Dominant market position in the Italian passenger transport and rail freight segments, which is enhanced by sole ownership of all rail track and station infrastructure in Italy. Ongoing support from Italian government through subsidies and investment grants. Increasing competition in the high-speed rail segment. Potential delays to subsidies and grants due to slow economic conditions in Italy. Forecast negative free operating cash flows (FOCF) as a result of substantial capital expenditures (capex). Significant debt burden resulting from a capital intensive business. Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' stable outlook on Italy-based railway operator Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FSI) reflects that on Italy. We could lower the ratings on FSI if we downgrade Italy. We could also consider a negative rating action
...(Editor's Note: On June 21, 2017, we republished this article, originally published on Dec. 2, 2015, to correct the liquidity descriptor in the Ratings Score Snapshot.)...
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Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane – 2017/11/14 – US$ 500.00
Summary: Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane – 2017/11/14 – US$ 225.00
Bulletin: State Support Somewhat Protects Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Against Potential Effect Of Alitalia Acquisition – 2018/11/05 – Free
Research Update: Italian Integrated Rail And Road Group Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane 'BBB' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Negative – 2019/09/30 – US$ 225.00
Research Update: Italian Rail And Road Group Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane 'BBB' Rating Affirmed Amid COVID-19-Related Traffic Decline – 2020/07/21 – US$ 225.00
Italian Railway Operator Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Downgraded To 'BBB-' Following Downgrade Of Italy; Outlook Stable – 2014/12/12 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Italian Railway Operator Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Downgraded To 'BBB-' Following Downgrade Of Italy; Outlook Stable – 2014/12/12 – US$ 225.00
Railway Operator Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane 'BBB' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Remains Negative – 2014/09/16 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Railway Operator Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane 'BBB' Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Remains Negative – 2014/09/16 – US$ 225.00
Summary: Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane – 2014/04/30 – US$ 225.00
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