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Boston University, MA's Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds Rated 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable Oct 01
Standard & Poors, Oct 2001
Abstract NEW YORK (Standard & Poor's) Oct. 26, 2001--Standard & Poor's today assigned its triple-'B'-plus rating to Massachusetts Health and Education Facility Authority's $45.8 million variable rate demand revenue bonds series Q-1 due Oct. 1, 2031, issued for Boston University. In addition, Standard & Poor's affirmed its triple-'B'-plus rating on the authority's outstanding GO debt. The outlook is stable. The rating reflects the university's: -- Large, comprehensive academic program; -- Good demand, which has become more competitive, particularly on the undergraduate level, since 1992; -- Long history of strong operating performance; and -- Growing endowment, which reached $674 million as of June 30, 2001. The bonds will refund series J, K, and L bonds, providing net present savings to the university...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Boston Univ Action: New Rating
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