Press Release

JCR-VIS reaffirms MQ rating of Al-Meezan Investment Management Limited at AM-2

Karachi, December 27, 2007: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd. (JCR-VIS) has reaffirmed the Management Quality rating of Al-Meezan Investment Management Limited (AMIM) at ‘AM-2’ (AM-Two).

Having completed 12 years of operations and being the only asset management company dealing solely in Shariah compliant products, AMIM has developed strong franchise in the sector. The management team is qualified and experienced and their ability to manage funds is reflected in the above average returns of funds under management. Total assets under management including discretionary portfolios managed by the company have increased significantly to about Rs. 17b as at November 30, 2007. AMIML has also launched an Islamic Pension Fund during the year while launch of at least two more products is in the offing.

There has been stability in personnel involved in the investment decision making process and the research function has been further strengthened through inductions subsequent to financial year-end 2007.

For further information on this rating announcement, please contact the undersigned (Ext: 408) or Ms. Sobia Maqbool (Ext: 506) at 5311861-70 (10 lines) or fax to 5311873.



Safdar Kazi
Director

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