S&P Ratings assigned an "AA-/A-1+" dual rating to Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System's series 2017B bonds.
The agency also affirmed the following ratings on HSHS' bonds, including:
- "AA-" long-term rating on its series 2017A bonds
- "AA-" long-term rating its series 2016 bonds
- "AA-" long-term rating on its series 2012C bonds
- "AA-" long-term rating on its series 2012B bonds
- "AA-" underlying rating on its series 2007A
- "AA-" underlying rating on its series 2007C bonds
- "AA-/A-1+" dual rating on its series 2012H and 2012I bonds
- "AA-/A-1+" dual rating and "AA-" rating on its series 2012G bonds.
"The 'AA-' rating continues to reflect our view of HSHS leadership's successful implementation of a strategic plan, which has helped improve the system's operations while maintaining its strong balance sheet," said S&P analyst Brian Williamson.
The outlook is stable, reflecting S&P's opinion that HSHS' senior management will be able to achieve its goal of a 2 percent operating margin.