Rating History
Dissemination Date Long-Term Rating Short-Term Rating Outlook Action Rating Watch
30-Jul-26 A A1 Stable Initial -
11-May-26 A A1 Stable Preliminary -
About the Instrument

Beacon Impex issued a Rated, PPSTS of PKR 1,000mln carrying a markup rate of 6M-KIBOR+100bps with a tenor of six months. The instrument is secured through a ranking charge over the Company’s current assets, along with a DPA maintained under the lien of the Investment Agent. Under the DPA mechanism, PKR 250mln will be deposited 15 days prior to maturity, another PKR 250mln will be deposited 5 days prior to maturity, and the remaining PKR 500mln will be deposited 2 days prior to the maturity date, ensuring availability of the full principal amount before the redemption. The Sukuk is issued in Jun’26, carrying quarterly profit payments in Sep'26 and Dec’26, and shall be redeemed through a single bullet repayment in Dec’26.

Rating Rationale

The ratings reflect Beacon Impex (Pvt.) Limited's ("the Company" or "Beacon Impex") entrenched position in the dedicated bodywear segment, supported by a decade of vertical integration and sustained capacity expansion. The Company operates as a fully integrated textile manufacturer with in-house facilities spanning spinning, knitting, elastic, dyeing and processing, cutting, and garment manufacturing, primarily focused on bodywear, notably boxers and briefs. A globally recognized client portfolio, led by Puma, Hugo Boss, Levi's, and Amazon, provides strong revenue visibility and supports long-term business sustainability. During 1HFY26, revenue stood at PKR 24.7bln (1HFY25: PKR 23.5bln), being predominantly export-led, with Europe constituting the primary market, followed by North America and Asia. The financial risk profile remains adequate. During 1HFY26, FCFO amounted to PKR 3.3bln, while EBITDA coverage remained comfortable at 3.6x (FY25: 4.4x). FCFO-based coverage also remained adequate at 1.9x, supported by continued cash generation and a relatively lower borrowing cost environment. Total borrowings increased to PKR 17.1bln (FY25: PKR 15.6bln) to support business expansion; however, gearing remained broadly stable at 46.8% (FY25: 46.1%), underpinned by a strengthening equity base. The Company continues to benefit from concessional financing under SBP's LTFF and ERF/EFS schemes, supporting its debt servicing capacity. Net working capital days increased to approximately 92 days during 1HFY26 (FY25: 63 days), primarily reflecting higher inventory and receivable levels associated with increased operating requirements. To support working capital needs arising from its export-oriented operations, the Company has issued a Rated, Secured, Privately Placed Short-Term Sukuk ("PPSTS") of PKR 1,000mln structured under Musharakah (Shirkat-ul-Aqd). The instrument is secured through a ranking charge over current assets and further strengthened by a DPA mechanism that ensures availability of the full issue amount prior to maturity. Principal is repayable in bullet at maturity, while profit is payable on a quarterly basis.

Key Rating Drivers

Maintenance of the instrument rating remains contingent upon Company's ability to sustain its business growth & preserve adequate cash flow generation to comfortably service its financial obligations. Continued maintenance of healthy coverage indicators, prudent working capital management, and disciplined leverage will remain important rating considerations. Any material deterioration in operating performance, weakening of FCFO generation, significant pressure on liquidity, or a sustained increase in leverage beyond current expectations may exert downward pressure on the assigned rating.

Issuer Profile
Profile

Beacon Impex (Pvt.) Limited (“Beacon Impex” or “the Company”) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company on December 2nd, 2005 under the Companies Ordinance 1984 (Repealed with the enactment of the Companies Act, 2017). Beacon Impex was incorporated in 2005 as an IT service-providing corporation. and has developed itself into a growing vertically integrated unit by setting up conversion and doubling units in 2012 and eventually entered the garment export business in 2018. The principal business activity of the Company is the manufacturing and sale of garments and yarn, and the trading of textile products. The Company's operations are divided into five divisions: Yarn, Elastic, Fabric, Denim, and Apparel and has established a strong presence in the dedicated bodywear industry for approximately one decade, with a production of ~7.4 million garments each month. The registered office of the Company is situated at P-102 Jail Road, Faisalabad. The Company’s energy requirement stands at 9.3MW, which is primarily met through solar capacity, FESCO, and RLNG.


Ownership

The majority of the shareholding is vested with the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Muhammad Shakeel Faridi, and Director, Mr. Mudassar Zafar, along with other sponsoring shareholders. This concentrated ownership reflects strong sponsor backing and direct involvement of the top management in the strategic and operational direction of the Company. The sponsors have a long-term association with the Company and the textile business. The next generation is also engaged in business (Mr. Muhammad Nazir Ahmed). A formal, documented succession plan will augment the ownership framework of the Company. Mr. Muhammad Nazir Ahmed is considered a man of the last mile. He has been associated with the Company for the last eight years, where he has played a pivotal role in driving organizational growth and operational excellence. His expertise lies in strategic management, supply chain optimization, and fostering innovation within the textile industry. The financial strength of the Company is primarily vested in a single line of business. The Sponsors of the Company are committed to supporting the Company in times of intricacy.


Governance

Beacon Impex’s BoD consists of two members, both occupy executive roles – including the CEO, Mr. Muhammad Shakeel Faridi while Mr. Mudassar Zafar is designated as director. Both directors have more than 20 years of relevant experience and have been associated with the Company for the last 10 years. The inclusion of independent oversight will further improve the governance framework of the Company. Mr. Shakeel Faridi - the CEO - holds a master's degree in computer sciences. The board members carry vast knowledge and extensive experience in the textile industry. Mr. Mudassar Zafar has vast experience of more than 20 years in the textile industry and has been associated with the Company since 2013. Three committees: Audit Committee, HR Committee, and Risk Committee, are in place to assist the board in relevant matters and ensure proper oversight. Kreston Hyder Bhimji & Co., who are listed as category “A” on the SBP’s panel of auditors, are external auditors of the Company. They have expressed an unqualified opinion on the financial statements of the Company for the year ended June 30, 2025.


Management

The Company maintains a clear, hierarchical management structure that promotes accountability and operational efficiency. The CEO provides strategic direction, supported by separate Chief Strategy, Managing, and Financial Officers, ensuring a distinct focus on planning, execution, and financial control. Functional committees, Business Development, CSR, Financial Management & Compliance, and Operations Planning, reinforce cross-departmental coordination. The management’s control environment is strengthened by a customized ERP system (Oracle 6i), real-time KPI dashboards, and RFID/barcode traceability systems enabling end-to-end production visibility. An independent internal audit department reports quarterly to the Audit Committee, ensuring continuous control evaluation and compliance rigor.


Business Risk

During FY25, Pakistan's textile exports recovered modestly to USD ~17.3bln (FY24: USD ~16.7bln), largely led by value-added segments. However, the sector continued to face challenges arising from elevated energy tariffs and the transition to the Normal Tax Regime (NTR), which compressed margins across export-oriented manufacturers. The easing interest rate environment provided partial relief through lower financing costs, while increasing adoption of renewable energy supported cost competitiveness. Beacon Impex reported revenue of PKR 52.6bln during FY25 (FY24: PKR 36.3bln), reflecting strong export demand and improved realizations. During 1HFY26, revenue stood at PKR 24.7bln (1HFY25: PKR 23.5bln), broadly maintaining the Company's operating scale. Profitability remained satisfactory despite persistent cost pressures, with gross and net margins recorded at 15.6% and 4.8%, respectively, during 1HFY26 (FY25: 14.5% and 5.3%). Working capital requirements increased during the period, resulting in net working capital days rising to approximately 92 days (FY25: 63 days; FY24: 66 days), mainly due to higher inventory and receivable levels associated with business expansion. Gross working capital days also increased to 129 days (FY25: 100 days). Nevertheless, liquidity remained comfortable, with the current ratio improving to 3.8x (FY25: 2.8x), although the business continues to rely on short-term borrowings to support its working capital cycle.


Financial Risk

The Company's financial risk profile is characterized by adequate but sensitive coverage metrics, a gradually increasing leverage trajectory, and continued reliance on short-term borrowings to fund working capital requirements. FCFO held stable at PKR 6.1bln in FY25 (FY24: PKR 6.1bln), with interest coverage at 3.6x and debt coverage at 2.0x. During 1HFY26, EBITDA-based coverage improved to approximately 4.4x (FY25: 3.7x), reflecting stronger operating profitability, while FCFO-based coverage remained at approximately 2.0x, indicating that debt servicing capacity, though adequate, continues to be sensitive to finance cost and working capital dynamics. Leverage has trended upward, with gearing rising to approximately 46.1% as of 1HFY26 (FY25: 44.1%; FY24: 42.1%), driven by growth in short-term borrowings consistent with the working capital-intensive nature of operations. Partially offsetting this is a steadily growing equity base, which reached approximately PKR 19.4bln as of December 2025 (FY25: PKR 18.2bln), supported by profit retention. Most notably, the Company's average borrowing cost declined sharply to approximately 12.1% during 1HFY26 (FY25: 17.6%), providing meaningful relief to the overall financing burden and improving the outlook for debt servicing metrics in the near term.


Instrument Rating Considerations
About the Instrument

The Company's financial risk profile remains adequate, underpinned by comfortable coverage indicators and a broadly stable capital structure. During 1HFY26, FCFO amounted to PKR 3.3bln (1HFY25: PKR 2.5bln). EBITDA coverage stood at 3.6x (FY25: 4.4x), while FCFO-based debt coverage remained satisfactory at 1.9x (FY25: 2.0x). Total borrowings increased to PKR 17.1bln (FY25: PKR 15.6bln) to support business expansion; however, gearing remained broadly stable at 46.8% (FY25: 46.1%), supported by continued growth in shareholders' equity, which increased to PKR 19.4bln as of December 2025 (FY25: PKR 18.2bln). The Company's average borrowing cost stood at 13.5% during 1HFY26 (FY25: 12.1%), while continued access to concessionary financing under SBP's LTFF and EFS/ERF schemes provides structural support to its funding profile and debt servicing capacity.


Relative Seniority/Subordination of Instrument

The Sukuk ranks as a senior secured obligation of Beacon Impex (Private) Limited, backed by a ranking charge over the current assets of the issuer. There is no stated contractual subordination to any other class of debt, nor any indication of junior or mezzanine tranches within the issuance. The instrument's credit profile is further supported by the mandatory maintenance of a Debt Payment Account (DPA) under the lien of the Investment Agent, through which repayment funds are progressively ring-fenced prior to maturity. No inter-creditor arrangements or subordination agreements are stipulated in the transaction documents.


Credit Enhancement

The principal credit enhancement mechanism is the Debt Payment Account (DPA), which requires the issuer to pre-fund the repayment obligation in a phased manner. Under the agreed structure, PKR 250mln is deposited fifteen (15) days prior to maturity, a further PKR 250mln five (5) days prior to maturity, and the remaining PKR 500mln two (2) days prior to maturity, ensuring that the entire issue amount of PKR 1,000mln is available in the DPA before the maturity date. The DPA is maintained under the lien of the Investment Agent, providing investors with an additional structural safeguard against repayment risk. Further credit support is provided through the ranking charge over the issuer's current assets, offering recourse in the event of default. The transaction does not benefit from any external guarantee, letter of comfort, liquidity facility, or third-party credit support.


 
 

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(PKR mln)


Dec-25
6M
Jun-25
12M
Jun-24
12M
Jun-23
12M
A. BALANCE SHEET
1. Non-Current Assets 19,448 20,077 18,557 13,035
2. Investments 144 145 148 148
3. Related Party Exposure 226 214 157 118
4. Current Assets 24,723 22,900 17,890 14,392
a. Inventories 8,171 7,018 7,328 4,412
b. Trade Receivables 9,930 9,708 4,704 5,719
5. Total Assets 44,542 43,336 36,752 27,693
6. Current Liabilities 6,556 8,131 8,042 6,136
a. Trade Payables 4,424 5,502 5,042 4,050
7. Borrowings 17,090 15,614 12,282 8,813
8. Related Party Exposure 0 0 0 0
9. Non-Current Liabilities 1,482 1,368 853 612
10. Net Assets 19,415 18,224 15,576 12,133
11. Shareholders' Equity 19,415 18,224 15,576 12,133
B. INCOME STATEMENT
1. Sales 24,686 52,640 36,274 29,413
a. Cost of Good Sold (20,836) (45,016) (29,510) (22,422)
2. Gross Profit 3,850 7,624 6,764 6,991
a. Operating Expenses (1,194) (2,110) (1,617) (1,669)
3. Operating Profit 2,656 5,514 5,147 5,321
a. Non Operating Income or (Expense) 314 293 337 (309)
4. Profit or (Loss) before Interest and Tax 2,970 5,807 5,484 5,013
a. Total Finance Cost (1,229) (1,966) (1,951) (923)
b. Taxation (550) (1,060) (621) (449)
6. Net Income Or (Loss) 1,191 2,781 2,912 3,641
C. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
a. Free Cash Flows from Operations (FCFO) 3,277 6,148 6,076 5,517
b. Net Cash from Operating Activities before Working Capital Changes 2,066 4,138 4,339 4,857
c. Changes in Working Capital (3,225) (4,475) (1,663) (3,452)
1. Net Cash provided by Operating Activities (1,159) (337) 2,675 1,405
2. Net Cash (Used in) or Available From Investing Activities 160 (2,600) (5,708) (4,472)
3. Net Cash (Used in) or Available From Financing Activities 1,313 3,222 3,142 3,154
4. Net Cash generated or (Used) during the period 314 286 109 88
D. RATIO ANALYSIS
1. Performance
a. Sales Growth (for the period) -6.2% 45.1% 23.3% 45.6%
b. Gross Profit Margin 15.6% 14.5% 18.6% 23.8%
c. Net Profit Margin 4.8% 5.3% 8.0% 12.4%
d. Cash Conversion Efficiency (FCFO adjusted for Working Capital/Sales) 0.2% 3.2% 12.2% 7.0%
e. Return on Equity [ Net Profit Margin * Asset Turnover * (Total Assets/Shareholders' Equity )] 12.7% 16.5% 21.0% 35.3%
2. Working Capital Management
a. Gross Working Capital (Average Days) 129 100 112 126
b. Net Working Capital (Average Days) 92 63 66 84
c. Current Ratio (Current Assets / Current Liabilities) 3.8 2.8 2.2 2.3
3. Coverages
a. EBITDA / Finance Cost 3.6 4.4 3.7 7.4
b. FCFO / Finance Cost+CMLTB+Excess STB 1.9 2.0 2.1 3.6
c. Debt Payback (Total Borrowings+Excess STB) / (FCFO-Finance Cost) 1.1 1.3 1.3 0.9
4. Capital Structure
a. Total Borrowings / (Total Borrowings+Shareholders' Equity) 46.8% 46.1% 44.1% 42.1%
b. Interest or Markup Payable (Days) 36.7 46.1 68.9 109.1
c. Entity Average Borrowing Rate 13.5% 12.1% 19.6% 11.7%

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Nature of Instrument Size of Issue (PKR) Tenor Markup (KIBOR+Spread) Security Issue Agent Book Value of Security Assets (PKR mln)
Rated, Secured, Privately Placed, Sukuk Certificates PKR 1,000mln Upto 6 months from the date of issue 6MK + 1.0% (100bps) The underlying instrument shall be secured by a ranking charge over the current assets of the issuer. The Issuer shall maintain and efficiently manage the Debt Payment Account ("DPA") under the lien of the Investment Agent whereby: • PKR 250mln shall be deposited 15 days before maturity; • PKR 250mln shall be deposited 5 days before maturity; and • PKR 500mln shall be deposited 2 days before maturity, such that the full issue amount of PKR 1,000mln is available in the DPA before the maturity date. Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited
Name of Issuer Beacon Impex (Pvt.) Limited
Issue Date 24th Jun 2026
Maturity 6 months after issuance
Call Option Not Applicable

Redemption Schedule

Sr. Due Date Principal & Markup Opening Principal KIBOR Markup/Profit Rate (Kibor + Spread) Markup/Profit Payment Principal Payment Total Installment Principal Outstanding
PKR (mln) PKR (mln)
Issuance Jun-26 1,000,000,000 1,000,000,000
1 Sep-26 1,000,000,000 11.50% 12.50% 31,506,849 31,506,849 1,000,000,000
2 Dec-26 1,000,000,000 11.50% 12.50% 31,164,384 1,000,000,000 1,031,164,384 0
62,671,233 1,000,000,000 1,062,671,233

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