SMU S.A.: Proposed IPO is credit positive
SMU's additional capital increase of about USD120 million will allow to further strengthening of its financial positionSMU SA is a Chile-based company primarily engaged in the food retail. The Company's activities are divided into two business segments: Supermarkets and Construction supplies. The Supermarkets division focuses on the sale and distribution of grocery and other non-food products through various supermarket chains in Chile and Peru, such as Unimarc, Mayorista 10, Alvi, Mayorsa and Maxi Ahorro. It also operates convenience stores under the OK Market brand name, as well as offers Internet and telephone shopping under the Telemercados brand name. The Construction supplies division is responsible for the retail of building materials in Chile through the Construmart and Ferrexperto stores. The Company owns a number of subsidiaries, including Inversiones SMU SpA, Omicron SpA and Corp Fidelidad SA, among others.
Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets, protecting the integrity of credit. Our ratings and analysis track debt covering more than:
- 130 countries
11,000 corporate issuers
21,000 public finance issuers
76,000 structured finance obligations
Credit ratings and research help investors analyze the credit risks associated with fixed-income securities. Such independent credit ratings and research also contribute to efficiencies in fixed-income markets and other obligations, such as insurance policies and derivative transactions, by providing credible and independent assessments of credit risk.
Moody’s default studies validate our predictive ratings. Our published research and investor briefings draw thousands of attendees each year and keep investors current with the rationale underlying our credit opinions.
Unfortunately, this report is not available for the investor type or country you selected.
Browse all ResearchPool reportsReport is subscription only.
Thank you, your report is ready.
Thank you, your report is ready.