Allied Nationwide Finance Limited, part of the NZX listed Allied Farmers
group, advises that its long term counterparty credit rating from Standard &
Poor's has been lowered to CC, with the rating remaining on credit watch
negative.
The lowering of the rating is in response to the announcement by the Company
of the suspension of its prospectus from the market.
ENDS
For further information please contact:
John Mallon Tel: (04) 471 0981
Chief Executive
Allied Nationwide Finance Limited
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