Press Release

JCR-VIS has finalized the A+ rating of the privately placed TFC of BRR Guardian Modaraba

Karachi, June 17, 2008: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-VIS) has finalized the medium to long term rating of ‘A+’ (Single A Plus) with a ‘Stable’ outlook, assigned to the privately placed term finance certificates (TFCs) of BRR Guardian Modaraba (BRRGM).

The issue size of Rs. 800 million has a tenor of 6 years, inclusive of two year grace period. Rentals will be calculated on the basis of 6-month KIBOR plus 130 bps with no floor or cap. BRRGM and the Trustee (acting on behalf of the investors) have entered into a musharaka agreement for joint ownership of musharaka assets comprising unencumbered fixed assets, including land and rental property owned by BRRGM.

For further information on this rating announcement, please contact Mr. Safdar Kazi (Ext: 501) or Ms. Sobia Maqbool (Ext: 506) at 5311861-70 (10 lines) or fax to 5311872-73.



Faheem Ahmad
President & CEO

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