Research Update: Convergys Corp. 'BB+' Rating Placed On CreditWatch Negative On Announced Sale Of Its Information Mgmt Business Mar 12
Standard & Poors, March 2012
Abstract
Convergys announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Information Management (IM) business to NEC Corp. for $449 million in cash. We believe the transaction would weaken Convergys' business risk profile by reducing business diversity and increasing reliance on the more economically sensitive call center business, which has lower margins. We are placing our ratings, including the 'BB+' corporate credit rating, on CreditWatch with negative implications. On March 26, 2012, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services placed its ratings on Cincinnati-based Convergys Corp., including the 'BB+' corporate credit rating, on CreditWatch with negative implications. This action follows the announcement that the company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Information Management (IM) business to NEC Corp. for...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Convergys Corp.
Action: On CreditWatch:Negative
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