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VIS Reaffirms Entity Ratings of BMA Capital Management Limited

Karachi, February 1, 2024: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (‘VIS’) has reaffirmed entity ratings of BMA Capital Management Limited (‘BMA Capital’ or ‘BMA’ or ‘the Company’) at ‘A-/A-2’ (‘Single A Minus/A-Two’). Long-term rating of ‘A-’ reflects good credit quality with adequate protection factors. Risk might fluctuate depending on the state of the economy. Short-term rating of ‘A-2’ signifies good certainty of timely payment where liquidity factors are sound and good access to capital markets. Outlook on the assigned ratings is ‘Stable’. Previous rating action was announced on October 18, 2022.

BMA Capital Management Limited, with three decades of experience, has been engaged in provision of equity brokerage services with presence in commodity, fixed income and forex segments. Additionally, economic research and corporate financial advisory are other value-added services offered by the Company. Headquartered in Karachi, the brokerage house has a nation-wide network of total 20 branches. The Company holds a Trading Right Entitlement Certificate (‘TREC’) for Trading & Self Clearing Services issued by the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (‘PSX’). External auditors of the Company are RSM Avais Hyder Liaquat Nauman Chartered Accountants. Auditors are on the approved list of auditors published by the State Bank of Pakistan (‘SBP’).

Assigned ratings take into account sustained market share as well as the financial profile of the Company. In FY23, BMA faced losses due to a contraction in brokerage revenue. However, in 1HFY24, increased market activity spurred brokerage revenue, enhancing profitability. BMA's efficiency improved, albeit remaining elevated during this period. The Company maintained an adequate liquidity profile, and market risk sustained at moderate levels. In 1HFY24, the Company's equity increased in line with reported profits, leading to reduced gearing, however, the leverage ratio remained elevated.

Going forward, maintenance of liquidity and capitalization indicators, market risk and further improvement in the Company’s operational profile along with augmentation of revenues will remain key rating drivers.

For further information on this ratings announcement, please contact Saeb Muhammad Jafri at 021-35311861-64 (Ext. 202) and/or the undersigned at 021-35311861-64 (Ext. 201) or email at info@vis.com.pk.



Javed Callea
Director





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