...CHICAGO (S&P Global Ratings) Oct. 5, 2016--S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook to positive and affirmed its 'A+' rating on Missouri State University (MSU)'s series 2005A, 2007A, 2010A, 2010B, 2010C, 2014A, and 2015A auxiliary enterprise revenue bonds. We also revised the outlook to positive and affirmed the 'A+' long-term rating on the series 2010B, 2014, and 2015 bonds, issued by the Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority on behalf of the university. In addition, S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'A+' rating and positive outlook to Missouri State University's series 2016A auxiliary enterprise system revenue bonds. The $14 million series 2016A bonds will support the development of a new health and wellness center. "The positive outlook reflects the university's sound balance sheet metrics and consistently positive operating results, coupled with its increasing enrollment and healthy demand profile," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Ashley Ramchandani. We assessed MSU's...
