Singapore, January 08, 2020 -- Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has assigned a Ba3 senior
unsecured rating to the proposed senior notes to be issued by Bayan Resources
Tbk (P.T.) ("Bayan", Ba3 stable).
The outlook is stable.
Bayan plans to use the proceeds to refinance its working capital facilities
and for general corporate purposes.
RATINGS RATIONALE
The Ba3 rating on the proposed notes is in line with Bayan's Ba3
corporate family rating, as the presence of upstream guarantees
from major subsidiaries mitigates structural subordination risk for bondholders.
In addition, the planned notes proceeds will be used to repay all
of Bayan's existing working capital facilities.
"The proposed bond issuance will support Bayan's liquidity and lengthen
its debt maturity profile," says Maisam Hasnain, a Moody's
Assistant Vice President and Analyst.
Despite a modest increase in total debt following the notes issuance,
Bayan's credit metrics will remain strong over the next 12-18
months, with adjusted leverage -- as measured by adjusted debt/EBITDA
-- to remain 1.0x - 1.5x.
"Bayan's Ba3 rating reflects its strong profitability,
supported by its low-cost structure and growing thermal coal production
following the ramp-up at its Tabang mines, which have a long
reserve life," adds Hasnain, also Moody's Lead
Analyst for Bayan.
At the same time, Bayan's Ba3 rating is constrained by its single-commodity
exposure to thermal coal and the geographic concentration of its mines
in Kalimantan, Indonesia.
The rating also considers Bayan's exposure to environmental,
social and governance (ESG) risks as follows.
Bayan faces elevated environmental risks associated with the coal mining
industry, including carbon transition risks as countries seek to
reduce their reliance on coal power. However, this risk is
somewhat mitigated as Bayan's customers are primarily located in Asia,
a region with growing energy needs.
Bayan will also remain exposed to weather-related risks,
and in particular to the risk of dry weather that can lead to low water
levels in the Kedang Kepala River and Belayan River, which are currently
the company's principal waterways for the transport of coal to transshipment
points from its Tabang mine.
Bayan is also exposed to social risks associated with the coal mining
industry, including health and safety, responsible production
and societal trends.
With respect to governance, Bayan's ownership is concentrated
in Dato' Low Tuck Kwong, who holds an approximate 54%
stake in the company. However, this risk is somewhat balanced
by Bayan's listed status, the presence of other large shareholders
including Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO, Aa2 stable) which
owns a 20% stake, and Bayan's considerable debt reduction
in recent years, which suggests adherence to prudent financial policies.
The stable outlook on the rating reflects Moody's expectations that Bayan
will continue to grow its production volumes while maintaining a financial
profile appropriate for its Ba3 rating.
An upgrade of the rating is unlikely over the next 12-18 months,
given Bayan's current scale and lack of diversification.
Nonetheless, upward rating pressure could develop over the longer
term if Bayan increases production meaningfully, or improves diversification
in relation to geography or product while maintaining a strong credit
profile.
Moody's could downgrade the rating if (1) Bayan experiences a material
disruption in its operations; (2) industry fundamentals deteriorate,
leading to a decline in earnings; or (3) there is a material change
in its underlying financial or operational strategy, including higher-than-expected
capital spending, material debt-funded acquisitions,
or a more aggressive dividend payment policy.
Specific financial indicators for a downgrade include adjusted debt/EBITDA
approaching 3.5x or adjusted EBIT/interest expense trending down
to 2.0x.
The principal methodology used in this rating was Mining published in
September 2018. Please see the Rating Methodologies page on www.moodys.com
for a copy of this methodology.
Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2008, Bayan is engaged
in surface open cut mining of coal mines primarily located in East and
South Kalimantan. It has a 90% interest in its largest producing
asset at Tabang, which will contribute around 80% of its
total production volume of around 32 million tons in 2019.
Bayan's founder Dato' Low Tuck Kwong is the largest shareholder with a
53.9% stake, Korea Electric Power Corporation owns
20% through its subsidiaries, and PT Sumber Suradaya Prima
owns 10%. Bayan's management and founders hold an 11.8%
stake, and the balance is publicly owned.
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Maisam Hasnain, CFA
Asst Vice President - Analyst
Corporate Finance Group
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