TRIS Rating affirms the company rating on Amata Corporation PLC (AMATA) and the ratings on AMATA?s senior unsecured debentures at ?A-?, with a ?stable? outlook.
The ratings continue to reflect the company?s proven record as one of the leading industrial estate developers in Thailand. The company?s strengths are underpinned by its sizable base of recurring revenues from the sale of utility services and dividend income from its investments in several power plants. Nevertheless, the ratings are constrained by the company?s elevated leverage, coupled with the country and regulatory risks associated with AMATA?s overseas operations. The ratings also take into consideration the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which has brought about a significant decline in investment activities as well as Thailand?s slow pace of economic recovery.