Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A+' long-term ratings to Greenwood County, S.C.'s $56.0 million series 2012B hospital revenue bonds issued to fully refund Self Regional Healthcare's series 1998A and 2001 bonds. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'A+' long-term and underlying ratings (SPUR) on Self Regional's series 2009, 2004A, 2004B, 2001, and 1998A bonds. The outlook is stable. Upon refunding, the ratings on the series 1998A and 2001 bonds will be withdrawn. The affirmed ratings reflect our view of Self Regional's dominant market share, overall balance sheet strength, and solid financial results for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2011 and through the four months year to date ended Jan. 31, 2012. Management has positioned
