Brickwork Ratings reaffirms the ratings for the Bank Loan Facilities of Rs. 68.63 Crs. of Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd based on best available information, as the issuer did not cooperate.
ParticularsFacilities** | Amount (Rs.Crs.) | Tenure | Rating# | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Previous | Present | Previous (05 May 2023) |
Present | ||
Fund Based | 48.63 | 48.63 | Long Term |
BWR D
Continues to be in ISSUER NOT COOPERATING* category/Reaffirmed |
BWR D
Continues to be in ISSUER NOT COOPERATING* category/Reaffirmed |
Non Fund Based | 20.00 | 20.00 | Long Term |
BWR D
Continues to be in ISSUER NOT COOPERATING* category/Reaffirmed |
BWR D
Continues to be in ISSUER NOT COOPERATING* category/Reaffirmed |
Grand Total | 68.63 | 68.63 | (Rupees Sixty Eight Crores and Sixty Three lakhs Only) |
Brickwork Ratings (BWR) reaffirms the long-term and short-term rating at BWR D and continues the same under the ISSUER NOT COOPERATING* category for the bank loan facilities of Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. based on the best available information.
The rating was due for annual review on 5 May 2024. Despite continuous follow-ups with the company, it has not complied with the rating surveillance process. The current rating action has been taken by BWR based on the best available information on the issuers’ performance and under extant regulatory guidelines. The company has not submitted the monthly No Default Statement regularly. Due to the lack of management cooperation and in the absence of adequate information, BWR was unable to assess the Company’s overall performance and its ability to service its debt and maintain a valid rating.
As per the publicly available information, Reliance Broadcast Network has been going through the insolvency process since February 2023. The resolution professional subsequently filed an application with NCLT Mumbai seeking approval of Sapphire Media Limited’s resolution plan and it was approved. A resolution plan for the Company, as submitted by Sapphire Media Limited (“Approved Resolution Plan”) was approved by the Committee of Creditors of the RBNL and an application was filed by the RP before the NCLT for approval of the Resolution Plan. The Hon’ble NCLT vide its order (“Plan Approval Order”) pronounced on May 06, 2024, approved the Resolution Plan under Section 31 (1) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. As per the plan, Sapphire Media will pay Rs. 261 crore to secured and operational creditors as against the total claims of Rs. 947.5 crore.
In view of the fact that, the company is under insolvency process and the Auditor's Report for FY 2021-22 specifies that the company has defaulted in repayment of its dues hence, Brickwork Ratings has reaffirmed long-term and short-term rating at BWR D and continued under the ISSUER NOT COOPERATING* category, based on the best available information.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE : (Source: Company Website)
On a provisional basis, the company reported a total operating income of Rs. 174 Crs in FY23 (FY22: Rs. 142 Crs) ~ a 23% of improvement. This has helped in the improvement of EBITDA to Rs. 34 Crores in FY23 (FY22: Rs. 6 Crores) and generated profit before tax of Rs. 12 Crores in FY23 (FY22: Earning before Loss of Rs. 24 Crores).
ANALYTICAL APPROACH AND APPLICABLE RATING CRITERIA:
For arriving at its ratings, BWR has considered a standalone approach and applied its rating methodology as detailed in the Rating Criteria detailed below (hyperlinks provided at the end of this rationale).
The lenders/investors may note to exercise due caution while using the above rating which mentions "Issuer Not Cooperating" since the rating lack any projections or forward looking component as it is arrived at based on the best available information without any management/banker's interaction.
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Information availability risk is a key factor in the assessment of credit risk and non-cooperation by the firm to provide the required information for a review of the assigned rating may also be accompanied by financial stress. Users of the credit ratings should therefore take into account possible deterioration in the credit quality of the rated entity arising from its non-transparency and withholding of information required for a review of the rating.
ABOUT THE ENTITYMacro Economic Indicator | Sector | Industry | Basic Industry |
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Consumer Discretionary | Media, Entertainment & Publication | Entertainment | Media & Entertainment |
Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL) was incorporated in December 2005 and is part of the Anil Ambani led Reliance Group that specializes in creating and executing integrated media solutions for various brands. It has a media business which includes an FM radio network. Reliance Entertainment Networks Private Limited (formerly known as Reliance Land Private Limited) ('RENPL') is the holding company of Reliance Broadcast Network Limited ('RBNL') with a holding of 96.55% and Reliance Capital Limited has a holding of 1.23% as on 31st March 2022.
The company was earlier listed on NSE and then the company made an Exit Offer Public Announcement dated March 11, 2014 about delisting the equity shares of the company. As per the information on the MCA website the company is under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. As per the information available on the NCLT order dated 24th Feb 2023.
Please refer to the following link for the previous detailed rationale that captures the Key Financials Drivers and their Description, Liquidity Position. Rating Sensitivities, Key Financial Indicators. View Previous Document
The company has not co-operated with Care Rating which has been disclosed via rationale dated July 12, 2023. The non-cooperation was on account of the non-receipt of information from the company.
RATING HISTORY FOR THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS (including withdrawal and suspended)Facilities | Current Rating (2024) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
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Type | Tenure | Amount (Rs.Crs.) |
Rating | Date | Rating | Date | Rating | Date | Rating |
Fund Based | LT | 48.63 |
BWR D
(Continues to be in ISSUER NOT COOPERATING* category/Reaffirmed) |
05May2023 |
BWR D
(Continues to be in ISSUER NOT COOPERATING* category/Reaffirmed) |
14Apr2022 |
BWR D
(Reaffirmation/ISSUER NOT COOPERATING*) |
15Mar2021 |
BWR D (CE)
(Reaffirmation) |
Non Fund Based | LT | 20.00 |
BWR D
(Continues to be in ISSUER NOT COOPERATING* category/Reaffirmed) |
05May2023 |
BWR D
(Continues to be in ISSUER NOT COOPERATING* category/Reaffirmed) |
14Apr2022 |
BWR D
(Reaffirmation/ISSUER NOT COOPERATING*) |
15Mar2021 |
BWR D (CE)
(Reaffirmation) |
Non Fund Based | ST | 0.00 |
NA
|
05May2023 |
BWR
() |
NA |
NA
|
NA |
NA
|
Grand Total | 68.63 | (Rupees Sixty Eight Crores and Sixty Three lakhs Only) |
Analytical Contacts | |
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KunjalDabhi Ratings Analyst kunjal.d@brickworkratings.com |
Niraj Kumar Rathi Director Ratings niraj.r@brickworkratings.com |
1-860-425-2742 | media@brickworkratings.com |
SL.No. | Name of the Bank/Lender | Type Of Facilities | Long Term(Rs.Crs.) | Short Term(Rs.Crs.) | Total(Rs.Crs.) | Complexity of the Instrument |
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1 | IndusInd Bank | Term LoanSanctioned | 48.63 | _ | 48.63 | Simple## |
2 | Yes Bank | Performance GuaranteeSanctioned | 20.00 | _ | 20.00 | Simple## |
Total | 68.63 | 0.00 | 68.63 | |||
TOTAL (Rupees Sixty Eight Crores and Sixty Three lakhs Only) |
##BWR complexity levels are meant for educating investors. The BWR complexity levels are available at www.brickworkratings.com / download / ComplexityLevels.pdf. Investors queries can be sent to info@brickworkratings.com.
Instrument | Issue Date | Amount (Rs.Crs) | Coupon Rate (%) | Maturity Date | ISIN Particulars | Complexity of the Instrument |
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Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Name of Entity | % Ownership | Extent of consolidation | Rationale for consolidation |
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Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
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