Research Update: Specialized Technology Resources Inc. Ratings Raised To 'BB-' And Withdrawn On Debt Paydown Sep 11

Standard & Poors, September 2011

Abstract
U.S.-based solar encapsulant manufacturer Specialized Technology Resources Inc. (STR) repaid its first- and second-lien term loans following the close of the sale of its Quality Assurance business. We are raising the corporate credit rating on Specialized Technology Resources to 'BB-' from 'B+'. At the same time we are removing all ratings from CreditWatch with positive implications. Subsequently, we are withdrawing our ratings on STR. On Sept. 13, 2011, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its corporate credit rating on Enfield, Conn.-based Specialized Technology Resources Inc. to 'BB-' from 'B+'. We removed all of the ratings from CreditWatch with positive implications, where they were placed on Aug. 17, 2011. Subsequent to this action, we withdrew the corporate credit rating on STR...

Companies mentioned in this report are: Specialized Technology Resources Inc.
Action: Removed From CreditWatch
Action: Upgraded
Action: Withdrawn

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