Research Update: DKT Holdings Downgraded To 'B'; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: DKT Holdings Downgraded To 'B'; Outlook Stable

Research Update: DKT Holdings Downgraded To 'B'; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: DKT Holdings Downgraded To 'B'; Outlook Stable
Published Feb 14, 2020
8 pages (3289 words) — Published Feb 14, 2020
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Abstract:

DKT Holdings ApS, parent of Danish telecom operator TDC A/S, has indicated heavier investments in 2020 than we forecast, reflecting aggressive fiber layout and conversion of its entire mobile network to fifth-generation ready technology. Therefore, we have revised our forecast of S&P Global Ratings-adjusted debt to EBITDA to 6.7x (excluding shareholder loans) in 2020, compared with our previous expectation of less than 6.0x. We are therefore lowering our ratings on DKT Holdings to 'B' from 'B+'. The stable outlook reflects our expectation of stable EBITDA in 2020, due in particular to lower nonrecurring costs and content cost savings, and that management would consider cutting discretionary outlays if needed to keep leverage in check. The stable outlook reflects our expectation that

  
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...- DKT Holdings ApS, parent of Danish telecom operator TDC A/S, has indicated heavier investments in 2020 than we forecast, reflecting aggressive fiber layout and conversion of its entire mobile network to fifth-generation ready technology. - Therefore, we have revised our forecast of S&P Global Ratings-adjusted debt to EBITDA to 6.7x (excluding shareholder loans) in 2020, compared with our previous expectation of less than 6.0x. - We are therefore lowering our ratings on DKT Holdings to 'B' from 'B+'. - The stable outlook reflects our expectation of stable EBITDA in 2020, due in particular to lower nonrecurring costs and content cost savings, and that management would consider cutting discretionary outlays if needed to keep leverage in check....

  
Report Type:

Research Update

Ticker
1583731D
Issuer
Sector
Global Issuers, Structured Finance
Country
Region
Europe, Middle East, Africa
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: DKT Holdings Downgraded To 'B'; Outlook Stable" Feb 14, 2020. Alacra Store. May 09, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-DKT-Holdings-Downgraded-To-B-Outlook-Stable-2382952>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: DKT Holdings Downgraded To 'B'; Outlook Stable Feb 14, 2020. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 09, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-DKT-Holdings-Downgraded-To-B-Outlook-Stable-2382952>
  
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