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FMC Corp. Ratings Raised To 'A-' On More Conservative Financial Policy And Improving Operating Performance

Published Dec 17, 2012

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OVERVIEW Philadelphia, Pa.-based diversified chemical producer FMC Corp. has steadily improved operating performance and has shown a prudent approach to funding growth investments and returning cash to shareholders. We are raising our ratings on the company, including the corporate credit rating, to 'A-' from 'BBB+'. The stable outlook indicates our expectation for continued growth in operating performance and the company's commitment to its moderate financial policy to support the ratings. BOSTON (Standard&Poor's) Dec. 17, 2012--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it raised its corporate credit rating on FMC Corp. to 'A-' from 'BBB+. At the same time, we raised our ratings on the company's unsecured debt to 'A-' from 'BBB+'. "The upgrade reflects our expectations that

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RESEARCH FMC Corp. Ratings Raised To 'A-' On More Conservative Financial Policy And Improving Operating Performance Publication date: 17-Dec-2012 Primary Credit Analyst: Seamus Ryan, CFA, Boston (1) 617-530-8109; seamus_ryan@standardandpoors.com...

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Ratings Action

Ticker

FMC

Issuer

FMC Corp.

GICS

Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals (15101030)

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Global Issuers

Country

United States

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United States

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