Research Update: Ford Outlook Revised To Positive, More Diverse Profitability Needed For An Upgrade; 'BB+' Rating Affirmed - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Ford Outlook Revised To Positive, More Diverse Profitability Needed For An Upgrade; 'BB+' Rating Affirmed

Research Update: Ford Outlook Revised To Positive, More Diverse Profitability Needed For An Upgrade; 'BB+' Rating Affirmed - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Ford Outlook Revised To Positive, More Diverse Profitability Needed For An Upgrade; 'BB+' Rating Affirmed
Published Aug 10, 2012
Published Aug 10, 2012
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Abstract:

Ford Motor Co.'s (Ford) performance in North America continues to support good overall automotive cash flow and profitability. We believe Ford will act with increasing decisiveness and commitment to restructure Europe to profitability in the face of likely several more years of weak vehicle sales in Europe. We are revising our outlook to positive from stable and affirming our 'BB+' corporate credit rating on Ford. We could raise the rating to investment grade if, among other factors, Ford demonstrates it can improve the balance of profitability across regions. (Watch the related CreditMatters TV segment titled, "What Fueled Standard&Poor?s Outlook Revision On Ford Motor," dated Aug. 14, 2012.) On Aug. 10, 2012, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services revised its

  
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Research Update

Ticker
F
Issuer
Ford Motor Co.
GICS
Automobile Manufacturers (25102010)
Sector
Global Issuers , Structured Finance
Country
United States
Region
United States
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Ford Outlook Revised To Positive, More Diverse Profitability Needed For An Upgrade; 'BB+' Rating Affirmed" Aug 10, 2012. Alacra Store. May 11, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Ford-Outlook-Revised-To-Positive-More-Diverse-Profitability-Needed-For-An-Upgrade-BB-Rating-Affirmed-1001325>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: Ford Outlook Revised To Positive, More Diverse Profitability Needed For An Upgrade; 'BB+' Rating Affirmed Aug 10, 2012. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 11, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Ford-Outlook-Revised-To-Positive-More-Diverse-Profitability-Needed-For-An-Upgrade-BB-Rating-Affirmed-1001325>
  
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