Our financing strategy and credit ratings
Our financing strategy recognises that a strong liquidity position and the availability of committed funding are essential to meeting the Group’s objectives and obligations. Our principal operating subsidiary, Severn Trent Water Limited, is a long term business characterised by multi year investment programmes.
Our key sources of borrowings include bond and European Medium Term Note (EMTN) issues, private placements, bank loans and finance leases.
Our treasury objectives
Issuer Credit Rating
| Severn Trent Plc | Severn Trent Water Limited | Hafren Dyfrdwy | Outlook | |
| Fitch Ratings Limited | BBB | BBB+ | BBB+ | Stable |
| Moody’s Investors Service Limited | Baa2 | Baa1 | - | Stable |
Senior Unsecured Debt Ratings
| Severn Trent Plc | Severn Trent Water Limited | Hafren Dyfrdwy | Outlook | |
| Fitch Ratings Limited | BBB+ | A- | A- | Stable |
| Moody’s Investors Service Limited | Baa2 | Baa1 | - | Stable |
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