Report title: Research Update: Ratings On Iceland-Based Utility Landsvirkjun On CreditWatch Negative Due To Weak Liquidity And Business Outlook
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Abstract: On May 8, 2009, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services placed its 'BBB-' long-term and 'A-3' short-term foreign and local currency corporate credit ratings on Iceland-based utility Landsvirkjun on CreditWatch with negative implications. The CreditWatch placement reflects Standard&Poor's opinion of deterioration in Landsvirkjun's stand-alone credit profile because of a weakening in Landsvirkjun's liquidity and business outlook as well as uncertainties about the ability and willingness of the Icelandic state to provide timely financial support if necessary. Our concerns about Landsvirkjun's liquidity include: the funding sources for Landsvirkjun's short-term debt service requirements are uncertain; access to capital markets is limited; a credit support agreement (CSA) counterparty could require Landsvirkjun to post more collateral; and Landsvirkjun's cash resources have declined following

Brief Excerpt: RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Ratings On Iceland-Based Utility Landsvirkjun On CreditWatch Negative Due To Weak Liquidity And Business Outlook Publication date: 08-May-2009 Primary Credit Analyst: Karin Erlander, London...

Report Type: Research Update
Ticker: 1000Z@IR
Issuer: Landsvirkjun
GICS: Electric Utilities (55101010)
Sector: Global Issuers
Country: Iceland
Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa
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