experience of more than 20 years, serves as the CFO of the Company. Mr. Hashim Sadiq Ali serves the
Company as the Chief Internal Auditor. The Company benefits from a management
team characterized by significant collective experience within their respective
domains. This depth of professional tenure contributes to the operational and
strategic execution capabilities of the organization.
Management Effectiveness
Management team’s long association with the Company, barring
few new positions, with the Group, bodes well for overall growth. TPL Corp practices
fortnightly performance review meetings attended by respective department heads.
Control Environment
The Company maintains an internal
audit function that operates in accordance with the Code of Corporate
Governance. This function plays a critical role in evaluating and enhancing the
effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls, risk management processes,
and governance practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and
industry standards.
Investment Strategy
Investment Decision-making
All investment
decisions are made/authorized directly by the board of directors.
Investment Policy
TPL Corp's investment strategy primary focus on capital appreciation. As the investment
portfolio continues to evolve, the Company has begun generating dividend
income. TPL Corp received approximately PKR 444 million in dividend income
during FY23 and PKR 314 million in FY24.
Investment Committee Effectiveness
Board of Directors receives
quarterly updates on the performance of investee companies. Furthermore,
management-identified new initiatives and strategic plans are presented for
Board discussion.
Business Risk
Diversification
The investments of TPL include
TPL Life insurance, TPL Trakker (providing customized digital mapping and
tracking solutions), TPL Insurance Ltd., TPL Properties Ltd, which redefined
its business model by establishing a REIT Management Company (RMC) and
investing in TPL REIT Fund I (proposed size: PKR 80 billion; raised: PKR 18.3
billion). TPLRMC’s first hybrid Shariah-compliant REIT, “TPL REIT Fund I,”
encompasses three major projects: Mangrove—a waterfront mid-rise community (NMC
Pvt. Ltd.); One Hoshang—luxury residential units (HKC Pvt. Ltd.); and
Technology Park—a commercial office and business hotel project (TTZ Pvt. Ltd.).
Investments TPL E- ventures in explores opportunities in startups and fintech. During
9MFY25, the Company further expanded its investment portfolio through the
acquisition of a 33.17% stake in Abhi Microfinance Bank.
Portfolio Assessment
The Company has a well-balanced portfolio. The Company's core investments are in listed subsidiaries and strategic investments are in unlisted
related parties (subsidiaries and associate). The Company does not hold a trading portfolio. Thus, the marketability/liquidity element of the portfolio constitutes of listed
companies only with the market value of ~PKR 5,720mln as of FY24, providing a cushion to generate liquidity.
Income Assessment
The primary sources of cash inflows for TPL Corp comprise: (i) dividend income from subsidiaries and associates, (ii) proceeds from the divestment of investments, and (iii) financial support from the sponsors. However, the Company received nil dividend income during 9MFY25 compared to PKR 314 milliion received during 9MFY24 from TPL Insurance. The Company posted a net loss of ~PKR 725 million during 9MFY25 (9MFY24: Net Loss ~PKR 959 million). However, a consistent dividend stream is yet to be established. On a consolidated basis, revenue stood at ~PKR 4.4 billion in 9MFY25 (9MFY24: ~PKR 4.4 billion).
Financial Risk
Coverages
TCF of the Company stood at PKR
-43 million during 9MFY25 (9MFY24: PKR 203 million). Net cash provided by operations
increased and stood at PKR 907 million during 9MFY25 (9MFY24: PKR 195 million). Primary
reason for such increase was the support extended by the parent
company/sponsors by providing loan of PKR. 1.6 billion. Finance costs showed a
significant decrease to PKR 691 million in 9MFY24 from PKR 1,095 million in
9MFY24, primarily due to lower markup rates and repayment of principle. Coverages
of the Company decreased and stood at -0.1x during 9MFY25 compared to 0.2x in the corresponding period
of 2024. This indicates a low ability of the company to meet its interest
payments from its operating income, reflecting weak financial health and no
cushion against potential fluctuations in interest rates or earnings. Additionally,
the debt payback ratio increased to 6.4x in 9MFY25 from 3.1x in FY24. This was
largely due to the impact of the high interest rates on the company’s debt
servicing. A higher debt payback ratio typically indicates that the company has
more pressure to repay its debt, impacting its liquidity and financial flexibility.
Capital Structure
TPL Corp’s leverage ratio
improved and stood at 68% during 9MFY25 (FY24: ~85%). The Company has issued
two long-term instruments (PP Sukuk and PPTFC) of PKR 2.2 billion and PKR 2.3 billion
from its balance sheet. Both instruments issued for a tenor of 5 years to
re-profile the existing debt and invest in other Group companies. During 9MFY25,
the company has successfully made repayments of total PKR. 789 million which includes
1st principal repayments of TFC (for PKR. 377.5 million) & of Sukuk
(for PKR. 365 million). The Company intends to repay the instruments through dividend
income, Sponsor’s support and proceeds from strategic divesture of its
investments. Total debt of the Company stood at ~PKR 6.68 billion during 9MFY25 (FY24:
~PKR 5.3 billion) with the equity base of PKR 2 billion (FY24: PKR 805mln).
Consolidated Position
On a consolidated basis,
Company's shareholders' equity stood at PKR 6,279 million as of 9MFY25, down
from PKR 8,554 million in FY24 & revenue stood at ~PKR 4.4bln during 9MFY25
(9MFY24: ~PKR 4.4bln). The Company’s total assets showed a decrease of 1,901 million
i.e. declining to PKR 28 billion in 9MFY25, compared to PKR 30 billion in FY24.
Furthermore, the Company’s total consolidated debt stood at PKR 6.6 billion in
9MFY25.
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