Moody's reviews Mead Johnson for upgrade on agreement to sell to Reckitt Benckiser
New York, February 10, 2017-- Moody's Investors Service has placed the Baa1 senior unsecured ratings of Mead Johnson Nutrition Company under review for upgrade. This action follows today's announcement by the company that it has reached an agreement to be acquired by Reckitt Benckiser Group. The boards of Reckitt and Mead Johnson have both approved the transaction, which is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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