Fitch Rates YMCA of Greater New York $34.7MM 2007 Rfdg Rev Bonds 'BBB+'.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Fitch assigns a 'BBB+' rating to the YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. of Greater New York's $34.7 million series 2007 bonds civic facility refunding revenue bonds and affirms its 'BBB+' rating on outstanding series 1997, 2002 and 2006 parity bonds. Proceeds will be used to refund outstanding series 1997 and 2002 bonds. The series 2007 revenue bonds will be sold via negotiation during the week of Jan. 29 by Goldman, Sachs & Co. The Rating Outlook is stable. The rating reflects the YMCA of Greater New York's (the YMCA, or the association) improving revenue and operating trends, favorable business prospects and strong net asset position. The rating is also supported by the association's long history, community reputation, large membership base serving over 350,000 adults and youths, and status as the city's leading community-based youth services provider with long-standing programmatic ties to the City of New York. A formidable governing board and new management are focused on membership growth and retention, capital and service improvements, and ensuring the association's financial viability with better cost and financial controls. For the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2005, the YMCA posted operating revenues of $128.7 million with net operating income Operating Income The profit realized from a business' own operations. Notes: This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit. of $5.4 million, equivalent to a 4.2% operating margin Operating Margin A ratio used to measure a company's pricing strategy and operating efficiency. Calculated by: . Eleven-month interim results as of Nov. 30, 2006 reflect a positive revenue and operating trend due to an 11% increase in revenues and effective cost controls. Revenues are trending higher due to membership growth and price increases. Interim operating results have improved by over $6 million due to the opening and ramp-up of new facilities and system-wide membership growth. The YMCA's net assets Net assets The difference between total assets on the one hand and current liabilities and noncapitalized long-term liabilities on the other hand. net assets See owners' equity. have continued to grow through fiscal 2006. Consequently, 11-month interim results as of Nov. 30, 2006 reflect a ratio of total net assets to liabilities and net assets equal to 60%. This strong net asset position provides an ample cushion for compliance with debt covenants. The principal credit risks are the YMCA's limited liquidity, and increased reliance on short-term debt Short-term debt Debt obligations, recorded as current liabilities, requiring payment within the year. for working capital and interim capital project financing needs. As of Nov. 30, 2006, available cash and investment excluding restricted endowment funds totaled about $34.8 million, comparable to fiscal 2005 levels. The YMCA has improved its current ratio and reduced accounts payable. Available funds, excluding restricted endowment assets, cover only 42% of pro forma debt adjusted for peak borrowings under the capital line of credit. Liquidity risks are exacerbated by a high 75% exposure to equity investments and management's desire to replenish certain aging capital assets. In the absence of another significant capital campaign, management will not be able to shore up cash reserves until the capital projects are completed by fiscal 2008, capital spending moderates, and grant reimbursement has been collected to pay off the capital line of credit. The YMCA plans to execute a $16 million capital line of credit with JP Morgan Chase. Peak borrowings under the line of credit are expected to reach $8 million and are expected to be repaid on or before fiscal 2009 with proceeds from grants, gifts and/or operating cash flow Operating cash flow Earnings before depreciation minus taxes. Measures the cash generated from operations, not counting capital spending or working capital requirements. . Pro forma maximum annual debt service coverage on all debt, assuming a 30-year amortization of short-term debt under the capital line of credit, is 2.9 times (x) in fiscal 2005. Based on increased revenues and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become , debt ratios are expected to improve in fiscal 2006. Any material reduction in liquidity or increase in debt could have a negative impact on the Outlook and rating. The YMCA of Greater New York is a not-for-profit, community service organization with 19 branches located throughout the five boroughs of New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. and in resident camps in upstate NY. This YMCA is the nation's largest YMCA and has operated since 1852. 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