In Brief: Midlantic Debt Eyed For Boost by Moody's

NEW YORK - Moody's Investors Service placed the long-term debt ratings of Midlantic Corp. under review for a possible upgrading.

Moody's also put the long-term and short-term ratings of Midlantic National Bank under review for possible upgrading. About $370 million of debt is affected.

The review followed the New Jersey company's announcement of its first- quarter results. Moody's views Midlantic's profits, capital, and asset- quality trends positively.

The review will focus on the sustainability of the bank's earnings, its strategy to expand its franchise, and its capital plans.

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