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KBRA Launches VDR Pro to Streamline Private-Rating Workflows for Issuers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA, a global full-service credit rating agency, today announced the official launch of VDR Pro—a cutting-edge virtual data room designed to simplify and secure the way issuers share documentation and manage their rating process. This strategic launch represents a major advancement in how issuers manage privately issued ratings, bringing unprecedented control, compliance, and convenience to the forefront.

Developed in collaboration with Finsight, a leading capital markets technology provider, VDR Pro is designed to meet the evolving needs of issuers and investors in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. It offers a seamless digital platform for securely managing and distributing KBRA rating documents with real-time permissioning, audit-ready activity tracking, and enhanced transparency.

“As the market for private and unpublished ratings has grown in both size and complexity in recent years, KBRA remains at the forefront of supporting our clients with smarter, more secure ways to manage their rating process and share critical information,” said Dana Bunting, Co-Head of Business Development at KBRA. “VDR Pro brings together secure document sharing, real-time alerts, and deep user insights in one intuitive platform—empowering issuers to manage their rating lifecycle like never before.”

VDR Pro gives issuers a secure, centralized space to access and share KBRA rating letters, reports, and related documents with investors, regulators, and risk managers. With real-time permission controls and automated alerts, issuers can easily distribute information to the right stakeholders, without having to rely on email or manual tracking.

The platform also offers exportable engagement analytics, compliant login processes, and streamlined navigation, providing greater visibility and control over the rating process. Whether issuers are managing investor access or meeting evolving regulatory demands, VDR Pro simplifies privately issued rating workflows with speed, security, and confidence.

VDR Pro is ideal for issuers seeking full transparency, analytics, and control in their rating workflows. To learn more, please contact VDRInquiries@kbra.com.

About KBRA

KBRA, one of the major credit rating agencies, is registered in the U.S., EU, and the UK. KBRA is recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency in Taiwan, and is also a Designated Rating Organization for structured finance ratings in Canada. As a full-service credit rating agency, investors can use KBRA ratings for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

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