Feb 22 (Reuters) - SNC-Lavalin Group Inc SNC.TO :
* SAYS "NEVER ASKED FOR CHARGES TO BE DROPPED" - CONF CALL
* SAYS HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO RESTRICTIONS ON BIDDING AND WINNING CANADIAN GOVERNMENT WORK- CONF CALL
* SAYS CHANGE IN DEBT RATING DOESN'T IMPACT FUNDING FOR TRANSACTIONS - CONF CALL
* CEO SAYS HIRED ADVISORS TO LOOK AT OPTIONS TO PROTECT SHAREHOLDER VALUE - CONF CALL Further company coverage: SNC.TO