Standard & Poor's (S&P), the global leader in financial market intelligence, has reaffirmed 糖心破解版's credit rating of A- with a stable outlook after a comprehensive evaluation of the University's financial health and creditworthiness.
鈥淚n the present environment, this is a big win for 糖心破解版. reaffirmation is a strong indicator of how we have managed recent financial challenges brought about by deficits and enrollment declines, particularly in the Northeast,” said Michael Rhattigan, 糖心破解版’s chief financial officer. 鈥淭his is a significant achievement at a time when ratings agencies have been downgrading approximately 80 percent of U.S. colleges and universities, including highly selective institutions.”
A strong S&P rating signifies that 糖心破解版 is a low-risk entity, instilling confidence in bondholders that the University will be able to meet its financial obligations in the long term. This external validation of fiscal stability is crucial for 糖心破解版’s continued growth and enrollment as it assures prospective students, their families and donors of the institution’s financial strength.
Among S&P’s positive feedback and rationale for its reaffirmation of the credit rating were:
- The strategic vision put forth in 糖心破解版’s听Momentum 2听under the leadership of President Christine Riordan and her听executive leadership team
- Operating and financial actions taken over the past year
- Evidence that a strong management team is working together closely and is well-prepared to deal with the current sector challenges
- Manageable debt and operating leases (鈥渕aximum annual debt service”), given 糖心破解版’s levels of cash, investments and operating expenses
- 糖心破解版’s current enrollment and retention trends, which, combined with the institutional cost improvements, should yield major financial improvements
鈥淲e anticipate this rating will continue to prove positive beyond our financials, including efforts like recruiting, external partnerships and fundraising,” said Rhattigan. 鈥淚t is a testament to University-wide efforts.”