Press Release

JCR-VIS reaffirms entity ratings of First Paramount Modaraba at BBB-/A-3 with Stable Outlook.

Karachi, July 25, 2006: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd. has reaffirmed the entity rating of First Paramount Modaraba (FPM) at ‘BBB-/A-3’ (Triple B Minus/A-Three) with a ‘Stable’ outlook.

FPM is a multipurpose manufacturing modaraba engaged in ‘CNG musharika’ and morabaha business. The rating agency has noted improvement in FPM’s CNG operations owing to higher capacity and business volumes which now contributes substantially to overall profitability of the modaraba. However its small size and limited market access has implications on the risk taking ability. Resultantly diversification of revenue sources, meaningful business growth and development of sources for fund mobilization would be essential for the modaraba in the future.

For further information on this rating announcement, please contact the undersigned or Ms. Sabeen Saleem at 5671822/5671833/5680996 or fax to 5681105/5671600.



Syed Ziauddin Ahmed
Advisor

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