U.K.-based special-purpose entity (SPE) UPP Bond 1 Issuer PLC (the issuer) is proposing an issuance of £150.4 million index-linked debt (class A3 notes) under its £5 billion program (A-/Stable). We are assigning our 'A-' issue credit rating to the proposed issue. We do not anticipate the program's credit risk profile, nor the rating on the existing notes, to change as a result of the proposed notes issuance. We understand that the issuer will on-lend the proceeds to refinance existing liabilities at UPP (Exeter) Ltd. (AssetCo), an SPE, currently operating student accommodation for the University of Exeter under a long-term concession agreement. The new AssetCo will be added to the existing ring-fenced security group which comprises six SPEs (the "AssetCos"), which