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Advocate Health Care Network, IL Debt 'AA'/'A-1' Ratings Affirmed Oct 02
Standard & Poors, Oct 2002
Abstract
NEW YORK (Standard & Poor's) Oct. 2, 2002--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it affirmed its double-'A' and 'A-1' ratings on the Illinois Health Facilities Authority's outstanding debt, issued for the Advocate Health Care Network (AHCN). The rating reflects sound management; strong patient utilization and market position; a very strong financial position, with 5.8 times (x) coverage of maximum annual debt service for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2001; and moderate leverage, evidenced by a 29.3% debt-to-capital ratio. For the first half of fiscal 2002, the AHCN recorded $23.4 million in operating income (1.8%) and $30.3 million in excess income (2.4%) on total revenue of $1.28 billion. The short-term rating reflects a standby bond-purchase agreement provided as a...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Advocate Hlth Care Network,Illinois Hlth Fac Auth
Action: Affirmed
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