Press Release

JCR-VIS assigns a ‘Positive’ outlook to the ratings of Kashf Foundation

Karachi, October 27, 2005: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has assigned a ‘Positive’ outlook to the credit ratings of Kashf Foundation. The ratings have been maintained at BBB / A-3 (Triple BBB / A-Three).

The outlook has been revised in view of the impending change in the legal status of the foundation from a society to a non-profit guarantee limited company under section 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984. JCR-VIS believes that a stronger legal framework will favorably affect the organization’s credit worthiness.

The organization has remained financially stable particularly given its good asset quality, strong capitalization and liquid investment reserves vis-à-vis borrowings, allowing Kashf a robust profitability position. Financial indicators of strength have remained largely unchanged from the previous rating notification. Going forward, the organization is likely to expand at a rapid rate and venture into new geographical areas within the province of Punjab, increasing customer diversity.

For further information on this rating announcement, please contact Mr. Safdar Kazi (Ext: 221) or Ms. Sabeen Saleem (Ext: 222) at 5671822/5671833/5680996 or fax to 5681105/5671600.



Faheem Ahmad
President & CEO

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