Research Update: Intel Corp. Senior Unsecured Debt Assigned 'A+' Rating; 'A+' Corporate Credit Rating Affirmed Sep 11
Standard & Poors, September 2011
Abstract
U.S. microprocessor manufacturer Intel is issuing senior unsecured debt in multiple tranches to fund share repurchase activity and for general corporate purposes. The company enters into the transaction with a lightly leveraged balance sheet and comfortable capacity for additional leverage in its existing 'A+' rating. We are affirming our 'A+' corporate credit rating on the company and assigning our 'A+' senior unsecured rating to the new debt. The outlook is stable, reflecting our expectation that Intel will maintain very low leverage while sustaining its strong competitive position. On Sept. 14, 2011, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'A+' corporate credit rating on Santa Clara, Calif.-based Intel Corp. The outlook is stable. At the same time, we assigned our 'A+'...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Intel Corp.,INTEL Overseas Corp.
Action: Affirmed
Action: New Rating
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Intel Corp.,INTEL Overseas Corp.
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