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SOUTH AFRICA: Fitch Affirm Eskom at 'B'; Outlook Stable

SOUTH AFRICA

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.'s Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating at 'B'. The Outlook is Stable. More from Fitch below:

  • "The rating affirmation mainly reflects strong links between Eskom and South Africa (BB-/Stable)"
  • "Our assessment of Eskom's Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) remains unchanged at 'ccc-', reflecting its poor operating performance, weak financial position, and liquidity that remains highly dependent on the government support through a debt relief programme till financial year ending March 2027."

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Fitch Ratings has affirmed Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.'s Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating at 'B'. The Outlook is Stable. More from Fitch below:

  • "The rating affirmation mainly reflects strong links between Eskom and South Africa (BB-/Stable)"
  • "Our assessment of Eskom's Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) remains unchanged at 'ccc-', reflecting its poor operating performance, weak financial position, and liquidity that remains highly dependent on the government support through a debt relief programme till financial year ending March 2027."

Full report here.