NEW YORK (S&P Global Ratings) Aug. 3, 2018--S&P Global Ratings raised its long-term rating components on eight tender-option bond trust issues related to various underlying bonds (please see table). This rating action follows S&P Global Ratings' action on the underlying bonds. S&P Global Ratings raised its ratings on the underlying bonds on July 25, 2018. (Please see the article, titled "Minnesota GO Debt Upgraded To 'AAA' From 'AA+' On Improved Financial Performance; Series 2018A-C GO Bonds Rated 'AAA'," published July 25, 2018, on RatingsDirect.) The long-term component of the ratings on the floaters and the ratings on the residuals reflect the ratings on their respective underlying securities and S&P Global Ratings' expectation of the likelihood of bondholders receiving interest and