Fitch Ratings has affirmed the "BB+" rating assigned to approximately $94.2 million of series 2014 revenue bonds issued on behalf of Decatur, Texas-based Wise Regional Health System.
Here are four things to know about the rating action and the system's outlook.
1. The rating affirmation is supported by a number of factors, including Wise's solid profitability in fiscal year 2014. Wise reported operating income of $13.9 million in FY 2014, according to Fitch.
2. The rating assignment also was supported by Wise's strong market presence, bolstered by the opening of the new Fort Worth, Texas-based ParkwaySurgical & CardiovascularHospital in 2014.
3. Fitch believes Wise does not have capacity for additional debt at the current rating level, and "any additional debt would be expected to be complemented with a commensurate increase in liquidity."
4. The system's outlook is stable.
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