Schiff Nutrition Ratings Raised To 'A+', Off CreditWatch, Following Acquisition By Reckitt Benckiser; Outlook Stable Jan 13

Standard & Poors, January 2013

Abstract
Reckitt Benckiser completed its acquisition of U.S.-based nutritional supplements maker Schiff Nutrition. We're raising our ratings on Schiff Nutrition to 'A+' from 'B'. The stable outlook on Schiff Nutrition reflects that on Reckitt Benckiser. NEW YORK (Standard & Poor's) Jan. 25, 2013--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it raised its ratings on Salt Lake City, Utah-based Schiff Nutrition Group Inc. to 'A+' from 'B'. We also removed the ratings from CreditWatch, where we had placed them on Oct. 31, 2012. The outlook is stable. The rating actions follow the closing of the company's acquisition by Reckitt Benckiser PLC (A+/Stable/A-1) on Dec. 28, 2012. The upgrade reflects the equalization of Schiff's rating with that of Reckitt Benckiser. Subsequent to...

Companies mentioned in this report are:
- Schiff Nutrition Group Inc.
- Reckitt Benckiser PLC

Action: Removed From CreditWatch
Action: Upgraded

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- Schiff Nutrition Group Inc.
- Reckitt Benckiser PLC

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