Grupo Famsa S.A.B. de C.V. 'D' Ratings Withdrawn At Issuer's Request

December 14, 2020

MEXICO CITY (S&P Global Ratings) Dec. 14, 2020--S&P Global Ratings withdrew its 'D' issuer credit and issue-level credit ratings on Grupo Famsa, S.A.B. de C.V. at its request. At the time of the withdrawal, the company remained under bankruptcy procedures in Mexico and U.S.

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Ratings List

Not Rated Action

To

From

Grupo Famsa S.A.B. de C.V.

Issuer Credit Rating

NR/--/--

D/--/--

Senior Secured

NR

D

Recovery Rating

NR

3(55%)

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