

Affirmation of a Rating
Affirmations are used to indicate that the current rating remains in force. Affirmations are communicated through a press release and may occur:
· following an informal review
· following the release of new information by the issuer
· following a major market event (such as regulatory changes, a major acquisition, and/or market turbulence, etc.)
· in conjunction with an Outlook change
There may be other situations in which ratings are affirmed.

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