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KBRA Releases Report Assigning AAA Rating to Los Angeles Unified School District GO Bonds, Series QRR (2022); Affirms Parity Obligations; Outlook Remains Stable

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On November 1, 2022, KBRA assigned a long-term rating of AAA to the Los Angeles Unified School District (County of Los Angeles, CA) General Obligation Bonds, Series QRR (2022) (Dedicated Unlimited Ad Valorem Property Tax Bonds) (Sustainability Bonds) and affirms the AAA rating for parity obligations. The Outlook remains Stable.

Rating Sensitivities

For Upgrade

  • Not applicable at AAA rating level.

For Downgrade

  • A significant year over year decline in the ad valorem tax base would negatively impact the rating.

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Contacts

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Linda Vanderperre, Senior Director (Lead Analyst)
+1 (646) 731-2482
linda.vanderperre@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 Contacts

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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