Kroll Bond Ratings will make its research reports, including criteria
and analysis, supporting its published, non-subscriber ratings
available to every fixed income investor without charge.
Kroll Bond Ratings will make its transaction analyses available on its
website in a timely manner and will provide a forum to respond to
investor questions.
All ratings and analyses will be clear, transparent and usable for
investors, thereby avoiding rating conclusions derived from a "black
box."
Kroll Bond Ratings will confirm that its analysis includes appropriate
and professional due diligence as part of the rating process.
All ratings will be subject to ongoing review throughout the life of
the security or entity to ensure that the rating is accurate.