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| Abstract: | The 'BB' ratings on Iceland-based 100% state-owned utility Landsvirkjun reflect Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' opinion that there is a "very high" likelihood that the Republic of Iceland (foreign currency BBB-/Negative/A-3; local currency BBB+/Negative/A-2) would provide timely and sufficient extraordinary support to Landsvirkjun in the event of financial distress. Standard&Poor's assesses Landsvirkjun's stand-alone credit profile at 'B-'. In accordance with our criteria for government-related entities (GREs), our view of a "very high" likelihood of extraordinary government support is based on our assessment of Landsvirkjun's: "Very important" role, given Landsvirkjun's dominant position as the incumbent power company and 64% owner and monopoly system operator of the national transmission grid; its strategic importance to the Icelandic economy; and its central
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| Brief Excerpt: | RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Landsvirkjun Publication date: 02-Jul-2009 Primary Credit Analyst: Karin Erlander, London (44) 20-7176-3584; karin_erlander@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Mark Schindele, Stockholm...
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| Report Type: | Summary
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| Ticker: | 1000Z@IR
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| Issuer: | Landsvirkjun
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| GICS: | Electric Utilities (55101010)
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| Sector: | Global Issuers
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| Country: | Iceland
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| Region: | Europe, Middle East, Africa
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A "very high" likelihood of timely and sufficient extraordinary support from Landsvirkjun's owners, the Republic of Iceland, in case of financial distress. Dominant position in the Icelandic electricity market as the largest generator and the ...
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