PC board approves hiring of FAs for 17 unsold properties

November 25, 2021: The Privatisation Commission (PC) board unanimously approved the hiring of Financial Advisors (FAs) for the sale of 17 unsold properties owned by the federal government, a press release issued by the board on Thursday said.

Federal Minister for Privatisation Mohammedmian Soomro chaired the PC board meeting today in Islamabad. Federal Secretary Privatisation, Board members and senior officials of the Ministry attended the meeting.

In the meeting, matters related to the sale of remaining Federal government properties, reference price approval of Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC), other transactions including SME Bank, divestment of GoP shares in Pak Reinsurance Company Limited (PRCL) were discussed.

The recommendations of the privatisation board were also solicited for recommending a reference price for Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC). A representative from the Ministry of Industries and financial advisors were also present. The board considered reserve price computation under discounted cash flow (DCF), Market Multiple and Adjusted Net Asset Book Value (NAV) modes, allowed under Privatisation Commission (Valuation of Property) Rules 2007. Board recommended the Discounted Cash Flow method and the same would be sent to CCoP for decision(s).

Regarding the divestment of 20% shares of Pak Reinsurance Company Limited (PRCL), the board was apprised that papers of Offer for Sale Document (OFSD)are being obtained from the management of PRCL to approach SECP for seeking permission. Once these actions are completed the opinion of CCoP will be solicited for the determination of share price to proceed for divestment.

Federal Minister, Mohammedmian Soomro stressed that the timeline for the ongoing transactions shall be strictly followed and issues emanating during the process shall be taken up with relevant Ministries/Divisions on a priority basis.

Press Release