Research Update: Evoca Downgraded To 'B-' On Increased Leverage Amid COVID-19 Fallout; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Evoca Downgraded To 'B-' On Increased Leverage Amid COVID-19 Fallout; Outlook Stable

Research Update: Evoca Downgraded To 'B-' On Increased Leverage Amid COVID-19 Fallout; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Evoca Downgraded To 'B-' On Increased Leverage Amid COVID-19 Fallout; Outlook Stable
Published Dec 11, 2020
8 pages (3487 words) — Published Dec 11, 2020
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Abstract:

The persisting adverse effects of the pandemic, particularly with the second wave of COVID-19 infections, are constraining Evoca's top line and EBITDA recovery. We now project Evoca's debt to EBITDA, as adjusted by S&P Global Ratings, will materially exceed 10x over 2020-2021, while funds from operations cash interest ratio will reduce to, and remain below, 2x over the same period. We are therefore lowering our ratings on Evoca and its senior secured notes to 'B-' from 'B' and the rating on the super senior revolving credit facility (RCF) to 'B' from 'B+'. The stable outlook reflects our view that Evoca's solid cost and cash management and full availability under its €80 million undrawn RCF will enable the company to adequately

  
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...- The persisting adverse effects of the pandemic, particularly with the second wave of COVID-19 infections, are constraining Evoca's top line and EBITDA recovery. - We now project Evoca's debt to EBITDA, as adjusted by S&P Global Ratings, will materially exceed 10x over 2020-2021, while funds from operations cash interest ratio will reduce to, and remain below, 2x over the same period. - We are therefore lowering our ratings on Evoca and its senior secured notes to 'B-' from 'B' and the rating on the super senior revolving credit facility (RCF) to 'B' from 'B+'. - The stable outlook reflects our view that Evoca's solid cost and cash management and full availability under its 80 million undrawn RCF will enable the company to adequately cover its liquidity needs over the next 12 months....

  
Report Type:

Research Update

Ticker
617520Z@IM
Issuer
GICS
Industrial Machinery (20106020)
Sector
Global Issuers
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Region
Europe, Middle East, Africa
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Evoca Downgraded To 'B-' On Increased Leverage Amid COVID-19 Fallout; Outlook Stable" Dec 11, 2020. Alacra Store. May 09, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Evoca-Downgraded-To-B-On-Increased-Leverage-Amid-COVID-19-Fallout-Outlook-Stable-2569472>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: Evoca Downgraded To 'B-' On Increased Leverage Amid COVID-19 Fallout; Outlook Stable Dec 11, 2020. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 09, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Evoca-Downgraded-To-B-On-Increased-Leverage-Amid-COVID-19-Fallout-Outlook-Stable-2569472>
  
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