Fitch Assigns 'BBB' Rating to Express Scripts' (ESRX) New Bonds

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Fitch Rates Express Scripts Bonds 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

February 22, 2016 9:29 AM EST

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BBB' rating to the new bonds issued by Express Scripts Holding Co. (NYSE: ESRX). The Rating Outlook is Stable.

Proceeds will be used to refinance upcoming maturities, including the $1.5 billion of bonds due May 2016, and for general corporate purposes. This refinancing of upcoming maturities with incrementally larger issuances is in line with Fitch's expectations for ESRX.

A full list of ratings, which apply to approximately $15.6 billion of debt at Dec. 31, 2015, follows at the end of this release.

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Express Scripts Announces a Tender Offer for Any and All of the Outstanding 3.125% Senior Notes due 2016

February 22, 2016 8:50 AM EST

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ: ESRX) (the "Company" or "Express Scripts") today announced that it has commenced a tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for cash any and all outstanding 3.125% senior notes due 2016 listed in the table below (the "Notes").

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