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2009-10-30:
Name Date
William Lyon Senior Notes Downgraded To 'D' After Discounted Repurchases; Corporate Credit Rating Put On Watch Pos William Lyon Senior Notes Downgraded To 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions William Lyon Senior Notes Downgraded To 'D' After Discounted Repurchases; Corporate Credit Rating Put On Watch Pos Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: James Fielding, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Research Update: William Lyon Senior Notes Downgraded To 'D' After Discounted Repurchases; Corporate Credit Rating Put On Watch Pos Research Update: William Lyon Senior Notes Downgraded To 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: William Lyon Senior Notes Downgraded To 'D' After Discounted Repurchases; Corporate Credit Rating Put On Watch Pos Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: James Fielding,...
Recovery Report: Education Management Corp.'s Recovery Rating Profile Recovery Report: Education Management Corp. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Recovery Report: Education Management Corp.'s Recovery Rating Profile Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Deborah Kinzer, New York (#) ###-###-####; deborah_kinzer@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: MetoKote Corp. Summary: MetoKote Corp. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: MetoKote Corp. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Lawrence Orlowski, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####; lawrence_orlowski@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: CCC+/Developing/--...
Summary: Reynolds&Reynolds Co. (The) Summary: Reynolds&Reynolds Co. (The) 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Reynolds & Reynolds Co. (The) Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jennifer Pepper, New York (#) ###-###-####; jennifer_pepper@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: B+/Stable/--...
Recovery Report: AMR Corp.'s Recovery Rating Profile Recovery Report: AMR Corp. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Recovery Report: AMR Corp.'s Recovery Rating Profile Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Recovery Analyst: Gregory Maddock, New York (#) ###-###-####; greg_maddock@standardandpoors.com Primary Credit Analyst:...
Summary: Casino Guichard - Perrachon&Cie S.A. Summary: Casino Guichard - Perrachon&Cie S.A. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Casino Guichard - Perrachon & Cie S.A. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Michael Seewald, CFA, Paris (##) #-####-####; michael_seewald@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
Summary: NIBC Bank N.V. Summary: NIBC Bank N.V. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: NIBC Bank N.V. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Elisabeth Grandin, Paris (##) #-####-####; elisabeth_grandin@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Claire Curtin,...
Education Management LLC Rating Raised To 'B+'; Outlook Positive Education Management LLC Rating Raised To 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Education Management LLC Rating Raised To 'B+'; Outlook Positive Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Deborah Kinzer, New York (#) ###-###-####; deborah_kinzer@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Servicer Evaluation: SN Servicing Corp. Servicer Evaluation: SN Servicing Corp. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Servicer Evaluation: SN Servicing Corp. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Servicer Analysts: Steven Frie, New York (#) ###-###-####; steven_frie@standardandpoors.com Richard Koch, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Default, Transition, and Recovery: Project Finance Default Rates From 1992 To 2008 Reflect The Sector Ratings Default, Transition, and Recovery: Project Finance Default Rates From 1992 To 2008 Reflect The Sector Ratings 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Default, Transition, and Recovery: Project Finance Default Rates From #### To #### Reflect The Sector Ratings Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Justin Martin, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Summary: Currency Exchange Fund N.V. (The) Summary: Currency Exchange Fund N.V. (The) 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Currency Exchange Fund N.V. (The) Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Maria J Redondo, London (##) ##-####-####; maria_redondo@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analysts:...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Arthur Wong, New York (#) ###-###-####; arthur_wong@standardandpoors.com Major Rating Factors Corporate Credit Rating...
S&P Corrects Rating On New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority's CP Series 5 Bonds S&P Corrects Rating On New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions S&P Corrects Rating On New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority's CP Series # Bonds Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: John Sugden-Castillo, New York (#) ###-###-####; john_sugden@standardandpoors.c...
Recovery Report: General Maritime Corp.?s Recovery Rating Profile Recovery Report: General Maritime Corp.?s Recovery Rating Profile 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Recovery Report: General Maritime Corp.a€™s Recovery Rating Profile Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Recovery Analyst: Gregory Maddock, New York (#) ###-###-####; greg_maddock@standardandpoors.com Primary...
Summary: Pima County, Arizona; Gas Tax Summary: Pima County, Arizona; Gas Tax 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Pima County, Arizona; Gas Tax Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Le T Quach, New York (#) ###-###-####; le_quach@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Matthew Reining,...
Merrimac Municipal Light Department, MA, Upgraded To 'A' From 'A-' On New Policies And Rate Adjustments Merrimac Municipal Light Department, MA, Upgraded To 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Merrimac Municipal Light Department, MA, Upgraded To 'A' From 'A-' On New Policies And Rate Adjustments Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Peter V Murphy, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Summary: Pima County, Arizona; Appropriations; General Obligation Summary: Pima County, Arizona; Appropriations; General Obligation 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Pima County, Arizona; Appropriations; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Le T Quach, New York (#) ###-###-####; le_quach@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
Rating On General Maritime Corp. Affirmed At 'BB-', Proposed $300M Notes Rated 'B' (Recov. Rtg: 6) Rating On General Maritime Corp. Affirmed At 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Rating On General Maritime Corp. Affirmed At 'BB-', Proposed $###M Notes Rated 'B' (Recov. Rtg: #) Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Funmi Afonja, New York (#) ###-###-####; funmi_afonja@standardandpoors....
Summary: Polkomtel S.A. Summary: Polkomtel S.A. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Polkomtel S.A. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Helen O'Toole, London (##) ##-####-####; helen_otoole@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Michael O'Brien, London...
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. CSMC Series 2008-2R RMBS Re-REMIC Ratings Lowered On Eight Classes Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. CSMC Series 2008-2R RMBS Re-REMIC Ratings Lowered On Eight Classes 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp. CSMC Series ####-#R RMBS Re-REMIC Ratings Lowered On Eight Classes Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jeremy Schneider, New York...
Two Ratings Lowered On Alternative Loan Trust Resecuritization 2006-37R RMBS Re-REMIC Two Ratings Lowered On Alternative Loan Trust Resecuritization 2006-37R RMBS Re-REMIC 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Two Ratings Lowered On Alternative Loan Trust Resecuritization ####-##R RMBS Re-REMIC Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jong W Kim, New York (#) ###-###-####; jong_kim@standardandpoors.com...
Banc of America Funding 2007-R1 Trust RMBS Re-REMIC Rating Lowered On One Class; One Rating Affirmed Banc of America Funding 2007-R1 Trust RMBS Re-REMIC Rating Lowered On One Class; One Rating Affirmed 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Banc of America Funding ####-R# Trust RMBS Re-REMIC Rating Lowered On One Class; One Rating Affirmed Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jong W Kim, New York (#) ###-###-####; jong_kim@standardandpoors.com...
Ratings On Commercial Vehicle Parts Supplier Accuride Corp. Withdrawn Ratings On Commercial Vehicle Parts Supplier Accuride Corp. Withdrawn 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Ratings On Commercial Vehicle Parts Supplier Accuride Corp. Withdrawn Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Gregg Lemos Stein, New York (#) ###-###-####; gregg_lemos-stein@standardandpoors.com...
Research Update: Ratings On Commercial Vehicle Parts Supplier Accuride Corp. Withdrawn Research Update: Ratings On Commercial Vehicle Parts Supplier Accuride Corp. Withdrawn 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Ratings On Commercial Vehicle Parts Supplier Accuride Corp. Withdrawn Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Gregg Lemos Stein, New York (#) ###-###-####; gregg_lemos-stein@standardandpoors.co...
Report Describes Changes In Rating Criteria For U.S. CDOs And RMBS Report Describes Changes In Rating Criteria For U.S. CDOs And RMBS 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Report Describes Changes In Rating Criteria For U.S. CDOs And RMBS Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Chief Credit Officer: Mark Adelson, New York (#) ###-###-####; mark_adelson@standardandpoors.com Media Contacts:...
Credit Trends: U.S. Composite Credit Spreads Daily (Oct. 30, 2009) Credit Trends: U.S. Composite Credit Spreads Daily (Oct. 30, 2009) 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Credit Trends: U.S. Composite Credit Spreads Daily (Oct. ##, ####) Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Global Fixed Income Research: Diane Vazza, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####; diane_vazza@standardandpoors.com...
Speculative-Grade Bond Spread Tightens To 691 Basis Points Speculative-Grade Bond Spread Tightens To 691 Basis Points 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Speculative-Grade Bond Spread Tightens To ### Basis Points Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Global Fixed Income Research: Diane Vazza, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####; diane_vazza@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Indiana Bond Bank Indiana; Moral Obligation Summary: Indiana Bond Bank   Indiana; Moral Obligation 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Indiana Bond Bank Indiana; Moral Obligation Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Steffanie Dyer, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; steffanie_dyer@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
Sovereign Ratings And Country T&C Assessments Sovereign Ratings And Country T&C Assessments 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Sovereign Ratings And Country T&C Assessments Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Marie Cavanaugh, New York (#) ###-###-####; marie_cavanaugh@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analysts:...
Research Update: General Maritime Corp. Rating Affirmed At 'BB-'; Proposed $300 Mil. Notes Rated 'B' (Recov. Rtg: 6) Research Update: General Maritime Corp. Rating Affirmed At 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: General Maritime Corp. Rating Affirmed At 'BB-'; Proposed $### Mil. Notes Rated 'B' (Recov. Rtg: #) Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Funmi Afonja, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Polkomtel S.A. Polkomtel S.A. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Polkomtel S.A. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Helen O'Toole, London (##) ##-####-####; helen_otoole@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Michael O'Brien, London (##) ##-####-####;...
Criteria Financial Institutions General: Standard&Poor's Ratings Services Criteria Regarding Contingent Capital Securities Criteria   Financial Institutions   General: Standard&Poor 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Criteria | Financial Institutions | General: Standard & Poor's Ratings Services Criteria Regarding Contingent Capital Securities Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analysts: Solomon B Samson,...
Summary: Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc. Summary: Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Catherine Cosentino, New York (#) ###-###-####; catherine_cosentino@standardandpoors.com Credit...
Summary: Scholastic Corp. Summary: Scholastic Corp. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Scholastic Corp. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Tulip Lim, New York (#) ###-###-####; tulip_lim@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Hal F Diamond, New York (#)...
Georgia's Series 2009 GO Bonds Rated 'AAA', Parity Debt Rating Affirmed At 'AAA' Georgia 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Georgia's Series #### GO Bonds Rated 'AAA', Parity Debt Rating Affirmed At 'AAA' Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: John Sugden-Castillo, New York (#) ###-###-####; john_sugden@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Buffets Inc. Summary: Buffets Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Buffets Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Charles Pinson-Rose, New York (#) ###-###-####; charles_pinson-rose@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: B-/Stable/-- Rationale...
Summary: Lafayette College, Pennsylvania; Private Coll/Univ - General Obligation Summary: Lafayette College, Pennsylvania; Private Coll/Univ - General Obligation 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Lafayette College, Pennsylvania; Private Coll/Univ - General Obligation Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Santos Souffront, New York (#) ###-###-####; santos_souffront@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Chart Industries Inc. Summary: Chart Industries Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Chart Industries Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Patrick Y Lee, New York ###-###-####; patrick_lee@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: BB-/Stable/-- Rationale The...
Summary: Union Pacific Corp. Summary: Union Pacific Corp. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Union Pacific Corp. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Anita Ogbara, New York (#) ###-###-####; anita_ogbara@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: BBB/Stable/A-# Rationale The...
Ashland Inc. 'BB-' Ratings Put On CreditWatch Positive Ashland Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Ashland Inc. 'BB-' Ratings Put On CreditWatch Positive Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Cynthia Werneth, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####; cindy_werneth@standardandpoors.com Diversified...
Research Update: Ashland Inc. 'BB-' Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Positive Research Update: Ashland Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Ashland Inc. 'BB-' Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Positive Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Cynthia Werneth, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####; cindy_werneth@standardandpoors.com...
42 Ratings Lowered On 22 U.S. Subprime RMBS Transactions From 1993 To 2001; 89 Ratings Affirmed 42 Ratings Lowered On 22 U.S. Subprime RMBS Transactions From 1993 To 2001; 89 Ratings Affirmed 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions ## Ratings Lowered On ## U.S. Subprime RMBS Transactions From #### To ####; ## Ratings Affirmed Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: John Schuk, New York (#) ###-###-####; john_schuk@standardandpoors.com...
Project Finance Around The World Is Poised For Growth Project Finance Around The World Is Poised For Growth 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Project Finance Around The World Is Poised For Growth Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Arthur F Simonson, New York (#) ###-###-####; arthur_simonson@standardandpoors.com Most people...
Global Corporate Default Tally Rises To 238 Issuers So Far In 2009, Article Says Global Corporate Default Tally Rises To 238 Issuers So Far In 2009, Article Says 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Global Corporate Default Tally Rises To ### Issuers So Far In ####, Article Says Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Global Fixed Income Research: Diane Vazza, Managing Director, New York (#) ###-###-####; diane_vazza@standardandp...
Pembina Pipeline Corp. C$267 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Rated 'BBB+' Pembina Pipeline Corp. C$267 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Rated 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Pembina Pipeline Corp. C$### Million Senior Unsecured Notes Rated 'BBB+' Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Bato Kacarevic, Toronto (#) ###-###-####; bato_kacarevic@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Castaic Lake Water Agency, California; Joint Criteria; Water/Sewer Summary: Castaic Lake Water Agency, California; Joint Criteria; Water/Sewer 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Castaic Lake Water Agency, California; Joint Criteria; Water/Sewer Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Le T Quach, New York (#) ###-###-####; le_quach@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Summary: Barneys New York Inc. Summary: Barneys New York Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Barneys New York Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: David M Kuntz, New York (#) ###-###-####; david_m_kuntz@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: CCC/Negative/-- Rationale...
Recovery Report: Land O'Lakes Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Recovery Report: Land O 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Recovery Report: Land O'Lakes Inc.'s Recovery Rating Profile Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Recovery Analyst: Thomas L Mowat, New York (#) ###-###-####; tom_mowat@standardandpoors.com Primary Credit Analyst:...
Summary: Georgia; General Obligation Summary: Georgia; General Obligation 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Georgia; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: John Sugden-Castillo, New York (#) ###-###-####; john_sugden@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Richard...
Summary: Genesco Inc. Summary: Genesco Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Genesco Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: David M Kuntz, New York (#) ###-###-####; david_m_kuntz@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: B+/Stable/-- Rationale The speculative-grade...
Summary: Merrimac Municipal Light Department, Massachusetts; Retail Electric Summary: Merrimac Municipal Light Department, Massachusetts; Retail Electric 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Merrimac Municipal Light Department, Massachusetts; Retail Electric Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Peter V Murphy, New York (#) ###-###-####; peter_murphy@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Johnson (S.C.)&Son Inc. Summary: Johnson (S.C.)&Son Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Johnson (S.C.) & Son Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Susan H Ding, New York (#) ###-###-####; susanh_ding@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: A-/Stable/A-# Rationale...
Presale: Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust - Series 2009-1 Presale: Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust - Series 2009-1 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Presale: Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust - Series ####-# Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Stephen Rooney, New York (#) ###-###-####; stephen_rooney@standardandpoors.com...
ENMAX Corp. ENMAX Corp. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions ENMAX Corp. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Nicole Martin, Toronto (#) ###-###-####; nicole_martin@standardandpoors.com Major Rating Factors Corporate Credit Rating BBB+/Negative/--...
Summary: PerkinElmer Inc. Summary: PerkinElmer Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: PerkinElmer Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Arthur Wong, New York (#) ###-###-####; arthur_wong@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: BBB/Stable/NR Rationale The investment-grade...
Summary: El Paso Corp. Summary: El Paso Corp. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: El Paso Corp. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: William Ferara, New York (#) ###-###-####; bill_ferara@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: BB/Negative/NR Rationale The ratings...
Currency Exchange Fund N.V. (The) (TCX) Currency Exchange Fund N.V. (The) (TCX) 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Currency Exchange Fund N.V. (The) (TCX) Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Maria J Redondo, London (##) ##-####-####; maria_redondo@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analysts: Christian...
Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust Notes Series 2009-1 Assigned Preliminary Ratings Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust Notes Series 2009-1 Assigned Preliminary Ratings 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust Notes Series ####-# Assigned Preliminary Ratings Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Stephen Rooney, New York (#) ###-###-####; stephen_rooney@standardandpo...
Northern Rock $700 Million 5.6% Upper Tier 2 Subordinated Debt Rating Lowered To 'C' Due To Nonpayment Of Coupon Northern Rock $700 Million 5.6% Upper Tier 2 Subordinated Debt Rating Lowered To 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Northern Rock $### Million #.#% Upper Tier # Subordinated Debt Rating Lowered To 'C' Due To Nonpayment Of Coupon Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Richard Barnes, London (##) ##-####-####;...
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2007-BBA8 Ratings Lowered On 17 Classes; 10 Affirmed Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2007-BBA8 Ratings Lowered On 17 Classes; 10 Affirmed 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust ####-BBA# Ratings Lowered On ## Classes; ## Affirmed Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analysts: David Henschke, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Summary: Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. Summary: Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Diego Ocampo, Buenos Aires (##) ###-###-####; diego_ocampo@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Special Report: Rebuilding The Global Housing Market Special Report: Rebuilding The Global Housing Market 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Special Report: Rebuilding The Global Housing Market Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Contents DESPITE A FEW BRIGHT SPOTS, A FULL RECOVERY IS NOT YET IN SIGHT FOR GLOBAL HOUSING MARKETS , by David Wyss, New...
Summary: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Summary: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Arthur Wong, New York (#) ###-###-####; arthur_wong@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: A-/Positive/-- Rationale...
Industry Report Card: Anemic Consumer Spending Could Further Tighten EMEA Retailers' Financial Headroom Industry Report Card: Anemic Consumer Spending Could Further Tighten EMEA Retailers 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Industry Report Card: Anemic Consumer Spending Could Further Tighten EMEA Retailers' Financial Headroom Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Michael Seewald, CFA, Paris (##) #-####-####;...
NIBC Bank N.V. NIBC Bank N.V. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions NIBC Bank N.V. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Elisabeth Grandin, Paris (##) #-####-####; elisabeth_grandin@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Claire Curtin, London (##)...
Riviera Holdings Corp. Riviera Holdings Corp. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Riviera Holdings Corp. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Melissa Long, New York (#) ###-###-####; melissa_long@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Ben Bubeck, CFA, New York...
Summary: PacifiCorp Summary: PacifiCorp 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: PacifiCorp Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Anne Selting, San Francisco (#) ###-###-####; anne_selting@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: A-/Stable/A-# Rationale The 'A-'...
Summary: Riviera Holdings Corp. Summary: Riviera Holdings Corp. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Riviera Holdings Corp. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Melissa Long, New York (#) ###-###-####; melissa_long@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Ben Bubeck, CFA,...
Global SROC Report: September 2009 Portfolio Benchmarks And SROC For 678 Synthetic CDO Tranches Global SROC Report: September 2009 Portfolio Benchmarks And SROC For 678 Synthetic CDO Tranches 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Global SROC Report: September #### Portfolio Benchmarks And SROC For ### Synthetic CDO Tranches Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Global Surveillance Contact Information Nicola Dobson London (##) ##-####-####...
Research Update: Education Management Rating Raised To 'B+'; Outlook Positive Research Update: Education Management Rating Raised To 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Education Management Rating Raised To 'B+'; Outlook Positive Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Deborah Kinzer, New York (#) ###-###-####; deborah_kinzer@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: New York State Bridge Authority; Toll Roads Bridges Summary: New York State Bridge Authority; Toll Roads  Bridges 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: New York State Bridge Authority; Toll Roads Bridges Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Laura A Macdonald, New York (#) ###-###-####; laura_kuffler_macdonald@standardandpoors.com...
New Issue: Dolphin Master Issuer B.V. (Series 0-2009-II) New Issue: Dolphin Master Issuer B.V. (Series 0-2009-II) 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions New Issue: Dolphin Master Issuer B.V. (Series #-####-II) a‚¬#,###.## Million Mortgage-Backed Floating-Rate And a‚¬##.## Million Floating-Rate Notes Series #-####-II Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary...
Summary: Honolulu City&County, Hawaii; General Obligation; General Obligation Equivalent Security Summary: Honolulu City&County, Hawaii; General Obligation; General Obligation Equivalent Security 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Honolulu City & County, Hawaii; General Obligation; General Obligation Equivalent Security Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Ian Carroll, San Francisco (#) ###-###-####; ian_carroll@standardandpo...
Summary: Quebecor Media Inc. Summary: Quebecor Media Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Quebecor Media Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Madhav Hari, CFA, Toronto (#) ###-###-####; madhav_hari@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: BB-/Stable/-- Rationale...
Ukraine Outlook Revised To Stable From Positive On Renewed Political Uncertainty; 'CCC+' Long-Term FC Rating Affirmed Ukraine Outlook Revised To Stable From Positive On Renewed Political Uncertainty; 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Ukraine Outlook Revised To Stable From Positive On Renewed Political Uncertainty; 'CCC+' Long-Term FC Rating Affirmed Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Frank Gill, London (##) ##-####-####;...
Summary: AES Corp. (The) Summary: AES Corp. (The) 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: AES Corp. (The) Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Aneesh Prabhu, New York (#) ###-###-####; aneesh_prabhu@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: BB-/Stable/-- Rationale The...
Summary: Neiman Marcus Group Inc. (The) Summary: Neiman Marcus Group Inc. (The) 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Neiman Marcus Group Inc. (The) Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Diane Shand, New York (#) ###-###-####; diane_shand@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: B/Negative/-- Rationale...
Summary: Oregon; General Obligation Summary: Oregon; General Obligation 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Oregon; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Chris Morgan, San Francisco (#) ###-###-####; chris_morgan@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Gabriel...
Quebecor Media Inc. Quebecor Media Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Quebecor Media Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Madhav Hari, CFA, Toronto (#) ###-###-####; madhav_hari@standardandpoors.com Major Rating Factors Corporate Credit Rating BB-/Stable/--...
Summary: Morgan State University, Maryland; Public Coll/Univ - Unlimited Student Fees Summary: Morgan State University, Maryland; Public Coll/Univ - Unlimited Student Fees 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Morgan State University, Maryland; Public Coll/Univ - Unlimited Student Fees Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Bianca Gaytan-Burrell, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; bianca_gaytan-burrell@standardandpoo...
New York State Bridge Authority; Toll Roads Bridges New York State Bridge Authority; Toll Roads  Bridges 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions New York State Bridge Authority; Toll Roads Bridges Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Laura A Macdonald, New York (#) ###-###-####; laura_kuffler_macdonald@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Summary: North Carolina Medical Care Commission FirstHealth Of The Carolinas; System Summary: North Carolina Medical Care Commission   FirstHealth Of The Carolinas; System 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: North Carolina Medical Care Commission FirstHealth Of The Carolinas; System Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Kenneth W Rodgers, New York (#) ###-###-####; ken_rodgers@standardandpoors.com...
North Carolina Medical Care Commission FirstHealth Of The Carolinas; System North Carolina Medical Care Commission   FirstHealth Of The Carolinas; System 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions North Carolina Medical Care Commission FirstHealth Of The Carolinas; System Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Kenneth W Rodgers, New York (#) ###-###-####; ken_rodgers@standardandpoors.com...
Research Update: Ukraine Outlook Revised To Stable From Positive On Renewed Political Uncertainty; 'CCC+' Long-Term FC Rating Affirmed Research Update: Ukraine Outlook Revised To Stable From Positive On Renewed Political Uncertainty; 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Ukraine Outlook Revised To Stable From Positive On Renewed Political Uncertainty; 'CCC+' Long-Term FC Rating Affirmed Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Frank Gill,...
Deutsche Alt-A Securities Resecuritization Trust 2007-2R RMBS Re-REMIC Rating Lowered On One Class Deutsche Alt-A Securities Resecuritization Trust 2007-2R RMBS Re-REMIC Rating Lowered On One Class 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Deutsche Alt-A Securities Resecuritization Trust ####-#R RMBS Re-REMIC Rating Lowered On One Class Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jeremy Schneider, New York (#) ###-###-####; jeremy_schneider@standarda...
Summary: Ship Finance International Ltd. Summary: Ship Finance International Ltd. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Ship Finance International Ltd. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Stuart Clements, London (##) ##-####-####; stuart_clements@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Summary: Bank of Taiwan Summary: Bank of Taiwan 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Bank of Taiwan Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Eva Chou, Taipei (####) ####-####; eva_chou@taiwanratings.com.tw Secondary Credit Analyst: Eunice Fan, Taipei (####) ####-####;...
PT Bumi Resources Tbk. Rated 'BB'; Proposed Guaranteed Senior Secured Notes Rated 'BB' PT Bumi Resources Tbk. Rated 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions PT Bumi Resources Tbk. Rated 'BB'; Proposed Guaranteed Senior Secured Notes Rated 'BB' Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Vishal Kulkarni, Mumbai (##) ##-####-####; vishal_kulkarni@standardandpoors.com...
Research Update: PT Bumi Resources Tbk. Rated 'BB'; Proposed Guaranteed Senior Secured Notes Rated 'BB' Research Update: PT Bumi Resources Tbk. Rated 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: PT Bumi Resources Tbk. Rated 'BB'; Proposed Guaranteed Senior Secured Notes Rated 'BB' Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Vishal Kulkarni, Mumbai (##) ##-####-####;...
Special Report Archive Special Report Archive 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Special Report Archive Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Click on any link below to be taken to the list of articles published in a special report on that topic. Note: Click on this link to see a list of...
Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Ryan Tsang, CFA, Hong Kong (###) ####-####; ryan_tsang@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Terry Sham, CFA,...
Summary: Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited Summary: Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Ryan Tsang, CFA, Hong Kong (###) ####-####; ryan_tsang@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Terry...
Bank of Taiwan Bank of Taiwan 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Bank of Taiwan Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Eva Chou, Taipei (####) ####-####; eva_chou@taiwanratings.com.tw Secondary Credit Analyst: Eunice Fan, Taipei (####) ####-####; eunice_fan@taiwanratings.co...
Summary: PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk. Summary: PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Andrew Wong, Singapore (##) ####-####; andrew_wong@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Yasmin...
Summary: Infosys Technologies Ltd. Summary: Infosys Technologies Ltd. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Infosys Technologies Ltd. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Mehul P Sukkawala, Mumbai (##) ##-####-####; mehul_sukkawala@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Weekhim...
Performance Watch: J-Bird Asset Funding 2 Inc. Performance Watch: J-Bird Asset Funding 2 Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Performance Watch: J-Bird Asset Funding # Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Masahiro Shidachi, Tokyo (##) #-####-####; masahiro_shidachi@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Ratings On J-Bird Asset Funding And J-Bird Asset Funding 2 Affirmed; Surveillance And Portfolio Data Reports Published Ratings On J-Bird Asset Funding And J-Bird Asset Funding 2 Affirmed; Surveillance And Portfolio Data Reports Published 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Ratings On J-Bird Asset Funding And J-Bird Asset Funding # Affirmed; Surveillance And Portfolio Data Reports Published Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Masahiro Shidachi, Tokyo (##)...
Preliminary Ratings Assigned To Tokai Labour Bank?s ¥20.6 Billion Series 7 RMBS Preliminary Ratings Assigned To Tokai Labour Bank?s ¥20.6 Billion Series 7 RMBS 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Preliminary Ratings Assigned To Tokai Labour Banka€™s A¥##.# Billion Series # RMBS Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Toshiaki Shimizu, Tokyo (##)#-####-####; toshiaki_shimizu@standardandpoors.com...
Performance Watch: J-Bird Asset Funding Inc. Performance Watch: J-Bird Asset Funding Inc. 2009-10-30
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Performance Watch: J-Bird Asset Funding Inc. Publication date: ##-Oct-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Masahiro Shidachi, Tokyo (##) #-####-####; masahiro_shidachi@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
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