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Aeroflex Inc. Senior Secured Credit Facility Assigned Preliminary 'BB-' Rating (Preliminary Recovery Rating: '2') Apr 11
Standard & Poors, April 2011
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Research type: News
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Abstract
U.S.-based microelectronics and test & measurement equipment provider Aeroflex announced an $800 million senior secured debt refinancing comprised of a $75 million revolving credit facility and a $725 million term loan B. We are affirming our 'B+' corporate credit rating on Aeroflex. We are also assigning a preliminary recovery rating of '2' and a preliminary 'BB-' issue-level rating to Aeroflex's new senior secured facility. The stable rating outlook reflects our view that Aeroflex's mid-4x adjusted leverage, favorable position in its niche markets, and good profitability provide support for the current rating. NEW YORK (Standard & Poor's) April 26, 2011--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it affirmed its 'B+' corporate credit rating on Plainview, N.Y.-based Aeroflex Inc. following the...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Aeroflex Inc.
Action: Affirmed
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