Moody’s Ratings Agency announced that it has upgraded DP World’s ratings, a significant statement of confidence in DP World’s business and future.
The upgrade follows two major investments in 2022 at DP World’s flagship UAE assets -- the Jebel Ali Port, the Jebel Ali Free Zone and the National Industries Park. The first was from Canadian investment fund, CDPQ in May and then Hassana, a Saudi Arabian pension fund, in December.
These investments raised a total of $7.4 billion from the sale of a 32.2% stake in the assets, showcasing the confidence global investors have in the business.
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According to Moody’s, DP World’s diversified global port operations in strategic fast growing emerging market locations, as well as its solid profitability and long-term growth potential is what ultimately led to this improved rating.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World said: “Our improved rating by Moody’s shows the confidence global investors have in our business, our world-leading assets and our strategy to push deeper into the logistics business to capture more value.
"We have embarked on a strategic transformation journey that will enable us to better achieve our vision of creating end-to-end integrated global supply chain solutions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.”
This upgrade is another important step for DP World towards its long-term growth plans. It will also enhance the company’s assets and capture the significant growth potential of the wider market.
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