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KBRA Releases Report Assigning AA- Rating to City of Austin, Texas (Austin-Bergstrom International Airport) Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 (AMT); Affirms Parity Debt; Outlook is Stable

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On April 14, 2022, KBRA assigned a long-term rating of AA- with a Stable Outlook to the City of Austin, Texas (Austin-Bergstrom International Airport) Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 (AMT). KBRA additionally affirmed the long-term rating of AA- with a Stable Outlook for outstanding KBRA-rated Airport System Revenue Bonds.

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Contacts

Analytical

Harvey Zachem, Managing Director (Lead Analyst)
+1 (646) 731-2385
harvey.zachem@kbra.com

Peter Scherer, Director
+1 (646) 731-2325
peter.scherer@kbra.com

Karen Daly, Senior Managing Director (Rating Committee Chair)
+1 (646) 731-2347
karen.daly@kbra.com

Business Development

William Baneky, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2409
william.baneky@kbra.com

James Kissane, Senior Director
+1 (213) 806-0026
james.kissane@kbra.com

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