German waste management company ALBA Group has refinanced its capital structure after the disposal of 60% stakes in its services and high-growth business in China to the joint venture set up with Techcent. We are affirming our long-term corporate credit rating on ALBA Group at 'B+' and withdrawing the rating at the issuer's request. The outlook was positive at the time of withdrawal. On April 19, 2017, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'B+' long-term corporate credit rating on German waste management company ALBA Group plc&Co. KG. We also affirmed our 'B-' issue-level rating on the company's €203 million senior unsecured notes, for which the company recently issued a redemption notice and plans to settle the redemption with proceeds