(BFW) Vallourec Ratings Cut to Junk by S&P


BN 06/22 15:51 *S&P DOWNGRADES VALLOUREC TO 'BB+/B'; OUTLOOK STABLE

Vallourec Ratings Cut to Junk by S&P
2015-06-22 15:53:49.826 GMT


By Karen Mielcarek
(Bloomberg) -- The downgrade reflects view that Vallourec’s
EBITDA and profitability will weaken and not be commensurate
with a BBB- rating in 2015-2016, S&P says.

* Vallourec’s core oil and gas end market will remain subdued
for several quarters: S&P
* Ratings cut to BB+/B from BBB-/A-3 with stable outlook


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