[RAM] RAM Ratings assigns final AAA rating to Kimanis Power's Sukuk Wakalah Facility of up to RM300 mil

RAM Ratings has assigned a final AAA/Stable rating to Kimanis Power Sdn Bhd’s (KPSB or the Company) Sukuk Wakalah Facility of up to RM300 mil (2025/2035) (the Sukuk). In doing so, we have reviewed all relevant transaction documents and find them to be consistent with our expectations when we assigned the preliminary rating, published on 18 April 2025 (click here). 

Our assessment also factors in updates to the transaction structure, including a smaller issue size, revised tranching, final profit rate and principal repayment schedule and KPSB’s latest operating performance.

The final sukuk structure entails a smaller issuance of RM260 mil and a revised redemption structure with the first principal repayment commencing in July 2028 (from May 2025 targeted previously). The smaller issuance size and a final blended profit rate of 3.65% (3.90% targeted previously) led to overall savings in finance costs. 

All in all, we are satisfied that the transaction economics, legal structure and credit metrics continue to be commensurate with the assigned AAA/Stable rating. Under RAM’s sensitised case, the transaction’s minimum and average annual finance service coverage ratios (FSCRs, with cash, post-distribution) stand at 1.65 times and 3.99 times, respectively – comfortably meeting the covenanted threshold of 1.65 times. The final rating also incorporates an uplift in accordance with RAM’s enhanced project finance rating framework, reflecting our view of a ‘strong’ likelihood of extraordinary support from PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB) – KPSB’s primary sponsor. For more details and a complete analysis, please refer to the final rating rationale.

KPSB is a 60:40 joint venture between PGB and Yayasan Sabah Group. The Company operates a 285 MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Kimanis, Sabah – the state’s largest electricity generator.


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