LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - BP Plc:
* Moody's confirms BP's A2/P-1 ratings; outlook stable
* Moody's says decision reflects expectation BP can sustain financial metrics
in line with an A2 rating
* Moody's says costs related to oil spill already incorporated into downgrades
implemented after the accident
* Moody's says BP's ability to pay large fines and legal claims is underpinned
by $30 billion-plus annual cashflow
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* Moody's confirms BP's A2/P-1 ratings; outlook stable
* Moody's says decision reflects expectation BP can sustain financial metrics
in line with an A2 rating
* Moody's says costs related to oil spill already incorporated into downgrades
implemented after the accident
* Moody's says BP's ability to pay large fines and legal claims is underpinned
by $30 billion-plus annual cashflow
(London Corporate Finance; +44 207 542 9202) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2010. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters.