Monday, April 2, 2007

S&P cuts First Data ratings to junk status from "A"

(Reuters) - "The lowering of the corporate credit rating to 'BB+' reflects our view that First Data no longer possesses an investment-grade financial policy in light of the announced debt-financed transaction," Standard & Poor's credit analyst Philip Schrank wrote.

The ratings could be further lowered, potentially into the 'B' category, S&P said.


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