Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said Monday it is less likely to lower its ratings on Kansas City Southern after the railroad operator's recent $175 million debt issuance.
The credit ratings agency raised its outlook on Kansas City Southern to "Stable" from "Developing" and reaffirmed its "B+" corporate credit rating.
Last week, the Kansas City, Mo., company said it would offer $175 million in senior notes due in 2013. The company said it would use the proceeds to repurchase $200 million in debt due next year.