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Activist Investor Efforts Increasingly Lower Credit Ratings

Mergers & Acquisitions

Activist Investor Efforts Increasingly Lower Credit Ratings

Shareholder activist M&A or break-up campaigns continue to be the largest contributor to rating changes.

By Vincent Ryan | March 19, 2021

Moody’s Pushes Turkey Debt Rating Down to B2

Moody’s Pushes Turkey Debt Rating Down to B2

"As the risks to Turkey's credit profile increase, the country's institutions appear to be unwilling or unable to effectively address these challenges."

By Matthew Heller | September 14, 2020

Moody’s Downgrades Ford Deeper Into Junk

Financial Performance

Moody’s Downgrades Ford Deeper Into Junk

The rating agency says the threat of "a severe and prolonged decline" in auto markets due the coronavirus adds to the pressures on the company.

By Matthew Heller | March 26, 2020

Credit Quality: Downgrades Keep Coming

Credit & Capital

Credit Quality: Downgrades Keep Coming

While all eyes are on the equity markets, credit is the lifeblood of corporations. Which companies are facing headwinds?

By Vincent Ryan | March 17, 2020

Credit Quality: Downgrades Pick Up Pace

Credit Quality: Downgrades Pick Up Pace

As coronavirus fears disrupt the economy, CFO is tracking the weakening in corporate credit ratings and the companies under stress.

By Vincent Ryan | March 11, 2020

J.P. Morgan Downgrades Starbucks to Neutral

Credit & Capital

J.P. Morgan Downgrades Starbucks to Neutral

The company’s rating was lowered after the stock climbed over 90% in the past 12 months.

By Lauren Muskett | July 29, 2019

Moody’s, Fitch Downgrade Boeing Credit Outlook

Financial Performance

Moody’s, Fitch Downgrade Boeing Credit Outlook

The ratings agencies lowered Boeing's outlook to negative due to concerns over the financial fallout from the grounding of the 737 MAX planes.

By Matthew Heller | July 23, 2019

S&P Cuts Kraft Heinz Rating to Near Junk Grade

Financial Performance

S&P Cuts Kraft Heinz Rating to Near Junk Grade

The rating agency believes Kraft Heinz "will be unable to meaningfully grow adjusted EBITDA" amid "significant" competition from other manufacturers.

By Matthew Heller | June 21, 2019

Dun & Bradstreet Downgraded on LBO Financing

Dun & Bradstreet Downgraded on LBO Financing

S&P cited leverage increases and turnaround execution risks.

By William Sprouse | January 25, 2019

Could High-Riding Netflix Be In for a Fall?

Could High-Riding Netflix Be In for a Fall?

Changes in executive pay, the departure of its CFO, and almost $30 billion of cash obligations may be warning signs for Netflix's valuation outlook.

By David McCann | January 14, 2019

Rising Income Gap Threatens U.S. Credit Rating

Rising Income Gap Threatens U.S. Credit Rating

"Pressures from rising inequality will exacerbate already material fiscal challenges on the horizon," Moody's warns in a report.

By Matthew Heller | October 9, 2018

S&P Downgrades GE Rating on Power Woes

S&P Downgrades GE Rating on Power Woes

GE's "solid performance" in aviation and health care has been "overshadowed by weakness in the power segment," the rating agency says.

By Matthew Heller | October 3, 2018

S&P, Moody’s Downgrade Turkey

S&P, Moody’s Downgrade Turkey

Turkey's economy is being hurt by a 40% drop in its currency, the lira, and skyrocketing inflation.

By William Sprouse | August 20, 2018

S&P Warns of Negative Impact From GE Spinoff

S&P Warns of Negative Impact From GE Spinoff

The rating agency puts GE on watch for a possible downgrade, saying the healthcare spinoff could result in “more volatile profitability and cash flow.”

By Matthew Heller | June 26, 2018

Internet Sales Tax Ruling Seen Boosting States

Internet Sales Tax Ruling Seen Boosting States

The Supreme Court decision “should provide a welcome incremental addition to state coffers" over the long term, S&P says.

By Matthew Heller | June 22, 2018