Fitch Affirms & Withdraws Mohawk's 'F3' S-T IDR and CP Ratings

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the short-term IDR and commercial paper (CP) ratings of Mohawk Industries, Inc. MHK at 'F3'. Fitch has simultaneously withdrawn these ratings for commercial reasons.

Fitch currently rates Mohawk as follows:

--Long-term IDR 'BBB-';

--Senior unsecured debt 'BBB-';

--Unsecured revolving credit facility 'BBB-'.

The Rating Outlook is Positive.

Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'.

Applicable Criteria and Related Research:

--'Corporate Rating Methodology' (May 28, 2014).

Applicable Criteria and Related Research:

Corporate Rating Methodology - Including Short-Term Ratings and Parent and Subsidiary Linkage

http://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=749393

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