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KBRA Releases Research – Favorable Liquidity Will Help Kentucky Manage Tornado Recovery

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases research in the aftermath of the potent storm system on December 10-11 that saw a reported 70 tornados tear across Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee resulted in widespread devastation and tragic loss of life.

In KBRA’s view, the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s improved reserve position together with federal assistance provide important support to address the added costs that could result from the recovery efforts.

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KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., the EU, and the UK, and is designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada. KBRA’s ratings can be used by investors for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

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Paul Kwiatkoski, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2387
paul.kwiatkoski@kbra.com

Linda Vanderperre, Senior Director
+1 (646) 731-2482
linda.vanderperre@kbra.com

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Headquarters: New York City, New York
CEO: Jim Nadler
Employees: 400+
Organization: PRI

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Paul Kwiatkoski, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2387
paul.kwiatkoski@kbra.com

Linda Vanderperre, Senior Director
+1 (646) 731-2482
linda.vanderperre@kbra.com

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