Outlook On Agnesian Healthcare Inc., WI, Series 2010 Hospital Revenue Bond Rtg Revised To Positive; 'A-' Rtg Affirmed Dec 11

Standard & Poors, December 2011

Abstract
CHICAGO (Standard & Poor's) Dec. 9, 2011--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its rating outlook to positive from stable on the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority's $56.475 million series 2010 hospital revenue bonds, issued for Agnesian Healthcare Inc. At the same time, Standard & Poor's affirmed its 'A-' long-term rating on the bonds. "The outlook revision reflects our view of Agnesian's ability to continue to produce solid operations while improving its balance sheet," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Brian Williamson. Before we consider a rating change, we plan to analyze how Agnesian will finance the cost to build a replacement hospital for its newly acquired facility, Ripon Medical Center. Agnesian anticipates the new facility will cost approximately $35...

Companies mentioned in this report are:
- Agnesian Hlthcare, Inc.
- Wisconsin Hlth & Ed Fac Auth

Action: Outlook: Positive

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- Agnesian Hlthcare, Inc.
- Wisconsin Hlth & Ed Fac Auth

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