Fitch Adaro Ratings No Immediate Impact on Acquisition Step

Fitch Ratings said that PT Adaro Indonesia's (Adaro Indonesia) ratings are not immediately affected by its parent's, PT Adaro Energy Tbk (Adaro Energy), acquisition of a 75% stake in a green field coal mining company for US$ 222.5 million. 
 

Adaro Indonesia is rated Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default 'BB+' with Stable outlooks. Its US$ 800 million senior notes due in 2019, guaranteed by Adaro Energy, are also rated 'BB+'.

The acquisition is to be funded by drawing down on existing credit facilities of Adaro Indonesia. In Fitch's view, the immediate increase in debt and associated interest does not significantly affect Adaro Indonesia's financial profile. 

The company is yet to announce details of the coal resources acquired and associated development costs or any guidance on coal production from this venture. Fitch will review the ratings once these details are made available.

Both Adaro Energy and Adaro Indonesia continue to display strong financial profiles, including robust liquidity. Both companies reported improved financial results for the six months ended June 2011 due to higher coal production and stronger selling prices relative to 2010. 

Fitch expects coal prices to remain robust and Adaro Indonesia to benefit from increasing production in the short- to medium-term. At end-June 2011, Adaro Indonesia's adjusted debt net of cash to operating EBITDAR and funds from operations interest coverage were 0.85x and 8.72x, respectively (0.83x and 8.71x, respectively for Adaro Energy).