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(Impsat; not rated) and the strategy of matching GC Impsat's assets with those of GC Impsat's indirect owner, Global Crossing Ltd. (GCL). Impsat is exposed to very volatile economies in Latin America and a very competitive core business, both of which create uncertainties about the ability of its operating subsidiaries to generate and upstream cash flow. We also expect Impsat to be challenged financially until its growth strategy bears fruit and the company becomes consistently net cash flow positive. 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