DBRS Assigns AA (sf) Rating to the Trade Receivables Loan Facility related to Ineos Finance (Ireland) Limited

DBRS has assigned a rating of AA (sf) as of November 3, 2010 to the Trade Receivables Loan Facility related to Ineos Finance (Ireland) Limited.

The above DBRS rating addresses the timely payment of interest and ultimate payment of principal. The underlying trade receivables were reviewed for their ability to perform within certain thresholds for loss reserves, carrying costs and dilution, as well as other factors specific to trade receivables portfolios.

The applicable public methodology is the U.S. Trade Receivables Methodology, which can be found on the DBRS website.