Vulnerability to adverse weather conditions and economic cyclicality Seasonality in ski operations, the largest contributor to Vail's EBITDA Exposure to real estate development risk Strong market position in the U.S. ski industry High barriers to entry in the industry Volatility in cash flows, driven by the real estate segment Adjusted leverage expected to be maintained in the low-to-mid-3.0x area over the long term The stable outlook on Vail Resorts Inc. (Vail) reflects Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' belief that the risk inherent in Vail's real estate segment will be tempered over the intermediate term by the lack of meaningful development projects in the company's pipeline. The outlook also reflects our belief that Vail's adjusted leverage will remain in the low-to-mid-3x
RESEARCH Summary: Vail Resorts Inc. Publication date: 30-Apr-2013 Primary Credit Analyst: Ariel Silverberg, New York (1) 212-438-1807; ariel_silverberg@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Emile J Courtney, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-7824;...
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Bulletin: Vail Resorts Inc. Ratings Unaffected By Canyons Resort Lease Agreement – 2013/05/31 – Free
Summary: Vail Resorts Inc. – 2014/04/04 – US$ 225.00
Bulletin: Vail Resorts Inc. Ratings Unaffected By Announced Debt Reduction – 2014/06/06 – Free
Bulletin: Vail Resorts Acquisition Of Park City Mountain Resort Will Create One Of The Largest Ski Resorts In The U.S. – 2014/09/12 – Free
Summary: Vail Resorts Inc. – 2015/01/15 – US$ 225.00
Summary: Vail Resorts Inc. – 2012/10/26 – US$ 225.00
Summary: Vail Resorts Inc. – 2012/04/30 – US$ 225.00
Vail Resorts Inc. – 2012/04/30 – US$ 500.00
Bulletin: Vail's Ski Season Metrics Report Does Not Affect Rating Or Outlook – 2012/01/06 – Free
Vail Resorts Inc. – 2011/09/30 – US$ 500.00
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