Research Update: CDK Global Inc. 'BB+' Rating Affirmed On Improved Business Risk And Higher Share Buyback Assumptions; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: CDK Global Inc. 'BB+' Rating Affirmed On Improved Business Risk And Higher Share Buyback Assumptions; Outlook Stable

Research Update: CDK Global Inc. 'BB+' Rating Affirmed On Improved Business Risk And Higher Share Buyback Assumptions; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: CDK Global Inc. 'BB+' Rating Affirmed On Improved Business Risk And Higher Share Buyback Assumptions; Outlook Stable
Published Oct 20, 2017
8 pages (2743 words) — Published Oct 20, 2017
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Abstract:

U.S. auto dealer information technology (IT) solutions provider CDK Global Inc. has made progress in executing its ongoing business transformation program as well as its continued aggressive shareholder returns program. We are affirming all ratings on CDK, including the 'BB+' corporate credit rating. At the same time, we are revising the company's business risk profile assessment to satisfactory from fair. We are also revising the company's financial risk profile assessment to significant from intermediate based on expectations for continued aggressive share repurchases. The outlook is stable reflecting CDK's leading market share in the dealer management system (DMS) market and improving profitability with aggressive shareholder returns leading to leverage metrics that will remain appropriate for the current rating over the next

  
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...U.S. auto dealer information technology (IT) solutions provider CDK Global Inc. has made progress in executing its ongoing business transformation program as well as its continued aggressive shareholder returns program....

  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: CDK Global Inc. 'BB+' Rating Affirmed On Improved Business Risk And Higher Share Buyback Assumptions; Outlook Stable" Oct 20, 2017. Alacra Store. May 13, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-CDK-Global-Inc-BB-Rating-Affirmed-On-Improved-Business-Risk-And-Higher-Share-Buyback-Assumptions-Outlook-Stable-1935174>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: CDK Global Inc. 'BB+' Rating Affirmed On Improved Business Risk And Higher Share Buyback Assumptions; Outlook Stable Oct 20, 2017. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 13, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-CDK-Global-Inc-BB-Rating-Affirmed-On-Improved-Business-Risk-And-Higher-Share-Buyback-Assumptions-Outlook-Stable-1935174>
  
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