Waste Management Inc. New Senior Unsecured Notes Rated 'BBB'; 'BBB' Corporate Credit Rating Affirmed With Stable Outlook Aug 11

Standard & Poors, August 2011

Abstract
U.S. waste collection and disposal services provider Waste Management Inc. has issued $500 million of senior unsecured notes. We expect the company to use the proceeds for the repayment of revolving credit facility borrowings as well as for general corporate purposes. We assigned a 'BBB' rating to the senior unsecured notes and affirmed our 'BBB' corporate credit ratings on the company and its affiliates. The ratings and stable outlook reflect Waste Management's strong business risk profile, highlighted by the essential nature of services provided, leading market position and diversity, and healthy operating margins. NEW YORK (Standard & Poor's) Aug. 24, 2011--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'BBB' issue-level rating to Waste Management Inc.'s $500 million...

Companies mentioned in this report are: Waste Management Inc.,Waste Management Holdings Inc.
Action: Affirmed
Action: New Rating
Action: Outlook: Stable

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Waste Management Inc.,Waste Management Holdings Inc.

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