Fitch Removes Additional XLCA-Insured Ratings

2008-05-30 23:23:49 -

- Fitch Ratings has removed from its database ratings on certain XLCA-insured transactions that dot not have Fitch underlying ratings. These rating were inadvertently left in place following the intended withdrawal of all XLCA insured-only ratings on April 4, 2008.

A detailed list of the affected bond issues is available on the Fitch Ratings web site at www.fitchratings.com under the following headers:

Public Finance then U.S. Public Finance then Special Reports

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