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      Scope has assigned a AAA rating with Stable Outlook to Rogaland County Municipality

      7/2/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope has assigned a AAA rating with Stable Outlook to Rogaland County Municipality

      Robust budgetary performance, conservative debt management, solid liquidity position and ample reserves support the rating. Limited expenditure flexibility and high investment needs are constraints.

      Scope puts BBB- issuer rating of Norwegian chemicals firm Elkem under review for a possible upgrade

      7/2/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope puts BBB- issuer rating of Norwegian chemicals firm Elkem under review for a possible upgrade

      The rating action follows Elkem's announcement of a strategic review of its Silicones division, which may result in a full or partial sale.

      Scope affirms Hungarian business services provider Mobilbox’s BB/Stable issuer rating

      7/2/2025 Rating announcement

      Scope affirms Hungarian business services provider Mobilbox’s BB/Stable issuer rating

      The affirmation reflects strong credit metrics and resilient operating profitability despite the company’s relatively small scale and volatile free operating cash flow.

      Scope complements the RMBS Rating Methodology by publishing the Country Addendum of Netherlands

      6/2/2025 Research

      Scope complements the RMBS Rating Methodology by publishing the Country Addendum of Netherlands

      The introduction of Dutch-specific assumptions strengthens transparency and standardisation in the RMBS rating methodology. Scope is calling for comments until the 7 March 2025.

      Scope proposes an update to its Automotive Suppliers Rating Methodology and invites comments

      6/2/2025 Research

      Scope proposes an update to its Automotive Suppliers Rating Methodology and invites comments

      Scope Ratings calls for comments on its Automotive Suppliers Rating Methodology by 6 March 2025. The update strengthens, refines and further clarifies Scope’s analytical approach. No impact is expected on outstanding issuer and debt ratings.

      Georgia: microbank law to enhance financial-sector competitiveness and support growth

      6/2/2025 Research

      Georgia: microbank law to enhance financial-sector competitiveness and support growth

      Georgia’s microbank framework is designed to enhance financial-sector competitiveness, expand the range of product offerings and services, and support entrepreneurs and the self-employed, driving economic growth.

      Rated Series 2020-1 issued by Prunelli Issuer I S.a.r.l., Compartment 2020-1 paid in full

      6/2/2025 Monitoring note

      Rated Series 2020-1 issued by Prunelli Issuer I S.a.r.l., Compartment 2020-1 paid in full

      Rated Series 2020-1 have been fully redeemed.

      US tariffs pose broad challenges for European vehicle makers, but impact will vary

      6/2/2025 Research

      US tariffs pose broad challenges for European vehicle makers, but impact will vary

      US tariffs on vehicle imports from Mexico, Canada and China will hit Stellantis NV and Volkswagen AG the hardest, while BMW AG and Mercedes-Benz AG may be less affected due to greater pricing power and higher price elasticity.

      Webinar: Is Germany at an inflection point? Post-election implications

      6/2/2025 Research

      Webinar: Is Germany at an inflection point? Post-election implications

      Wednesday, February 26th 2025 - 11:00 AM (CET)

      Scope publishes analytical report on GS Inima Environment S.A.U.

      5/2/2025 Monitoring note

      Scope publishes analytical report on GS Inima Environment S.A.U.

      Following the recent rating action on GS Inima Environment S.A.U. on 31 January 2025, Scope has released an associated analytical report.