Texas-based utilities and telecommunications structures manufacturer Sabre Industries Inc.'s strong backlog and improved margins should drive improved credit measures. We are revising our outlook to positive from stable to reflect our updated forecast for adjusted leverage to drop below 4x debt to EBITDA over the next 12 months. At the same time, we are affirming our 'B' issuer credit rating on the company and 'B' issue-level rating on its senior secured term loan. The positive outlook acknowledges the possibility that we would take the view that Sabre Industries' overall credit quality is stronger relative to other companies with similar business and financial risk profiles. The positive outlook reflects the potential for a one notch upgrade over the next 12 months.
