Research Update: Vedanta Resources Ltd. Upgraded To 'CCC+' From 'SD' Following Maturity Extensions; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Vedanta Resources Ltd. Upgraded To 'CCC+' From 'SD' Following Maturity Extensions; Outlook Stable

Research Update: Vedanta Resources Ltd. Upgraded To 'CCC+' From 'SD' Following Maturity Extensions; Outlook Stable - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Vedanta Resources Ltd. Upgraded To 'CCC+' From 'SD' Following Maturity Extensions; Outlook Stable
Published Jan 15, 2024
7 pages (3091 words) — Published Jan 15, 2024
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Abstract:

Vedanta Resources Ltd. has a more manageable debt maturity profile following the extension of three bond maturities in a recent liability management exercise. However, the company's liquidity remains weak, due to potentially reduced access to external funding and internal cash flow from operating subsidiaries. We raised our long-term issuer credit rating on Vedanta Resources to 'CCC+' from 'SD' (selective default). We also raised our long-term issue ratings on the company's outstanding bonds due January 2024, August 2024, and March 2025 to 'CCC+' from 'D'. At the same time, we raised our long-term issue rating on its April 2026 bond, which was not part of the liability management, to 'CCC+' from 'CCC'. We removed the rating from CreditWatch where we had

  
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...- Vedanta Resources Ltd. has a more manageable debt maturity profile following the extension of three bond maturities in a recent liability management exercise. However, the company's liquidity remains weak, due to potentially reduced access to external funding and internal cash flow from operating subsidiaries. - We raised our long-term issuer credit rating on Vedanta Resources to '###+' from '##' (selective default). We also raised our long-term issue ratings on the company's outstanding bonds due January 2024, August 2024, and March 2025 to '###+' from 'D'. - At the same time, we raised our long-term issue rating on its April 2026 bond, which was not part of the liability management, to '###+' from '###'. We removed the rating from CreditWatch where we had placed it with developing implications on Dec. 14, 2023. - The stable outlook on Vedanta Resources reflects the high prospects that the company will meet its debt obligations over the next 12-15 months, after completing its liability...

  
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Research Update

Ticker
VED@LN
Issuer
GICS
Diversified Metals & Mining (15104020)
Sector
Global Issuers
Country
Region
Europe, Middle East, Africa
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Vedanta Resources Ltd. Upgraded To 'CCC+' From 'SD' Following Maturity Extensions; Outlook Stable" Jan 15, 2024. Alacra Store. Nov 06, 2026. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Vedanta-Resources-Ltd-Upgraded-To-CCC-From-SD-Following-Maturity-Extensions-Outlook-Stable-3111643>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: Vedanta Resources Ltd. Upgraded To 'CCC+' From 'SD' Following Maturity Extensions; Outlook Stable Jan 15, 2024. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved Nov 06, 2026 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Vedanta-Resources-Ltd-Upgraded-To-CCC-From-SD-Following-Maturity-Extensions-Outlook-Stable-3111643>
  
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