Press Release

DBRS Assigns Provisional Ratings to Global SC Finance II SRL Fixed Rate Asset Backed Notes, Series 2014-1 (Class A-1 and Class A-2)

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July 18, 2014

DBRS has today assigned provisional ratings of A (sf) to the fixed rate asset backed notes issued by Global SC Finance II SRL. The Global SC Finance II SRL Fixed Rate Asset Backed Notes, Series 2014-1 (Series 2014-1) will be issued in the amount of $400,000,000 and will consist of two pari passu and pro rata classes – Class A-1 and Class A-2. The Class A-2 notes will be privately placed. The assets securing the Series 2014-1 also collateralize the Global SC Finance II SRL Fixed Rate Asset Backed Notes, Series 2012-1, Series 2013-1 and Series 2013-2 and consist of a pool of dry, refrigerated, tank and dry freight special marine containers, associated leases and related rights under such leases, certain transaction accounts, as well as rights of Global SC Finance II SRL under the transaction documents.

The Series 2014-1 will have a scheduled maturity date in July 2024 and a final maturity date in July 2029. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. serves as Administrative Agent. U.S. Bank National Association serves as Indenture Trustee and the Transition Manager.

In determining its rating for the transaction, DBRS relied on the assessment of the collateral pool, the experience and strength of the manager, the legal structure of the transaction, as well as a cash flow analysis. The cash flow analysis stressed long-term lease and short-term lease per diem and utilization rates as well as direct operating expenses and residual realization values.

Note:
All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.

The Rule 17g-7 Report of Representations and Warranties is hereby incorporated by reference and can be found by clicking on the link or by contacting us at info@dbrs.com.

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This rating is endorsed by DBRS Ratings Limited for use in the European Union.

Ratings

Global SC Finance II SRL Fixed Rate Asset Backed Notes, Series 2014-1
  • US = Lead Analyst based in USA
  • CA = Lead Analyst based in Canada
  • EU = Lead Analyst based in EU
  • UK = Lead Analyst based in UK
  • E = EU endorsed
  • U = UK endorsed
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  • Unsolicited Non-participating

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