IPC Corp. Downgraded To 'CCC+' On Weak Operating Performance; Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered

Global trading communication systems, compliance solutions, and network services provider IPC Corp.'s operating and financial performance continues to decline, resulting in forecast S&P Global Ratings-adjusted leverage of about 10x through 2019. Despite about $25 million-$35 million in total liquidity, we believe that covenant headroom will be tight over the next 12 months, which could reduce availability under the undrawn $25 million revolver. Therefore, we are lowering all ratings on IPC by one notch, including our issuer credit rating to 'CCC+' from 'B-', as we believe the capital structure may be unsustainable longer term. The negative outlook reflects our belief that we could lower the rating further if we believe a default or restructuring is likely within the next 12 months.

...+ Global trading communication systems, compliance solutions, and network services provider IPC Corp.'s operating and financial performance continues to decline, resulting in forecast S&P Global Ratings-adjusted leverage of about 10x through 2019. + Despite about $25 million-$35 million in total liquidity, we believe that covenant headroom will be tight over the next 12 months, which could reduce availability under the undrawn $25 million revolver. + Therefore, we are lowering all ratings on IPC by one notch, including our issuer credit rating to '###+' from 'B-', as we believe the capital structure may be unsustainable longer term. + The negative outlook reflects our belief that we could lower the rating further if we believe a default or restructuring is likely within the next 12 months. NEW YORK (S&P Global Ratings) Jan. 14, 2019--S&P Global Ratings today took the rating actions listed above. The downgrade reflects IPC's weak operating and financial performance and the expectation for...

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