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								    Services Provided 
<br />CREDIT ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH 
<br />We incorporate a broad spectrum of market data and issuer -specific information through the following channels: 
<br />BLOOMBERG 
<br />Utilize it to track and oversee issuer -specific fundamental metrics, news 
<br />updates, and trading metrics, as well as perform data analysis for issuers, 
<br />markets, and economic indicators. 
<br />STANDARD & POOR'S CAPITAL IQ 
<br />Use it to monitor the overarching methodology framework related to 
<br />regions, sectors, and issuers. 
<br />COMPANY INVESTOR RELATIONS 
<br />Access issuer -supported websites for investor presentations, annual 
<br />and quarterly financial reports, regulatory disclosures, and governance 
<br />compliance information. 
<br />CAPITAL MARKET RESEARCH 
<br />Obtain geopolitical, economic, and sector insights from capital market 
<br />professionals. 
<br />INDUSTRY -SPONSORED EVENTS 
<br />Participate in sector and issuer -specific investor events. 
<br />FREQUENCY OF CREDIT ANALYSIS: 
<br />To uphold the credibility of Approved Issuer Lists, continuous monitoring is conducted on all approved issuers 
<br />to assess the influence of evolving economic, competitive, financial, and strategic circumstances. Consequently, 
<br />the written credit documentation for each issuer is revised as needed to incorporate any fresh insights stemming 
<br />from earnings announcements, merger and acquisition activities, management transitions, strategic declarations, 
<br />regulatory actions, and so forth, which could significantly affect the team's credit risk assessment. At a minimum, an 
<br />annual written report is mandatory. 
<br />DESCRIPTION OF CREDIT REPORTS: 
<br />Issuer -specific analytical reviews comprise an independent, written summary that consolidates the analysis of 
<br />various metrics, including but not limited to: 
<br />Analytical examination of pertinent global and regional geopolitical conditions, focusing on governing leaders, 
<br />legislative initiatives, and political stability. 
<br />» Analytical review of relevant global and regional macroeconomic conditions, emphasizing factors such as growth, 
<br />inflation, central bank actions, and the stability of capital markets. 
<br />Analytical assessment of the industries in which issuers operate, with a focus on business cycles, innovations, 
<br />emerging risks, and market position. 
<br />Analytical evaluation of issuer fundamentals, giving attention to the identification of business strengths, risks, 
<br />financial stability, profitability, solvency, liquidity, and overall business viability. 
<br />» Analytical scrutiny of an issuer's board, senior management, corporate governance practices, financial risk 
<br />management, competitive strategy, and the execution of said strategy. 
<br />Analytical review of an issuer's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies, with consideration of their 
<br />implications for strategy, business continuity, and financial performance. 
<br />Analytical assessment of rating agency perspectives and opinions and their potential impact on investment value. 
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