SMC Global Securities Limited

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E) Credit Rating Movement → Year-on-year movement tells you if the business is truly improving F) Discrepancy Flag → If your analysis says the company is doing well but ratings are going down — it’s a sign to double-check

8. Common Reader Queries: 🟡Why is debt info different in annual vs credit rating reports? Because credit reports often include off-balance sheet liabilities too 🟡Should I fully rely on credit ratings? No — but it’s a powerful addition to your toolkit 🟡Are these reports

Because the company: → Built long-term relationships with Goodyear, Bridgestone, Apollo Tyres → Shifted to high-margin, value-added products → Exited low-margin businesses → Expanded capacity and improved utilization None of this was detailed in the annual report — but the

[5] The Real Power is in the Movement, not just the Rating Would you trust a company that dropped from AA+ to A? Or a small-cap that steadily rose from BBB- to A-? Ratings tell you where the company is. But rating movement shows you where it's going

[7] What about Suspensions or Withdrawals of Ratings? This doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Sometimes the company chooses not to renew it. But sometimes it’s a red flag: → Loan default → Lack of transparency → Trouble in operations Always check the reason stated in

[4] What exactly can you learn from these reports? Let’s break it down: A) Business Strengths & Weaknesses → Details you won’t find in annual reports B) Access to Confidential Info → Credit agencies often talk to the management and share summaries

C) Risks to Watch → Not just financial, but business, legal, operational D) A Second Set of Eyes → Another independent check beyond the auditor

[6] Case Study: Oriental Carbon & Chemicals Let’s look at an actual example. 📉2012–2013 →  BBB+ 📈2014 → A- 📈2015 → A Why the upgrade?