“The lower rating reflects weaker than expected system operating performance in the most recent period generating less than 1x debt service coverage based on S&P Global Ratings’ calculations and a continued weakening of balance sheet metrics,” said S&P analyst Jessica Goldman.
The outlook is developing.
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