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VIS Credit Rating Assigns ‘A-/A-2’ to Integrated Equities Limited with Stable Outlook

Karachi: Integrated Equities Limited has received an initial entity rating of ‘A-/A-2’ from VIS Credit Rating Company Limited, reflecting good credit quality and a stable financial outlook. This rating indicates a sound likelihood of timely repayment obligations and adequate protection factors, though risks may vary with economic changes.

According to VIS Credit Rating Company Limited, Integrated Equities Limited, part of the Aequitas Group and affiliated with organizations like the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency and Tasdeeq, offers a range of financial services including equity brokerage, investment banking, and advisory services. Licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, the company has leveraged the historic surge in the Pakistan Stock Exchange during FY24, notably enhancing its brokerage revenue in the process.

Despite revenue fluctuations, Integrated Equities has sustained a diversified income stream and benefited from substantial unrealized gains on investment property. The company’s financial stability is supported by a sound liquidity profile, robust governance with independent board representation, and stringent regulatory compliance, positioning it well in the financial services sector.