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AES Dominicana Energ?a Finance S.A. Nov 10
Standard & Poors, Nov 2010
Abstract
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ratings on AES Dominicana Energ-a Finance S.A. reflect the challenges of operating in the Dominican Republic's electric industry, which faces a historically weak regulatory framework, and has an inefficient and highly subsidized distribution sector with uncertain long-term operational and financial sustainability. Weak collection rates and high energy losses within electric distribution companies affect AES Dominicana's cash flow generation. The rating also considers the power sector's dependence on a developing economy, which may be vulnerable to economic stress. A diversified portfolio of dollar-denominated, long-term energy sales contracts, which limit the company's exposure to spot-market volatility and allow a pass-through of fuel costs, partially mitigate these challenges. The rating also considers AES Dominicana's ownership of the only...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Indianapolis Power & Light Co.,IPALCO Enterprises Inc.,AES Corp. (The),AES Gener S.A.,C.A. La Electricidad De Caracas ,AES Eastern Energy L.P.,AES Ironwood LLC,AES Red Oak LLC,AES Sul Distribuidora Gaucha de Energia S.A.,AES CHIVOR & CIA S.C.A. E.S.P.,AES ANDRES DOMINICANA
Action: Review
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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