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Monday, November 30 - 2009

Rating agencies maintain Etisalat investment grade credit ratings

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, July 20 - 2009 at 14:03
  • PRESS RELEASE

Etisalat announced that rating agencies Moody's, Fitch and Standard & Poor's have reaffirmed their credit ratings on Etisalat at the same level as in 2008.

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  • Salem Al Sharhan.
    Salem Al Sharhan.
Etisalat's investment grade ratings are considered among the highest of all globally rated telecommunications companies.

The ratings demonstrate confidence in Etisalat's profitability, cash flow, financial policies, and a portfolio of overseas assets, the value of which has increased significantly. Etisalat's strong credit ratings reflect its excellent relationship with the UAE government which owns 60%.

Mr. Salem Ali Al Sharhan, Etisalat Chief Financial Officer, commented:

"The maintenance of Etisalat's ratings from the three agencies at the same level as the inaugural ratings is a demonstration of Etisalat's strong operating performance and prudent financial management during the course of last year. Etisalat's strong credit ratings will help further diversify its funding sources and enhance Etisalat's negotiating position when securing future financing from debt or capital markets."


The assigned ratings are:

Moody's Investors Service Aa2
Fitch Rating AA-
Standard and Poor's A+
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