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S&P Lowers Ratings on Duesenberg CSO 2001-3 LLC Notes.

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July 15, 2002-- Standard & Poor's today lowered its ratings on two tranches of Duesenberg CSO 2001-3 LLC's credit-linked notes (see list).

The downgrades reflect the valuation prices of previously defaulted reference credits as well as credit deterioration

in the $1 billion pool of reference credits. The notional amount of the reference pool has been reduced as a result of the defaults.

The ratings on the notes also reflect the level of credit enhancement provided by subordination, Duesenberg's ability to meet its payment obligations as issuer of the notes, and its commitment to follow strict guidelines established for maintenance of the pool of reference credits.


RATINGS LOWERED

Duesenberg CSO 2001-3 LLC
Credit-linked notes

                             Rating
Class                     To         From
C due August 2006         BBB        BBB+
D due August 2006         B          BB+

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