North American Energy Partners Inc May 11
Standard & Poors, May 2011
Abstract
Limited business diversification due to concentrated customer base Thin and volatile profit margins in the largest business segment, heavy construction and mining Low-complexity service business Long operating track record in the Athabasca oil sands region Entrenched market position for overburden removal Good visibility to continued business opportunities in the oil sands sector The ratings on North American Energy Partners Inc. (NAEP) reflect Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' view of the company's unbalanced business mix, concentrated customer base in its largest business unit, and operating margin volatility caused by unanticipated project shutdowns among its largest customer base. These factors, which we believe weaken the company's overall credit profile, are somewhat offset by what we view as NAEP's strong competitive position as...
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North American Energy Partners Inc
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