Report title: Research Update: Tate&Lyle Outlook To Negative On Weakened Financial Metrics; 'BBB' Long-Term Rating Affirmed
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Abstract: On Aug. 12, 2008, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook to negative from stable on U.K.-based cereal sweetener, starch, and sugar manufacturer Tate&Lyle PLC. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'BBB' long-term corporate credit rating on Tate&Lyle. The short-term corporate credit rating was lowered to 'A-3' from 'A-2' as a result of the outlook revision. The outlook revision reflects the deterioration of the company's financial metrics as evidenced by Tate&Lyle's adjusted debt to EBITDA of 3.8x in fiscal 2008, a ratio that is weak for the rating level. At March 31, 2008, reported net debt increased by £141 million (or 16%) to £1.041 billion. The fiscal year to March

Brief Excerpt: RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Tate & Lyle Outlook To Negative On Weakened Financial Metrics; '###' Long-Term Rating Affirmed Publication date: 12-Aug-2008 Primary Credit Analyst: Diego Festa, London (44) 20-7176-3899;...

Report Type: Research Update
Ticker: TATE@LN
Issuer: Tate&Lyle PLC
GICS: Packaged Foods & Meats (30202030)
Sector: Consumer Products, Corporations, Global Issuers
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa
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