| Abstract: | MADRID (Standard&Poor's) Dec. 3, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it has raised its long-term corporate credit rating on Czech Republic-based integrated fixed and mobile telecommunications operator Telefónica O2 Czech Republic a.s. to 'A-' from 'BBB+'. The outlook is stable. "The upgrade is attributable to the company's strong operating performance and prudent financial policy," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Leandro De Torres Zabala. It also follows the upgrade of 69.4% majority shareholder, Telefonica S.A. (A-/Stable/A-2), which is seen as a strategic shareholder, with de facto control over the Czech subsidiary's business strategy, financial policy, and treasury functions (cash pooling). The revised rating reflects the operator's stand-alone creditworthiness, based on healthy domestic growth in mobile, fixed
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| Brief Excerpt: | RESEARCH Ratings Definitions TelefA¦nica O2 Czech Republic a.s. Upgraded To 'A-', In Line With Parent; Outlook Stable Publication date: 03-Dec-2008 Primary Credit Analyst: Leandro De Torres Zabala, Madrid (34) 91-389-6965; leandro_detorreszabala@standar...
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| Report Type: | Ratings Action
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| Ticker: | SPTT@CP
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| Issuer: | Telefonica O2 Czech Republic a.s.
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| GICS: | Integrated Telecommunication Services (50101020)
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| Sector: | Corporations, Global Issuers, Telecommunications & Cable
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| Country: | Czech Republic
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| Region: | Europe, Middle East, Africa
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