Article: Fitch Affirms Ratings for Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas; Outlook Stable


Wireless News
09-12-2009
Fitch Affirms Ratings for Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas; Outlook Stable
Type: News

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of Nicor Inc. (Nicor) and its core gas utility subsidiary, Northern Illinois Gas Co. (dba Nicor Gas) at 'A'.

Approximately $500 million of long-term debt is affected by the rating action.
Fitch has affirmed the following ratings:

Nicor

--Long-Term IDR at 'A';

--Short-Term IDR at 'F1';

--Senior Unsecured at 'A';

--Preferred Stock at 'A-';

--Commercial Paper at 'F1'.

Nicor Gas

--Long-Term IDR at 'A';

--Short-term IDR at 'F1';

--First-Mortgage Bonds at 'AA-';

--Senior Unsecured at 'A+';

--Commercial Paper at 'F1'.

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