Diverting cashflow to fund deficits risks ratings downgrade

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Companies who divert significant cashflows to plug defined benefit scheme deficits run the risk of a credit ratings downgrade, Moody's warns.

In a comment on managing pension deficits, the ratings agency said diverting cash which would otherwise be available for general company purposes – such as debt servicing – accompanied by a current...

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