KEP vs. PEGI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Southern Company (SO) hikes dividend payout on its common stock for 19th successive year.

Coronavirus is probably the 1 concern in investors' minds right now. It should be. On February 27th we published an article with the title Recession is Imminent: We Need A Travel Ban NOW. We predicted that a US recession is imminent and US stocks will go down by at least 20% in the next 3-6 […]

Moody's Investors Service has assigned a first-time A2 issuer rating to KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company, Inc. (KEPCO E&C). "Our assessment of a high likelihood of KEPCO E&C receiving support from KEPCO or the Korean government -- if and when needed -- reflects KEPCO E&C's high strategic importance to KEPCO in ensuring the safe and secure operations of its nuclear power plants in Korea," says Sean Hwang, a Moody's Assistant Vice President and Analyst.

While the market driven by short-term sentiment influenced by the accomodative interest rate environment in the US, increasing oil prices and deteriorating expectations towards the resolution of the trade war with China, many smart money investors kept their cautious approach regarding the current bull run in the third quarter and hedging or reducing many of […]

KEP vs. PEGI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Announcement of Periodic Review: Moody's announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Korea South-East Power Co., Ltd. Hong Kong, July 31, 2019 -- Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has completed a periodic review of the ratings of Korea South-East Power Co., Ltd. and other ratings that are associated with the same analytical unit. The review was conducted through a portfolio review in which Moody's reassessed the appropriateness of the ratings in the context of the relevant principal methodology(ies), recent developments, and a comparison of the financial and operating profile to similarly rated peers.

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Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has completed a periodic review of the ratings of Korea Electric Power Corporation and other ratings that are associated with the same analytical unit. The review was conducted through a portfolio review in which Moody's reassessed the appropriateness of the ratings in the context of the relevant principal methodology(ies), recent developments, and a comparison of the financial and operating profile to similarly rated peers. This publication does not announce a credit rating action and is not an indication of whether or not a credit rating action is likely in the near future.

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Bayan plans to use the proceeds to refinance its working capital facilities and for general corporate purposes. The Ba3 rating on the proposed notes is in line with Bayan's Ba3 corporate family rating, as the presence of upstream guarantees from major subsidiaries mitigates structural subordination risk for bondholders. In addition, the planned notes proceeds will be used to repay all of Bayan's existing working capital facilities.

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Announcement of Periodic Review: Moody's announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. Hong Kong, July 31, 2019 -- Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has completed a periodic review of the ratings of Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. and other ratings that are associated with the same analytical unit. The review was conducted through a portfolio review in which Moody's reassessed the appropriateness of the ratings in the context of the relevant principal methodology(ies), recent developments, and a comparison of the financial and operating profile to similarly rated peers.

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Moody's Investors Service has assigned an Aa2 rating to the proposed senior unsecured USD notes to be issued by Korea South-East Power Co., Ltd. (KOSEP, Aa2 stable). "The Aa2 rating reflects KOSEP's close operational and financial relationship with its parent, Korea Electric Power Corporation, and its strategic importance to Korea's economy as a major power generator," says Mic Kang, a Moody's Vice President and Senior Credit Officer. Moody's expects that both Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO, Aa2 stable) and the Government of Korea (Aa2 stable) will take strong measures, if needed, to contain any material widespread disruptions to the operations of KEPCO's six power generation companies (gencos), including KOSEP.

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Moody's Investors Service has assigned an Aa2 rating to the proposed senior unsecured USD notes to be issued by Korea East-West Power Co., Ltd. (EWP, Aa2 stable). "The Aa2 rating reflects EWP's close operational and financial links with its parent, Korea Electric Power Corporation, and the company's strategic importance to Korea's economy as a major power generator," says Mic Kang, a Moody's Vice President and Senior Credit Officer. Moody's expects that both Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO, Aa2 stable) and the Government of Korea (Aa2 stable) will take strong measures, if needed, to contain any material widespread disruptions to the operations of KEPCO's six power generation companies (gencos), including EWP.

Moody's Investors Service has assigned an Aa2 rating to the proposed senior unsecured AUD bonds to be issued by Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. (KOSPO, Aa2 stable). The notes will be issued under KOSPO's newly established AUD2 billion global medium-term note (MTN) program. KOSPO will use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including overseas investments.

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