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S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the credit rating of NC «KazMunayGas» JSC (KMG, the Company) to 'BBB-' with a stable outlook

30.06.2025

On 27 June 2025, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings upgraded the credit rating of NC «KazMunayGas» JSC to 'BBB-' reflecting the improved standalone credit profile and financial stability, with a stable outlook. As a result, the Company's credit rating is now equal to the sovereign rating of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

KMG's standalone credit profile was upgraded from 'bb' to 'bb+' due to a significant reduction in debt, a balanced approach to dividend distributions, and returns on invested capital, which together confirm the resilience of the Company’s business model.

The stable outlook reflects expectations of KMG’s effective management of upcoming capital expenditures, in line with the company's financial policy, as well as its ability to withstand external shocks in the event of oil price volatility and other factors.

The rating upgrade is also driven by continued and enhanced government support in KMG’s operations and Development strategy in the oil and gas sector, as well as the development of a new business direction – petrochemicals.

JSC NC KazMunayGas

On 27 June 2025, the international rating agency S&P Global Ratings upgraded the credit rating of NC «KazMunayGas» JSC to 'BBB-' reflecting the improved standalone credit profile and financial stability, with a stable outlook. As a result, the Company's credit rating is now equal to the sovereign rating of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

KMG's standalone credit profile was upgraded from 'bb' to 'bb+' due to a significant reduction in debt, a balanced approach to dividend distributions, and returns on invested capital, which together confirm the resilience of the Company’s business model.

The stable outlook reflects expectations of KMG’s effective management of upcoming capital expenditures, in line with the company's financial policy, as well as its ability to withstand external shocks in the event of oil price volatility and other factors.

The rating upgrade is also driven by continued and enhanced government support in KMG’s operations and Development strategy in the oil and gas sector, as well as the development of a new business direction – petrochemicals.

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