OREANDA-NEWS. Fitch Ratings has today assigned EuroChem Finance p.l.c.'s issue of loan participation notes for the aggregate principal amount of USD 300 million 7.895 per cent due 2012 a final senior unsecured 'BB-' (BB minus) rating.

This rating action follows a review of the final terms and conditions conforming to information already received when Fitch assigned the expected 'BB-' (BB minus) rating on 28 February 2007.

EuroChem Finance p.l.c. is a public limited liability company incorporated under the laws of Ireland. The notes are limited recourse obligations of the issuer and are referred to as "secured".