Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Rating Lowered To 'CC' From 'CCC-'; Ratings Placed On Watch Negative - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Rating Lowered To 'CC' From 'CCC-'; Ratings Placed On Watch Negative

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Rating Lowered To 'CC' From 'CCC-'; Ratings Placed On Watch Negative - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Rating Lowered To 'CC' From 'CCC-'; Ratings Placed On Watch Negative
Published Apr 02, 2014
Published Apr 02, 2014
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Abstract:

Silicone and quartz producer Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (MPM) has announced it is in discussions with various stakeholders regarding alternatives to modify its capital structure and reduce debt leverage. Whether or not an agreement is reached, MPM may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company has stated that it is in compliance with the terms of its outstanding notes and credit agreements. We are lowering our corporate credit rating on MPM by one notch to 'CC' from 'CCC-' and taking various other rating actions. In addition, we are placing all our ratings on MPM on CreditWatch with negative implications. The CreditWatch listing indicates that we expect to lower the ratings when the company defaults on an interest payment, files

  
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Ratings Action

Ticker
794228Z
Issuer
Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
GICS
Specialty Chemicals (15101050)
Sector
Global Issuers, Structured Finance
Country
United States
Region
United States
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Rating Lowered To 'CC' From 'CCC-'; Ratings Placed On Watch Negative" Apr 02, 2014. Alacra Store. May 18, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Momentive-Performance-Materials-Inc-Rating-Lowered-To-CC-From-CCC-Ratings-Placed-On-Watch-Negative-1289718>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Rating Lowered To 'CC' From 'CCC-'; Ratings Placed On Watch Negative Apr 02, 2014. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 18, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Momentive-Performance-Materials-Inc-Rating-Lowered-To-CC-From-CCC-Ratings-Placed-On-Watch-Negative-1289718>
  
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