S&PCORRECT: Spectra Energy Corp.'s Outlook Revised To Negative; Ratings Are Affirmed Apr 09
Standard & Poors, April 2009
Abstract
NEW YORK (Standard & Poor's) April 28, 2009--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it revised its outlook on midstream energy company Spectra Energy Corp. to negative from stable. At the same time, we affirmed Spectra's 'BBB+' long-term corporate credit rating. As of Dec. 31, 2008, Spectra Energy had about $10.7 billion of adjusted total debt. The outlook revision reflects our expectation that the low level of commodity prices will lead to a significant decline in Spectra's cash flows and key credit metrics in 2009. Although about three-quarters of the company's cash flows come from relatively stable assets with fixed fees, lower processing and fractionation margins are impacting the company's commodity price sensitive businesses, specifically those at DCP Midstream LLC...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Spectra Energy Corp.,Spectra Energy Capital LLC,DCP Midstream LLC
Action: Outlook: Negative
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Spectra Energy Corp.,Spectra Energy Capital LLC,DCP Midstream LLC
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