Research Update: Furniture And Home Goods Retailer Mobilux 2 Upgraded To 'B+' From 'B' On Robust Performance Metrics; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Furniture And Home Goods Retailer Mobilux 2 Upgraded To 'B+' From 'B' On Robust Performance Metrics; Outlook Stable

Research Update: Furniture And Home Goods Retailer Mobilux 2 Upgraded To 'B+' From 'B' On Robust Performance Metrics; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Furniture And Home Goods Retailer Mobilux 2 Upgraded To 'B+' From 'B' On Robust Performance Metrics; Outlook Stable
Published Feb 01, 2023
9 pages (3779 words) — Published Feb 01, 2023
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Abstract:

Mobilux 2 S.A.S.' operating performance in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was stronger than our expectations on the back of sustained positive sales momentum despite economic headwinds. Although inflationary pressure will likely affect Mobilux 2's absolute profitability, translating to weaker free operating cash flow (FOCF) of €40 million-€50 million in fiscal 2023, the group should sustain leverage comfortably below 4.5x and ample liquidity. We therefore raised our long-term issuer credit rating on Mobilux 2 to 'B+' from 'B'. At the same time, we raised our issue rating on the group's senior secured notes to 'B+' from 'B' and on its super senior revolving credit facility to 'BB' from 'BB-'. Our recovery ratings on each instrument remain unchanged at

  
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...- Mobilux 2 S.A.S.' operating performance in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was stronger than our expectations on the back of sustained positive sales momentum despite economic headwinds. - Although inflationary pressure will likely affect Mobilux 2's absolute profitability, translating to weaker free operating cash flow (FOCF) of 40 million-50 million in fiscal 2023, the group should sustain leverage comfortably below 4.5x and ample liquidity. - We therefore raised our long-term issuer credit rating on Mobilux 2 to 'B+' from 'B'. At the same time, we raised our issue rating on the group's senior secured notes to 'B+' from 'B' and on its super senior revolving credit facility to '##' from '##-'. Our recovery ratings on each instrument remain unchanged at '4' (recovery prospects: 45%) and '1' (recovery prospects: 95%), respectively. - The stable outlook indicates that we expect Mobilux 2 to sustain S&P Global Ratings-adjusted EBITDA margin above 12% over the next two years and FOCF...

  
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Research Update

Issuer
GICS
Homefurnishing Retail (25504060)
Sector
Global Issuers
Country
Region
Europe, Middle East, Africa
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Furniture And Home Goods Retailer Mobilux 2 Upgraded To 'B+' From 'B' On Robust Performance Metrics; Outlook Stable" Feb 01, 2023. Alacra Store. May 21, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Furniture-And-Home-Goods-Retailer-Mobilux-2-Upgraded-To-B-From-B-On-Robust-Performance-Metrics-Outlook-Stable-2943536>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: Furniture And Home Goods Retailer Mobilux 2 Upgraded To 'B+' From 'B' On Robust Performance Metrics; Outlook Stable Feb 01, 2023. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 21, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Furniture-And-Home-Goods-Retailer-Mobilux-2-Upgraded-To-B-From-B-On-Robust-Performance-Metrics-Outlook-Stable-2943536>
  
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