The Fitch Ratings Corporates Group provides public and private ratings on companies and their debt instruments, including -- senior and subordinated debt, commercial paper, preferred stock and bank loans. The group's analytical methodology addresses the legal, regulatory and market environments in the 75 countries in which Fitch operates, with particular emphasis on debt structure. Like many groups within Fitch Ratings, the Corporate Group places great importance on interaction with its colleagues around the world and other areas of the firm, such as the Sovereign and Structured Finance groups. This collaboration ensures a more comprehensive assessment of an entity's strategic initiatives, competitive position, financial performance and the overall dynamics of the industry in which it operates.
Coverage
Analysts in the Fitch Ratings Corporate Group cover the securities of more than 1,100 companies in industries such as:
> Aerospace and defense
> Chemicals
> Consumer products and services
> Energy
> Food, beverage and tobacco
> Power & Gas Utilities
> Health care
> Industrial products and services
> Leisure and lodging
> Media
> Motor vehicles and machinery
> Paper, forest products, metals and mining
> Project finance
> Property and real estate investment trusts
> Retail
> Technology
> Telecommunications
> Transportation
