Rating agency Moody’s has upgraded the 20-year USD 450 million Senior Unsecured Bonds issued by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to A1 from A2, in connection with it’s stable outlook, un connection with the increased tonnage and attracted new market segments.
According to the policy of the company, “stronger cash flow generation coupled with a relatively low leverage has resulted in very solid financial metrics.”
“This upgrade in the long-term rating is the result of the Panama Canal’s financial strength, its proven track record of institutional independence and successful governance that continue to be key to the waterway’s success,” Francisco J. Miguez, Panama Canal Vice President for Finance, explained.
In addition, the credit rating agency noted that the rating “is one-notch above the A2 sovereign ceiling of Panama and three notches above the rating of the Government of Panama (Baa1 stable), implying low risk of moratorium restrictions and capturing the Canal’s very strong credit profile with a substantial international component of its revenues.”
