RE: Best ever year10 Oct 2022 15:21
Hi,
Moody's
"FACTORS THAT COULD LEAD TO AN UPGRADE OR DOWNGRADE OF THE RATINGS
In the event of a successful completion of the refinancing, EnQuest's CFR and PDR could likely be upgraded to B2 and B2-PD respectively, assuming that no material event deteriorates the company's operations, profitability, free cash flow generation or the liquidity profile. Before placing the ratings on review, we had previously stated that:
EnQuest's ratings could be upgraded should a continuous recovery in operating profitability boost FCF generation, leading to a strong liquidity profile and Moody's-adjusted gross leverage sustained below 3.0x. The refinancing of the high yield notes maturing in 2023 is also a required condition for an upgrade.
The ratings could come under pressure if leverage trended above 5.0x or liquidity deteriorated most likely as a result of a decline in oil prices. Failure to address the 2023 maturities at least 12 months in advance could also lead to a downgrade. EnQuest's ratings could come under pressure should persistent weakness in cash flow generation lead to some further deterioration in the group's liquidity profile and leverage metrics."
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