Report title: Fortis Bank SA/NV's CASHES Instruments 'BB' Issue Rating Affirmed; Removed From CreditWatch Developing
from S&P Credit Research
1020 word report published Sep 15, 2009

Price $100.00 available for immediate download
Report Overview
 
Search Inside
 
About S&P Credit Research

Abstract: PARIS (Standard&Poor's) Sept. 15, 2009--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it affirmed the 'BB' issue rating on the convertible and subordinated hybrid equity-linked securities (CASHES) of Fortis Bank SA/NV (Fortis Bank, AA-/Negative/A-1+). We removed the rating from CreditWatch with developing implications where it was placed on May 29, 2009. The affirmation reflects our understanding that the bank does not expect to amend the terms and conditions of the CASHES in the foreseeable future. As a consequence, current contractual terms of the CASHES hold and remain linked to the creditworthiness of Fortis N.V. and Fortis SA/NV (both rated BBB-/Stable/A-3, together Fortis, Fortis Bank's previous shareholder). As an example of this link, interest payments on the CASHES are

Brief Excerpt: RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Fortis Bank SA/NV's CASHES Instruments '##' Issue Rating Affirmed; Removed From CreditWatch Developing Publication date: 15-Sep-2009 Primary Credit Analyst: Sylvie Dalmaz, Paris (33) 1-4420-6682; sylvie_dalmaz@standardandpoo...

Report Type: Ratings Action
Ticker: 1215Z@NA
Issuer: Fortis Bank SA/NV
GICS: Regional Banks (40101015)
Sector: Global Issuers, Public Finance, Structured Finance
Country: Belgium
Region: United States
Free Sample: Click Here to Download
Format:
HTML HTML


Enter the keyword(s) which you would like to search for within this document and click "Search"  

Also from S&P Credit Research

Price: $100.00



  Can't Decide?

Purchasing premium research sight unseen can be intimidating. At Alacra we want you to know what you are getting. Visit our FAQ or ask our Customer Service Team any questions about the report you are considering purchasing.