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Boston Gas Co. Sep 10
Standard & Poors, Sep 2010
Abstract
Consistent focus on low-risk electricity and natural gas transmission and distribution operations; Predictable revenues and cash flows from regulated activities, which account for 95% of operating profits; Operating, market, and regulatory diversity; Relatively supportive regulatory environments; and Parent National Grid PLC's proven track record of managing large acquisitions. Parent's high consolidated financial leverage as a result of previous acquisitions; Substantial capital expenditures and dividends that will likely result in negative free cash flows over the medium term; Rate relief needs during time of economic weakness; and Exposure to foreign exchange risk and inflation, which add volatility to adjusted credit measures. The ratings on Boston Gas Co. are based on the consolidated credit profile of its ultimate parent, U.K.-based National Grid...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Boston Gas Co.,KeySpan Energy Delivery New York,Colonial Gas Co.,Massachusetts Electric Co.,Narragansett Electric Co.,National Grid USA,New England Power Co.,Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.,Providence Gas Co.,National Grid Gas PLC,National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC,KeySpan Corp.,KeySpan Energy Delivery Long Island,KeySpan Generation LLC,National Grid Holdings One PLC,National Grid Gas Holdings PLC,Lattice Group PLC,National Grid PLC
Action: Review
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Research Type: Full Analysis
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