OREANDA-NEWS. Expert RA Rating Agency (RAEX) confirmed Arex company credit (long-term creditworthiness) rating A ("High level of creditworthiness"), the first sub-level, with the stable outlook.

High liquidity ratio, low level of currency risks, high level of insurance protection together with high level of planning within the largest investment object had a positive effect on the rating score.

Negative value and reduction of the equity, low possibilities of attracting additional leveraged financing, low level of financial information disclosure were named among the rating-restraining factors.

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Expert RA is accredited at the RF Ministry of Finance. The Agency ratings are included in the list of official requirements to banks, insurers, pension funds, issuers. Expert RA ratings have been officially recognized by FSFM, Central Bank of Russia, Vnesheconombank of Russia, MICEX-RTS, Mortgage Crediting Agency, Deposit Insurance Agency, professional associations and self-regulating organizations: VSS, Russia Association, Strategic Initiative Agency, RSA, NAPF, NLU, NSG, NFA, and hundreds of companies and agencies in the period of bids and tenders.

Over 5000 companies from different segments of economy cooperate with Expert RA. The Agency has clients from 10 countries. The Agency database contains over 20000 company names.