S&P Global Ratings is a global rating agency which specializes in analyzing credit risk associated with the activity of issuers of debt securities , such as state, local government units and private companies , including private equity firms , as well as the issuances of this type of financial instruments. The ratings prepared by S&P Global Rating's analysts are used, both, by investors and other market participants who wish to take into account the credit risk in making informed investment decisions and business.

Currently, S&P Global Ratings employs more than 1,400 analysts in 23 countries, offering a combination of global perspective with an excellent understanding of the local markets.

S&P actively cooperates with private equity firms globally as well as their portfolio companies.

Promoting sustainable growth by bringing transparency and independent insights to the global capital markets.

S&P Global Ratings is part of the McGraw Hill Financial Inc. , and is listed on the NYSE (ticker: MHFI)