TOKYO (Standard&Poor's) March 9, 2011--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today assigned its 'A-' rating to the renminbi-denominated unsecured straight bonds to be issued by ORIX Corp. (A-/Negative/--). The total issuance amount, maturity date, and the coupon rate have yet to be decided. ORIX is one of Japan's largest integrated financial services companies. It engages in leasing, corporate lending, real estate-related businesses, and investment banking. The company holds a strong and well-diversified business base in Japan, as well as a high level of expertise in its businesses. In the fall of 2008, ORIX faced a sharp economic downturn triggered by the financial crisis. This was during the same period when the company had been increasingly reliant on its real
