Ratings represent an evaluation of credit worthiness, conducted by independent financial analysis firms. Credit ratings and research can help investors assess marketplace value and degree of investment risk.
Standard & Poor's (S&P), anda Moody's are leading global credit rating, research and risk analysis companies. Their highest long-term rating is Aaa and the lowest is C. Moody's uses numerical modifiers (1, 2, 3) in each rating classification while S&P uses plus and minus signs.
Short-term ratings by these agencies assess the ability of the company to repay short-term debt obligations. A1/P1 ratings (highest short-term rating) by Moody's and S&P respectively, indicate a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations; A02/P2 indicates satisfactory ability and A3/P3 indicates adequate ability to meet the short-term financial liabilities.
For further information on Moody's rating definitions and criteria please visit their corporate website at: www.moodys.com. For information on Standard & Poor's rating system visit their corporate website at: www.standardandpoors.com
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Moody’s |
Standard & Poor’s |
| Rating |
B1 |
BB+ |
| Outlook |
Outlook Positive |
Outlook pOSITIVE |
| Last Rating change |
February 2018 |
July 2018 |
| Analysts |
Carlos Winzer |
Panagiotis Paliakoudis |
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