Fitch Ratings to withdraw NZ's Fonterra ratings after it ends engagement

Fonterra Co-Operative

02/06/2026 01:26

    June 2 (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday it planned to withdraw its ratings on Fonterra Co-operative Group FCG.NZ, days after the dairy producer announced it would cease its engagement with the credit rating agency.
On May 22, the New Zealand-based company said it would end its relationship with the external credit rating agency to reflect its continued focus on operating as a simpler business. 
The company, which is currently dual-rated by Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, said it will continue to be rated by S&P Global Ratings.
Fitch said it intends to withdraw the ratings on Fonterra on or about July 1, for commercial reasons.
Fitch currently maintains an international Long-Term Issuer Default Rating of 'A' on Fonterra, with a stable outlook. It also rates the company's senior unsecured notes at 'A'.

(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)
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