AUSTIN,Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings is withdrawing the 'AA-' rating on the outstanding transportation project revenue bonds issued by the state of Ohio (the state) through its state transportation infrastructure general revenue fund (GRF) bond fund program.
Fitch is withdrawing the ratings as the state has chosen to stop participating in the rating process. Therefore, Fitch will no lo longer have sufficient information to maintain the ratings. Accordingly, Fitch will no longer provide ratings (or analytical coverage) for the state's GRF bond fund program.
RATING SENSITIVITIES
Not applicable as the ratings are being withdrawn.
Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'.
Applicable Criteria
Revenue-Supported Rating Criteria (pub. 16 Jun 2014)
https://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=750012
State Revolving Fund and Leveraged Municipal Loan Pool Criteria (pub. 29 Oct 2015)
https://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=872307
Additional Disclosures
Dodd-Frank Rating Information Disclosure Form
https://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/press_releases/content/ridf_frame.cfm?pr_id=1010288
Solicitation Status
https://www.fitchratings.com/gws/en/disclosure/solicitation?pr_id=1010288
Endorsement Policy
https://www.fitchratings.com/jsp/creditdesk/PolicyRegulation.faces?context=2&detail=31
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