BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH Jul 06
Standard & Poors, July 2006
Abstract
Joint European market leader in white goods; Focus on strong innovative brands; Premium segment positioning that outperforms markets; Positive financial track record of management; and Strong implicit support from both parents, Bosch (Robert) GmbH and Siemens AG. Mature and competitive markets; Adverse annual pricing pressure; and Limited geographic diversity. The ratings on Germany-based household appliances manufacturer BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH (BSH) reflect: the company's market leadership by value in the European white-goods industry; the premium positioning of its brands; strong explicit parental support from BSH's equal shareholders Bosch (Robert) GmbH (AA-/Stable/A-1+) and Siemens AG (AA-/WatchNeg/A-1+); its conservative financial profile; and management's positive financial track record. The ratings are constrained by BSH's low level of geographic diversity, as the...
Companies mentioned in this report are: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
Action: Review
Standard and Poors RatingsXpress Credit Research provides in-depth coverage of international corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, sovereigns and structured finance programs. RatingsXpress Credit Research lets users determine the credit rating of holdings and identify key factors underlying an issuer's creditworthiness, distinguishes the different risk exposures for new and existing deals, and provides an understanding of how their analysts interpret key regulatory, political and environmental events and their economic impact.
Research Type: Full Analysis
BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
Customers who bought this item also bought
All rights reserved. © Copyright 2013 Research and Markets WWW6
Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Publishers Employment Opportunities Site Map Link to us Webmaster Affiliate Network
