RPT-Fitch rates AT&T's senior unsecured notes offering 'A'; outlook negative

CHICAGO, November 20 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A' rating to AT&T Inc.'s (AT&T) offering of $1.6 billion of 2.375% senior unsecured notes due 2018 and $400 million of floating rate notes due 2018. Proceeds are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of the cash consideration for a tender offer of certain debt issues. AT&T's Issuer Default rating (IDR) is 'A', and the Rating Outlook is Negative. KEY RATING DRIVERS The 'A' rating assigned to AT&T