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      Scope affirms B+/Stable issuer rating of Biggeorge Property

      4/2/2026 Rating announcement EN

      Scope affirms B+/Stable issuer rating of Biggeorge Property

      The affirmation reflects Biggeorge Property’s integrated real estate and fund management platform, strong pipeline and stable debt. Earnings are set to increase, while risks stem from cash flow volatility and concentration in Hungary.

      Scope affirms Norwegian Property’s BBB- issuer rating and revises the Outlook to Stable

      4/2/2026 Rating announcement EN

      Scope affirms Norwegian Property’s BBB- issuer rating and revises the Outlook to Stable

      The recent capital increase has stabilised the company's financial risk profile by significantly reducing LTV and increasing interest cover, leading to a change in Outlook to Stable from Negative.

      Updated rating report on Banco Santander S.A.

      3/2/2026 Monitoring note EN

      Updated rating report on Banco Santander S.A.

      Scope Ratings has updated its rating report on Banco Santander S.A., rated AA-, with Stable Outlook.

      Scope affirms Hungarian food producer Zalaco’s issuer rating at BB-/Stable

      3/2/2026 Rating announcement EN

      Scope affirms Hungarian food producer Zalaco’s issuer rating at BB-/Stable

      The rating continues to reflect the company’s strong financial risk profile and weak business profile. Despite its expansion strategy, resilient operating performance and stable growth are expected in the near term.

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for Duna Aszfalt Zrt.

      3/2/2026 Monitoring note EN

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for Duna Aszfalt Zrt.

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

      Scope assigns AA+ ratings to debt issuances of Vegfinans Viken AS guaranteed by Østfold

      3/2/2026 Rating announcement EN

      Scope assigns AA+ ratings to debt issuances of Vegfinans Viken AS guaranteed by Østfold

      The issuance ratings are supported by a guarantee from Østfold County Municipality and are therefore aligned with Østfold’s AA+/Stable ratings.

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for Vestland County Municipality

      30/1/2026 Monitoring note EN

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for Vestland County Municipality

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Republic of South Africa

      30/1/2026 Monitoring note EN

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Republic of South Africa

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.

      Scope has assigned AA+ ratings with Stable Outlooks to Østfold County Municipality

      30/1/2026 Rating announcement EN

      Scope has assigned AA+ ratings with Stable Outlooks to Østfold County Municipality

      Solid reserve buffers, conservative debt management and low exposure to contingent liabilities support the ratings. Challenges relate to sustained operating pressures, rising debt levels, limited budgetary flexibility and weakening demographic trends.

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Kingdom of Denmark

      30/1/2026 Monitoring note EN

      Scope has completed a monitoring review for the Kingdom of Denmark

      The periodic review has resulted in no rating action.