Century Aluminum placed on negative credit watch

Dec 16, 2008 | 11:24 AM | Tom Jennemann

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) has placed Century Aluminum Co.'s ratings, including its 'BB-' corporate credit rating, on credit watch with negative implications.

"The CreditWatch listing reflects our concern that the company's operating results and liquidity will be significantly affected by the recent steep decline in aluminum prices," Marie Shmaruk, S&P....





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