NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings has published an updated criteria report outlining the methodology used by Fitch to analyze the ratings for asset-backed commercial paper. This report updates and replaces the prior report dated Nov. 30, 2010. There were no substantive changes.

The full 'Global Rating Criteria for Asset-Backed Commercial Paper' report is available on the Fitch web site 'www.fitchratings.com'.

Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'.

Applicable Criteria and Related Research: Global Rating Criteria for Asset-Backed Commercial Paper

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