The ratings assignment is based on several factors, including the company’s accelerating growth in the medical segment.
The outlook is negative, reflecting Fitch Rating’s expectation Cardinal Health’s leverage will remain elevated for an extended period of time as a result of its pending acquisition of Medtronic’s patient care business.
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