Strong competitive positions in most of the group's businesses, notably for large commercial aircraft. Financial flexibility and liquidity position with low financial maturities in 2012-2015. Strong order backlog in both civil and military business representing about 10 years of production. Gradually growing defense and service business and earnings contributions from these more stable sources of income. Structural disadvantage and risk of dollar-oriented revenue base with a euro cost base. Level of exposure to cyclical commercial aerospace segment through its Airbus division. Level of operational risk associated with execution of major aircraft programs. Complexity of shareholder structure and corporate governance. The ratings on Netherlands-based European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. N.V. (EADS) are supported by the company's position as one of
RESEARCH European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. N.V. Publication date: 02-Nov-2012 Primary Credit Analyst: Werner Staeblein, Frankfurt (49) 69-33-999-130; werner_staeblein@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Eric Tanguy, Paris...
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Summary: European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. N.V. – 2013/05/22 – US$ 225.00
EADS Long-Term Rating Raised To 'A' On Expectation Of Continued Strong Financial Performance; Outlook Stable – 2013/09/06 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: S&PCORRECT: EADS Long-Term Rating Raised To 'A' On Expectation Of Continued Strong Financial Performance; Outlook Stable – 2013/09/12 – US$ 225.00
Summary: Airbus Group – 2014/04/29 – US$ 225.00
Airbus Group N.V – 2014/12/15 – US$ 500.00
Summary: European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. N.V. – 2012/11/02 – US$ 225.00
Aeronautic Defense Company EADS Short-Term Rating Raised To 'A-1' Based On Our Criteria; Outlook Still Positive – 2012/10/02 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Aeronautic Defense Company EADS Short-Term Rating Raised To 'A-1' Based On Our Criteria; Outlook Still Positive – 2012/10/02 – US$ 225.00
Summary: European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. N.V. – 2012/05/08 – US$ 225.00
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. N.V. – 2011/11/07 – US$ 500.00
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