On Nov. 11, 2004, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A-' rating to FPL Group Capital Inc.'s $575 million series A debentures due Feb. 16, 2007. The debentures are unconditionally guaranteed by FPL Group Inc. The issue has a negative outlook. The rating on FPL Group Capital reflects the consolidated credit profile of the FPL Group. FPL Group is an exempt public utility holding company engaged in power generation, transmission, and distribution through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Florida Power&Light Co (FPL) and FPL Group Capital, which wholly owns the unregulated FPL Energy LLC. The Juno Beach, Fl.-based corporation had about $9 billion of consolidated debt as of Sept 30, 2004. The ratings on FPL Group reflect the