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BULLETIN: Macquarie Airports Group Acquires 44.7% Stake in Aeroporti di Roma
Standard & Poors, July 2002
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Abstract Standard & Poor's said today that following preliminary discussions with management and new shareholders, the ratings on Aeroporti di Roma SpA (AdR; A-/Stable/A-2) are unlikely to be affected by yesterday's announcement that a consortium led by Macquarie Airports Group (MAG) will acquire 44.7% of AdR for -480 million. MAG will be a minority shareholder providing additional expertise to the company, but should exert limited influence on management and financial policies due to restrictions included in shareholder agreements. Standard & Poor's will shortly meet with management and new shareholders to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the potential effect of the new shareholder structure and expected refinancing. AdR has a concession until 2044 to operate two airports--Ciampino (CIA) and Fiumicino (FCO)--both...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Aeroporti di Roma SpA Action: S&P Event
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