Report title: Tate&Lyle PLC
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4365 word report published Aug 27, 2009

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Abstract: Leading competitive position in the U.S. starch industry. Continued focus on higher-value-added ingredients. Commodity nature of bulk of production volume in basic cereal sweeteners and starches. Constant need for innovation to sustain adequate proportion of value-added products. The ratings on U.K.-based cereal sweetener, starch, and sugar manufacturer Tate&Lyle PLC reflect the company's leading positions in its main markets and increased emphasis on higher-value-added products. These strengths are tempered, however, by the commodity-like features of the bulk of the company's sweetener, starch, and ethanol volume output, which results in some earnings volatility. The ratings are further constrained by a limited geographical diversity and the constant need for innovation to sustain an adequate proportion of value-added products, which requires high

Brief Excerpt: RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Tate & Lyle PLC Publication date: 27-Aug-2009 Primary Credit Analyst: Diego Festa, London (44) 20-7176-3899; diego_festa@standardandpoors.com Secondary Credit Analyst: Anna Overton, London (44) 20-7176-3642;...

Report Type: Full Report
Ticker: TATE@LN
Issuer: Tate&Lyle PLC
GICS: Packaged Foods & Meats (30202030)
Sector: Global Issuers
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa
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