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Uniper : Fitch assigns Uniper first-time issuer rating of BBB- with stable outlook
Uniper : Fitch assigns Uniper first-time issuer rating of BBB- with stable
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Share Share Düsseldorf, 11 June 2026 | 12:59 Europe/Berlin Fitch assigns Uniper first-time issuer rating of BBB- with stable outlook Summary Uniper receives first-time issuer rating of "BBB-" with stable outlook from Fitch Additional rating agency supports funding flexibility through enhanced capital markets access and a broader investor base Rating provides independent validation of Uniper's strong credit profile and disciplined financial policy Fitch Ratings has assigned Uniper a first-time long-term issuer rating of 'BBB-' with a stable outlook. At the same time, Fitch assessed Uniper's Stand-Alone Credit Profile at 'bb+'. The rating reflects Uniper's strong financial profile, improved cash flow visibility, and robust liquidity position. Fitch also recognizes the company's disciplined financial policy and its ongoing strategic repositioning toward more stable and contracted earnings streams. The addition of Fitch as a third rating agency alongside S&P and Scope further enhances Uniper's credibility in capital markets and supports diversified access to investors and funding sources. Uniper CFO Christian Barr: "The assignment of a 'BBB-' issuer rating by Fitch marks a key milestone for Uniper. It reflects the progress we have made in strengthening our financial profile and enhancing the resilience of our business model. Expanding our rating coverage further strengthens our position in the capital markets and broadens access to a more diversified investor base and funding sources. At the same time, we remain focused on delivering against the strategy we have communicated to the rating agencies and capital markets." About Uniper Düsseldorf-based Uniper is a European energy company with global reach. It has about 7,000 employees and plays a key role in ensuring a secure energy supply in Europe, particularly in its core markets of Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Uniper's 18.5 gigawatts of power generating capacity make it a mainstay of reliable power production. Uniper is a leading gas trader and one of Northwestern Europe's most important LNG importers, and its broad procurement portfolio enhances supply security. Uniper's investments in renewables, hydrogen, and other low-carbon energy carriers propel the transformation of the energy system. Uniper provides energy and services to about 1,000 municipalities and industrial companies in its home market, Germany. Uniper is also Germany's largest operator of gas storage facilities and hydropower plants. Boilerplate This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Uniper SE management and other information currently available to Uniper. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. Uniper SE does not intend, and does not assume any liability whatsoever, to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.