Financing Strategy
High Credit Ratings
Creditworthiness checks by independent rating agencies have a substantial effect on a company's options for raising outside capital. The better the rating, the easier the access to international credit markets and the more affordable the borrowings.
The two leading international rating agencies, Moody's and Standard & Poor's, have been assessing RWE since 2000. On June 8, 2011, Standard & Poor's has changed its rating for RWE from "A, negative outlook" to "A-, negative outlook". Moody's has RWE classified as "A3, negative outlook" since 19 July 2011 (previously "A2, negative outlook").
RWE Has Investment-Grade Ratings
(Last updated 31 December 2011)
| Moody's | Standard & Poor's | |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term rating | A3 | A- |
| Outlook | negative | negative |
| Short-term rating | P-2 | A-2 |
| Current report | ||
| Rating definitions | weblink |
RWE is a respected bond issuer, given the company's stable, reliable and cash flow-rich operations. And we intend to keep it this way. RWE is interested in maintaining an “A” category rating over the long term.
