Research Update: Fitness International LLC Outlook Revised To Negative On Extended Recovery; 'CCC+' Issuer Rating, Other Ratings Affirmed - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Fitness International LLC Outlook Revised To Negative On Extended Recovery; 'CCC+' Issuer Rating, Other Ratings Affirmed

Research Update: Fitness International LLC Outlook Revised To Negative On Extended Recovery; 'CCC+' Issuer Rating, Other Ratings Affirmed - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Fitness International LLC Outlook Revised To Negative On Extended Recovery; 'CCC+' Issuer Rating, Other Ratings Affirmed
Published Jul 15, 2020
6 pages (2780 words) — Published Jul 15, 2020
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Abstract:

We believe the recent surge in confirmed COVID-19 cases and mandated and anticipated gym re-closures in states in the U.S. South, Southwest, and West, may cause Fitness International LLC's (LA Fitness) reopening plan in the second half of 2020 to produce a slower revenue recovery for an extended period. As a result, we are revising the company's rating outlook to negative from developing because we believe there are significant near-term downside risks, and we no longer believe we could raise ratings in the next 12 months. We have affirmed our 'CCC+' issuer credit rating and our 'B-' senior secured issue-level rating. The recovery rating on this debt remains '2'. The negative outlook reflects the potential for significant revenue disruption caused

  
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...- We believe the recent surge in confirmed COVID-19 cases and mandated and anticipated gym re-closures in states in the U.S. South, Southwest, and West, may cause Fitness International LLC's (LA Fitness) reopening plan in the second half of 2020 to produce a slower revenue recovery for an extended period. - As a result, we are revising the company's rating outlook to negative from developing because we believe there are significant near-term downside risks, and we no longer believe we could raise ratings in the next 12 months. - We have affirmed our '###+' issuer credit rating and our 'B-' senior secured issue-level rating. The recovery rating on this debt remains '2'. - The negative outlook reflects the potential for significant revenue disruption caused by intermittent mandatory regional club closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We could the lower ratings if we believe the company's liquidity position will worsen, or we believe it is likely the company would default or enter...

  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Fitness International LLC Outlook Revised To Negative On Extended Recovery; 'CCC+' Issuer Rating, Other Ratings Affirmed" Jul 15, 2020. Alacra Store. May 01, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Fitness-International-LLC-Outlook-Revised-To-Negative-On-Extended-Recovery-CCC-Issuer-Rating-Other-Ratings-Affirmed-2479211>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: Fitness International LLC Outlook Revised To Negative On Extended Recovery; 'CCC+' Issuer Rating, Other Ratings Affirmed Jul 15, 2020. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 01, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Fitness-International-LLC-Outlook-Revised-To-Negative-On-Extended-Recovery-CCC-Issuer-Rating-Other-Ratings-Affirmed-2479211>
  
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