Quasi-Sovereign · USD · Jamaica

MOAIRJ 6.60% Jun 2035

MBJ Airports Ltd. (Sangster Int'l Concessionaire)

Buy
6.60% coupon Jun 15, 2035 maturity 8.9 yr remaining As of 2026-06-24
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Overview

Senior secured notes issued by MBJ Airports Limited, the concessionaire operating Sangster International Airport — Jamaica's primary tourism gateway handling 4–5 million+ international passengers per year. A long-dated concession agreement with the Airports Authority of Jamaica underpins the credit structure.

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Key Strengths

  1. 01 Monopoly concession asset — Jamaica's #1 tourist arrival point
  2. 02 USD revenue base (international passenger fees, retail concessions) — natural FX match for USD debt
  3. 03 Robust post-COVID tourism recovery; structural growth in Caribbean travel
  4. 04 Secured structure with reserve accounts and concession ring-fencing
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Key Risks

  1. 01 Travel-cycle sensitivity (recession, fuel costs, pandemic-style shocks)
  2. 02 Hurricane and climate event risk to the physical asset
  3. 03 Concession renegotiation and regulatory risk over a long tenor
  4. 04 Sub-investment grade rating limits the institutional buyer base
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GKCM View Buy

Best-in-class Caribbean infra credit for USD income seekers. The 6.60% coupon at a ~9–10yr duration is compelling versus JAMAN sovereign for credit-aware buyers willing to take concession-asset risk for incremental spread. We recommend pairing with JAMAN for a balanced Jamaica-exposure book.

— GKCM Fixed Income Desk · 2026-06-24
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Disclosure

This research note is prepared by GK Capital Management for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Indicative metrics shown are subject to change without notice. Credit ratings are sourced from public rating agency reports as of the publication date and may have moved since. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should consult their advisor before transacting in any fixed income security.