NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Dec. 28, 2005--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that CVS Corp.'s (A-/Stable/A-2) terminated discussions with Albertson's Inc. regarding a purchase of Albertson's stand-alone Sav-on and Osco drugstores have no immediate impact on the company's credit rating or outlook. Based on Albertson's press release of Dec. 22, 2005, it appears the drugstores are not currently being considered for sale. Albertson's indicated on that date that it terminated all discussion regarding the potential sale of the entire company, but that it continues to explore the sale of underperforming assets. If the drugstores were to again become available for sale, CVS could be one of several interested bidders. However, this acquisition would be viewed as a one-time