Summary: ThyssenKrupp AG
Standard & Poors, June 2007
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Abstract
The ratings on Germany-based industrial conglomerate ThyssenKrupp AG (TK) reflect its satisfactory business risk profile supported by strong market positions, its diverse portfolio of businesses, and the group's strategic shift in focus toward growth. The ratings also reflect TK's intermediate financial risk profile supported by healthy cash flow generation and a track record of debt reduction. The ratings remain constrained, however, by the cyclical, competitive, and capital-intensive steel, automotive, and capital goods industries. The group also has relatively low profitability in some segments--although profitability is improving overall--and has high pension liabilities. TK continues to perform well. Despite a -480 million European Commission (EC) fine for alleged anticompetitive practices in the elevator division being charged during the period, TK reported income...
Companies mentioned in this report are: ThyssenKrupp AG
Action: Review
ThyssenKrupp AG
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