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Despite Hard Times, Moody’s Sees Gas Transmission Cos. ‘Stable’

With companies in all sectors tightening their waist line in the currently tough economic times, the outlook for the North American diversified natural gas transmission companies is stable, according to Mihoko Manabe, Moody’s vice president and senior credit officer. She noted that these companies are generally pulling back to focus on their regulated, low-risk businesses, working to reduce debt and enhance liquidity, and simplifying their business models.

October 6, 2003

Despite Hard Times, Moody’s Sees Gas Transmission Cos. ‘Stable’

With companies in all sectors tightening their waist line in the currently tough economic times, the outlook for the North American diversified natural gas transmission companies is stable, according to Mihoko Manabe, Moody’s vice president and senior credit officer. She noted that these companies are generally pulling back to focus on their regulated, low-risk businesses, working to reduce debt and enhance liquidity, and simplifying their business models.

September 30, 2003