Notching
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Deciphering Notching: Understanding Credit Rating Adjustments
How Notching Works
Enter the complex world of notching, where credit rating agencies adjust the credit ratings of specific debts or obligations issued by companies. Delve into the intricacies of notching and its impact on the perceived risk associated with different types of debt.
Navigating Credit Ratings
Explore how credit rating agencies like Moody's and Standard & Poor's determine notches for various instruments within a corporate family. Understand the factors influencing notching decisions, including the placement in an obligor's capital structure and the level of collateral.
Moody's Updated Notching Guidance
Stay up-to-date with Moody's latest notching methodology, unveiled in 2017. Discover the nuanced approach to notching, including adjustments for senior secured debt, senior unsecured debt, subordinated debt, junior subordinated debt, and preferred stock.