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Moody's Places Cliffs Natural (CLF) Rating on Review for Downgrade

July 25, 2014 2:58 PM EDT

Moody's Investors Service placed Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE: CLF) Baa3 senior unsecured ratings under review for downgrade.

..Issuer: Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.

On Review for Possible Downgrade:

....Multiple Seniority Shelf Feb 11, 2016, Placed on Review for Possible Downgrade, currently (P)Baa3

....Senior Unsecured Regular Bond/Debentures, Placed on Review for Possible Downgrade, currently Baa3

Outlook Actions:

....Outlook, Changed To Rating Under Review From Negative

RATINGS RATIONALE

The review results from the expected further deterioration in earnings and debt protection metrics on the drop in iron ore prices, which we... More