Research Update: SBAB Outlook Revised To Stable On Improved Market Share And Strengthened Capital Base; Ratings Affirmed At 'A+/A-1'
Standard & Poors, September 2010
Abstract
The asset quality of Sveriges Bostadsfinansieringsaktiebolag, SBAB (publ) (SBAB) proved highly resilient during the recent economic and financial downturn and the company has been able to reverse previous trends, regaining market share and increasing earnings. A hybrid capital issue of Swedish krona 2 billion has improved the company's capital base and diminished our previous concerns about a possible capital reduction linked to transition to full Basel II rules. We are revising our outlook to stable from negative and affirming our 'A+' long-term and 'A-1' short-term counterparty credit ratings. The stable outlook reflects our view that SBAB is likely to maintain or slightly improve its position in the Swedish mortgage market and not weaken its capital position in transitioning to full...
Companies mentioned in this report are: SBAB Bank AB (publ)
Action: Outlook: Stable
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