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Barrick Gold Corp. 'A-' Ratings Put On Watch Negative On Proposed Acquisition Of Equinox Minerals Ltd. Apr 11
Standard & Poors, April 2011
Abstract
We are placing our ratings, including our 'A-' long-term corporate credit rating, on gold producer Barrick Gold Corp. on CreditWatch with negative implications. The CreditWatch placement follows Barrick's proposed C$7.3 billion all-cash acquisition of Equinox Minerals Ltd. We will resolve the CreditWatch when Barrick's prospects for executing this acquisition are clear, and we can assess the company's ability to maintain credit measures consistent with an 'A' category financial risk profile. TORONTO (Standard & Poor's) April 26, 2011--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services placed its ratings, including its 'A-' long-term corporate credit rating, on Barrick Gold Corp. on CreditWatch with negative implications. 'The CreditWatch placement follows the company's proposed C$7.3 billion all-cash friendly offer to acquire Equinox Minerals Ltd.,' said Standard &...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Barrick Gold Corp.
Action: On CreditWatch:Negative
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