Apollo Investment Corp. Outlook Revised To Stable On Planned Changes To Management And Strategy; 'BBB' Ratings Affirmed Feb 12

Standard & Poors, February 2012

Abstract
Apollo Investment Corp. (AIC) has announced changes in management, a reduction in its dividend, and adjustments to its investment strategy. In our view, changes to the firm's investment strategy could reduce its asset quality. We are revising our outlook on AIC to stable from positive and affirming our 'BBB' counterparty credit rating on the company. The stable outlook reflects its improved balance sheet and good track record through the credit crisis. NEW YORK (Standard & Poor's) Feb. 9, 2012--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today said it revised its outlook on Apollo Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: AINV) to stable from positive. At the same time, we affirmed our 'BBB' counterparty credit and senior debt ratings on the company. "Our outlook revision follows...

Companies mentioned in this report are: Apollo Investment Corp.
Action: Affirmed
Action: Outlook: Stable

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