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- First-time credit ratings will give Masdar greater flexibility in financing and investing in new projects as company looks to accelerate global expansion
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: In a significant milestone for one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy and sustainable development companies, Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, announced today that Moody’s Investor Services and Fitch Ratings have assigned it first-time credit ratings that place the company firmly in the investment grade category.
Moody’s and Fitch, two of the leading agencies that evaluate the creditworthiness of commercial and sovereign entities, issued long-term ratings of A2 and A+ respectively, both with a stable outlook, following extensive due diligence in accordance with their global ratings standards.
Masdar’s status as a Government Related Entity (GRE) of the Government of Abu Dhabi, itself rated Aa2 by Moody’s and AA by Fitch, and the company’s status as a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and Mamoura Diversified Global Holding PJSC, were key drivers in determining the ratings.
While Masdar has no concrete plans to raise capital, the credit ratings will provide the company with a solid platform to access capital markets, providing greater flexibility for financing of and investment in new projects at competitive rates as it accelerates its global expansion. Masdar is already committed to renewable energy projects across more than 30 countries, with a combined value of US$20 billion and a generation capacity nearing 13 GW.
In setting the rankings, the agencies highlighted Masdar’s extensive track record and sector expertise, in addition to its very low exposure and reliance on external debt, supported by strong backing from Mubadala and the government of Abu Dhabi.
Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Investments at Mubadala, said: “The A2 and A+ ratings from Moody’s and Fitch are a reflection of Masdar’s robust portfolio of renewable energy and sustainable real estate assets and its crucial role in the diversification of the Abu Dhabi economy. The ratings demonstrate the strength of Masdar’s position as a global player in the sustainable development sector and validate the futuristic ambitions that stared 15 years ago when Mubadala first incubated Masdar as the UAE’s renewable energy and sustainable urban development arm.”
When assessing the company’s main revenue drivers, the ratings agencies made the link between Masdar City, the company’s flagship sustainable urban development project, and increasing global appetite for sustainable real estate developments, with the added advantage of Masdar being a free zone located strategically between Europe and Asia. They also analysed Masdar’s second primary revenue source, its investments in global clean-energy projects, with the global surge in awareness on climate action increasing demand for energy-transition investments and providing solid long-term growth opportunities for the company.
Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, said: “The award of these investment grade credit ratings marks a key milestone in Masdar’s development journey. The ratings are a strong endorsement of Masdar’s financial stability and the creditworthiness of our core business model, and reflect confidence in Masdar’s cash generation ability, unrestricted liquidity, and future growth prospects as an Abu Dhabi-based company. As we progress on our global expansion journey, we recognize the importance of transparency and good governance, and our first-time ratings are testament to those values.”
Masdar, also known as Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, is one of the world’s fastest growing companies in the sphere of sustainability. Masdar City is an innovation hub and free zone that hosts more than 900 commercial tenants and thousands of employees and residents living and working in one of the world’s most sustainable communities.
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About Masdar City
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar is advancing the commercialization and deployment of renewable energy, sustainable urban development, and clean technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, the strategic investment company of the Government of Abu Dhabi, our mandate is to help maintain the UAE’s leadership in the global energy sector, while supporting the diversification of both its economy and energy sources for the benefit of future generations. Today, Masdar is active in more than 30 countries, including the UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, Egypt, Morocco, the UK, the US, Australia, Spain, Serbia, India, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and many more.
Contacts:
E-mail: press@masdar.ae
Tel enquiries in Arabic: +971 2 653 3333
Tel enquiries in English: +971 2 653 6014
For more information please visit: http://www.masdar.ae and connect: www.facebook.com/masdar.ae and www.twitter.com/masdar
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