RadioShack Corp. Ratings Lowered To 'BBB-' From 'BBB+' On Weak Results; Outlook Stable

Standard & Poors, April 2006

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Abstract
NEW YORK (Standard & Poor's) April 21, 2006--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it lowered its corporate credit and senior unsecured ratings on Fort Worth, Texas-based RadioShack Corp. to 'BBB-' from 'BBB+'. At the same time, the short-term rating was lowered to 'A-3' from 'A-2'. The outlook is stable. "The downgrade reflects a significant weakening of operating results, and our expectation that RadioShack may fail to show the timely recovery in performance and in credit ratios," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Diane Shand. RadioShack is encountering business disruptions due to the termination of its Verizon Wireless agreement, a slower-than-expected ramp-up of its Cingular wireless business, as well as slowing demand for higher-margin merchandise, and increased promotional activity. The...

Companies mentioned in this report are: RadioShack Corp.
Action: Downgraded
Action: Outlook: Stable

RadioShack Corp.

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