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KBRA Releases Report Assigning AA- to Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (Illinois) McCormick Place Expansion Project Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B; Affirms Parity Debt; Outlook Remains Stable

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On November 1, 2022, KBRA assigned a long-term rating of AA- to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority McCormick Place Expansion Project Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B and affirmed the AA- rating for parity debt. The Outlook remains Stable.

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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) 731-2325
karen.daly@kbra.com

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William Baneky, Managing Director
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william.baneky@kbra.com

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

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