Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd.
Current Rating
Rating FAQ
Long-term  :   twA+
Short-term  :   twA-1
Outlook  :  Stable
Issuer Rating History
Rating Date Long-term Rating outlook (credit watch) Short-term Rating
2020/01/21 twA+ Stable twA-1
2017/02/17 twAA- Stable twA-1+
2015/08/05 twAA- Negative twA-1+
2015/06/26 twAA- Stable twA-1+
2013/12/10 twAA Stable twA-1+
2013/11/26 twAA+ Watch Neg twA-1+
2007/06/07 twAA+ Stable twA-1+
2006/03/02 twAA+ Stable twA-1
2004/12/22 twAA Stable twA-1
2002/12/17 twA+ Stable twA-1
2001/12/20 twA Stable twA-2
Research Analysis
Publish Date Subject
2024/01/18 Media Release: Far EasTone Telecommunications 'twA+/twA-1' Ratings Affirmed; SACP Revised Upwards On Improving Debt Leverage; Outlook Stable
2023/01/18 Research Update: Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd. Ratings Affirmed At 'twA+/twA-1'; Outlook Stable
2022/03/01 Bulletin: Far EasTone And Asia Pacific Telecom Merger Could Improve Market Discipline
2022/01/12 Research Update: Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd. Ratings Affirmed At 'twA+/twA-1'; Outlook Stable
2021/08/10 Bulletin: Far EasTone's EBITDA To Rebound On Rising 5G Penetration
2021/01/25 Research Update: Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd. Ratings Affirmed At 'twA+/twA-1'; Outlook Stable
2020/09/08 Bulletin: Collaboration On 5G Development Should Lessen Far EasTone's Borrowing Needs
2020/01/21 Media Release: Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd. Downgraded To 'twA+/twA-1' On Surging Capital Expenditure; Outlook Stable
Last 5 Years Issue Rating History
Series Amount
(Million)		 Issue Date Maturity Date
 Coupon Rate
(%)		 Rating Rating Date
-4/   0 -- -- -- NR  2020/06/27
--6/C   0 -- -- -- NR  2019/12/24
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