NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's CreditWire) Sept. 13, 2000--Standard&Poor's today assigned its preliminary single-'A' rating to Honeywell International Inc.'s $2 billion debt securities filed under Rule 15 shelf registration. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its ratings on the company (see list below). The firm plans to use proceeds from the sale of any securities for general corporate purposes. Honeywell International's ratings are supported by substantial operating diversity, solid competitive positions in its markets, a strong financial profile, and balanced financial policy. The company serves customers with aerospace products and services (39% of total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2000); automation and control technologies for buildings, home, and industry (29%); performance materials (specialty
