Nufarm Ltd. Outlook Revised To Negative On Weak Operating Performance Prospects; 'BB' Ratings Affirmed - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Nufarm Ltd. Outlook Revised To Negative On Weak Operating Performance Prospects; 'BB' Ratings Affirmed

Nufarm Ltd. Outlook Revised To Negative On Weak Operating Performance Prospects; 'BB' Ratings Affirmed - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Nufarm Ltd. Outlook Revised To Negative On Weak Operating Performance Prospects; 'BB' Ratings Affirmed
Published Jul 24, 2018
5 pages (2045 words) — Published Jul 24, 2018
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Abstract:

Nufarm expects significantly weaker performance in the year ending July 31, 2018, because of extended dry weather conditions in Australia. The weaker result will exacerbate its already weakened financial profile due to recent acquisitions. As a result, the company's working capital would be significantly higher than in previous years, further worsening its weak credit metrics amid integration risks in fiscal 2019 for its recently acquired European product portfolio. As a result, we are revising the outlook on the 'BB' issuer credit rating on Nufarm to negative from stable, reflecting our view that Nufarm may face challenges in restoring its metrics in line with our expectations for the 'BB' rating, if there are prolonged dry weather conditions or integration risks associated

  
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...+ Nufarm expects significantly weaker performance in the year ending July 31, 2018, because of extended dry weather conditions in Australia. The weaker result will exacerbate its already weakened financial profile due to recent acquisitions. + As a result, the company's working capital would be significantly higher than in previous years, further worsening its weak credit metrics amid integration risks in fiscal 2019 for its recently acquired European product portfolio. + As a result, we are revising the outlook on the '##' issuer credit rating on Nufarm to negative from stable, reflecting our view that Nufarm may face challenges in restoring its metrics in line with our expectations for the '##' rating, if there are prolonged dry weather conditions or integration risks associated with Nufarm's recent acquisitions. + At the same time, we are affirming the '##' issuer credit rating, issue ratings, and related recovery ratings on Nufarm and its associated debt. SYDNEY (S&P Global Ratings)...

  
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Ticker
NUF@AU
Issuer
GICS
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals (15101030)
Sector
Global Issuers
Country
Region
Pacific
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Nufarm Ltd. Outlook Revised To Negative On Weak Operating Performance Prospects; 'BB' Ratings Affirmed" Jul 24, 2018. Alacra Store. Nov 08, 2026. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Nufarm-Ltd-Outlook-Revised-To-Negative-On-Weak-Operating-Performance-Prospects-BB-Ratings-Affirmed-2076270>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Nufarm Ltd. Outlook Revised To Negative On Weak Operating Performance Prospects; 'BB' Ratings Affirmed Jul 24, 2018. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved Nov 08, 2026 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Nufarm-Ltd-Outlook-Revised-To-Negative-On-Weak-Operating-Performance-Prospects-BB-Ratings-Affirmed-2076270>
  
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