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Orsted Spreads Muted In Wake Of S&P Downgrade To BBB[S]

ENERGY SECTOR

New Profile: Baa1[N]/BBB[S]/BBB+[N]


  • S&P cite credit metric impairment in the wake of the cancelled US projects and yesterday’s strategy update.
  • The stable outlook is based on the expectation of improved credit ratios, successful project delivery, and proceeds from farm-downs aligning with forecasts.
  • Expected EBITDA for 2024 is DKK23bn-DKK26bn, rising to DKK29bn-DKK31bn in 2025, with a stable debt level forecasted at DKK65bn-DKK75bn over 2023-2026.
  • FFO to debt ratio to improve to 23%-25% in 2024, reaching 25%-30% by 2025.
  • Orsted's rating may drop if performance doesn’t improve over next two years, credit metrics worsen (FFO/Debt not >25% by 2025) or government support weakens.
  • Positive rating action could come as Orsted rebuilds its strategy execution track record or credit metrics strengthen (FFO/Debt > 30%).
  • Spreads remain muted in the wake of yesterday’s updates.

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