Moody's to Acquire Majority Stake in Global Credit Rating Company (GCR)
February 2, 2022
Moody's Corporation agreed to acquire a 51% majority stake in Global Credit Rating Company Limited (GCR), a credit rating agency operating across Africa. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q2 2022, with terms not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Moody's Corporation
- Targets
- Global Credit Rating Company Limited (GCR)
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- South Africa
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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