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Boston University, MA's Bonds Rated 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable Jun 05
Standard & Poors, June 2005
Abstract
BOSTON (Standard & Poor's) June 10, 2005--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it assigned its 'BBB+' rating to the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency's $167 million fixed-rated revenue bonds, series T, issued for Boston University. In addition, Standard & Poor's affirmed its 'BBB+' underlying rating and standard long-term rating on the university's outstanding GO debt. The outlook is stable. 'The rating reflects a large, comprehensive academic program, strong student demand, excellent student quality, and a national draw,' said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Marc Savaria. In addition, the rating reflects consistently good financial operations and an endowment market value of slightly more than $770 million as of April 30, 2005. Offsetting factors include low levels of liquidity for the current rating,...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Boston Univ,Massachusetts Development Finance Agency
Action: Affirmed
Action: New Rating
Action: Outlook: Stable
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Research type: News
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