...+ We are now analyzing BRK as a corporate conglomerate under our Corporate Methodology, rather than as an insurance holding company under our insurance criteria. + We have concluded that the effect of the acquisition of PCP on BRK's credit profile is neutral to our ratings on BRK. + We are affirming our '##/A-1+' local currency rating and assigning our '##/A-1+' foreign currency rating to BRK and removing the local-currency rating from CreditWatch Negative. + The stable outlook reflects our view that BRK will continue to report solid profitability metrics, significant cash-flow generation, and strong EBITDA margins in the next two years. NEW YORK (Standard & Poor's) Feb. 19, 2016--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it affirmed its '##/A-1+' local currency issuer credit rating and '##' senior unsecured debt ratings on U.S.-based Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK) and removed these ratings from CreditWatch Negative, where they had been placed Aug. 11, 2015, after BRK's announcement...
