Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) is a U.S.-based provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analytics. Through its two core businesses—Moody’s Investors Service and Moody’s Analytics—the company assesses creditworthiness of corporates, financial institutions, governments, and structured finance transactions, and delivers data, models, and software for risk management, compliance, and financial analysis. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in New York, Moody’s operates globally.
For the chemical industry, Moody’s publishes sector outlooks and rates chemical producers, distributors, and related projects, informing access to capital and financing costs. Its analytics offerings support counterparty due diligence, supply chain and commodity exposure analysis, and regulatory, ESG, and climate risk assessment. Moody’s also provides opinions and assessments related to sustainable finance instruments and frameworks used by issuers and investors in the sector.
Also known as Moody's Investors Service, Moody's Analytics, and Moody’s Ratings.
Q2 results: revenue PLN 76.5bn, LIFO EBITDA PLN 13.9bn, net profit PLN 7.7bn; record foreign retail profits and H1 capital expenditure PLN 14.7bn.
Refinanced existing RCF and increased volume to €750m with five-year term, two one-year extension options and a €250m accordion; terms aided by investment-grade ratings.
Q1 results: LIFO EBITDA PLN14.1bn, revenue PLN75.8bn, net profit PLN8.1bn; operating cash flow PLN8.5bn; record PLN9.3bn dividend; PLN5.4bn capex on energy security and low-carbon projects
Q1 net income €147m; capex €272m (69% to energy transition); operating cash flow €283m; FID for 300MW Andalusian green hydrogen; non-binding talks with Galp; net debt €2.56bn (1.6x).
Moody's notes strong liquidity and baa2 BCA with stable outlook. Solid balance sheet and cash flows can fund capex and dividends. Diverse supply, flexible trading and 2026 projects boost resilience.
Symrise initiates a EUR 400M share buyback to enhance shareholder value, leveraging strong cash flow and financial flexibility, while maintaining strategic investment priorities.
The ratings highlight strong market position, financial performance, and risk management, enhancing access to capital markets and diversifying funding sources.
The €500m bond supports sustainable projects, aligning with EU taxonomy. It funds renewable energy, eco-efficient products, and more, rated "Very Good" by Moody's.
