S&P reaffirms ICL Group (NYSE: ICL) at BBB- with stable outlook
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ICL Group Ltd. reports that S&P has reaffirmed its Long-term Issuer Default Rating at BBB- with a Stable Outlook. S&P also reaffirmed the Israeli local rating at ilAA with a stable outlook. The report is incorporated by reference into ICL’s Form S-8 registration statement and its Israeli shelf prospectus.
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Key Figures
Long-term Issuer Default Rating: BBB-
Israeli local rating: ilAA
Israeli shelf prospectus date: September 19, 2025
3 metrics
Long-term Issuer Default Rating
BBB-
Reaffirmed by S&P with Stable Outlook
Israeli local rating
ilAA
Reaffirmed by S&P with stable outlook
Israeli shelf prospectus date
September 19, 2025
Date of ICL’s Israeli Shelf Prospectus referenced
Key Terms
Form 6-K, Long-term Issuer Default Rating, Stable Outlook, Israeli local rating, +1 more
5 terms
Form 6-K regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.
Long-term Issuer Default Rating financial
"S&P has reaffirmed its Long-term Issuer Default Rating at BBB-"
A long-term issuer default rating is a credit agency’s quick summary of how likely a company or government is to fail to pay its long-term debts, similar to a personal credit score but for an organization. Investors use it as a shortcut to judge risk: lower ratings signal higher chance of missed payments and usually mean higher borrowing costs and more volatile bond values, affecting expected returns and portfolio safety.
Stable Outlook financial
"Long-term Issuer Default Rating at BBB- with a Stable Outlook"
A stable outlook is a credit-rating agency’s view that a company’s credit rating is unlikely to change over the medium term, indicating expected steadiness in its financial condition and ability to meet obligations. For investors it matters because a stable outlook signals lower likelihood of sudden changes to borrowing costs, dividend capacity or default risk—like a calm weather forecast, it helps set expectations about near-term risk and return.
Israeli local rating financial
"S&P reaffirmed the Israeli local rating at ilAA stable outlook"
Israeli Shelf Prospectus regulatory
"incorporated by reference into the Israeli Shelf Prospectus of ICL Group Ltd."
FAQ
What did S&P decide about ICL (ICL) in this update?
S&P reaffirmed ICL’s Long-term Issuer Default Rating at BBB- with a Stable Outlook. This indicates S&P currently sees ICL’s credit profile as unchanged and stable, supporting ongoing access to credit markets on similar terms.
What is ICL’s Israeli local credit rating mentioned in the 6-K?
ICL’s Israeli local rating was reaffirmed by S&P at ilAA with a stable outlook. This rating reflects S&P’s view of ICL’s credit quality in the Israeli market and helps guide local investors and lenders assessing its risk.
How does this 6-K filing affect ICL’s existing Form S-8 registration?
The 6-K is incorporated by reference into ICL’s Form S-8 registration statement. That means the rating reaffirmation and related information legally become part of that registration, updating the disclosure available to participants in equity compensation plans.
What is the connection between this ICL (ICL) 6-K and its Israeli shelf prospectus?
The 6-K is also incorporated by reference into ICL’s Israeli Shelf Prospectus dated September 19, 2025. This integration keeps the shelf prospectus current with the latest S&P rating information for potential future Israeli securities offerings.
Who signed the ICL (ICL) Form 6-K reporting the S&P ratings?
The 6-K was signed on behalf of ICL by Aviram Lahav, Chief Financial Officer, and Aya Landman, VP, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary. Their signatures confirm the company’s authorization and responsibility for the reported information.