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KBRA Publishes Report Assigning AA Rating to the Department of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles Power System Revenue Bonds, 2023 Series A; Affirms Rating for Parity Bonds; Outlook is Stable

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On March 6, 2023 KBRA assigned a long-term rating of AA to the Department of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles Power System Revenue Bonds, 2023 Series A and affirmed the long-term rating of AA on the outstanding parity bonds. The Outlook remains Stable.

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Peter Scherer, Director
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Karen Daly, Senior Managing Director (Rating Committee Chair)
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