Research Update: Livingston International Inc. Affirmed At 'B-' With A Stable Outlook - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Livingston International Inc. Affirmed At 'B-' With A Stable Outlook

Research Update: Livingston International Inc. Affirmed At 'B-' With A Stable Outlook - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Livingston International Inc. Affirmed At 'B-' With A Stable Outlook
Published Jun 06, 2018
10 pages (3784 words) — Published Jun 06, 2018
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Abstract:

Livingston International Inc.'s U.S. operations have stabilized following operating challenges in 2017, and we expect them to contribute to the company's material adjusted EBITDA growth over the next two years. We assume improving operating results and funds from operations (FFO) cash interest coverage of at least 1.5x over this period should enable the company to refinance its debt well in advance of its scheduled maturity in 2020. However, Livingston's refinancing risk has increased, and we expect the company will increasingly depend on earnings growth and credit market conditions to address its looming debt maturities. We are affirming our ratings on Livingston, including our 'B-' long-term corporate credit rating on the company. The stable outlook reflects our expectation that Livingston will

  
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...+ Livingston International Inc.'s U.S. operations have stabilized following operating challenges in 2017, and we expect them to contribute to the company's material adjusted EBITDA growth over the next two years. + We assume improving operating results and funds from operations (FFO) cash interest coverage of at least 1.5x over this period should enable the company to refinance its debt well in advance of its scheduled maturity in 2020. + However, Livingston's refinancing risk has increased, and we expect the company will increasingly depend on earnings growth and credit market conditions to address its looming debt maturities. + We are affirming our ratings on Livingston, including our 'B-' long-term corporate credit rating on the company. + The stable outlook reflects our expectation that Livingston will generate adjusted FFO cash interest coverage of 1.5x-1.7x, and refinance its debt well in advance of its maturity....

  
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GICS
Air Freight & Logistics (20301010)
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Livingston International Inc. Affirmed At 'B-' With A Stable Outlook" Jun 06, 2018. Alacra Store. May 21, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Livingston-International-Inc-Affirmed-At-B-With-A-Stable-Outlook-2051566>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: Livingston International Inc. Affirmed At 'B-' With A Stable Outlook Jun 06, 2018. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 21, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Livingston-International-Inc-Affirmed-At-B-With-A-Stable-Outlook-2051566>
  
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