New York, September 17, 2015 -- Moody's Investors Service has placed the ratings for Cablevision Systems Corporation (Cablevision) under review for downgrade, including Cablevision's Ba2 Corporate Family Rating (CFR), Ba2-PD Probability of Default Rating (PDR) and B1 unsecured notes. The Ba2 senior unsecured bonds and Baa3 senior secured credit facility at CSC Holdings, a subsidiary of Cablevision, were also placed on review for downgrade. This action follows the announcement that Altice N.V. (Altice) will purchase a 70% equity interest in Cablevision for approximately $7 billion. The transaction values Cablevision at $17.7 billion, or approximately 9x EBITDA (as of the last twelve months ended June 30, 2015). The review for downgrade will focus on the timeframe over which the company can offset the high leverage incurred to finance the acquisition with expected cost synergies. In addition, Moody's will assess the financial policy and capital allocation stance of the new owners.

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