Standard&Poor's today said The Scotts Co.'s (BB/Stable/--) intention to add an additional $70 million to its existing 8.625% privately placed senior subordinated notes due 2009, will not affect the ratings or outlook. Proceeds of the offering will be used to repay a portion of the amount outstanding under the company's revolving credit agreement. Scotts' debt burden will remain the same; however, the proposed debt offering will provide the company with some additional financial flexibility during its traditional peak-borrowing season.