Ratings News ( 2001 )

Tokuyama Corp. Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns A Prelim [Dec. 28,2001]

R&I Ratings in 2001: 21 upgraded, 81 downgraded [Dec. 28,2001]

Snow Brand Milk Products L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BB+, BB [Dec. 27,2001]

Export-Import Bank of China L-T, S-T Debt: R&I Affirms A, a-1 [Dec. 26,2001]

State Development Bank of China L-T, S-T Debt: R&I Affirms A, a-1 [Dec. 26,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - December 26, 2001 [Dec. 26,2001]

Furukawa Electric L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to A, CP a-1 (Aff) [Dec. 26,2001]

Toray Industries L-T Debt, CP: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Dec. 25,2001]

Samsung Electronics: R&I Affirms BBB+ [Dec. 25,2001]

Renault Samurai Bonds No. 2: R&I Assigns A [Dec. 21,2001]

Sumitomo Heavy Industries L-T Debt, CP: R&I Downgrades to BB+, a-3 [Dec. 21,2001]

Shikoku Electric Power Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns AAA Prelim [Dec. 21,2001]

P. R. China: R&I Affirms A, a-1 [Dec. 21,2001]

3 Trading Companies (Marubeni/ Nichimen/ Nissho Iwai): R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Dec. 21,2001]

R&I's Opinion Regarding Japan's "Zaito" Reform Plan [Dec. 19,2001]

Juntendo: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Dec. 19,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - December 19, 2001 [Dec. 19,2001]

Mizuho Holdings S-T Debt: R&I Assings a-1 [Dec. 19,2001]

Azel Corp. L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BB-, B+ [Dec. 19,2001]

Korea Gas L-T Debt: R&I Assigns BBB [Dec. 19,2001]

S x L Corp. L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BB [Dec. 18,2001]

Ukraine: R&I Upgrades to B-, Outlook Positive [Dec. 14,2001]

Fiat Finance & Trade: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Dec. 14,2001]

Yamanouchi Pharm. L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to AA [Dec. 14,2001]

Victor L-T Debt, CP: R&I Downgrades to BBB, a-2 [Dec. 14,2001]

Showa Denko L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BB+ [Dec. 14,2001]

Japan Finance Corp. for Municipal Enterprise (JFM) FILP Notes No. 1: R&I Assigns AAA [Dec. 13,2001]

Yoshimoto Kogyo CB No. 4: R&I Cancels Rating [Dec. 12,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - December 12, 2001 [Dec. 12,2001]

Coca-Cola Central Japan Senior L-T Credit Rating: R&I Assigns A+ [Dec. 12,2001]

The Seiyu Euro MTN: R&I Assigns B+ [Dec. 12,2001]

Mitsubishi Corp. Finance MTN: R&I Assigns AA- [Dec. 12,2001]

Malaysia Airlines Capital (L) L-T Debt: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Dec. 12,2001]

Croatia L-T Debt: R&I Affirms BBB with Stable Outlook [Dec. 11,2001]

Ohsho Food Service L-T Debt, CP: R&I Downgrades to (BB-), (B+), (a-3), Remaining on Monitor [Dec. 11,2001]

Thailand Samurai Bonds 18-20: R&I Assigns BBB [Dec. 11,2001]

Chugai Pharmaceutical: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Dec. 10,2001]

Hitachi, Key Affiliates: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Dec. 10,2001]

Hanvit Bank: R&I Cancels Rating [Dec. 07,2001]

NEC Business Trust TOPrS: R&I Assigns A- [Dec. 07,2001]

Aoki Corp. L-T Debr: R&I Downgrades to CC [Dec. 06,2001]

4 Meat Producers (Nippon Meat Packers, Itoham Foods, Marudai Food, Yonekyu): R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Dec. 06,2001]

Nikko Group Ratings: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Dec. 05,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - December 5, 2001 [Dec. 05,2001]

Acom SB No. 30: R&I Assigns A [Dec. 05,2001]

Honda Finance SB No. 2: R&I Assigns AA, CP a-1+ (Aff) [Dec. 05,2001]

Teito Rapid Transit Authority (TRTA) FILP Bonds Nos. 339 & 340: R&I Assigns AA [Dec. 05,2001]

JGC Corp. Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns BBB Prelim [Dec. 05,2001]

Asahi Glass SB No. 5: R&I Assigns AA [Dec. 05,2001]

Korea's Woori Finance: R&I Assigns BBB- [Dec. 04,2001]

Sony Global Treasury Services CP: R&I Affirms a-1+ (I/L Raised) [Dec. 04,2001]

Capcom CB Nos. 4 & 5: R&I Assigns BBB [Dec. 04,2001]

Yoshimoto Kogyo CB No. 4: R&I Assigns BBB+ [Dec. 04,2001]

Showa Shell Sekiyu Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns A Prelim [Dec. 04,2001]

The Daiei L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to B+, B, CP Cancels Rating [Dec. 04,2001]

S x L Corp. L-T Debt: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Dec. 03,2001]

Trust & Custody Services Bank Senior L-T, S-T Credit Rating: R&I Assigns A, a-1 [Dec. 03,2001]

Tanabe Seiyaku L-T Debt, CP: R&I Affirms A, a-1, Removes from Monitor [Dec. 03,2001]

Chugoku Electric Power SB No. 335: R&I Assigns AAA [Dec. 03,2001]

Enron: R&I Downgrades to CC, Removes from Monitor [Dec. 03,2001]

Sagami Chain L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BBB- [Nov. 30,2001]

Alps Electric L-T Debt, CP: R&I Downgrades to BBB+, a-2 [Nov. 30,2001]

Hokkaido Electric Power SB No. 278: R&I Assigns AA+ [Nov. 30,2001]

Tohoku Electric Power SB No. 406: R&I Assigns AAA [Nov. 30,2001]

Kyushu Electric Power SB No. 364: R&I Assigns AAA [Nov. 30,2001]

Softbank Corp. L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BB+ [Nov. 30,2001]

Kansai Electric Power SB No. 428: R&I Assigns AAA [Nov. 29,2001]

Enron: R&I Downgrades to (CCC), Remaining on Monitor [Nov. 29,2001]

Renault Credit EMTN: R&I Assigns A, a-1 [Nov. 29,2001]

New Tokyo International Airport SB No.2: R&I Assigns AA- [Nov. 29,2001]

Okinawa Electric Power SB No. 6: R&I Assigns AA+ [Nov. 29,2001]

Major Banks' NPL Write-Offs: R&I's Opinion [Nov. 28,2001]

Ohsho Food Service L-T Debt, CP: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Nov. 28,2001]

Anritsu Corp. Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns A- Prelim [Nov. 28,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - November 28, 2001 [Nov. 28,2001]

Saibu Gas SBs No. 6: R&I Assigns AA- [Nov. 28,2001]

Shinko Kosan L-T Debt: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Nov. 27,2001]

Fukuoka City Bank L-T Debt: R&I Affirms BBB- [Nov. 27,2001]

Mitsubishi Paper Mills L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BBB, CP a-2 (Aff) [Nov. 27,2001]

Japan Railway Construction Public SB No.1: R&I Assigns AA [Nov. 27,2001]

Kokusai Securities L-T Debt, CP: R&I Maintains on Rating Monitor [Nov. 26,2001]

Kiriu Corp. L-T Debt: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Nov. 26,2001]

Nomura Holdings CP: R&I Assigns a-1 [Nov. 26,2001]

Nomura Subsidiaries MTNs: R&I Affirms A+ [Nov. 26,2001]

Taisei F & M L-T, CP: R&I Downgrades to (CCC), (c) [Nov. 22,2001]

Tubasa, UFJ Capital Markets Securities: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Nov. 22,2001]

Promise SB No. 27: R&I Assigns A [Nov. 22,2001]

Kawasaki Heavy Ind. L-T Debt, CP: R&I Downgrades to BBB+, a-2 [Nov. 22,2001]

Mitsui Chemicals SB No. 25: R&I Assigns A+ [Nov. 22,2001]

Matsuyadenki L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to B [Nov. 22,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - Nov 12-16, 2001 [Nov. 21,2001]

Snow Brand Milk Products: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Nov. 21,2001]

Japan Scholarship Foundation SB No.1: R&I Assigns AA- [Nov. 20,2001]

Water Resources Development Public Corp. (WARDEC) SB No.1: R&I Assigns AA [Nov. 19,2001]

Toray Industries SBs No. 26: R&I Assigns AA- [Nov. 19,2001]

Daido Life Insurance Claims Paying Ability: R&I Assigns AA- [Nov. 19,2001]

Teito Rapid Transit Authority Senior L-T Credit Rating: R&I Assigns AA [Nov. 16,2001]

Almetax Mfg. L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BB+ [Nov. 16,2001]

Tokyo Electric Power SB No. 490: R&I Assigns AAA [Nov. 15,2001]

How Ratings Are Assigned for Preferred Securities [Nov. 15,2001]

NEC Business Trust TOPrS: R&I Assigns A- Prelim [Nov. 15,2001]

NEC Euro-yen CB due 2010: R&I Assigns A+ [Nov. 15,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - Nov 05-09, 2001 [Nov. 14,2001]

Chugoku Electric Power SBs No. 334: R&I Assigns AAA [Nov. 14,2001]

Toagosei SBs No. 14: R&I Assigns BBB+ [Nov. 14,2001]

Milea Insurance Group Firms: R&I Places on Monitor [Nov. 13,2001]

Orix Trust & Banking Senior L-T Credit Rating, CP: R&I Assigns A, a-1 [Nov. 13,2001]

Sumitomo Electric Industries SBs Nos. 18 & 19: R&I Assigns AA [Nov. 13,2001]

Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns (AAA) Prelim [Nov. 13,2001]

Nippon Synthetic Chem. CP Program: R&I Cancels Rating [Nov. 13,2001]

JAL L-T Debt: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Nov. 12,2001]

Ishikawajima-Harima L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to A-, CP a-1 ( Aff ) [Nov. 12,2001]

Japan Energy, Nippon Mining & Metals: R&I Affirms Ratings [Nov. 09,2001]

Enron : R&I Downgrades to (BBB-), Remaining on Monitor [Nov. 09,2001]

Uruguay L-T Debt: R&I Affirms BBB, Outlook Negative [Nov. 09,2001]

Brazil L-T Debt: R&I Affirms BB-, Outlook Negative [Nov. 09,2001]

PETROBRAS L-T Debt: R&I Affirms BB- [Nov. 09,2001]

BNDES L-T Debt: R&I Affirms BB- [Nov. 09,2001]

Toagosei Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns BBB+ Prelim [Nov. 09,2001]

Fuji Electric Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns A- Prelim [Nov. 09,2001]

Toshiba L-T Debt, CP: R&I Downgrades to A+, a-1 [Nov. 08,2001]

Asics Trading Senior L-T Credit Rating: R&I Assigns BBB- [Nov. 08,2001]

Mitsubishi Electric SB Nos. 33, 34, 35: R&I Assigns A [Nov. 08,2001]

NEC L-T Debt, CP: R&I Downgrades to A+, a-1 [Nov. 08,2001]

Orix Corp. CP: R&I Affirms a-1+ (I/L Raised) [Nov. 08,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - Oct 29- Nov 02, 2001 [Nov. 07,2001]

CGA: R&I Removes from Rating Monitor, Cancels Ratings [Nov. 07,2001]

Marui SB No. 3: R&I Assigns AA- [Nov. 06,2001]

Matsui Securities Senior L-T Credit Rating, CP: R&I Assigns BBB, a-2 [Nov. 06,2001]

Hankyu Corp. SB No. 29: R&I Assigns BBB+ [Nov. 06,2001]

Promotion and Mutual Aid Corp. for Private Schools of Japan SB No.1: R&I Assigns AA [Nov. 06,2001]

Hokkaido Electric Power SB No. 277: R&I Assigns AA+ [Nov. 06,2001]

SS Pharmaceutical L-T Debt: R&I Places on Monitor [Nov. 05,2001]

Sanken Electric CP: R&I Assigns a-1 [Nov. 05,2001]

Japan Finance Corp. for Municipal Enterprise Senior L-T Credit Rating: R&I Assigns AAA [Nov. 05,2001]

Joyo Bank Senior L-T Credit Rating: R&I Assigns A+ [Nov. 02,2001]

Taiwan's Mosel: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Nov. 02,2001]

Izumi Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns BBB+ Prelim [Nov. 01,2001]

Tokyo Electric Power SB No. 489: R&I Assigns AAA [Nov. 01,2001]

Orix Corp. SB No. 68: R&I Assigns AA- [Nov. 01,2001]

Toppan Printing Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns AA+ Prelim [Nov. 01,2001]

Tohoku Electric Power SB No. 405: R&I Assigns AAA [Oct. 31,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - Oct 22-26, 2001 [Oct. 31,2001]

CATT FILP Bonds No. 1: R&I Assigns AA- [Oct. 31,2001]

Asahi Kasei SB No. 6: R&I Assigns AA [Oct. 31,2001]

Credit Saison SB No. 12: R&I Assigns A+ [Oct. 30,2001]

Nissho Iwai & 2 Subsidiaries MTNs: R&I Affirms BB [Oct. 29,2001]

Shikoku Electric Power SBs No. 246: R&I Assigns AAA [Oct. 29,2001]

Daiwa Securities Group Companies L-T Debt, CP: R&I Affirms A, a-1 [Oct. 26,2001]

Nichiro Corp. L-T Debt:R&I Downgrades to BBB-, BB+ [Oct. 26,2001]

Tokyo Gas SB No. 21: R&I Assigns AAA [Oct. 26,2001]

Xerox Credit L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BB+ [Oct. 26,2001]

Fuji Heavy Industries Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns A- Prelim [Oct. 26,2001]

Enron Euro MTN: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Oct. 25,2001]

Sumiya L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BB [Oct. 25,2001]

Kinki Nippon Railway SB No. 37: R&I Assigns A- [Oct. 25,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - Oct 15-19, 2001 [Oct. 24,2001]

Hokuriku Electric Power SB No. 266: R&I Assigns AA+ [Oct. 24,2001]

Acom SB No. 29: R&I Assigns A [Oct. 24,2001]

Fujikura SB No. 8: R&I Assigns A [Oct. 23,2001]

THK SB Nos. 2 & 3: R&I Assigns A- [Oct. 23,2001]

Nipponkoa Life Insurance Claims Paying Ability: R&I Assigns AA- [Oct. 22,2001]

Kawada Industries L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BB [Oct. 22,2001]

Asian Development Bank Senior L-T Credit Rating: R&I Assigns AAA [Oct. 22,2001]

Bank of Yokohama CB No. 4: R&I Assigns A [Oct. 19,2001]

Chubu Electric Power SB No. 457: R&I Assigns AAA [Oct. 18,2001]

Kyushu Electric Power SB No. 363: R&I Assigns AAA [Oct. 18,2001]

Asahi Breweries SB Nos. 20 & 21: R&I Assigns A+ [Oct. 18,2001]

JSP Senior L-T Credit Rating: R&I Assigns BBB [Oct. 18,2001]

Central Japan Railway (JR Central) Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns AA+ Prelim [Oct. 18,2001]

Osaka Uoichiba L-T Debt: R&I Places on Rating Monitor [Oct. 17,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - Oct 09-12, 2001 [Oct. 17,2001]

Japan Electronic Computer SBs No. 7: R&I Assigns A+ [Oct. 17,2001]

Sanwa Bank SB No. 11: R&I Assigns A [Oct. 17,2001]

JBIC FILP Bonds Nos. 1 & 2: R&I Assigns AAA [Oct. 17,2001]

Furukawa L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BBB- [Oct. 15,2001]

Tostem Inax Senior L-T Credit Rating: R&I Assigns A+ [Oct. 15,2001]

CITIC Hong Kong L-T Debt: R&I Affirms BBB+ [Oct. 12,2001]

JAL's Revised Results Forecast: R&I's Opinion [Oct. 12,2001]

CITIC L-T Debt, CP: R&I Affirms BBB+, a-2 [Oct. 12,2001]

Minolta L-T Debt: R&I Downgrades to BBB- [Oct. 12,2001]

Mitsubishi Corp. SB No. 44: R&I Assigns AA- [Oct. 12,2001]

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical L-T Debt, CP: R&I Downgrades to BBB+, a-2 [Oct. 12,2001]

Hong Kong: R&I Changes Rating Outlook to Stable [Oct. 12,2001]

SAS MTN, CP: R&I Downgrades to (A+) (Monitor), a-1 [Oct. 12,2001]

Orix Corp. SB No. 67: R&I Assigns AA- [Oct. 11,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - Oct 01-05, 2001 [Oct. 10,2001]

Fuji Oil CP: R&I Assigns a-1 [Oct. 10,2001]

Hogy Medical CB No.1: R&I Assigns BBB+ [Oct. 10,2001]

Kirin Brewery SB No. 5: R&I Assigns AA+ [Oct. 10,2001]

Promise SB No. 26: R&I Assigns A [Oct. 10,2001]

Mitsui Chemicals Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns A+ Prelim [Oct. 09,2001]

Mitsubishi Corp. L-T Debt: R&I Assigns AA- [Oct. 09,2001]

Acom SBs No. 28: R&I Assigns A [Oct. 09,2001]

Morinaga Milk Ind. SB No. 3: R&I Assigns A- [Oct. 05,2001]

YKK Corp. Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns A+ Prelim [Oct. 05,2001]

Kinki Nippon Railway CP: R&I Assigns a-1 [Oct. 05,2001]

Mitsubishi Trust & Banking Shelf Reg: R&I Assigns A+, A, A- [Oct. 04,2001]

Kirin Brewery L-T Debt, CP: R&I Affirms AA+, a-1+ [Oct. 04,2001]

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking SB No. 10: R&I Assigns A+ [Oct. 03,2001]

Tokyo Electric Power SB Nos. 487 & 488: R&I Assigns AAA [Oct. 03,2001]

Promise CP: R&I Affirms a-1 (I/L Raised) [Oct. 03,2001]

R&I Ratings Affirmed - Sep 25-28, 2001 [Oct. 03,2001]