FRANKFURT (S&P Global Ratings) June 3, 2019--S&P Global Ratings said today that Intrum AB (publ)'s acquisition of the Greek nonperforming loans (NPLs) servicing unit should not affect the geographically diversified debt collector's deleveraging path. On the morning of June 3, 2019, Sweden-based debt collector Intrum (BB+/Negative/B) announced its plans to acquire an 80% stake in the legal entity to be created as a result of Greece-based Piraeus Bank's disposal of its distressed debt servicing unit by fourth-quarter 2019. The Greek bank will become a minority shareholder, with a 20% stake. We understand Intrum will carry out this transaction with an upfront cash payment of €296 million on closing and an additional €32 million after 2022. We do not expect this