COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 9, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- ISS has today received a long-term credit rating of BBB+ with Stable Out-look from Standard & Poor's. The rating strengthens ISS' ability to access the international debt capital markets in an effective manner.
Forward-looking Statements
This Stock Exchange Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of US Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 and similar laws in other countries regarding expectations to the future development, in particular future sales, operating efficiencies and business expansion. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties as various factors, many of which are beyond ISS' control, may cause the actual development and results to differ materially from the expectations contained in the Stock Exchange Release. Factors that might affect such expectations include, among others, overall economic and business conditions, fluctuations in currencies, the demand for ISS' services, competitive factors in the service industry and uncertainties concerning possible acquisitions and divestments. See also the description of risk factors set out on page 37-41 of the Annual Report 2001.