| Abstract: | MOSCOW (Standard&Poor's) July 31, 2007--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it raised its long-term corporate credit and Russian national scale ratings on electricity and heat generator Mosenergo (AO) to 'BB/ruAA' from 'B/ruA-'. Both ratings were removed from CreditWatch, where they were placed with positive implications on Dec. 22, 2006, following Mosenergo shareholders' approval of a share issue to Russian gas utility OAO Gazprom (BBB/Stable/--). The outlook is stable. "The upgrade reflects improvement in Mosenergo's regulatory environment; stronger financial performance; and completion of the Russian ruble 60.7 billion equity increase, which improved the company's capital structure and liquidity position," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Eugene Korovin. "The higher level of potential support from and operational benefits
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| Brief Excerpt: | RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Russian Energy Utility Mosenergo (AO) Lifted To '##/ruAA'; Off Watch; Outlook Stable Publication date: 31-Jul-2007 MOSCOW (Standard & Poor's) July 31, 2007--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that...
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| Report Type: | News
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| Ticker: | MSNG@RU
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| Issuer: | Mosenergo (AO)
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| GICS: | Electric Utilities (55101010)
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| Sector: | Corporations, Electric, Energy, Gas, Global Issuers, Metals & Mining, Utilities
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| Country: | Russia
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| Region: | Europe, Middle East, Africa
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