| Abstract: | On Nov. 18, 2008, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term corporate credit ratings to 'B-' from 'B+' on U.K.-based Ineos, which includes Ineos Group Holdings PLC, Ineos Holdings Ltd., Ineos Vinyls Finance PLC, and Ineos Vinyls Ltd. We also lowered the issue ratings on the group's debt (see ratings list below). At the same time, we placed all the ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications. Ineos produces various commodity chemicals, operates two refineries, and recorded total sales of about €27 billion in 2007. The rating action reflects the risks linked with the group's ongoing waiver consent solicitation offer tied to its senior debt, to be closed on Dec. 9, 2008, and Ineos' weak and uncertain prospects for 2009
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