LANKA RATING WITHDRAWS


the Preliminary Debt Instrument Rating of

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Commercial Credit & Finance PLC - Listed, Rated, Unsecured, Subordinated, Redeemable - High Yield Bond Issue - LKR 5bn - 5-Year

20-Feb-26

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Applicable Criteria

Methodology | Debt Instrument Rating | Aug-24

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Related Research

Sector Study | Leasing & Finance Companies | Feb-25


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Analyst

Gayani Randima Ariyawansa | gayani@lra.com.lk
+94 114 500099 | www.lra.com.lk

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Rating Type Debt Instrument
Current
(20-Feb-26)
Previous
(01-Sep-25)
Action Withdraw Preliminary
Rating - BBB-
Outlook Stable
Rating Watch - Yes


Subsequent to the management's decision to discontinue the issue of the proposed Listed, Rated, Unsecured, Subordinated, Redeemable - High Yield Bond Issue - LKR 5bn due to the prevailing adverse market conditions, Lanka Rating withdraws the debt instrument rating of Listed, Rated, Unsecured, Subordinated, Redeemable - High Yield Bond Issue - LKR 5bn with immediate effect.

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About the Entity

Commercial Credit and Finance PLC was established as a limited liability company in 1982 under the provisions of the Companies Ordinance No. 17 of 1982 and later re-registered under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007. In 2011, CCFP was listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The main shareholder is B. G. Investments (Pvt) Ltd (50.25%) and is governed by a Board of Directors comprising nine members. The CEO, Mr. R. S. Egodage, is supported by a capable management team.


About the Instrument

The Company intends to raise upto LKR~5.0bn Tier 2 Listed Rated Unsecured Subordinated Redeemable High Yield Bonds at a par value of LKR 100/-. The bond has two types, namely Type A and Type B. Type A bonds coupon will be paid annually, and Type B bonds coupons will be paid quarterly. The issue is primarily aimed at augmenting the Company's capital position, aligning the asset-liability maturity profile by raising 5-year funding, and meeting the repayment obligation of LKR~1.3bn debenture. Proceeds may also be utilized to repay maturing debt/bonds and for portfolio growth.

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