Wednesday 24 Apr 2024
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KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 18): Moody's Investors Service has completed a periodic review of the ratings of Genting Bhd with a rating of Baa1.

Genting's Baa1 rating reflects its excellent consolidated liquidity, well-managed debt maturity profile and sizable cash holdings.

"The rating is supported by the group's monopoly position as Malaysia's (A3 stable) sole land-based casino operator and duopoly position in Singapore (Aaa stable) as one of the two integrated resort licence holders," Moody's said in a statement today.

"At the same time, the rating captures the execution and financial risks associated with Genting's strong appetite for expanding its gaming franchise in the US and Asia," it added.

Moody's expected Genting to exercise prudence in managing its finances and investment strategies to contain the risks associated with its expansion plan, given that such projects are expected to be large and could consume operating and financial resources over the medium term.

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