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      Scope affirms BB- issuer rating on Georgian FMCG company JSC Nikora; revises Outlook to Negative

      29/8/2025 Rating announcement EN

      Scope affirms BB- issuer rating on Georgian FMCG company JSC Nikora; revises Outlook to Negative

      The rating affirmation highlights strong operational performance and sustained growth, supported by a robust financial risk profile; revision of Outlook reflects increased refinancing risks stemming from substantial upcoming bond maturities.

      Scope affirms BB-/Stable issuer rating on Georgian retailer JSC Nikora Trade

      29/8/2025 Rating announcement EN

      Scope affirms BB-/Stable issuer rating on Georgian retailer JSC Nikora Trade

      The affirmation reflects resilient performance and steady growth, supported by a solid financial risk profile and despite an expansion strategy expected to increase pressure on cash flow and liquidity.

      Scope downgrades GTC’s issuer rating to B- from B+, maintains under review for a developing outcome

      29/8/2025 Rating announcement EN

      Scope downgrades GTC’s issuer rating to B- from B+, maintains under review for a developing outcome

      The downgrade reflects elevated refinancing risk from approaching maturities, adding pressure on GTC’s liquidity profile.

      Scope assigns BBB/Stable issuer rating to Norwegian utility Nord-Trøndelag Elektrisitetsverk AS

      22/8/2025 Rating announcement EN

      Scope assigns BBB/Stable issuer rating to Norwegian utility Nord-Trøndelag Elektrisitetsverk AS

      The rating is underpinned by the utility’s good overall market position and government-related entity status. The exposure to volatile power prices, limited geographical diversification and relatively weak credit metrics are constraints.

      Scope affirms BBB-/Stable issuer rating on Aker

      22/8/2025 Rating announcement EN

      Scope affirms BBB-/Stable issuer rating on Aker

      Increased recurring cash flows, supported by the flexibility to continue streamlining the portfolio with the aim of increasing the diversity of recurring upstream dividends to reduce downside risks. However, this is offset by an increased dividend payout.

      Scope publishes analytical report on Bonafarm Zrt

      22/8/2025 Monitoring note EN

      Scope publishes analytical report on Bonafarm Zrt

      Following the recent affirmation of the BB/Stable issuer rating on 14 August 2025, Scope has released an associated analytical report on Bonafarm Zrt.

      Scope publishes analytical report on Pick Szeged Zrt

      22/8/2025 Monitoring note EN

      Scope publishes analytical report on Pick Szeged Zrt

      Following the recent affirmation of the BB/Stable issuer rating on 14 August 2025, Scope has released an associated analytical report on Pick Szeged Zrt.

      Scope affirms the B+/Stable issuer rating on CLA Pig

      19/8/2025 Rating announcement EN

      Scope affirms the B+/Stable issuer rating on CLA Pig

      The rating action reflects the agri-business company’s good financial risk profile, underpinned by strong EBITDA generation, while limited size and scope are constraints.

      Scope assigns initial preliminary rating to Georgia Healthcare Group’s planned senior secured bond

      18/8/2025 Rating announcement EN

      Scope assigns initial preliminary rating to Georgia Healthcare Group’s planned senior secured bond

      The preliminary BB- bond rating was assigned following the company's decision to issue a senior secured bond for GEL 350m instead of the previously planned senior unsecured bond guaranteed by subsidiaries.

      Scope affirms BBB issuer rating of Norwegian utility Nordkraft, revises Outlook to Negative

      18/8/2025 Rating announcement EN

      Scope affirms BBB issuer rating of Norwegian utility Nordkraft, revises Outlook to Negative

      The Outlook has been revised to Negative given an increased risk that credit metrics will weaken compared to Scope’s previous expectations.