Norwegian high yield bond market update
|
|
- Brook Sims
- 7 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Norwegian high yield bond market update 2 May 2012 DNB Markets Debt Capital Markets
2 Norwegian high yield bond market -2012YTD overview summary and 2012 YTD : USD bn of new HY bonds 35 HY issuances Oil and Offshore segments represent 77% of the volume Solid volume issued by first time issuers High new issuance activity during 1H, significant slowdown in 3Q. Pickup in Q with windows of opportunities DNB Markets was Lead Manager on ~0% of the issuances 2012: High activity YTD in new issues USD 3.bn HY new issue volume As many of the Norwegian repeat issuers tapped the market with unsecured corporate issues during, activity going forward is expected to be lead by secured project structures More newbuild projects are expected to be financed in the bond market, as the bank market remains challenging Sources: DNB Markets and Stamdata HY Issue volume # of Deals Cumulative volumes raised Deal Volume (USD mill.),500,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1, YTD Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec YTD Sector breakdown DNB Markets HY indices 1 Industry 12% Shipping 1% Seismic 1% Seafood 2% Other offshore % Q3 Q Accomm. 3% 1 The DNB Markets' High Yield Bond Indices each comprise ten equally weighted issues (minimum remaining tenor of at least two years) representing a significant portion of Norwegian high yield bond trading volume; the Indices are rebalanced each January, April, July and October; Eitzen Chemical and Equinox Offshore removed from the CCC index in February 2012 resulting in a significant spread decline Deal Volume (MUSD) E&P 8% FPSO 3 % Q3 Q 2012 OSV 13% 2012 Number of deals 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1, Rig 38% Deal Volume (USD mill.) Spread (bps) 1, Jan-10 Jul-10 Jan-11 Jul-11 Jan-12 BB (left axis) B (left axis) CCC (right axis)
3 28 new HY bond issues in 2012 totaling $3.bn (35 issues / $.1bn for the full year ) Trade Date Issuer DNB shadow rating Currency Amnt (mill) Tenor (yrs) Coupon Spread (bps) Listing Sector Teekay LNG Partners NOK FRN 525 OSE Shipping Norwegian Air Shuttle NOK FRN 550 OSE Aviation Odfjell SE B+/B NOK FRN 575 OSE Shipping I.M. Skaugen SE NOK FRN 900 OSE Shipping OSX 3 Leasing B.V. USD Fixed 850 OSE Offshore Stolt-Nielsen Limited BB/BB- NOK FRN 75 OSE Shipping Stolt-Nielsen Limited BB/BB- NOK 00 3 FRN 375 OSE Shipping Hurtigruten ASA B+/B- NOK FRN 700 OSE Shipping Viking Supply Ships AS NOK FRN 775 OSE Offshore BW Offshore Limited BB+/BB NOK FRN 25 OSE Offshore Aker ASA BB+/BB+ NOK FRN 00 OSE Industry Deep Drilling USD 20 3 Fixed 1350 n.a. Offshore BWG Homes ASA NOK FRN 50 OSE Real Estate Northland Resources AB USD Fixed 1187 OSE Mining Northland Resources AB NOK 60 5 Fixed 1187 OSE Mining Pacific Drilling S.A. B/B- USD Fixed 760 n.a. Offshore I.M. Skaugen SE NOK 00 3 FRN 825 OSE Shipping SinOceanic II AS USD Fixed 930 ABM Shipping DOF Subsea AS B+/B NOK FRN 625 OSE Offshore Seadrill Ltd. BB+ NOK 1,250 2 FRN 325 OSE Offshore Austevoll Seafood ASA NOK 00 5 FRN 00 ABM Seafood Farstad Shipping ASA BB/BB- NOK 00 5 FRN 20 OSE Offshore Bonheur ASA BB/BB- NOK FRN 50 OSE Offshore Bonheur ASA BB/BB- NOK FRN 500 OSE Offshore DOF ASA B+/B NOK FRN 725 OSE Offshore Prosafe SE NOK FRN 375 OSE Offshore Teekay Offshore Partners BB/BB- NOK FRN 575 OSE Offshore Aker ASA BB+/BB NOK FRN 500 OSE Industry Source: DNB Markets, Stamdata and Bloomberg Note: Ratings are DNB Markets Credit Research shadow ratings at issuance Data per 30/0/2012
4 Teekay Offshore Partners NOK 600M 5 years Jan 2012 Teekay Offshore Partners NOK 600 Million Sr. Unsecured bond Joint Lead Manager January 2012 Terms of the offering Issuer: Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. Incorporated: Marshall Islands Principal Amount: NOK 600 million Issuer Rating: BB Issue Rating: BB- Status: Senior Unsecured Issue Date: January 27, 2012 Maturity Date: January 27, 2017 Issue Price: At par Coupon: 3 months NIBOR % p.a. Trustee: Norsk Tillitsmann ASA Website: DNB Role: Joint Lead Manager Background and additional information Background Proceeds to be used for general partnership purposes Company World's largest owner and operator of shuttle tankers (0 shuttle tankers) Market leader in harsh weather FPSO operations (3 FPSOs) Listed on NYSE with a market cap of USD 1.9 bn Stable revenues from a strong portfolio of fixed rate contracts with major oil companies Total forward fixed rate revenues of USD.1 bn, > 0% of backlog from Statoil Weighted average remaining contract life of 5.0 years Strong sponsor in Teekay Corporation provides industry experience and contacts Net debt/ebitda of.5x LTM Market value of equity/enterprise value of ~50% Transaction highlights Broadly distributed transaction, with more than 100 investors in the book Fleet: Business overview Avg. contract duration: Forward revenues: World's largest operator of shuttle tankers # of vessels 0 36 Teekay Offshore Shuttle Tankers 0 shuttle tankers 32 owned chartered- in newbuildings Floating Production Storage & Offloading (FPSO) 3 owned FPSO Units Petrojarl Varg Cidade de Rio das Ostras Sevan Piranema Existing Newbuildings on order KWOT Transpetro PJMR/Viken Lauritzen Source: Clarkson Research Services, Platou, Company websites, Industry sources Floating Storage & Offloading (FSO) 5 Conventional Tankers 5 owned FSO Units 10 owned tankers 8 Aframaxes 2 lightering vessels 5.6 years.2 years 3.6 years 3.6 years USD 2.7 bn USD 0.9 bn USD 0.2 bn USD 0.3 bn Source: DNB Markets and Company information Source: DnB Markets
5 Disclaimer IMPORTANT/DISCLAIMER This note (the Note ) must be seen as marketing material and not as an investment recommendation within the meaning of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act of 2007 paragraph 3-10 and the Norwegian Securities Trading Regulation 2007/06/29 no The Note has been prepared by DNB Markets, a division of DNB Bank ASA, a Norwegian bank organized under the laws of the Kingdom of Norway (the Bank ), for information purposes only. The Note shall not be used for any unlawful or unauthorized purposes. The Bank, its affiliates, and any third-party providers, as well as their directors, officers, shareholders, employees or agents (individually, each a DNB Party ; collectively, DNB Parties ) do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or availability of the Note. DNB Parties are not responsible for any errors or omissions, regardless of the cause, nor for the results obtained from the use of the Note, nor for the security or maintenance of any data input by the user. The Note is provided on an as is basis. DNB PARTIES DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, FREEDOM FROM BUGS, SOFTWARE ERRORS OR DEFECTS, THAT THE NOTE S FUNCTIONING WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR THAT THE NOTE WILL OPERATE WITH ANY SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE CONFIGURATION. In no event shall DNB Parties be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary, compensatory, punitive, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees, or losses (including, without limitation, lost income or lost profits and opportunity costs) in connection with any use of the Note, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Any opinions expressed herein reflect the Bank s judgment at the time the Note was prepared and DNB Parties assume no obligation to update the Note in any form or format. The Note should not be relied on and is not a substitute for the skill, judgment and experience of the user, its management, employees, advisors and/or clients when making investment and other business decisions. No DNB Party is acting as fiduciary or investment advisor in connection with the dissemination of the Note. While the Note is based on information obtained from public sources that the Bank believes to be reliable, no DNB Party has performed an audit of, nor accepts any duty of due diligence or independent verification of, any information it receives. Confidentiality rules and internal rules restrict the exchange of information between different parts of the Bank and this may prevent employees of DNB Markets who are preparing the Note from utilizing or being aware of information available in DNB Markets/the Bank which may be relevant to the recipients of the Note. The Note is not an offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any investment strategy. Distribution of material like the Note is in certain jurisdictions restricted by law. Persons in possession of the Note should seek further guidance regarding such restrictions before distributing the Note. The Note is for clients only, and not for publication, and has been prepared for information purposes only by DNB Markets - a division of DNB Bank ASA registered in Norway with registration number NO (the Register of Business Enterprises) under supervision of the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet), Monetary Authority of Singapore, the Chilean Superintendent of Banks, and on a limited basis by the Financial Services Authority of UK. Information about DNB Markets can be found at dnb.no. Additional information for clients in Singapore The Note has been distributed by the Singapore branch of DNB Bank ASA. It is intended for general circulation and does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. You should seek advice from a financial adviser regarding the suitability of any product referred to in the Note, taking into account your specific financial objectives, financial situation or particular needs before making a commitment to purchase any such product. Recipients of the Note should note that, by virtue of their status as accredited investors or expert investors, the Singapore branch of DNB Bank ASA will be exempt from complying with certain compliance requirements under the Financial Advisers Act, Chapter 110 of Singapore (the FAA ), the Financial Advisers Regulations and associated regulations there under. In particular, it will be exempt from: - Section 27 of the FAA (which requires that there must be a reasonable basis for recommendations when making recommendations on investments). Please contact the Singapore branch of DNB Bank ASA at in respect of any matters arising from, or in connection with, the Note. We, the DNB group, our associates, officers and/or employees may have interests in any products referred to in the Note by acting in various roles including as distributor, holder of principal positions, adviser or lender. We, the DNB group, our associates, officers and/or employees may receive fees, brokerage or commissions for acting in those capacities. In addition, we, the DNB group, our associates, officers and/or employees may buy or sell products as principal or agent and may effect transactions which are not consistent with the information set out in the Note. Additional Information, including for Recipients in the In the United States: This note (the Note) is a market letter, as the term is defined in NASD Rule 2211, and, thus, does not constitute a research report within the meaning of U.S. securities laws and regulations, including, without limitation, SEC Rule 15a-6, NASD Rule 2711 and Regulation AC.
IT/Telecom på Oslo Børs Kristian Tunaal Aksjestrateg. Juni 2016
IT/Telecom på Oslo Børs Kristian Tunaal Aksjestrateg Juni 2016 IT/Telecom på Oslo Børs OSEBX sektor fordeling Juni 2016 Energy Financials Consumer Staples Telecommunications services Materials Consumer
More informationThe Norwegian High Yield Bond Market. Marine Finance Forum New York, Nov 9, 2010
The Norwegian High Yield Bond Market Marine Finance Forum New York, Nov 9, 2010 Highlights The international high yield bond markets are active with record issuance volumes and decreasing yields The traditional
More informationFearnley Securities. 28 th Annual Marine Money Week. New Issuance through the Norwegian Bond Market. June 2015
Fearnley Securities New Issuance through the Norwegian Bond Market 28 th Annual Marine Money Week June 215 IMPORTANT / DISCLAIMER: This presentation is prepared by Fearnley Securities, an Astrup Fearnley
More informationGemini Securitization Corp., LLC (As Of May 2014)
ABCP Portfolio Data: Gemini Securitization Corp., LLC (As Of May 2014) Primary Credit Analyst: Thomas G Dunn, New York (1) 212-438-1623; thomas.dunn@standardandpoors.com Surveillance Credit Analyst: Marc
More informationNorwegian high yield bond market and its applicability to Greek shipping
Norwegian high yield bond market and its applicability to Greek shipping Knut Eivind Haaland, Global head of Fixed Income Origination, DNB Markets Marine Money, Athens 14 October 2015 DNB Markets offers
More informationWorkshop B: Credit Spread Trends In The Energy Sector
Workshop B: Credit Spread Trends In The Energy Sector James West Director, FIOTC Product Management 26 November, 2014 Permission to reprint or distribute any content from this presentation requires the
More informationAEG Power Solutions Downgraded To 'CC' On Intended Debt Restructuring; Outlook Negative
Research Update: AEG Power Solutions Downgraded To 'CC' On Intended Debt Restructuring; Outlook Negative Primary Credit Analyst: Abigail Klimovich, CFA, London (44) 20-7176-3554; abigail.klimovich@standardandpoors.com
More informationJapan Housing Finance Agency Series S-1 To S-12 Structured Notes 'AAA (sf)' Ratings Affirmed
Japan Housing Finance Agency Series S-1 To S-12 Structured Notes '' s Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Toshiaki Shimizu, Tokyo (81) 3-4550-8302; toshiaki.shimizu@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact:
More informationAEG Power Solutions Downgraded To 'CCC-' On Heightened Risk Of Missing An Interest Payment; Outlook Negative
Research Update: AEG Power Solutions Downgraded To 'CCC-' On Heightened Risk Of Missing An Interest Payment; Outlook Negative Primary Credit Analyst: Abigail Klimovich, CFA, London (44) 20-7176-3554; abigail.klimovich@standardandpoors.com
More informationMBIA U.K. Insurance Ltd.
Primary Credit Analyst: David S Veno, Hightstown (1) 212-438-2108; david.veno@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Olga Ryabaya, New York (1) 212-438-3843; olga.ryabaya@standardandpoors.com Table
More informationRussia-Based EvrazHolding Finance And Sibmetinvest Rated 'B+', Unsecured Notes Rated 'B+'; Outlook Stable
November 24, 2011 Russia-Based EvrazHolding Finance And Sibmetinvest Rated 'B+', Unsecured Notes Rated 'B+'; Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Andrey Nikolaev, Paris (33) 1-4420-7329; andrey_nikolaev@standardandpoors.com
More informationPohjola Non-Life Insurance Downgraded To 'A+' After Government Support Review Of Pohjola Bank; Outlook Remains Negative
Research Update: Pohjola Non-Life Insurance Downgraded To 'A+' After Government Support Review Of Pohjola Bank; Outlook Remains Negative Primary Credit Analyst: Anna Glennmar, Stockholm (46) 8-440-5922;
More informationNorway and the housing market Housing market lunch, London, 10/4 2014 Senior Economist Kjersti Haugland, DNB Markets
Norway and the housing market Housing market lunch, London, 1/4 214 Senior Economist Kjersti Haugland, DNB Markets Norwegian home prices have risen strongly Higher purchasing power the major driver 3 Norway:
More informationResearch Update: Bermuda Long-Term Sovereign Rating Lowered To 'AA-' On Revised Rating Methodology; Outlook Stable.
December 29, 2011 Research Update: Bermuda Long-Term Sovereign Rating Lowered To 'AA-' On Revised Rating Methodology; Primary Credit Analyst: Nikola G Swann, Toronto (1) 416-507-2582;nikola_swann@standardandpoors.com
More informationSix Russian Real Estate Companies On CreditWatch Amid Higher Interest Rates, Weakening Demand, Sharp Ruble Depreciation
Research Update: Six Russian Real Estate Companies On CreditWatch Amid Higher Interest Rates, Weakening Demand, Sharp Ruble Depreciation Primary Credit Analyst: Anton Geyze, Moscow (7) 495-783-4134; anton.geyze@standardandpoors.com
More informationMarket Data Analysis - Pacific Life
Research Update: 'A+', Pacific LifeCorp 'BBB+' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Stable; New Senior Notes Rated 'BBB+' Primary Credit Analyst: Carmi Margalit, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-1000; carmi_margalit@standardandpoors.com
More informationKuwait Projects Co. (Holding) Affirmed At 'BBB-/A-3'; Outlook Stable
Research Update: Kuwait Projects Co. (Holding) Affirmed At 'BBB-/A-3'; Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Per Karlsson, Stockholm (46) 8-440-5927; per.karlsson@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact:
More informationElectricity Transmission System Operator TenneT's Hybrid Equity Content Revised To Intermediate; 'A-' Ratings Affirmed
Research Update: Electricity Transmission System Operator TenneT's Hybrid Equity Content Revised To Intermediate; 'A-' Ratings Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Beatrice de Taisne, CFA, London (44) 20-7176-3938;
More informationGCC Infrastructure Credit Quality
GCC Infrastructure Credit Quality Karim Nassif Associate Director Corporate and Infrastructure Ratings 18 February 2014 Permission to reprint or distribute any content from this presentation requires the
More informationSpanish Multi-Cedulas Rating Actions As Of Aug. 2, 2012
Spanish Multi-Cedulas Rating Actions As Of Aug. 2, 2012 Covered Bonds Frankfurt: Karlo S Fuchs, Analytical Manager, Frankfurt (49) 69-33-999-156; karlo_fuchs@standardandpoors.com Covered Bonds London:
More informationFibria Celulose S.A. Upgraded To 'BB+ From 'BB' On Debt Reduction, Outlook Stable
Research Update: Fibria Celulose S.A. Upgraded To 'BB+ From 'BB' On Debt Reduction, Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Diego H Ocampo, Buenos Aires (54) 114-891-2124; diego_ocampo@standardandpoors.com
More informationNorthStar Education Finance Inc. Series 2006-A Ratings Affirmed
NorthStar Education Finance Inc. Series 2006-A Ratings Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Ronald G Burt, New York (1) 212-438-4011; ronald.burt@standardandpoors.com Analytical Manager--Term ABS: Frank J
More informationFour Ratings Raised From GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables Funding L.L.C.; 10 Ratings Affirmed
Four s Raised From GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables Funding L.L.C.; 10 s Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Srabani C Chandra-Lal, New York (1) 212-438-5036; srabani.chandra-lal@standardandpoors.com Secondary
More informationS&P Takes Rating Actions On Section 15 Bonds Issued By Various Danish Mortgage Banks
S&P Takes Rating Actions On Section 15 Bonds Issued By Various Danish Mortgage Banks Primary Credit Analyst: Casper R Andersen, London (44) 20-7176-6757; casper.andersen@standardandpoors.com Secondary
More informationExamining Yield Strategies Through S&P Municipal Bond Indices
Examining Yield Strategies Through S&P Municipal Bond Indices CONTRIBUTORS James J.R. Rieger Global Head Fixed Income Indices james.rieger@spdji.com Tyler Cling Senior Manager Fixed Income Indices tyler.cling@spdji.com
More informationResearch Update: DNB Bank ASA Ratings Affirmed At 'A+/A-1' On Bank Criteria Change; Outlook Stable. Table Of Contents
December 1, 2011 Research Update: DNB Bank ASA Ratings Affirmed At 'A+/A-1' On Bank Criteria Change; Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Alexander Ekbom, Stockholm (46) 8-440-59 11;alexander_ekbom@standardandpoors.com
More informationBertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA's Hybrid Equity Content Revised To "Intermediate"; 'BBB+/A-2' Ratings Affirmed
Research Update: Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA's Hybrid Equity Content Revised To "Intermediate"; 'BBB+/A-2' Ratings Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Florence Devevey, Madrid (34) 91-788-7236; florence.devevey@standardandpoors.com
More informationSelective Insurance Group Inc. And Operating Companies Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Revised To Negative
Research Update: Selective Insurance Group Inc. And Operating Companies Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Revised To Primary Credit Analyst: David S Veno, New York (1) 212-438-2108; david_veno@standardandpoors.com
More informationDelta Lloyd Ratings Lowered To 'A-'; Still On CreditWatch Negative
Research Update: Delta Lloyd Ratings Lowered To 'A-'; Still On CreditWatch Negative Primary Credit Analyst: Tatiana Grineva, London (44) 20-7176-7061; tatiana.grineva@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact:
More informationResearch Update: Ratings On The Republic Of Iceland Placed On Watch Negative After The Electorate Rejects Icesave Agreement A Second Time
April 13, 2011 Research Update: Ratings On The Republic Of Iceland Placed On Watch Negative After The Electorate Rejects Icesave Agreement A Second Time Primary Credit Analyst: Eileen X Zhang, CFA, London
More informationCodelco Rating Outlook Revised To Negative On Lower Copper Prices, 'AA-' Rating Affirmed
Research Update: Codelco Rating Outlook Revised To Negative On Lower Copper Prices, 'AA-' Rating Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Diego H Ocampo, Sao Paulo (55) 11-3039-9769; diego.ocampo@standardandpoors.com
More informationSpain-Based IT Service Provider Amadeus IT Holding Rating Raised To 'BBB/A-2' On Strong Financials, Outlook Stable
Research Update: Spain-Based IT Service Provider Amadeus IT Holding Rating Raised To 'BBB/A-2' On Strong Financials, Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Stefan Kirschner, Frankfurt (49) 69-33-999-281;
More informationIncome Inequality And State Tax Revenue Trends
Income Inequality And State Tax Revenue Trends Gabe Petek, CFA Managing Director U.S. Public Finance August 2015 Permission to reprint or distribute any content from this presentation requires the prior
More informationRating Research Services
Rating Research Services Media Release: Ratings On Taiwan Mobile Co. Ltd. Affirmed On Sustainable Market Position; Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Anne Kuo, CFA; (886) 2 8722-5829; anne.kuo@taiwanratings.com.tw
More informationAEG Power Solutions Downgraded To 'CCC+' On Weak Earnings And Delays In Customer Payments; Outlook Negative
Research Update: AEG Power Solutions Downgraded To 'CCC+' On Weak Earnings And Delays In Customer Payments; Outlook Negative Primary Credit Analyst: Abigail Klimovich, CFA, London (44) 20-7176-3554; abigail_klimovich@standardandpoors.com
More informationInsurer Mapfre Ratings Raised To 'A' On Spain Upgrade; Outlook Stable
Research Update: Insurer Mapfre Ratings Raised To 'A' On Spain Upgrade; Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Marco Sindaco, London (44) 20-7176-7095; marco.sindaco@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact:
More informationLong-Term Rating On Heartland Bank Ltd. Raised To 'BBB'; Outlook Negative
Research Update: Long-Term Rating On Heartland Bank Ltd. Raised To 'BBB'; Outlook Negative Primary Credit Analyst: Nico N DeLange, Sydney (61) 2-9255-9887; nico.delange@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact:
More informationSukuk Liquidity Trends
PRACTICE ESSENTIALS SUKUK 21 GLOBAL Liquidity Trends CONTRIBUTOR Michele Leung Associate Director, Fixed Income Indices michele.leung@spdji.com While global sukuk issuance declined by 13% in 213, the liquidity
More informationishares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB) Summary Description Historical prices (1 year) RATINGS* DIAMONDS* ETFG RISK RATING 4.
ishares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB) Tearsheet as of 7:31 pm, April 26, 2014. Summary RATINGS* DIAMONDS* ETFG RISK RATING 4.96 Description ishares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond
More informationResearch Update: Klabin Ratings Raised To 'BB+' On Improving Financial Profile. Table Of Contents
December 8, 2010 Research Update: Klabin Ratings Raised To 'BB+' On Improving Financial Profile Primary Credit Analyst: Reginaldo Takara, Sao Paulo (55) 11 3039-9740;reginaldo_takara@standardandpoors.com
More informationA Closer Look at Interest Rate Floors
A Closer Look at Interest Rate Floors CONTRIBUTOR Vishal Arora Director Global Index Research & Design vishal.arora@spdji.com Currently, there is much debate in the market surrounding if and when interest
More informationPolish TV Operator TVN S.A. And Parent Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Positive On Announced Acquisition By Scripps
Research Update: Polish TV Operator TVN S.A. And Parent Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Positive On Announced Acquisition By Scripps Primary Credit Analyst: Florence Devevey, Madrid (34) 91-788-7236; florence.devevey@standardandpoors.com
More informationBanco Mercantil do Brasil S.A. Global Scale 'BB-/B' And National Scale 'bra-' Ratings Affirmed
Research Update: Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.A. Global Scale 'BB-/B' And National Scale 'bra-' Ratings Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Vitor Garcia, Sao Paulo (55) 11-3039-9725; vitor_garcia@standardandpoors.com
More informationMethodology: Business Risk/Financial Risk Matrix Expanded
Criteria Corporates General: Methodology: Business Risk/Financial Risk Matrix Expanded Criteria Officer: Mark Puccia, Managing Director, New York (1) 212-438-7233; mark.puccia@standardandpoors.com Table
More informationTen Japanese Insurers Downgraded; Outlooks On Two Other Insurers Revised Down To Stable Following Downgrade Of Japan
Ten Japanese Insurers Downgraded; Outlooks On Two Other Insurers Revised Down To Stable Following Primary Credit Analyst: Reina Tanaka, Tokyo (81) 3-4550-8587; reina.tanaka@standardandpoors.com Secondary
More informationChina Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
Primary Credit Analyst: Connie Wong, Singapore (65) 6239-6353; connie_wong@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Philip P Chung, CFA, Singapore (65) 6239-6343; philip_chung@standardandpoors.com Table
More informationInteractive Brokers LLC
Summary: Interactive Brokers LLC Primary Credit Analyst: Clayton D Montgomery, New York (1) 212-438-5079; clayton.montgomery@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Robert B Hoban, New York (1) 212-438-7385;
More informationDuke Energy International Geracao Paranapanema 'BBB-' Global And 'braaa' National Scale Ratings Affirmed
Research Update: Duke Energy International Geracao Paranapanema 'BBB-' Global And 'braaa' National Scale Ratings Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Sergio Fuentes, Buenos Aires (54) 114-891-2131; sergio.fuentes@standardandpoors.com
More informationCredit Ratings from S&P
Credit Ratings from S&P 2010 Marine Money Conference Philip Baggaley Managing Director Standard & Poor s Funmi Afonja Director Standard & Poor s November 9, 2010 Copyright 2010 Standard & Poor s Financial
More informationUBI Banca Ratings Lowered To 'BBB-/A-3' On Heightened Economic And Industry Risks In Italy; Outlook Negative
Research Update: UBI Banca Ratings Lowered To 'BBB-/A-3' On Heightened Economic And Industry Risks In Italy; Outlook Negative Analytical Group Contact: Financial Institutions Ratings Europe; FIG_Europe@standardandpoors.com
More informationIceland-Based Non-Life Insurer Tryggingamidstodin Ratings Affirmed at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable
Research Update: Iceland-Based Non-Life Insurer Tryggingamidstodin Ratings Affirmed at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Anna Glennmar, Milan (39) 02-72111-252; anna.glennmar@standardandpoors.com
More informationFour Subsidiaries Of Covea Assigned Ratings On High Integration Within Group; Outlook Stable
Research Update: Four Subsidiaries Of Covea Assigned Ratings On High Integration Within Group; Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Gwenaelle Gibert, Paris (33) 1-4420-6693; gwenaelle.gibert@standardandpoors.com
More informationLear Corp.'s Recovery Rating Profile
Recovery Report: Lear Corp.'s Recovery Rating Profile Primary Credit Analyst: Lawrence Orlowski, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-1000; lawrence_orlowski@standardandpoors.com Recovery Analyst: Greg Maddock, New
More informationA Financial Analysis of Energies and Gas Pipelines
Research Update: Interconexion Electrica S.A. E.S.P. (ISA) 'BBB' Credit Rating Affirmed, Outlook Remains Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Maria del Sol S Gonzalez, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-4443; maria.gonzalezcosio@standardandpoors.com
More informationChina Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
December 30, 2010 China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Primary Credit Analyst: Eunice Tan, Hong Kong (852) 2533 3553; eunice_tan@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Ryan Tsang, CFA, Hong Kong (852) 2533-3532;
More informationCentral Texas Regional Mobility Authority; Toll Roads Bridges
Summary: Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority; Toll Roads Bridges Primary Credit Analyst: Todd R Spence, Dallas (1) 214-871-1424; todd.spence@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Peter V Murphy,
More informationResearch Update: Belgian Community of Flanders Outlook Revised To Negative After Same Action On Sovereign; 'AA+' Rating Affirmed.
December 15, 2010 Research Update: Belgian Community of Flanders Outlook Revised To Negative After Same Action On Sovereign; 'AA+' Rating Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Bertrand de Dianous, Paris (33)
More informationLake Oswego, Oregon; Water/Sewer
Summary: Lake Oswego, Oregon; Water/Sewer Primary Credit Analyst: Aaron Lee, San Francisco (1) 415-371-5066; aaron.lee@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Tim Tung, San Francisco (415) 371-5041; tim.tung@standardandpoors.com
More informationOCEAN YIELD AS Pareto Offshore Conference. 13 September 2012
OCEAN YIELD AS Pareto Offshore Conference 13 September 2012 Ocean Yield AS A new shipping company established in Q1 2012 Portfolio of oil-service assets with long-term charters Balance sheet Q2 2012: $
More informationRating Actions Taken On Several Eurozone Corporate And Infrastructure Entities Following Eurozone Sovereign Actions
January 17, 2012 Rating Taken On Several Eurozone Corporate And Infrastructure Entities Following Eurozone Sovereign Primary Credit Analyst: Andreas Kindahl, Stockholm (46) 8-440-5907; andreas_kindahl@standardandpoors.com
More informationDLR Kredit's General Capital Centre Covered Bond Issuances Assigned 'AAA/A-1+' Ratings; Outlook Stable
DLR Kredit's General Capital Centre Covered Bond Issuances Assigned 'AAA/A-1+' Ratings; Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Casper R Andersen, London (44) 20-7176-6757; casper_andersen@standardandpoors.com
More informationStandard & Poor's Base-Case Scenario. Related Criteria And Research
Summary: Valeo S.A. Primary Credit Analyst: Vincent Gusdorf, CFA, Paris (33) 1-4420-6667; vincent.gusdorf@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Barbara Castellano, Milan (39) 02-72111-253; barbara.castellano@standardandpoors.com
More informationGuide to the Dow Jones Corporate Bond Index
Guide to the Dow Jones Corporate Bond Index Contents 01. Introduction...3 02. Key Features...3 2.1 Base Date and Base Value...3 2.2 Calculation...3 2.3 Methodology...3 2.4 Dissemination...4 2.5 Weighting...4
More informationResearch Update: Banco Monex S.A. Rated Global Scale 'BB+/B', National Scale 'mxa+/mxa-1' Rating Affirmed. Table Of Contents
May 17, 2012 Research Update: Banco Monex S.A. Rated Global Scale 'BB+/B', National Scale 'mxa+/mxa-1' Rating Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Arturo Sanchez, Mexico City (52) 55-5081-4468;arturo_sanchez@standardandpoors.com
More informationGuardian Life Insurance, Core Operating Subsidiaries 'AA+' Ratings Affirmed On Criteria Review, Outlook Negative
Research Update: Guardian Life Insurance, Core Operating Subsidiaries 'AA+' Ratings Affirmed On Criteria Review, Outlook Negative Primary Credit Analyst: Neal I Freedman, New York (1) 212-438-1274; neal.freedman@standardandpoors.com
More informationIslamic Development Bank 'AAA/A-1+' Ratings Affirmed On Criteria Revision; Outlook Stable
Research Update: Islamic Development Bank 'AAA/A-1+' Ratings Affirmed On Criteria Revision; Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Dima B Jardaneh, Dubai (971) 4-372-7154; Dima_Jardaneh@standardandpoors.com
More informationBusiness Development Bank of Canada 'AAA' Rating Affirmed On Continuing Federal Government Support
Research Update: Business Development Bank of Canada 'AAA' Rating Affirmed On Continuing Federal Government Support Primary Credit Analyst: Bhavini Patel, CFA, Toronto (1) 416-507-2558; bhavini.patel@standardandpoors.com
More informationMolibdenos y Metales 'BBB-' Rating Affirmed On Improving Leverage, Outlook Still Stable
Research Update: Molibdenos y Metales 'BBB-' Rating Affirmed On Improving Leverage, Outlook Still Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Diego H Ocampo, Buenos Aires (54) 114-891-2124; diego.ocampo@standardandpoors.com
More informationNationale Borg Group Outlook Revised To Developing On Uncertainties Related To Sale News; 'A-' Ratings Affirmed
Research Update: Nationale Borg Group Outlook Revised To Developing On Uncertainties Related To Sale News; 'A-' Ratings Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Thomas Benhamou, London (44) 20-7176-3216; thomas.benhamou@standardandpoors.com
More informationHealth Care Service Corp. Outlook Revised To Negative From Stable; Ratings Affirmed
Research Update: Health Care Service Corp. Outlook Revised To Negative From Stable; Ratings Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Neal I Freedman, New York (1) 212-438-1274; neal.freedman@standardandpoors.com
More informationEspírito Santo Centrais Elétricas S.A. 'BB+' Global Scale And 'braa+' National Scale Ratings Affirmed, Outlook Stable
Research Update: Espírito Santo Centrais Elétricas S.A. 'BB+' Global Scale And 'braa+' National Scale Ratings Affirmed, Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Alejandro Gomez Abente, Sao Paulo (55) 11-3039-9741;
More informationRising cost of health care and creditworthiness in the G-20 sovereigns
Finance and health: Worldwide trends Rising cost of health care and creditworthiness in the G-20 sovereigns Nuffield Trust - Health Policy Summit 2013 Marko Mršnik, Director Sovereign Ratings Europe Wotton
More informationSul America Upgraded To 'BBB-' And Sul America Companhia Nacional de Seguros To 'BBB+' Under New Criteria Review
Research Update: Sul America Upgraded To 'BBB-' And Sul America Companhia Nacional de Seguros To 'BBB+' Under New Criteria Review Primary Credit Analyst: Suzane M Iamamoto, Sao Paulo (55) 11-3039-9728;
More informationASR Nederland NV Assigned 'BBB+' Rating; Ratings On Core Insurance Operations Affirmed; Outlook Stable
Research Update: ASR Nederland NV Assigned 'BBB+' Rating; Ratings On Core Insurance Operations Affirmed; Primary Credit Analyst: Oliver Herbert, London (44) 20-7176-7054; oliver.herbert@standardandpoors.com
More informationResearch Update: Danish Mortgage Bank DLR Kredit A/S Assigned 'BBB+/A-2' Ratings. Table Of Contents
May 31, 2012 Research Update: Danish Mortgage Bank DLR Kredit A/S Assigned 'BBB+/A-2' Ratings Primary Credit Analyst: Per Tornqvist, Stockholm (46) 8-440-5904;per_tornqvist@standardandpoors.com Secondary
More informationLargest South African Non-Life Insurer, Santam Ltd., Assigned 'A-' Long-Term And 'zaaa' National Scale Ratings
Research Update: Largest South African Non-Life Insurer, Santam Ltd., Assigned 'A-' Long-Term And 'zaaa' National Scale Ratings Primary Credit Analyst: Neil Gosrani, London (44) 20-7176-7112; neil_gosrani@standardandpoors.com
More informationGerman Utility RWE Downgraded To 'BBB-/A-3'; Outlook Negative
Research Update: German Utility RWE Downgraded To 'BBB-/A-3'; Outlook Negative Primary Credit Analyst: Vittoria Ferraris, Milan (39) 02-72111-207; vittoria.ferraris@spglobal.com Secondary Contact: Tobias
More informationResidential Real Estate Company Deutsche Wohnen 'BBB+' Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Negative On Conwert Takeover Offer
Research Update: Residential Real Estate Company Deutsche Wohnen 'BBB+' Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Negative On Conwert Takeover Offer Primary Credit Analyst: Marie-Aude Vialle, London (44) 20-7176-3655;
More informationOverview of Takaful Insurance from a credit perspective
Overview of Takaful Insurance from a credit perspective Ali Karakuyu Associate Director Financial Institutions Ratings Istanbul 13 November 2012 Copyright 2011 Standard & Poor s Financial Services LLC,
More informationSNS REAAL Insurance Operations (SRIO) On Watch Developing After Announced Sale News
Research Update: SNS REAAL Insurance Operations (SRIO) On Watch Developing After Announced Sale News Primary Credit Analyst: Mark D Nicholson, London (44) 20-7176-7991; mark.nicholson@standardandpoors.com
More informationRBS Citizens Financial Group Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Remains Negative; Stand-Alone Credit Profile Lowered To 'a-'
Research Update: RBS Citizens Financial Group Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Remains Negative; Stand-Alone Credit Profile Lowered To 'a-' Primary Credit Analyst: Barbara Duberstein, New York (1) 212-438-5656;
More informationStandard & Poor's Puts Ratings On Eurozone Sovereigns On CreditWatch With Negative Implications
December 5, 2011 Standard & Poor's Puts Ratings On Eurozone Sovereigns On CreditWatch With Negative Implications Primary Credit Analysts: Moritz Kraemer, Frankfurt (49) 69-33-99-9249; moritz_kraemer@standardandpoors.com
More informationR.V.I. Guaranty Co. Ltd. And Subsidiaries 'BBB' Ratings Affirmed After Insurance Criteria Change; The Outlook Is Stable
Research Update: R.V.I. Guaranty Co. Ltd. And Subsidiaries 'BBB' Ratings Affirmed After Insurance Criteria Change; The Outlook Is Stable Primary Credit Analyst: David S Veno, New York (1) 212-438-2108;
More informationIntroduction to the Nordic Non-Investment Grade Corporate Bond Market
Introduction to the Nordic Non-Investment Grade Corporate Bond Market Paul Gregory Head of Corporate Origination, Debt Capital Markets, Danske Bank 21 October 213 Credit Market Backdrop Still Attractive
More informationSirius International Group Outlook Revised To Stable On Plans To Retain Its Strategy Post Acquisition; Ratings Affirmed
Research Update: Sirius International Group Outlook Revised To Stable On Plans To Retain Its Strategy Post Acquisition; Ratings Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Anvar Gabidullin, CFA, London (44) 20-7176-7047;
More informationThree Spanish Government-Related Entities Upgraded To 'BBB/A-2' Following Similar Sovereign Action; Outlook Stable
Research Update: Three Spanish Government-Related Entities Upgraded To 'BBB/A-2' Following Similar Sovereign Action; Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analysts: Ines Olondriz, Madrid (34) 91-788-7202; ines.olondriz@standardandpoors.com
More informationIcelandic Utility Landsvirkjun Outlook Revised To Stable After Similar Action On Iceland; 'BB/B' Ratings Affirmed
Research Update: Icelandic Utility Landsvirkjun Outlook Revised To Stable After Similar Action On Iceland; Primary Credit Analyst: Alf Stenqvist, Stockholm (46) 8-440-5925; alf.stenqvist@standardandpoors.com
More informationSPDR Nuveen S&P High Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HYMB) Summary. Description. Historical prices (1 year) RATINGS* DIAMONDS* ETFG RISK RATING 2.
SPDR Nuveen S&P High Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HYMB) Tearsheet as of 11:59 am, April 28, 2014. Summary RATINGS* DIAMONDS* ETFG RISK RATING 2.80 Description SPDR Nuveen S&P High Yield Municipal Bond ETF
More informationResearch Update: Iceland-Based Utility Landsvirkjun Rating Raised To 'BB+' On Improved Stand-Alone Credit Profile; Outlook Negative.
October 20, 2010 Research Update: Iceland-Based Utility Landsvirkjun Rating Raised To 'BB+' On Improved Stand-Alone Credit Primary Credit Analyst: Andreas Kindahl, Stockholm (46) 8-440-5907;andreas_kindahl@standardandpoors.com
More informationPEMEX Stand-Alone Credit Profile Revised To 'bb+' From 'bbb-' On Weaker Financial Metrics; Ratings Affirmed
Research Update: PEMEX Stand-Alone Credit Profile Revised To 'bb+' From 'bbb-' On Weaker Financial Metrics; Ratings Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Marcela Duenas, Mexico City (52) 55-5081-4437; marcela.duenas@standardandpoors.com
More informationDanish Bank DLR Kredit Affirmed At 'BBB+/A-2'; Junior Subordinated Debt Downgraded To 'BB'; Outlook Remains Stable
Research Update: Danish Bank DLR Kredit Affirmed At 'BBB+/A-2'; Junior Subordinated Debt Downgraded To 'BB'; Outlook Remains Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Sean Cotten, Stockholm (46) 8-440-5928; sean.cotten@standardandpoors.com
More informationCore Entities Of German Insurance Group W&W Affirmed At 'A-' On Improved Enterprise Risk Management; Outlook Stable
Research Update: Core Entities Of German Insurance Group W&W Affirmed At 'A-' On Improved Enterprise Risk Primary Credit Analysts: Silke Longoni, Frankfurt (49) 69-33-999-195; silke.longoni@standardandpoors.com
More informationU.K. Broadcaster ITV Upgraded To 'BBB-/A-3' On Expected Solid Credit Metrics, Moderate Financial Policy; Outlook Stable
Research Update: U.K. Broadcaster ITV Upgraded To 'BBB-/A-3' On Expected Solid Credit Metrics, Moderate Financial Policy; Outlook Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Patrizia D'Amico, Milan (39) 02-72111-206;
More informationAN INSIDE LOOK AT S&P MILA 40
DID YOU KNOW? This article originally appeared in the Summer 2013 edition of INSIGHTS, a quarterly publication from S&P DJI, and summarizes key aspects of the S&P MILA 40 Index originally featured in Benchmarking
More informationStandard & Poor s View on the Danish Mortgage Sector
Standard & Poor s View on the Danish Mortgage Sector Focus on funding and liquidity Alexander Ekbom, Associate Director Sean Cotten, Director Financial Institutions Ratings Apr. 4, 2014 Permission to reprint
More informationInternational Finance Corp. 'AAA/A-1+' Rating Affirmed; Outlook Remains Stable
Research Update: International Finance Corp. 'AAA/A-1+' Rating Affirmed; Outlook Remains Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Elie Heriard Dubreuil, London (44) 207-176-7302; elie.heriard.dubreuil@standardandpoors.com
More informationResearch Update: Russia-Based HMS Hydraulic Machines & Systems Group Assigned 'BB-' Corporate Credit Rating; Outlook Stable.
June 16, 2011 Research Update: Russia-Based HMS Hydraulic Machines & Systems Group Assigned 'BB-' Corporate Credit Primary Credit Analyst: Antoine Cornu, Paris (33) 1-4420-6796;antoine_cornu@standardandpoors.com
More informationOutlooks On Six Insurance Groups Revised To Stable From Negative After Outlook On U.S. Revised To Stable
Outlooks On Six Insurance Groups Revised To Stable From Negative After Outlook On U.S. Revised To Stable Primary Credit Analyst: Rodney A Clark, FSA, New York (1) 212-438-7245; rodney.clark@standardandpoors.com
More informationGuggenheim Investments. European High-Yield and Bank Loan Market Overview
Guggenheim Investments European High-Yield and Bank Loan Market Overview August 2015 European High-Yield & Bank Loan Market Overview Please see disclosures and legal notice at end of document. 2 August
More informationHealthcare Support (North Staffs) Finance Outlook Revised To Stable On Operating Risk; 'BBB-' Issue Ratings Affirmed
Research Update: Healthcare Support (North Staffs) Finance Outlook Revised To Stable On Operating Risk; 'BBB-' Issue Ratings Affirmed Primary Credit Analyst: Manuel Dusina, London (44) 20-7176-5530; manuel.dusina@standardandpoors.com
More information