This video outlines the first three steps to managing a company’s credit rating during an acquisition process. The initial being the project set up, which includes the production of a project plan. Secondly, to obtain a rating estimate using in-house modelling, and lastly, the initial contact with the rating agency where management should acquire certain information as described below.
Key learning objectives:
Identify the first three steps in managing a company’s credit rating during an acquisition process
What are the five sources management can use to help with its rating analysis?
What key information should management get from the rating agency analyst?