About DBRS

Formed in 1976, DBRS is a globally recognized provider of timely credit rating opinions that offer insight and transparency across a broad range of financial institutions, corporate entities, government bodies and various structured finance product groups in North America, Europe, Australasia and South America. Based in Toronto, with offices in New York, Chicago and London, DBRS is independently owned and operated, is not affiliated with any institution or organization and does not partake in any trading or underwriting activities. Currently, DBRS rates more than 1,000 different companies and single-purpose vehicles that issue commercial paper, term debt and preferred shares in the global capital markets.

DBRS helps create greater transparency in the market by providing investors with tools to make informed investment decisions. DBRS ratings are distributed publicly at no cost via the Internet. DBRS analysts are focused on serving investors first and maintaining regular dialogue with local and international investors.

DBRS provides investors with detailed surveillance reports, in-depth company reports, industry studies, commentaries and peer group assessments. DBRS also provides data-feed services and to ensure full transparency, our website includes access to our code of conduct, key rating methodologies and policies, and rating default and transition studies.

Our mission is to be the most respected rating agency by providing our clients with objective, transparent and insightful risk analysis and opinion. Our clientele consists of a diverse background of issuers, regulators, investors and intermediaries. Our independence and proven track record in rating predictability provides fixed income investors with a valuable independent opinion that represents a key tool in evaluating investment decisions.