Fitch downgrades Ector Hospital District’s rating to ‘BB+’

Fitch Ratings downgraded Odessa, Texas-based Ector Hospital District’s issuer default rating to “BB+” from “BBB.” Ector Hospital District does business as the Medical Center Health System.

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Concurrently, Fitch downgraded the district’s series 2010B revenue bond rating to “BB+” from “BBB,” affecting $44.65 million of debt.

The downgrade is a result of several factors, including the health system’s low operating margins, high capital needs assessment as well as its weak leverage position and weaker  liquidity metrics. Fitch also acknowledged the health system’s strong management team and healthy market position.

The outlook is stable at the lower rating level.

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