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2009-11-23:
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Summary: Medical Insurance Society Ltd. Summary: Medical Insurance Society Ltd. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Medical Insurance Society Ltd. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Derryl D'silva, Melbourne (##) #-####-####; derryl_dsilva@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Michael...
Advance Agro Public Co. Ltd. 'B-' Rating Affirmed On Tender Offer To Buy Back Notes Advance Agro Public Co. Ltd. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Advance Agro Public Co. Ltd. 'B-' Rating Affirmed On Tender Offer To Buy Back Notes Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Vishal Kulkarni, Mumbai (##) ##-####-####; vishal_kulkarni@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Issaquah, Washington; General Obligation Summary: Issaquah, Washington; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Issaquah, Washington; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jennifer Hansen, San Francisco ###-###-####; jen_hansen@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Commonwealth Property Office Fund Ratings Unaffected By Development Acquisitions; Proposed A$200M Notes Rated 'A-' Commonwealth Property Office Fund Ratings Unaffected By Development Acquisitions; Proposed A$200M Notes Rated 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Commonwealth Property Office Fund Ratings Unaffected By Development Acquisitions; Proposed A$###M Notes Rated 'A-' Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Brenda Wardlaw, Melbourne (##) #-####-####;...
Medical Insurance Society Ltd. Medical Insurance Society Ltd. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Medical Insurance Society Ltd. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Derryl D'silva, Melbourne (##) #-####-####; derryl_dsilva@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Michael Vine,...
Summary: Oak Valley Hospital District, California; Hospital Summary: Oak Valley Hospital District, California; Hospital 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Oak Valley Hospital District, California; Hospital Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Geraldine Poon, San Francisco (#) ###-###-####; geraldine_poon@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Research Update: Advance Agro Public Co. Ltd. 'B-' Rating Affirmed On Tender Offer To Buy Back Notes Research Update: Advance Agro Public Co. Ltd. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Advance Agro Public Co. Ltd. 'B-' Rating Affirmed On Tender Offer To Buy Back Notes Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Vishal Kulkarni, Mumbai (##) ##-####-####; vishal_kulkarni@standardan...
Nufarm Ratings Remain On CreditWatch Negative; Downgrade Is Likely If Sinochem Deal Does Not Proceed Nufarm Ratings Remain On CreditWatch Negative; Downgrade Is Likely If Sinochem Deal Does Not Proceed 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Nufarm Ratings Remain On CreditWatch Negative; Downgrade Is Likely If Sinochem Deal Does Not Proceed Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Richard Creed, Melbourne (##) #-####-####; richard_creed@standardandp...
Research Update: Nufarm Ltd. Ratings Remain On CreditWatch Negative; Downgrade Is Likely If Sinochem Deal Does Not Proceed Research Update: Nufarm Ltd. Ratings Remain On CreditWatch Negative; Downgrade Is Likely If Sinochem Deal Does Not Proceed 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Nufarm Ltd. Ratings Remain On CreditWatch Negative; Downgrade Is Likely If Sinochem Deal Does Not Proceed Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Richard Creed, Melbourne...
Protection One Alarm Monitoring Inc. Upgraded To 'B+' As Credit Metrics Improve Protection One Alarm Monitoring Inc. Upgraded To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Protection One Alarm Monitoring Inc. Upgraded To 'B+' As Credit Metrics Improve Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Joseph Spence, New York (#) ###-###-####; joseph_spence@standardandpoors.com...
Research Update: Protection One Alarm Monitoring Inc. Corporate Credit Rating Raised To 'B+' Based On Improving Credit Metrics Research Update: Protection One Alarm Monitoring Inc. Corporate Credit Rating Raised To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Protection One Alarm Monitoring Inc. Corporate Credit Rating Raised To 'B+' Based On Improving Credit Metrics Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Joseph Spence, New York...
Research Update: One Communications Corp. 'B' Corporate Credit Rating Still Watch Negative Research Update: One Communications Corp. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: One Communications Corp. 'B' Corporate Credit Rating Still Watch Negative Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Allyn Arden, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####; allyn_arden@standardandpoors.com...
Tyco Electronics Ltd. 'BBB-/A-3' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Revised To Stable Tyco Electronics Ltd. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Tyco Electronics Ltd. 'BBB-/A-#' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Revised To Stable Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Bruce Hyman, New York (#) ###-###-####; bruce_f_hyman@standardandpoors.com...
Research Update: Tyco Electronics Ltd. Outlook Revised To Stable; 'BBB-/A-3' Ratings Affirmed Research Update: Tyco Electronics Ltd. Outlook Revised To Stable; 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Tyco Electronics Ltd. Outlook Revised To Stable; 'BBB-/A-#' Ratings Affirmed Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Bruce Hyman, New York (#) ###-###-####; bruce_f_hyman@standardandpoors.com...
Majestic Star Senior Secured Revolver Rating Cut To 'D' On Bankruptcy Filing; Ratings Subsequently Withdrawn Majestic Star Senior Secured Revolver Rating Cut To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Majestic Star Senior Secured Revolver Rating Cut To 'D' On Bankruptcy Filing; Ratings Subsequently Withdrawn Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Ben Bubeck, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Why We Expect Defaults For Option ARM Loans To Rise Why We Expect Defaults For Option ARM Loans To Rise 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Why We Expect Defaults For Option ARM Loans To Rise Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Managing Director, Global Surveillance Analytics: Diane Westerback, New York ###-###-####; diane_westerback@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Rainsville, Alabama; General Obligation Summary: Rainsville, Alabama; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Rainsville, Alabama; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Emmanuelle Lawrence, Dallas ###-###-####; emmanuelle_lawrence@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
Summary: Meade County, Kentucky; General Obligation Summary: Meade County, Kentucky; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Meade County, Kentucky; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Scott D Garrigan, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; scott_garrigan@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
Standard&Poor's Teleconferences, Seminars, Speeches, And Credit And Risk Training Courses Standard&Poor 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Standard & Poor's Teleconferences, Seminars, Speeches, And Credit And Risk Training Courses Publication date: ##-Nov-#### ( Editor's Note: This article has been updated to update the phone numbers for...
Summary: Calcasieu Parish School District No. 23, Louisiana; General Obligation Summary: Calcasieu Parish School District No. 23, Louisiana; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Calcasieu Parish School District No. ##, Louisiana; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Brian J Marshall, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; brian_marshall@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Calcasieu Parish School District No.34, Louisiana; General Obligation Summary: Calcasieu Parish School District No.34, Louisiana; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Calcasieu Parish School District No.##, Louisiana; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Brian J Marshall, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; brian_marshall@standardandpoors.com...
ABACUS 2006-8 Ltd. And ABACUS 2006-12 Ltd. Ratings Lowered To 'D' On 8 Classes ABACUS 2006-8 Ltd. And ABACUS 2006-12 Ltd. Ratings Lowered To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions ABACUS ####-# Ltd. And ABACUS ####-## Ltd. Ratings Lowered To 'D' On # Classes Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Niyati Shah, New York (#) ###-###-####; niyati_shah@standardandpoors.com...
CDO Spotlight: Standard&Poor's Examines Rated U.S. CLO Exposure To Simmons Co. And Its Subsidiaries CDO Spotlight: Standard&Poor 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions CDO Spotlight: Standard & Poor's Examines Rated U.S. CLO Exposure To Simmons Co. And Its Subsidiaries Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Zachary Wolf, New York (#) ###-###-####; zachary_wolf@standardandpoo...
S&P Corrects And Withdraws Ratings On 180 New York City Refunded Maturities S&P Corrects And Withdraws Ratings On 180 New York City Refunded Maturities 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions S&P Corrects And Withdraws Ratings On ### New York City Refunded Maturities Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jesse Brady, New York (#) ###-###-####; jesse_brady@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 15, Texas; General Obligation Summary: Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 15, Texas; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Travis County Municipal Utility District No. ##, Texas; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jennifer Garza, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; jennifer_garza@standardandpoors.com...
Standard&Poor's Reviews Rated U.S. CLO Exposure To Simmons Co. And Its Subsidiaries Standard&Poor 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Standard & Poor's Reviews Rated U.S. CLO Exposure To Simmons Co. And Its Subsidiaries Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Zachary Wolf, New York (#) ###-###-####; zachary_wolf@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: ESCO Corp. Summary: ESCO Corp. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: ESCO Corp. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Helena Song, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####; helena_song@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: B+/Stable/-- Rationale The ratings...
Summary: Intel Corp. Summary: Intel Corp. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Intel Corp. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Bruce Hyman, New York (#) ###-###-####; bruce_f_hyman@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: A+/Stable/A-#+ Rationale The ratings...
Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp. Series 2010 Bonds Rated 'BBB' Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp. Series 2010 Bonds Rated 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp. Series #### Bonds Rated 'BBB' Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: James Breeding, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; james_breeding@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Intuit Inc. Summary: Intuit Inc. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Intuit Inc. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Philip Schrank, New York (#) ###-###-####; phil_schrank@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: BBB/Stable/-- Rationale The rating...
S&PCORRECT:Beaumont Unified Sch Dist, CA's GO Debt SPUR Raised To 'A' On Historically Good Fund Balances S&PCORRECT:Beaumont Unified Sch Dist, CA 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions S&PCORRECT:Beaumont Unified Sch Dist, CA's GO Debt SPUR Raised To 'A' On Historically Good Fund Balances Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Andrew Magee, San Francisco (#) ###-###-####;...
Research Update: Autopistas del Sol S.A. Rating Lowered To 'D' From 'CC' On Failure To Make Interest Payment Research Update: Autopistas del Sol S.A. Rating Lowered To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Autopistas del Sol S.A. Rating Lowered To 'D' From 'CC' On Failure To Make Interest Payment Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Luciano Gremone, Buenos Aires (##) ##-####-####;...
Credit Trends: Q&A: The Outlook For The U.S. Capital Goods Sector Brightens As Demand Stabilizes, But Concerns Remain Credit Trends: Q&A: The Outlook For The U.S. Capital Goods Sector Brightens As Demand Stabilizes, But Concerns Remain 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Credit Trends: Q&A: The Outlook For The U.S. Capital Goods Sector Brightens As Demand Stabilizes, But Concerns Remain Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Dan Picciotto, CFA, New York...
ESCO Corp. ESCO Corp. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions ESCO Corp. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Helena Song, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####; helena_song@standardandpoors.com Major Rating Factors Corporate Credit Rating B+/Stable/--...
Summary: International Business Machines Corp. Summary: International Business Machines Corp. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: International Business Machines Corp. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Lucy Patricola, New York (#) ###-###-####; lucy_patricola@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: A+/Stable/A-#...
Foot Locker Inc. Foot Locker Inc. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Foot Locker Inc. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: David M Kuntz, New York (#) ###-###-####; david_m_kuntz@standardandpoors.com Major Rating Factors Corporate Credit Rating B+/Stable/NR...
Summary: Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp. Nova Academy; Charter Schools Summary: Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp.   Nova Academy; Charter Schools 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Texas Public Finance Authority Charter School Finance Corp. Nova Academy; Charter Schools Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: James Breeding, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; james_breeding@standardandpoor...
EPCOR Utilities Inc. Proposed C$200 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Rated 'BBB+' EPCOR Utilities Inc.  Proposed C$200 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Rated 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions EPCOR Utilities Inc. Proposed C$### Million Senior Unsecured Notes Rated 'BBB+' Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Nicole Martin, Toronto (#) ###-###-####; nicole_martin@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Scott County R-II School District (Chaffee), Missouri; School State Program Summary: Scott County R-II School District (Chaffee), Missouri; School State Program 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Scott County R-II School District (Chaffee), Missouri; School State Program Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Nancy DeNapoli, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; nancy_denapoli@standardandpoors.com...
Autopistas del Sol S.A. Rating Lowered To 'D' From 'CC' On Failure To Make Interest Payment Autopistas del Sol S.A. Rating Lowered To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Autopistas del Sol S.A. Rating Lowered To 'D' From 'CC' On Failure To Make Interest Payment Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Luciano Gremone, Buenos Aires (##) ##-####-####; luciano_gremone@standardandpo...
Summary: Macon County R-II School District (La Plata), Missouri; School State Program Summary: Macon County R-II School District (La Plata), Missouri; School State Program 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Macon County R-II School District (La Plata), Missouri; School State Program Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Nancy DeNapoli, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; nancy_denapoli@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Mastro's Restaurants LLC Summary: Mastro 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Mastro's Restaurants LLC Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Mariola Borysiak, New York (#) ###-###-####; mariola_borysiak@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: CCC/Negative/--...
S&P Corrects And Raises Ratings On 43 New York City Maturities To 'AAA' S&P Corrects And Raises Ratings On 43 New York City Maturities To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions S&P Corrects And Raises Ratings On ## New York City Maturities To 'AAA' Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jesse Brady, New York (#) ###-###-####; jesse_brady@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, AZ's Education Revenue Bonds Rated 'BBB-' Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, AZ 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, AZ's Education Revenue Bonds Rated 'BBB-' Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: David G Hitchcock, New York (#) ###-###-####; david_hitchcock@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona; Charter Schools Summary: Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona; Charter Schools 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona; Charter Schools Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: David G Hitchcock, New York (#) ###-###-####; david_hitchcock@standardandpoors.com...
S&P Corrects And Lowers Ratings On 139 New York City Maturities To 'AA' S&P Corrects And Lowers Ratings On 139 New York City Maturities To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions S&P Corrects And Lowers Ratings On ### New York City Maturities To 'AA' Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jesse Brady, New York (#) ###-###-####; jesse_brady@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Reserve National Insurance Co. Reserve National Insurance Co. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Reserve National Insurance Co. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Ferris Joanis, New York (#) ###-###-####; ferris_joanis@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Matthew Carroll,...
Summary: Reserve National Insurance Co. Summary: Reserve National Insurance Co. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Reserve National Insurance Co. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Ferris Joanis, New York (#) ###-###-####; ferris_joanis@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Matthew...
Summary: Grapevine, Texas; General Obligation Summary: Grapevine, Texas; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Grapevine, Texas; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Brian J Marshall, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; brian_marshall@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Fluor Corp. Fluor Corp. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Fluor Corp. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Dan Picciotto, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####; dan_picciotto@standardandpoors.com Major Rating Factors Corporate Credit Rating A-/Stable/A-#...
Summary: Mid-East Career&Technology Centers, Ohio; Appropriations Summary: Mid-East Career&Technology Centers, Ohio; Appropriations 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Mid-East Career & Technology Centers, Ohio; Appropriations Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Daniel Zuccarello, New York #-###-###-####; daniel_zuccarello@standardandpoors.com...
Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Hal F Diamond, New York (#) ###-###-####; harold_diamond@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Andy...
Summary: Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC Summary: Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Hal F Diamond, New York (#) ###-###-####; harold_diamond@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Unitrin Inc., Trinity Universal Insurance Co., And Subsidiaries Unitrin Inc., Trinity Universal Insurance Co., And Subsidiaries 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Unitrin Inc., Trinity Universal Insurance Co., And Subsidiaries Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Eyal Nayowitz, New York (#) ###-###-####; eyal_nayowitz@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Summary: Fluor Corp. Summary: Fluor Corp. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Fluor Corp. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Dan Picciotto, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####; dan_picciotto@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: A-/Stable/A-# Rationale The...
Summary: Olmsted County, Minnesota; General Obligation; General Obligation Equivalent Security Summary: Olmsted County, Minnesota; General Obligation; General Obligation Equivalent Security 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Olmsted County, Minnesota; General Obligation; General Obligation Equivalent Security Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Corey Friedman, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; corey_friedman@standardandpoors.c...
Summary: Calcasieu Parish School District No.33, Louisiana; General Obligation Summary: Calcasieu Parish School District No.33, Louisiana; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Calcasieu Parish School District No.##, Louisiana; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Brian J Marshall, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; brian_marshall@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Unitrin Inc., Trinity Universal Insurance Co., And Subsidiaries Summary: Unitrin Inc., Trinity Universal Insurance Co., And Subsidiaries 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Unitrin Inc., Trinity Universal Insurance Co., And Subsidiaries Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Eyal Nayowitz, New York (#) ###-###-####; eyal_nayowitz@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: New Hyde Park, New York; General Obligation Summary: New Hyde Park, New York; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: New Hyde Park, New York; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Danielle Leonardis, New York (#) ###-###-####; danielle_leonardis@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
One Communications Corp. 'B' Corporate Credit Rating Remains On Watch Negative One Communications Corp. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions One Communications Corp. 'B' Corporate Credit Rating Remains On Watch Negative Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Allyn Arden, CFA, New York (#) ###-###-####; allyn_arden@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Savannah, Tennessee; General Obligation Summary: Savannah, Tennessee; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Savannah, Tennessee; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jennifer Garza, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; jennifer_garza@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Summary: Pulaski County Public Facilities Board, Arkansas; Multifamily GNMA Summary: Pulaski County Public Facilities Board, Arkansas; Multifamily GNMA 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Pulaski County Public Facilities Board, Arkansas; Multifamily GNMA Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Renee J Berson, New York (#) ###-###-####; renee_berson@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Freehold Township, New Jersey; General Obligation Summary: Freehold Township, New Jersey; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Freehold Township, New Jersey; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Danielle Leonardis, New York (#) ###-###-####; danielle_leonardis@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Summary: Hobart, Wisconsin; General Obligation; Note Summary: Hobart, Wisconsin; General Obligation; Note 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Hobart, Wisconsin; General Obligation; Note Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Scott D Garrigan, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; scott_garrigan@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit...
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority Bonds 2008 (S.C. Generating Co. Inc.) Rating Lowered To 'AA+/A-1' South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority Bonds 2008 (S.C. Generating Co. Inc.) Rating Lowered To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority Bonds #### (S.C. Generating Co. Inc.) Rating Lowered To 'AA+/A-#' Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Christine T Scaperdas, New York...
Research Update: Majestic Star Senior Secured Revolver Rating Lowered To 'D' On Bankruptcy Filing; Ratings Subsequently Withdrawn Research Update: Majestic Star Senior Secured Revolver Rating Lowered To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Majestic Star Senior Secured Revolver Rating Lowered To 'D' On Bankruptcy Filing; Ratings Subsequently Withdrawn Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Ben Bubeck, CFA,...
Caritas Christi, MA's Significantly Improved Finances Drive Revenue Bond Rating Outlook To Positive Caritas Christi, MA 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Caritas Christi, MA's Significantly Improved Finances Drive Revenue Bond Rating Outlook To Positive Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jennifer Soule, Boston (#) ###-###-####; jennifer_soule@standardandpoo...
Bulletin: Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd. Ratings Unaffected By Acquisition Announcement Bulletin: Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd. Ratings Unaffected By Acquisition Announcement 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Bulletin: Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd. Ratings Unaffected By Acquisition Announcement Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Paul B Harvey, New York (#) ###-###-####; paul_harvey@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: New Hampshire Health&Educational Facilities Authority/New Hampshire Business Finance Authority Elliot Hospital; Hospital Summary: New Hampshire Health&Educational Facilities Authority/New Hampshire Business Finance Authority   Elliot Hospital; Hospital 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: New Hampshire Health & Educational Facilities Authority/New Hampshire Business Finance Authority Elliot Hospital; Hospital Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jennifer Soule,...
Summary: Newport, Rhode Island; General Obligation Summary: Newport, Rhode Island; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Newport, Rhode Island; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Linda Yip, New York (#) ###-###-####; linda_yip@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Henry...
Summary: Connecticut Health&Educational Facilities Authority Washington Montessori School; Letter of Credit Summary: Connecticut Health&Educational Facilities Authority   Washington Montessori School; Letter of Credit 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority Washington Montessori School; Letter of Credit Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Santos Souffront, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
First Citizens BancShares Inc. First Citizens BancShares Inc. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions First Citizens BancShares Inc. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Sunsierre Newsome, New York (#) ###-###-####; sunsierre_newsome@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Catherine...
Summary: First Citizens BancShares Inc. Summary: First Citizens BancShares Inc. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: First Citizens BancShares Inc. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Sunsierre Newsome, New York (#) ###-###-####; sunsierre_newsome@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst:...
Foot Locker Inc. Downgraded To 'B+' Because Of Weakening Credit Metrics Foot Locker Inc. Downgraded To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Foot Locker Inc. Downgraded To 'B+' Because Of Weakening Credit Metrics Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: David M Kuntz, New York (#) ###-###-####; david_m_kuntz@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Centrais Eletricas do Para S.A. Summary: Centrais Eletricas do Para S.A. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Centrais Eletricas do Para S.A. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Juliana Gallo, Sao Paulo (##) ## ####-####; juliana_gallo@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analysts:...
Summary: TNS Inc. Summary: TNS Inc. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: TNS Inc. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Philip Schrank, New York (#) ###-###-####; phil_schrank@standardandpoors.com Credit Rating: BB-/Stable/-- Rationale The ratings...
Credit Market Commentary: Market Derived Signal: Sherwin-Williams? Widening CDS Paints A Cautious Picture Credit Market Commentary: Market Derived Signal: Sherwin-Williams? Widening CDS Paints A Cautious Picture 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Credit Market Commentary: Market Derived Signal: Sherwin-Williamsa€™ Widening CDS Paints A Cautious Picture Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Market, Credit, and Risk Strategies: Michael Thompson, Managing...
Grupo Televisa S.A.B. $400 Million, 30-Year Notes Rated 'BBB+' Grupo Televisa S.A.B. $400 Million, 30-Year Notes Rated 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Grupo Televisa S.A.B. $### Million, ##-Year Notes Rated 'BBB+' Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Fabiola Ortiz, Mexico City (##) ##-####-####; fabiola_ortiz@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Summary: Pitman Borough Board of Education, New Jersey; School State Program Summary: Pitman Borough Board of Education, New Jersey; School State Program 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Pitman Borough Board of Education, New Jersey; School State Program Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Moreen Skyers-Gibbs, New York ###-###-####; moreen_skyers-gibbs@standardandpoors.com...
S&P CORRECT:Beaumont Unified Sch Dist, CA's GO Debt SPUR Raised To 'A' On Historically Good Fund Balances S&P CORRECT:Beaumont Unified Sch Dist, CA 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions S&P CORRECT:Beaumont Unified Sch Dist, CA's GO Debt SPUR Raised To 'A' On Historically Good Fund Balances Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Andrew Magee, San Francisco (#) ###-###-####;...
Summary: Allen Independent School District, Texas; General Obligation; School State Program Summary: Allen Independent School District, Texas; General Obligation; School State Program 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Allen Independent School District, Texas; General Obligation; School State Program Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Sarah Smaardyk, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; sarah_smaardyk@standardandpoors.com...
X-Rite Inc. X-Rite Inc. 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions X-Rite Inc. Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Bruce Hyman, New York (#) ###-###-####; bruce_f_hyman@standardandpoors.com Major Rating Factors Corporate Credit Rating B/Stable/-- View...
Bulletin: La Paloma Generating Co. LLC's Ratings Are Unaffected By TCW's Control Of HoldCo Interest Bulletin: La Paloma Generating Co. LLC 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Bulletin: La Paloma Generating Co. LLC's Ratings Are Unaffected By TCW's Control Of HoldCo Interest Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Terrence Marshall, San Francisco ###-###-####;...
Summary: Westminster Redevelopment Agency, California; Letter of Credit Summary: Westminster Redevelopment Agency, California; Letter of Credit 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Westminster Redevelopment Agency, California; Letter of Credit Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Santos Souffront, New York (#) ###-###-####; santos_souffront@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Las Virgenes Unified School District, California; Appropriations; General Obligation Summary: Las Virgenes Unified School District, California; Appropriations; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Las Virgenes Unified School District, California; Appropriations; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Bryan A Moore, San Francisco (#) ###-###-####; bryan_moore@standardandpoors....
Summary: Stockholm County Council Summary: Stockholm County Council 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Stockholm County Council Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Gabriel Forss, Stockholm (##) #-###-####; gabriel_forss@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Carl Nyrerod,...
Summary: Richmond, Indiana Richmond Park District; General Obligation Summary: Richmond, Indiana   Richmond Park District; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Richmond, Indiana Richmond Park District; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: John Sauter, Chicago (#) ###-###-####; john_sauter@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
Summary: Pawnee County Public Programs Authority, Oklahoma; General Obligation Summary: Pawnee County Public Programs Authority, Oklahoma; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Pawnee County Public Programs Authority, Oklahoma; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Russell Bryce, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; russell_bryce@standardandpoors.com...
Summary: Beaumont Unified School District, California; General Obligation Summary: Beaumont Unified School District, California; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Beaumont Unified School District, California; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Andrew Magee, San Francisco (#) ###-###-####; andrew_magee@standardandpoors.com...
International Rectifier Corp. Downgraded To 'B+' On Weak Profitability International Rectifier Corp. Downgraded To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions International Rectifier Corp. Downgraded To 'B+' On Weak Profitability Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Lucy Patricola, New York (#) ###-###-####; lucy_patricola@standardandpoors.com...
Research Update: International Rectifier Corp. Corporate Credit Rating Lowered To 'B+' On Weak Profitability Research Update: International Rectifier Corp. Corporate Credit Rating Lowered To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: International Rectifier Corp. Corporate Credit Rating Lowered To 'B+' On Weak Profitability Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Lucy Patricola, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Summary: Fort Smith, Arkansas; Sales Tax Summary: Fort Smith, Arkansas; Sales Tax 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Fort Smith, Arkansas; Sales Tax Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Sarah Smaardyk, Dallas (#) ###-###-####; sarah_smaardyk@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Horacio...
Buchanan SPC Series 2006-I, 2006-II, 2006-III, And 2006-IV Ratings Withdrawn Following Full Principal Losses Buchanan SPC Series 2006-I, 2006-II, 2006-III, And 2006-IV Ratings Withdrawn Following Full Principal Losses 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Buchanan SPC Series ####-I, ####-II, ####-III, And ####-IV Ratings Withdrawn Following Full Principal Losses Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Niyati Shah, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
William Lyon Upgraded To 'CCC' And Off Watch Positive; Senior Note Rating Raised To 'CC'; Outlook Developing William Lyon Upgraded To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions William Lyon Upgraded To 'CCC' And Off Watch Positive; Senior Note Rating Raised To 'CC'; Outlook Developing Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: James Fielding, New York (#) ###-###-####;...
Research Update: William Lyon Upgraded To 'CCC' And Off Watch Positive; Senior Note Rating Raised To 'CC'; Outlook Developing Research Update: William Lyon Upgraded To 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: William Lyon Upgraded To 'CCC' And Off Watch Positive; Senior Note Rating Raised To 'CC'; Outlook Developing Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: James Fielding, New York...
Ad Agency Publicis Outlook Revised To Stable On Expected Steady 2009 Credit Measures; 'BBB+/A-2' Ratings Affirmed Ad Agency Publicis Outlook Revised To Stable On Expected Steady 2009 Credit Measures; 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Ad Agency Publicis Outlook Revised To Stable On Expected Steady #### Credit Measures; 'BBB+/A-#' Ratings Affirmed Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Melvyn Cooke, Paris (##) #-####-####;...
Research Update: Ad Agency Publicis Outlook Revised To Stable On Expected Steady 2009 Credit Measures; 'BBB+/A-2' Ratings Affirmed Research Update: Ad Agency Publicis Outlook Revised To Stable On Expected Steady 2009 Credit Measures; 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Ad Agency Publicis Outlook Revised To Stable On Expected Steady #### Credit Measures; 'BBB+/A-#' Ratings Affirmed Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Melvyn Cooke, Paris...
Standard&Poor's Ratings Definitions Standard&Poor 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Standard & Poor's Ratings Definitions Publication date: ##-Nov-#### ( Editor's Note: The preliminary rating definition has been updated to reflect its expanded application.) ISSUE CREDIT RATING DEFINITIONS...
Summary: Humboldt, Iowa; General Obligation Summary: Humboldt, Iowa; General Obligation 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Summary: Humboldt, Iowa; General Obligation Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Justin Formas, Chicago (###) ###-####; justin_formas@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Caroline...
112 Ratings On 19 U.S. RMBS Re-REMIC Transactions Affirmed 112 Ratings On 19 U.S. RMBS Re-REMIC Transactions Affirmed 2009-11-23
RESEARCH Ratings Definitions ### Ratings On ## U.S. RMBS Re-REMIC Transactions Affirmed Publication date: ##-Nov-#### Primary Credit Analyst: Jeremy Schneider, New York (#) ###-###-####; jeremy_schneider@standardandpoors.com Secondary...
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