09.03.2015 21:23:00
|
Moody's: Ownership restrictions and lack of diversification represent main challenges for GCC family-owned firms
DIFC - Dubai, March 10, 2015 -- Ownership restrictions, corporate governance limitations and a lack of geographical or cash flow diversification are among the most common credit risk challenges when rating GCC-based family-owned companies, says Moody's Investors Service in a report published today. The rating agency notes that these factors can result in more conservative ratings being assigned than otherwise suggested by their stronger financial risk metrics.