Our 'BB+' rating on the Portuguese energy grid operator REN-Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS S.A. (REN) is derived from: REN's anchor of 'bb+' based on our assessments of the group's "strong" business risk profile and "aggressive" financial risk profile. No impact from rating modifiers. Our 'BB+' rating is one notch higher than our rating on Portugal (BB/Negative/B), reflecting our view that REN could withstand a sovereign default as tested under our hypothetical sovereign stress test. We believe that the group's ability to service and repay debt is superior to the sovereign's. Transparent and supportive regulatory regime managed by an independent regulator. Asset-based remuneration that is relatively immune to economic and sovereign risk. Robust operating performance. Exposure to tough economic and fiscal
RESEARCH Summary: REN-Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS S.A. Publication date: 06-Mar-2014 Primary Credit Analyst: Nicolas Riviere, Paris (33) 1-4420-6709; nicolas.riviere@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Vittoria Ferraris,...
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Research Update: Outlook On Portugal Transmission Grid Operator REN Revised To Positive On New Tariff Decision; 'BB+/B' Ratings Affirmed – 2015/01/30 – US$ 225.00
REN-Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS S.A. – 2015/04/17 – US$ 500.00
Summary: REN-Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS S.A. – 2015/04/17 – US$ 225.00
Research Update: Portuguese Transmission Grid REN Rating Raised To 'BBB-'; Outlook Positive – 2015/10/14 – US$ 225.00
REN-Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS S.A. – 2016/10/17 – US$ 500.00
REN-Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS S.A. – 2014/03/06 – US$ 500.00
Portuguese Grid Operator REN Affirmed At 'BB+/B'; Off CreditWatch Negative; Outlook Stable After Criteria Review – 2014/01/29 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Portuguese Grid Operator REN Affirmed At 'BB+/B'; Off CreditWatch Negative; Outlook Stable After Criteria Review – 2014/01/29 – US$ 225.00
Portuguese Utility REN ?BB+? Long-Term Rating Placed On CreditWatch Negative Following Similar Action On Sovereign – 2013/09/20 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Portuguese Utility REN ?BB+? Long-Term Rating Placed On CreditWatch Negative Following Similar Action On Sovereign – 2013/09/20 – US$ 225.00
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