The negative outlook reflects the possibility that we will downgrade GCI LLC over the next 12 months if it is unable to offset the lost high-margin revenue from its RHC subsidies with growth in its various other business lines such that its liquidity position deteriorates and its capital structure becomes unsustainable over the longer term. We could lower our rating on GCI if it is unable to offset the lost revenue from the RHC subsidies with growth in its other business lines such that its decreased EBITDA and persistent FOCF deficits ultimately weaken its liquidity position and its ability to organically reduce its leverage, leading us to assess its capital structure as unsustainable over the longer term. We could revise
...(Editor's Note: On July 30, 2020, we republished this article, originally published on June 10, 2020, to correct an incorrect description of the diversification/portfolio effect score.)...
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GCI LLC Ratings On CreditWatch Positive Following Proposed Liberty Broadband Merger And Better Asset Coverage – 2020/09/14 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: GCI LLC Ratings On CreditWatch Positive Following Proposed Liberty Broadband Merger And Better Asset Coverage – 2020/09/14 – US$ 225.00
GCI LLC's Proposed $350 Million Unsecured Notes Rated 'B'; Rating Placed On CreditWatch Positive (Recovery Rating: '2') – 2020/09/23 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: GCI LLC Upgraded To 'B' From 'B-' On Better-Than-Expected Credit Metrics; Outlook Stable – 2021/03/19 – US$ 225.00
Research Update: GCI LLC Upgraded To 'B+' On Broadband Growth And Debt Reduction; Outlook Stable – 2021/09/22 – US$ 225.00
GCI LLC's Proposed $300 Million Unsecured Notes Rated 'B' (Recovery Rating: '2') – 2019/06/03 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: GCI LLC Downgraded To 'B-' On Weak Operating Performance; Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered – 2019/05/15 – US$ 225.00
GCI LLC Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Negative On Rural Health Care Program Rate Reduction – 2018/11/14 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: GCI LLC Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Negative On Rural Health Care Program Rate Reduction – 2018/11/14 – US$ 225.00
GCI LLC Assigned 'B' Rating And Stable Outlook – 2018/03/26 – US$ 150.00
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