08.07.2013 17:12:00
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Moody's: IRS claim has no immediate effect on ratings of Tyco and former subsidiaries
New York, July 08, 2013 -- The IRS's claim against Tyco International Ltd. and former subsidiaries Covidien plc and TE Connectivity Ltd will have no immediate effect on the companies' ratings, Moody's Investors' Service says in a new report, "Recent Tyco Legacy Tax Developments." Nonetheless, the potential for a sizable payment in the future looms over the three firms, and could limit their financial flexibility.