
29/9/2025 Rating announcement
Scope affirms B-/Negative issuer rating on MetMax
The rating affirmation reflects weak credit metrics, as well as the unchanged inadequate liquidity assessment. The Negative Outlook reflects the downside risks from the current business environment, amplified by the start of bond repayments.

29/9/2025 Rating announcement
Scope affirms BBB-/Negative rating of Norwegian Property
The affirmation with a Negative Outlook reflects the increased risk that credit metrics will remain below the level required for the current rating beyond 2025.

29/9/2025 Research
US pharma tariffs redirect investment, spreading credit risk unevenly across sector’s value chain
US plans to slap hefty tariffs on pharmaceutical imports have led European firms to speed up US investment and reset supply chains, the full credit impact of which will depend on the products targeted and whether the extra costs compromise innovation.

29/9/2025 Research
Ukrainian debt sustainability challenges remain heightened as new IMF programme talks accelerate
As Russia’s war in Ukraine war drags on with no end in sight, the challenges for Ukraine’s debt sustainability and finances are mounting. Addressing them requires the use of frozen Russian reserves. Deeper debt restructuring should also be considered.

26/9/2025 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Land of Baden-Württemberg
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

26/9/2025 Rating announcement
Scope affirms Croatia’s credit ratings at A- and revises the Outlook to Positive
Robust growth prospects, strong reform momentum and strengthening external position drive the Outlook change. Low economic diversification, moderate income levels and adverse demographics are challenges.

26/9/2025 Rating announcement
Scope affirms France’s AA- credit rating and revises the Outlook to Negative
Rising general government debt and political instability drive the outlook change. Leading role in Europe, economic resilience, robust banking sector, favourable debt profile and excellent market access anchor the ratings.

26/9/2025 Monitoring note
Scope has completed a monitoring review for the city of Trondheim
The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

26/9/2025 Monitoring note
Updated rating report on Danske Bank A/S
Scope Ratings has updated its rating report on Danske Bank A/S, rated A+, with Positive Outlook.

26/9/2025 Rating announcement
Scope downgrades Deutsche Konsum to SD; reinstates rating at C/under review for a developing outcome
Scope downgraded DKR’s issuer rating to SD due to a distressed debt exchange. The rating was reinstated at C, reflecting the improved situation following the finalisation of the restructuring concept. This has reduced the likelihood of further default.