NY -- Standard&Poor's CreditWire 11/20/98 -- Standard&Poor's today placed its ratings of U.S. Foodservice Inc. on CreditWatch with positive implications (see list below). The CreditWatch placement reflects continued improvement in profitability and financial measures, ahead of Standard&Poor's expectations, since the firm's acquisition of Rykoff Sexton in December 1997. Standard&Poor's will review the firm's business and financial strategy, especially its acquisition policy and financial flexibility, over the near term. U.S. Foodservice is a leading broadline distributor of food and related products to restaurants and institutional food service establishments. -- CreditWire RATINGS PLACED ON CREDITWATCH WITH POSITIVE IMPLICATIONS U.S. Foodservice Inc. Corporate credit rating BB- Subordinated debt B
