Diversified U.S.-based chemical producer FMC Corp. is issuing $300 million of notes due 2022 for general corporate purposes including share repurchases. We are assigning a senior unsecured debt rating of 'BBB+' to these notes. At the same time, we are affirming all our existing ratings on FMC Corp. The stable outlook indicates our expectation for continued strong operating performance and a financial profile consistent with the current ratings. NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Nov. 17, 2011--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it has assigned its 'BBB+' senior unsecured debt rating to FMC Corp.'s proposed offering of $300 million of senior unsecured notes due 2022. At the same time, we are affirming all our existing ratings on FMC, including
