HR service provider TriNet Group Inc.'s recent results have surpassed our projections, and we expect operational improvements to result in more free cash flow and modest deleveraging. As a result, we raised our corporate credit rating on TriNet to 'BB-' from 'B+'. We also raised our issue-level rating on the company's first-lien credit facility to 'BB+' from 'BB'. The positive outlook reflects the likelihood of an upgrade in the next 12 months if TriNet's operating performance continues to improve, leading to stronger credit measures. On May 16, 2018, S&P Global Ratings raised its corporate credit rating on Dublin, Calif.-based human resources (HR) service provider TriNet Group Inc. to 'BB-' from 'B+'. The outlook is positive. At the same time, we