S&P warns on Transnet debt refinancing, liquidity risks

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Article highlights:

  • S&P Global Ratings has given Transnet a further three months to address its tight liquidity and acute refinancing risks through multiple debt-raising initiatives.
  • The ratings agency placed Transnet’s foreign currency, local currency and stand-alone credit profile ratings on credit watch with a negative outlook in November 2021.
  • Since the beginning of this calendar year, Transnet has managed to raise R2.5bn under its domestic medium-term note programme.