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Fitch Rates Adani International Container Terminal’s Proposed Notes First-Time ‘BBB-(EXP)’
Fitch Ratings has assigned Adani International Container Terminal Private Limited’s (AICTPL) proposed US-dollar senior secured partially amortising notes due 2031 an expected rating of ‘BBB-(EXP)’. The Outlook is Negative.
The final rating is contingent upon the receipt by Fitch of final documents conforming to information already received as well as the final pricing and financial close on the proposed notes.
RATING RATIONALE
AICTPL benefits from its strategic position within the primary port of call in north-west India, revenue stability from long-term cargo and high operational efficiency. We regard the volatility of AICTPL’s revenue as low due to its affiliation with Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) through its 50% parent, Terminal Investment Limited (TIL); TIL, which is majority owned by MSC, is the world’s sixth largest container terminal operator. MSC is able