DBRS Morningstar Finalizes Provisional Rating of A (high) on Brock University’s Series B Senior Unsecured Debentures

DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) finalized its provisional rating of A (high) with a Stable trend on Brock University’s (the University) Series B Senior Unsecured Debentures (Series B Debentures). The $125 million 3.033% Series B Debentures, maturing on May 17, 2060, rank equally with the University’s other unsecured obligations. The proceeds of the issuance will be used to fund capital projects and debt retirement. The rating being finalized is based upon the rating on already-outstanding series of the above-mentioned debt instrument.

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