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PACRA Assigns Initial Entity Ratings to Reliance Petrochem Industries (Pvt.) Limited
Rating Type | Entity | |
Current (01-Mar-19 ) |
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Action | Initial | |
Long Term | BBB | |
Short Term | A2 | |
Outlook | Stable | |
Rating Watch | - |
The ratings reflect adequate business profile of Reliance Petrochem (Pvt.) Limited. The Company is engaged in manufacturing and sale of different varieties of Polypropylene Bags and White-Oils. Recent increase in demand of consumer goods, urbanization and cost effectiveness has boded well with the industry. The industry is considered volatile when it comes to the procurement of raw materials (polymers and base-oils), as they are directly linked with the international prices of crude oil. Thus, the Company's top-line and margins have depicted fluctuations over the recent years. However, Reliance Petrochem is focused on increasing the productivity and efficiency of its operations. The business is expected to grow further as the Company is in the phase of signing high-valued and long-term trading contracts with the foreign traders. Financial profile of the Company is adequate. Coverages have improved recently on the back of better cashflows. Meanwhile, induction of new directors with diversified professional experience is likely to improve the quality of the Board.
The ratings are dependent on sustaining sales revenue and margins, while managing financial risk at low level. Governance framework also needs improvement as it is dominated by the Sponsoring family. At the same time, prudent management of inventories is considered important. Significant decline in margins or profitability impacting cashflows and coverages will have negative impact on ratings.
About
the Entity
Reliance Petrochem Industries was incorporated in 2013 as a private limited company under the repealed Companies Ordinance 1984. The Sponsoring family is involved in trading business even before the partition of India and Pakistan. Trading of petrochemicals was started by Mr. Jai Kumar son of Mr. Bool Chand in 1994. As the business grew, sponsors also got involved in the manufacturing of polypropylene bags.
The board of Reliance Petrochem comprises of three brothers. Mr. Jawahar Lal is the CEO and heads the board. Mr. Anil Parkash (Director) and Mr. Jai Kumar (Managing Director) are the other two board members, they collectively hold 100% ownership of the Company. The Company’s CEO – Mr. Jawahar Lal – has overall 20 years of experience in the chemical sector. He is responsible for operations of the Company and associated with the board since inception.