[Brazil] - Usiminas Secures Stable Credit Rating: Moody's Affirms Financial Strength

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
allowed it to weather volatility in key markets
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(Photo Internet reproduction)This performance has reduced potential liquidity risks in difficult operating environments
reported debt by 0.9 times
annual cash flow sufficiently covers non-discretionary expenses.These include maintenance capital expenditures of about R$800 million ($143
million) and net interest payments of roughly R$200 million ($35 million)
capital expenditure is projected between R$1.4 billion ($250 million) and R$1.9 billion ($340 million).This financial prudence supports
conservative approach to leverage and liquidity