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Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX:WHC)

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Current share price for WHC : $7.390 -1.32 (-15.15%)+
Announcement
Release
12 Mar 2026 9:13AM
Price at Release
$8.710
Full Release
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Summary
Whitehaven Coal Limited announced the publication of its credit ratings from S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings, and Moody's Investors Service. The company received a BB+ rating with a stable outlook from S&P and Fitch, and a Ba1 rating with a stable outlook from Moody's. Additionally, S&P and Fitch assigned an investment grade BBB- rating to Whitehaven's proposed senior secured debt instruments, as part of its refinancing program. The ratings reflect Whitehaven's enhanced credit profile, effective capital management, and the integration improvements at its metallurgical coal operations, facilitating better access to global debt markets.
Key Points
  • Whitehaven Coal Limited received public credit ratings from S&P, Fitch, and Moody's.
  • S&P and Fitch assigned a BBB- investment grade rating for proposed senior secured debt instruments.
  • The corporate credit ratings were BB+ from S&P and Fitch, and Ba1 from Moody's.
  • These ratings support Whitehaven's refinancing program and access to global debt capital markets.
  • The ratings reflect Whitehaven's strengthened credit profile and prudent capital management.
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