On Feb. 2, 2007, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on Quincy, Mass.-based Atlantic Broadband Finance LLC (Atlantic) to positive from negative. All ratings, including the 'B' corporate credit rating, on this cable television operator are affirmed. Atlantic had total funded debt outstanding, pro forma for its November 2006 acquisition of G-Force, of about $540 million as of Sept. 30, 2006. Atlantic acquired G-Force's 21,000 subscribers in South Carolina for $62 million. The acquisition was financed with $55 million in cash, which was raised by amending its existing bank facility, and a $7 million seller note. The outlook revision reflects an improved operating performance over the past few quarters, specifically a moderation of annualized subscriber losses to less
