Highly competitive event-driven business model. Susceptibility of much of its revenue base to the economic cycle. Compares unfavorably to its large competitor International Speedway in terms of track and event diversity. Good revenue visibility from contracted NASCAR broadcasting revenue. Debt to EBITDA in the low-3x area and EBITDA coverage of interest expense of over 5x through 2015. Adequate liquidity. The stable rating outlook on Speedway Motorsports Inc. reflects Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' view that a high proportion of contractually increasing and recurring revenues from broadcasting through 2014 and 2015 can partly offset a slow recovery in admissions revenue, and support credit measures consistent with the significant financial risk assessment and our 'BB' rating. We could lower our rating if
RESEARCH Summary: Speedway Motorsports Inc. Publication date: 03-Sep-2014 Primary Credit Analyst: Emile J Courtney, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-7824; emile.courtney@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Shivani Sood, New York (1)...
Summary
Enter the keyword(s) you would like to search for within this report:
Speedway Motorsports Inc. Upgraded To 'BB+'; Outlook Stable; $300 Million Senior Secured Facility Rated 'BBB' – 2014/12/08 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Speedway Motorsports Inc. Upgraded To 'BB+'; Outlook Stable; $300 Million Senior Secured Facility Rated 'BBB' – 2014/12/08 – US$ 225.00
Speedway Motorsports Inc.'s $200 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Are Rated 'BB+' (Recovery Rating: 4) – 2015/01/22 – US$ 150.00
Summary: Speedway Motorsports Inc. – 2015/05/12 – US$ 225.00
Speedway Motorsports Inc.'BB+' Senior Unsecured Rating Affirmed And Recovery Rating Revised To '3' On Debt Repayment – 2016/05/26 – US$ 150.00
Speedway Motorsports Senior Unsecured Notes Upgraded To 'BB' (Recovery Rating: 4) – 2014/05/13 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Speedway Motorsports Senior Unsecured Notes Upgraded To 'BB' (Recovery Rating: 4) – 2014/05/13 – US$ 225.00
Speedway Motorsports Inc. Senior Unsecured Notes Rating Lowered To 'BB-' – 2013/03/13 – US$ 150.00
Speedway Motorsports Inc. $350M Credit Facility Rated 'BBB-' (Recovery Rating: 1); Outlook Stable – 2013/01/08 – US$ 150.00
Research Update: Speedway Motorsports Inc. $350M Credit Facility Rated 'BBB-' (Recovery Rating: 1); Outlook Stable – 2013/01/08 – US$ 225.00
S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research—S&P Global Ratings’ credit research provides analysis on issuers and debt obligations of corporations, states and municipalities, financial institutions, insurance companies and sovereign governments. S&P Global Ratings also offers insight into the credit risk of structured finance deals, providing an independent view of credit risk associated with a growing array of debt-securitized instruments.
Any questions about the report you're considering? Our Customer Service Team can help! Or visit our FAQs.
Search all our Credit Research from one place.