Lahore, March 01, 2019 (PPI-OT): The ratings reflect the strength of the Zahir Khan and Brothers’ (ZKB) business model. ZKB embarks upon large infrastructure projects in collaboration with different JV partners, which in their own right are established institutions, hailing from different countries. Over the years, ZKB has undertaken huge projects, of which the completion spanned a number of years. Some of the projects are in process – providing projected revenues in the coming years as well. The pipeline is getting dry due to slowdown in the infrastructure related projects though ZKB is hopeful of getting some new projects.
ZKB is led by Zahir Khan and family – a name well known in the construction industry. They have built expertise in the business and worked out oversight mechanism to manage various risks prevalent in this business. The business has funding needs. This is primarily met by non-funded lines of banks and supplier credit. Equity base is strong and is mostly represented by a portfolio of investment property.
The ratings are dependent on the sustainability of the business and financial structure of ZKB.
Governance and corporate structure requires upgradation and improvement and so does the financial transparency. Financial metrics need to be upheld as well. The management has an express mandate to corporatize its structure, while improving the reporting of its financial performance on quarterly and annual basis.
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Analyst
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA)
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Lahore – Pakistan
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