We are lowering our ratings on lower Tier 2 subordinated debt issued by Germany-incorporated banks. These rating actions follow a review of Germany's Bank Reorganization Act and the application of our methodology for rating lower Tier 2 subordinated debt. The extent of the downgrades varies by issuer and ranges between one and three notches. FRANKFURT (Standard&Poor's) Feb. 28, 2011--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it had lowered its ratings on lower Tier 2 (LT2) subordinated debt issued by Germany-incorporated banks. These rating actions follow our review of Germany's Bank Restructuring Act (BRA). The changes are set out in the ratings list below. The impact on ratings is greatest for banks with issuer credit ratings and LT2