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13/1/2026 Rating announcement EN
Scope upgrades AEI’s issuer rating to CC from C and assigns a Stable Outlook
The upgrade follows the successful restructuring of the EUR 2021/2025 bond which provided some relief to AEI’s short-term liquidity pressure. Nevertheless, the rating reflects the still significant refinancing risk for the notes maturing in 2026.
21/11/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms AEI’s C rating and keeps the rating under review for a developing outcome
The affirmation follows Scope’s assessment of AEI’s bond restructuring proposal whose execution would not constitute a Selective Default. Significant default risk remains in case noteholders reject the proposal, likely leading to a default.
14/11/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope downgrades AEI to C from B- and keeps the rating under review for a developing outcome
The downgrade is driven by Scope’s assessment of AEI’s continued refinancing efforts relating to its bond maturing in December 2025. Should these efforts prove unsuccessful, there is a significant risk that AEI could enter into default.
18/6/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope downgrades investment holding company AEI to B- from B+ and places all ratings under review
The downgrade reflects the weaker business and financial risk profiles, while the under-review placement is based on pending refinancing risks in December 2025 that have only been partially addressed.
16/6/2023 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Lithuanian investment company AEI’s issuer rating at B+, changing Outlook to Negative
The Outlook change reflects increased concentration risks in terms of gross asset value and income as well as higher execution risks stemming from the significant delay in the portfolio ramp-up.
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