Luxembourg-based Garfunkelux Holdco 2 S.A. (GH2), the intermediate holding company consolidating primary operating companies Lowell Group Ltd. and GFKL Financial Services GmbH, announced on April 19, 2017 that it intends to tap its existing €230 million floating rate notes issued by Garfunkelux Holdco 3 S.A. (GH3). We understand that the company plans to issue a €175 million private tap on the same terms as the existing floating rate notes due 2021, and that the proceeds will be used to repay drawings under the revolving credit facility and provide funding for future business growth. We are affirming our 'B+/B' long- and short-term counterparty credit ratings on GH2 and affirming our 'B+' issue rating on the senior secured floating rate notes subject