Research Update: Martin Marietta Materials Inc. Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Negative Dec 11
Standard & Poors, December 2011
Abstract
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. has launched an unsolicited offer to acquire aggregates producer Vulcan Materials Co. in an all-stock transaction valued at about $4.7 billion. We are placing the ratings on Martin Marietta, including its 'BBB+' corporate credit rating, on CreditWatch with negative implications. In resolving the CreditWatch placements we will monitor ongoing developments relative to the offer and will review our ratings on both companies when, and if, a definitive acquisition is announced and we have the opportunity to review the combined company's operating and financial objectives. On Dec. 13, 2011, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services placed its ratings on Martin Marietta Materials Inc., including its 'BBB+' corporate credit rating, on CreditWatch with negative implications. The CreditWatch listing follows...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Martin Marietta Materials Inc.,Vulcan Materials Co.
Action: On CreditWatch:Negative
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Martin Marietta Materials Inc.,Vulcan Materials Co.
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